29 Roadster FINISHED

[mikemopar70]

This is cool!!!

[Foxer]

looking good ... glad you're back.

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

I've had a year and a half hiatus from modeling building but now I am back on the bench! Going to have a lot of updates on this roadster in the coming weeks. First off I painted this car the last time I worked on it and it looked terrible, can't seem to find a picture of it either. This will nearly be a fresh start on this car. Over the last year I have gained a lot of interest in traditional hot rods and customs. So upon returning to this build I noticed some issues with the revell kit. I am going to rework the rear frame rails and quarter panels. For this build I am considering a dry lakes style racer like pictured below. 

 

I started tonight by cutting out the rest of the quarter away from the interior panels. I'm going to attach them to the body, they are also recessed a little far in so I'm going to bring them out closer to the edge of the body. 

Next I figured I would attempt to install a proper looking x member. This one was a junk frame I had laying around, I believe it was from a late 40s ford. I cut it out which as you can see its going to take a little modifying to get it right. 

A good friend of mine who lives in Wisconsin owns that 'Bones car you pictured up the top here.... -RRR

[502]

Kit Karson, thanks for the pictures! The Rolling Bones are top notch, their builds among a couple others are my main inspiration for traditional hotrods. I recently bought their Book of Gow, the work those guys do is incredible. 

[Kit Karson]

Kit Karson, thanks for the pictures! The Rolling Bones are top notch, their builds among a couple others are my main inspiration for traditional hotrods. I recently bought their Book of Gow, the work those guys do is incredible. 

To say the least! Do this build justice, right?  RRR & I know the current owner and I have had this on my bucket list for a long time. -KK

[502]

Not much progress today. I figured I'd attempt to drill the wishbones and it turned out pretty nice. I'm nearing a stand still until I order some parts. Miniatures and replicas of Maryland has a hallock windshield and a halilbrand quick change that I'll probably pick up. I'm also trying to decide on what to do with my flathead. I definitely have to get some different heads and an intake. 

 

[Bernard Kron]

...I'm also trying to decide on what to do with my flathead. I definitely have to get some different heads and an intake. 

The momentum is definitely with you. It's continuing to look super tasty.

Regarding heads, intakes, etc., a really good source that people sometimes don't consider is Model Car Garage. They make a nice variety of historically significant finned heads, including Evans, Offenhauser, Sharp and Edelbrock, each in both center port and front port configurations. They are beautifully cast and incredibly crisp. The only downside is that they are 1/24th pieces and very slightly oversized for 1/25th Revell flatheads. I find gluing a strip of .030 styrene on the deck between the piston banks raises the intake manifold just enough to solve the problem. MCG also makes a very nice Edelbrock style twin-carb manifold with optional classic old school risers if you want to go totally retro. Prices are compatible to stuff and they generally have everything in stock and ship promptly.

These are the Evans heads with a Revell tri-carb setup on a Revell '40 Ford block: The carbs, air cleaners and exhaust manifolds are from Replicas & Miniatures.

Edited July 26, 2017 by Bernard Kron

[mod3l Lover]

    Any progress is good progress Justin!!  I too am

glad to see it back on the current hits list.

        David S.

[502]

Just a few more updates, I made a push bar for the rear. I'd like to hear some opinions on this, what does everyone think about the chopped soft top with the side curtains? I'm really starting to dig that look. 

 

[502]

I've not done much the past few days aside from some minor clean up. Tonight I figured I would tackle the steering. I always loved the look of the steering when ran through the cowl so I figured I'd give it a try. I also drilled the ends of my axle. 

[misterNNL]

I love the cowl steering idea.I did the same thing on my '21 Olds speedster and I added a thin layer of styrene behind the teardrop piece using that same shape only slightly larger then added a row of rivets aroung the edge so it looks like it's riveted to the body.If you're intrested in seeing mine just PM me your address and i'll send you a photo.

I vote in favor of the side curtain in place look.I have never seen that done in scale and think it would lend  very realistic and nostalgic look to your project.

Edited August 11, 2017 by misterNNL
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[misterNNL]

Justin,I wanted to let you know that the roadster you posted a photo of with the side curtains is a featured car in the Sept 2017 issue of Hot Rod Deluxe magazine.The article is titled "against all odds" and has some great photos of all aspects of this car.I'm liking where your build is headed.Thanks again for sharing your talent with us.

 

Edited August 15, 2017 by misterNNL
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[Bernard Kron]

The top idea is a keeper. Go for it. My only reservation in this marvelous project is the rear suspension. Given the studiously Old School aesthetic of the rest of the car hopefully the coilovers won't be that visible when she's completed. Of course from a ride and handling perspective this setup is superior to older style transverse leaf spring arrangements...

[502]

Thanks for the comments. I've been busy here lately but I am now back on this car. I decided to run a full hood so I narrowed a 32 hood and grafted in some louvers. It still needs a little work but its getting close. 

Edited August 27, 2017 by 502

[502]

The top idea is a keeper. Go for it. My only reservation in this marvelous project is the rear suspension. Given the studiously Old School aesthetic of the rest of the car hopefully the coilovers won't be that visible when she's completed. Of course from a ride and handling perspective this setup is superior to older style transverse leaf spring arrangements...

I am going to put a quick change rear in it with the transverse spring. I just had the one in there to mock up the ride height, its all I had at the time. 

[502]

Progress has been slow but I’m aiming to finish this build for a show in 2 weeks. I changed my mind and went with a y block. Also built a model a crossmember for the rear. 

[misterNNL]

Outstanding engineering and fab work !

[Intmd8r]

Outstanding work - keep it up!

[Joca]

Wow...this is cool...very nice project...very nice work...watching...!!!

[tim boyd]

Justin....it's exciting to see your progress....and mega-kudos for your decision to go with a Y-block!   TIM

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looking good.  

[502]

Thanks for the comments. I got my rearend mounted today. It still needs some cleanup and some

fine details worked out.

 

 

[502]

Finished up the rear suspension tonight. Decided to mock everything up for a final test fit before it all goes into paint.

 

 

[502]

I made some mounts for my headlights. I don’t like the model a dash. The revell kit comes with a 32 style dash. I’m assuming it’s an error because it doesn’t really fit and it’s missing the insert. So I modified it,made an insert, and robbed the cluster from the 32 5 window. 

Edited October 18, 2017 by 502

[502]

I took the top from the amt 29 roadster. Made a few cuts and chopped it up. It still needs some work but I finally achieved the look I wanted.