37 Ford / Chrysler Atlantic Mashup

[talon63]

I picked up a Lindberg Chrysler Atlantic Concept kit, and was trying to decide on how much modifying I'd do since the kit is basically a curbside build, when I glanced at what was on the shelf. Something about the lines of the 37 Ford Coupe said, "Let's do something long and low". So here is the preliminary profile workup. 

I'm still working out the details of the front end. That 37 grill will need some modification for such a  low profile vehicle and I want to use the 37's tear-drop headlamps. I see a lot of scratch building to make this happen.

[pharoah]

Cool idea! To me ,it looks like the rear wheels need to move closer to the door. shortening the wheelbase a little. Maybe chop the top. Something like this. Sorry if I'm stepping on your toes. It's your model to build any way you like. I just like drawing.

 

Edited February 11, 2016 by pharoah

[talon63]

Thanks for the reply. The top was chopped in the OP, but taking a little more out wouldn't hurt.   Shortening the wheelbase may be the way to go as well, since I will likely have to seriously modify the Ford frame or scratch build one.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Interesting concept. I picked up a few of the Atlantic kits for $5 each a while back, and I've been eyeing them from time to time as hack-job fodder. They have some nice lines and curves, for sure.

[Chuck Most]

I like the idea, but I think a chopped Tudor sedan roof might work a little better than the coupe roof. It would give more of a "fastback" kind of look.