Phildaupho Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 This model is a tribute to Jack Morgan’s ’34 Roadster which was on the first full color cover of Hot Rod magazine – April 1951. The magazine had a full feature article on the roadster with a cut-away drawing. This was the third similar car that the owner Jack Morgan built. It was fast - being timed at over 127 mph by the Southern California Timing Association. The car disappeared without a trace but its look influenced many hot rods that followed. The model was built very quickly as a curbside prop for my fictitious April Fools Hot Rod magazine cover. I used an AMT 5-Window Coupe that I cut the top off and channelled it over the stock frame and suspension. I adapted the cowl, hood and grill from the Revell ’37 Ford Pickup and added some louvers to the top and sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Very nice for a quickie! I like the history of it, too many of these cars disappeared without a trace. It makes ya wonder if they were hacked up for the next rod or are sitting somewhere waiting to be discovered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Very nice for a quickie! I like the history of it, too many of these cars disappeared without a trace. It makes ya wonder if they were hacked up for the next rod or are sitting somewhere waiting to be discovered! Hopefully sitting somewhere waiting to be discovered. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Likin it a lot, like the 37 grille on it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Very nice indeed. Looks like it would be a fine 1:1 ride too.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Nice work Phil! The photography is very well done as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Very cool rod! I like the 37 grille and the exhaust pipes.Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Photo of 1/1 car from April 51 Hot Rod cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Cute little yellow roadster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Phil.......another clean build.....well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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