Aaron_F Posted May 9, 2016 Posted May 9, 2016 This one's going to be a late '50's style altered. I used the rear end from Revell's SWC Willys, with ladder bars from the Rat Packer kit. Wheels and tires are from the Orange Crate. The grille is a cut down Revell '32 piece with the center cut out. I'm using the kit supplied Nailhead but I still haven't decided what intake setup it will have in the end. The roll bar is scratch built, but I might make another because this one isn't wide enough.
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 9, 2016 Posted May 9, 2016 YES! Nice proportions. Only thing wrong for a late-'50s altered would be the trans. The basic design of trans attached to the Revell ('29 Ford) Buick nailhead engine didn't debut until about 1964. The trans in the SWC Willys kit is based on an earlier design GM unit, and would be more appropriate, though a manual gearbox would have been more likely in the late '50s.
Dennis Lacy Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 This is a freakin' rad idea. One of the things that's been said about the channeled version of this kit is that there's too much "air" under the car but having those 1/4 elliptic springs and long trailing arms hanging under there takes care of that problem. The Orange Crate wheels & tires look perfect. If you're sticking with kit supplied intake choices, Hilborn injectors all the way!
Intmd8r Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 Looking good! I love nostalgia/retro themed Hot Rods!Will be following this one - SC
DrKerry Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 Looking awesome, will be watching this come to life!!!!!!
Snake45 Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 I like where you're going with this! I think it looks more early/mid-'60s than late '50s with those slicks, but IMHO that's a GOOD thing! Drive on, and please keep us posted with your progress!
horsepower Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 Why don't you get the two four set up from one of the AMT Riviera kits, and if you want to stay fifties style trans (but you have '60s rear suspension) go with the block adapter from the AMT '40 Ford coupe, and the '50 F-1 transmission from Revell since it has better detail, but it would be relative to the rear suspension if you used the B&M Hydro out of any of the early Revell kits with the Oldsmobile motor, the new custom version of the Olds coupe even has that trans.
Aaron_F Posted May 19, 2016 Author Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys! Since the last post I've raised the front a bit, added a spreader bar and Moon tank, swapped in a B&M Hydro from the AMT parts pack and made a new roll bar. I also raised the engine and transmission mounts about 1/8". The headers are from the kit, with the ends cut off. This is the first full chassis mock up. Enjoy! Edited May 19, 2016 by Aaron_F
Dennis Lacy Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 The word filters won't let me accurately express how much I like this project! All fairly subtle changes that add up BIG.
Snake45 Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 Very very nice indeed! You are inspiring me to get a couple of my '60s Altereds of the Shelf of Doom and finish them up.
Aaron_F Posted May 22, 2016 Author Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) I'm glad everyone's diggin' it! Thanks for helping me get motivated to finish this! It's almost ready for priming and painting. Color will be Tamiya TS-58 Light Blue Pearl. Edited May 23, 2016 by Aaron_F
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