1957 Ford Custom Fire Chief's Car

[Jim B]

Here are some in progress pics of my 1957 Ford Custom Chief's Car.  I got the engine, sub-frame, & interior assembled & painted.  Now I just have to put it all together!  I'll be the first to admit that I usually don't build cars, so this is a little different for me.

Here is the kit I'm starting with:

I don't know how accurate the colors are for the engine (just going with Revell's suggestions), but if they're accurate, they sure were colorful back then:

Not a whole lot of leg room in that back seat!

[Agent G]

Nice clean work so far. I'll be watching.

G

[Jim B]

Thanks, Wayne.

[Poppa mitch]

Very nice, really like the interior.  Keep the pics coming.

[Dirkpitt289]

That motor is stunning

[Jim B]

Thanks, Michael.  The interior is just the decals from the kit over Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black.  The kit has the same "fabric" decals for the side panels as well.  I'll probably clear coat them before final assembly, though.

Thanks, Dirk.  Like I mentioned, I don't know if it is 100% accurate; but it sure is colorful!

It's really a very nice kit, and I'm enjoying the build.

[Jim B]

Got some more work done on the Fire Chief's car this weekend:

Need to add the decal to the steering wheel:

[slusher]

Looks good. Real nice progress..

[Jim B]

Thanks, Carl.

[tbill]

looking good Jim, you should build more cars

[Jim B]

Thanks, Tom.  I should just build more period!  Next up is a 1/2500 USS Enterprise-A from Star Trek.

[Jim B]

The glass is in, the chrome is on, and I'm one step closer to finishing by Halloween!

Just some interior touch-up & all the exterior "doo-dads".

[tbill]

looks great Jim, won't be long now

[Jim B]

Nope!  Should be able to finish it up in the next few days.

[Jim B]

Almost done!  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and this time it's NOT the headlamp of an oncoming train.

[shaunmza]

That looks great!

[tbill]

looking good Jim, Bobo is gonna love driving that

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys.  Just have to get the grill & front bumper on, then I can add the spot light, siren, & decals.

[mustang1989]

Looks good so far Jim!

[Jim B]

Thanks, Joe.

[Jim B]

My 1957 Ford Custom 300 Fire Chief's car is now complete.

Here is the Under Glass thread: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/117786-1957-ford-custom-300-fire-chiefs-car/

[Intmd8r]

WOW - That came out real nice!

[Ace-Garageguy]

VERY nice.   

[Jim B]

Thanks, Guys.  Hey, El Jefe has to have a nice ride, right?