30 Ford

[frozono]

An update...... also I had some problems fitting the radiator so i made some brakets to give some space from the radiator and the engine......

 I desided to do the checker flag look......

I will post more pics......

[tim boyd]

Engine to radiator clearance is a key issue in building this Revell series of kits.  

For those that are considering building the '30A Highboy Coupe with the Nailhead V8 from the '29A Roadster kit, it is a straight drop-in but you must use the center crossmember from the '29 A kit Highboy frame, not the center from the '30A coupe (which is designed to place the blown SBC in the proper place).  

Should you decide to use the '30A grille shell and radiator for your '30A Coupe Highboy build (instead of the '32 Deuce grill shell as shown in the instructions), you'll also find that the extra set of radiator hoses on the Highboy parts tree is a perfect fit from the Nailhead engine to the radiator.  (Yes, it was engineered that way in advance).   The radiator that works on this application is the one not mentioned in the '30A assembly guide (there are three radiators in the kit, the one for this application is the one not shown or listed on the assembly manual).

Hope this helps....and oh, by the way, really nice work Luis!   Cheers.....TIM 

[Dogfish_7]

Great tips! Thanks.

[frozono]

Engine to radiator clearance is a key issue in building this Revell series of kits.  

For those that are considering building the '30A Highboy Coupe with the Nailhead V8 from the '29A Roadster kit, it is a straight drop-in but you must use the center crossmember from the '29 A kit Highboy frame, not the center from the '30A coupe (which is designed to place the blown SBC in the proper place).  

Should you decide to use the '30A grille shell and radiator for your '30A Coupe Highboy build (instead of the '32 Deuce grill shell as shown in the instructions), you'll also find that the extra set of radiator hoses on the Highboy parts tree is a perfect fit from the Nailhead engine to the radiator.  (Yes, it was engineered that way in advance).   The radiator that works on this application is the one not mentioned in the '30A assembly guide (there are three radiators in the kit, the one for this application is the one not shown or listed on the assembly manual).

Hope this helps....and oh, by the way, really nice work Luis!   Cheers.....TIM 

Wow...... thanks for the info Tim....... 

[Modelbuilder Mark]

wow,  you got those decals to settle down nice and snug 

[GerN]

Really good build and explanations - thanks!

[Luis Ayala]

WOW !!! 

Outstanding work Buddy!!!

Saludos!!!

[frozono]

WOW !!! 

Outstanding work Buddy!!!

Saludos!!!

Thanks Luis.... Gracias Luis.....

[frozono]

Ok..... up date..... I'm working with a new exhaust sistem...... the rough idea.....

I will post more pics.......

[frozono]

I'm also working with the door hinges......

I will post more pics......

[misterNNL]

I am really enjoying following your build.Great overall theme,unique and very done details plus good clear photos to inspire us to do better.Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

[Slomoslam]

This is great.  Really, really, really, clean.

[geewhiz]

Very nice work, Luis, as well as some great ideas.  I love watching to see what you're going to come up with next.  ????????

[frozono]

Thanks every one!!!!!!

[frozono]

This is the idea........

I will post more pics.......

[slusher]

Real nice progress Luis..

[Ridge Rider]

Nice work-those wheels and tires look great.

[frozono]

Thanks Slusher and Ridge Rider!!!!!!!

[crazyrichard]

nice !

[retroguy]

really nice work,great scratch work

[frozono]

really nice work,great scratch work

Thanks!!!!!

[Kustom Rodder]

Build is coming a long real nice like what you did with the exhaust.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looking good.