A Differant Deuce

[Bert]

Another example of my insanity, comments and questions are always welcome.

[cobraman]

I like what's going on here.

[espo]

This makes perfect sense to me. Maybe a hub cap on the front wheels to match the rear, or not.

[Harry P.]

Wouldn't work. They are two different types of wheels. A hubcap won't fit on the fronts.

[horsepower]

  On 10/13/2016 at 9:07 PM, Harry P. said:

Wouldn't work. They are two different types of wheels. A hubcap won't fit on the fronts.

Harry, you should know that a good rod builder (regardless of size) doesn't have the words "won't work" in their vocabulary. With a little forethought and planning I think it could be pulled off reasonably well, what would really set it off would be to figure out how to use the chevalay hub caps, those bowties would be something truly unique.

[horsepower]

  On 10/13/2016 at 8:09 PM, cobraman said:

I like what's going on here.

ME TOO! You might try on the next one with headers to route the plug wires into a four square (with a loom or just use thread tie wraps) down the back of the engine along the bell housing/head area to just below the header then forward and at each plug route the plug wire up from the loom to the plug, makes a very sanitary clean looking setup.

Keep up with the Chevy, they're a rare breed, must not survive well in captivity. That's why they HAVE to be wild!

Edited October 13, 2016 by horsepower

[Miatatom]

Is this the '30 Model A and did the rear end come with it?

[rsxse240]

That is AMAZING!   When I saw it at first, I thought someone might have taken a reference photo, but then I saw the letters on the left of the image.  

 

Looking great so far!  What all do we have going on here?  I see a lot of familiar parts.

[Bert]

OK, now I have to remember where the parts came from ,lol.  Wheels, tires, front suspension are from the AMT phantom Vickie. The front suspension was modified so the wheels and brake rotors rotate, and the rack and pinion moves like a real one would. The rotors are Model Car Garage, and the calipers are out of a Corvette C7.The rear end center section is out of a Vette  and the rear cover is out of Revells 55 ford PU. the axes used the u-joints form the Vette, and I drilled threw them so the axles and calipers would rotate. The trailing arms are out of an Accurate Miniatures '63 Corvette Grand Sport. the Shocks were all Scratch built. The engine is the display engine out of the '66 Nova, the oil pan, pipes, fuel pump are out of the Rat Roaster.  The blower case is out of the new '31 Ford Coupe, along with the interior I'm using. The front and back blower covers are parts box, the belt and pulleys are out of a Don Garlit's front engine dragster, or some variation there of. The carbs are out of an old Camaro or mustang racer, I remember it was an MPC kit, and I'd had them for  years. The scoop is scratch built using evergreen plastic and the rear taillights from a Tamiya F-40 I think. The valve covers are out of an old version of the Little Deuce.  I thought about using some looms for the plug wires but I didn't have any in the parts box. No hubcaps for the front wheels, It was my taste. Now I have to get on Painting the body. Your comments are much appreciated.