Street Roadster

[James2]

For the new year I'm visiting an old idea. Tim Boyd did an article years back on this subject which inspired my to build this.

My new build will be inspired by this,

[AC Norton]

.....outstanding,,,, and just outstanding again......terrific work there......the Ace...

[gonzo64nova]

nice looking Roadster ,what kit did the headers come from?

[Metaldrumm]

Man I wish u would have detailed it more ,still looks great though buddy ,model on

[James2]

nice looking Roadster ,what kit did the headers come from?

Styrene rod, self bent.

[D. Battista]

Looks like a very cool project..!

[vintagercr]

Awesome!

[MAGIC MUFFLER]

That's a great looking roadster..!!!

[James2]

Here are a few pieces I've gathered so far. Still haven't found a power plant though? I am thinking Blue Oval.

I'm also not sold on just these parts, I'm sure some better things can be found or Made!

Edited January 1, 2017 by James2

[oldnslow]

Grab an old nascar kit and add fuel injection , really nice detail and headers that fit. I dropped one in my 32.

 

[slusher]

Awesome roadster James..

[johnz]

used to see that black a out at our dragstrip it had a boss 302 loved it!

 

[gasser59]

Loved that Flashback roadster of yours when you first did it James. Very inspirational. Looking forward to your next one.

[DrKerry]

Awesome build James!!!!!!

[modelfink]

The Monogram Slingster dragster has 2 engine options ( SBC with Hillborn injection and blown Hemi ) that are pretty sweet, although not Ford. The Hallibrand injection on the SBC in the Slingster is nice. The Revell Parts Pac 427 Ford would be an option or the smaller 312 in the 57 Gasser Wagon. Cool project!

Edited January 5, 2017 by modelfink

[madhorseman]

Looks really cool!! Reminds me of Hugh Tucker's

[Ace-Garageguy]

The orange car is a knockout. Looking forward to seeing how the RPU version plays out.

[James2]

Just tinkering with a few ideas, but I think I'm on to something. Right now I'm fitting an injection intake from Fred's Resin, working out the stance and misc. pieces.

Edited January 1, 2017 by James2

[James2]

First of the new calendar year.

Moving onto the engine, from a Revell 69 Mustang with some modified pieces. I got some parts from "Davemodeltech" and quickly cut things up for this project. Making Chevy parts for a Ford is a lot like putting a square peg in a round hole! But I believe when it is all finished it will be fine.

[D. Battista]

Lookin' GOOD so far James...!!!    

[James2]

Scratch made some suitable headers yesterday. Not the best collector but I did not glue them yet, I think with some smaller tubing I could make them better.

[6bblbird]

James! Are we working out of the same box or are we in a parallel universe ?

Here is the start of my roadster pick up:

[James2]

SWEET

[James2]

One thing we can all agree on is most kit Moon tanks stink! Today I discovered a BIC pen is just the right size diameter to make one of these look presentable.

The ID is a close fit for the end piece and simply flush cutting the tank free from the other allows for good results. 

And no I couldn't leave the lights and bar alone...

What'd ya think?

[gasser59]

What a great improvement over the kit tank. I think a full tank might be a bit heavy for the light bar in real life. On your kit, you can do anything you like. :-)