modelfink Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Hey guys, here are a few progress shots from my current build. It's a 29 Ford roadster pickup "Gow Job". A stripped down, hopped up, pre war hot rod before they were called hot rods. Something a kid in the mid thirties would take to the dry lakes. This is a quick little build I am doing for a YouTube community build project for Ford Truck Month. The body and bed are AMT. The rest is from the Revell 31 Woody. I scratch built the firewall, inner doors and a few engine details. Trying to keep this one simple and fun. I'll post more pics as I move along. You can also follow the progress on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVoU7nzEBSxvHvXYIjRgp8g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I like how the weathering looks on the exhaust manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Your plug wire and ends look very realistic.I'm looking forward to watching this one develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 looking forward to more on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geewhiz Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I like how detailed it's looking in a very simple way!!! Should be fun to watch!!!???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The engine looks perfect. Very impressive fabrication on the fire wall and inner door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 I made a little more progress. The engine is in the frame, I made some pedals (not visible, sorry) A coil, and fuel filter. The seat had to be narrowed since I made the inner doors. I'm going with the stock 31 Model A wheels and tires up front and using the Kesley Hayes style wheels in the back with wider firestones. The stock tires look a little thin and didn't feel quite right in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nice detailing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I really like this. Coincidentally, I'm building a T bucket pick-up along the same theme: hot rod when hot rods were still built, not bought. I'll be watching this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 I really like this. Coincidentally, I'm building a T bucket pick-up along the same theme: hot rod when hot rods were still built, not bought. I'll be watching this. Thanks. I would love to see your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 It's very refreshing to have a model like this to follow for a change.These were the fun cars of their day.They were built mostly during the great depression years from whatever was available.A lot if people literally abandoned broken down cars along the road side because they were out of work and no money to repair them.Those"found"cars were towed in and stripped for their usable parts by enterprising local mechanics to build speedsters and gow jobs.If you're a builder that likes to attend the NNL there will be a cult theme parking area for these gow jobs and vehicles like those seen at the race if gentlemen events at the NNL Nationals # 37 in October in Ohio.Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Two comments....first, Travis, this is a really, really sharp build. Love your choices in terms of kitbashing mods and color schemes, etc. Second, I was going to mention the 2017 NNL Nats "Vintage Beach Racing" Cult Theme and how great this model would look "parked" there, but I see Tom Woodruff already did that above....in any case, will really be looking forward to seeing this project completed. TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks Tom and Tim. The NNL show would be fun, kind of a haul from NC, but you never know, maybe I can make it. The pre war stuff is very cool. I'm really enjoying this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 I made a little more progress on the Gow Job this weekend. I made headlight brackets out of aluminum tubing. They will probably be painted black. I painted masking tape with black Sharpie then cut strips and taped an X on each headlight. I also made a gas pedal and installed behind the firewall. The seat was covered in masking tape, painted with acrylic brown, then a coat of acrylic black and sanded after it was dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Really like what you're doing here - nice attention to detail. It really helps the overall look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 I finished it ip this weekend. I'm putting it Under Glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Looks fantaastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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