adamelvis Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) My next build is this hot rod that my daughter picked out for me ! She choose the colour also, it will be Testors (#1629C) Custom Red Metal Flake. I think it looks like candy apple red. TCB, Adam Edited April 3, 2017 by adamelvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Filled in the bumper slots on the outside & inside of the body. Also, filled in the mold holes on the underside of the roof. I will cover this with fabric for a customer roof liner later. TCB, Adam Edited April 3, 2017 by adamelvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) I always buy the Model Car Garage photo etched detail parts for what ever car I'm building. Below is the steering wheel arms from #MCG-2207. The stock steering wheel is nicely detailed, however, I find it too thick. I cut out the center and then glued in the PE part. Finished steering wheel below. Here are the interior parts and partially completed engine. I don't like the one piece seats with that plastic mold in the middle. I was just going to add single seats from a '98 Corvette, but after I painted the center to match the body colour, I think it stands out and gives it a good look now. Those shocks just don't look decent, so I used some styrene pipe and the white casing from some wire, which I stripped off. Drilled out a whole for the tube to sit in and cut off two dougnuts from the styrene pipe. The great thing about this is now theses are "adjustable shocks" and you can adjust the length by pulling it apart or pushing the ends together !! Original kit shock on the top and the two new adjustable ones on the bottom. TCB, Adam Edited April 3, 2017 by adamelvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 OK ! Please comment and let me know which wheels you like the best for this ride ! The #1 wheels are stock kit wheels. All others are Pegasus wheels. Thanks !! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 #1 The first wheels..Like the big rubber..Thin tires just don't suit street rods to me..Other will probably think differently.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Number 3, number 3!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 3 or 5 get my vote... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I'm old school and would go for No1. Street rods need big rubber to my eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 your seats looking really fine! beautiful Color.If i had the choice, i'll take nr. 3 - classic style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I would go with #1. Just look at your photo of the 1:1 '37. That's what a Hot Rod should look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 #1. I'm always gonna vote for Cragars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Traditionally #1, but you Rod has a modern look to it. #3 would look ok as well. Looks like a nice clean build so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 Got the stance nice & low. Still having gap issues with the hood & body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Very nice so far. I personally would go for 3,4 or 5 as far as wheel options go, with number 3 being my favorite. I love the color combo. I have always been a fan of two tone interiors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 The stance is perfect for this coupe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 The hood/body fitment might be from the grill being just a little to upright. See if you can move the grill back just a little and tape it in place. Then check your hood alignment again. If you have ever worked with the old AMT '36 Ford you will see how they both seem to have the same problem. The mounting point on the front fenders may have to be thinned a little to correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 2 hours ago, espo said: The hood/body fitment might be from the grill being just a little to upright. See if you can move the grill back just a little and tape it in place. Then check your hood alignment again. If you have ever worked with the old AMT '36 Ford you will see how they both seem to have the same problem. The mounting point on the front fenders may have to be thinned a little to correct. Thanks David. I'll definately do that. TCB, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Bringing this build back onto the work bench. TCB, Adam 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 4/2/2017 at 9:32 PM, CabDriver said: 3 or 5 get my vote... I re-read this thread and mentally voted for number three this time, then realized I already voted 🤪 Glad to see this one back on the bench! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 You're off to a great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Showtime ! Now ya' got it. Gonna be sweet. Staying tuned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Lovin this build and the fact that it was your daughter's pick. I too would have gone with the #3 rims and the low ride. Looking forward to seeing it when it's done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 13 hours ago, adamelvis said: Bringing this build back onto the work bench. TCB, Adam Bine a while, glad to see this one come back around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter 1 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Interior looks nice. I like the wheels you are using on your last post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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