Full size replica Model T hot rod

[Hammerdown]

Built this simple Model T hot rod for display purposes. I also produced some antique gas pumps to add to the display. Cars chassis is square PVC pipe, the body and engine block are made of foam core. The injectors, headers, windshield frame and axle are PVC. The valve covers are wallpapering trays turned upside down. Real tires and wheels and steering wheel, with a bench seat from a school bus.

Edited February 1, 2018 by Hammerdown
Added photo

[BigTallDad]

Huh? A full size replica is not a model, or am I missing something?

[Jon Cole]

54 minutes ago, BigTallDad said:

Huh? A full size replica is not a model, or am I missing something?

Actually, that would indeed be a 1:1 scale model.
But what does this have to do with the second photo? And, when was this built & photographed?

 

[unclescott58]

Kool! I like it. I would have gone nuts for something like that in my early teens, before I got my first driver's license. Heck, it would still be fun to have. 

[Hammerdown]

It was built in 1991 and is indeed a 1:1 scratch built model. The second photo shows it being used as a photo prop at a special event featuring Elvis, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison look a like performers. 

[disabled modeler]

That is cool.

[vintagercr]

Question, if it was built in 1991, didn't Elvis die in 1977?

[ratdoggy]

I thought 1:16 was a large scale...Hope you have some pretty big display cabinets 

[shoopdog]

14 minutes ago, vintagercr said:

Question, if it was built in 1991, didn't Elvis die in 1977?

 

3 hours ago, Hammerdown said:

featuring Elvis, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison look a like performers

 

[vintagercr]

Ah that makes sense. The Elvis impersonator looks just like him.  Not sure about Roy Orbison