NOT YOUR GRANDPA'S '48

[mrm]

For this year's Heartland Nationals the theme was anything ending with or containing the number "8". My plan was to build a '48 Ford for the show, but right before I left disaster struck and the model never made it. 

So Now I will take my time and build it like I would if I had the resources to build one in real life "my style". Subtle on the outside, but high tech on the inside. 

I really wanted to use the Foose wheels from the F100 kit, but I wanted the model to sit really low at the front . For the purpose the front suspension and maybe frame had to be modified. Remember that Foose Cadillac frame I cut up in my eliminator thread? Well the entire front section of it, together with its Corvette IFS fit perfectly on the '48 frame

 

After being painted it looks like it came this way originally

 

The aforementioned wheels, which I thought would fit the body perfect.

 

And then it occured to me, that I can make everything fit perfect if I use the whole rear end set up from the Foose truck.

The frame took very little modification to adapt the set up Ns the floor needed some notching to clear the upper bars, but overall an easy way to have a great almost stock looking modern chassis.

[PARTSMARTY]

I'll be watching !!!

[espo]

Look forward to watching this. I also like these early Fords, and picked up 3 at the HL close out.  

[mrm]

Marty and David, thank you.

The only modification needed to the floor to fit the new rear end are two notches in the floor, which are visible here right at the back end of the main floor. 

 

I am a big sucker for cars that look almost stock on the outside, but are completely different under the skin. Therefore I wanted this Ford made as what I would love to drive myself. I am generally a GM man, but I can't deny I love the way the 32 valve Cobras sound. So I thought it would be cool to keep this all Ford and put the Cobra OHC motor from AMT's Phantom Vicky in it. I also wanted to go the simple monotone way and match the engine color to the interior. 

 

The interior is from the custom version of Revell's chopped '48 with the stock dash. everything was kept simple one tone on purpose. I contemplated panting the piping body color, but decide against it. I wanted a rich leather one tone, kind of like what you see in a Ferrari. 

[gman]

Tuned in and waiting to see what that red looks like on the body

[mrm]

6 hours ago, gman said:

Tuned in and waiting to see what that red looks like on the body

The red on the body has been applied and has been watersanded (paint corrected). Currently it awaits polishing, so showing a picture will not do much to show the actual color. However, I can tell you that in spirit of keeping this all Ford, the color (same you see on the chassis) is original Ford Mustang tri-coat. I had two cans mixed for me (one base, one top coats) when I repainted a 1:18 diecast for the owner of the real Mustang. 

[mrm]

I found some pictures, to give you an idea of the color. An extremely nice and patient gentleman from Canada asked me to make copies of his Mustang in 1:64, 1:43 and 1:18th scale. This is what the color looks like. 

 

[mrm]

And this is what the color looks right now, before it's polished. This will also give you an idea of the stance.

 

This picture shows where the inner fenders had to be cut up in order to fit the front clip from the Foose Caddy frame up into the body. 

 

Engine color matching the interior. The engine compartment was all smoothed out.

[moparfarmer]

I like what I'am seeing here..If you body is a smooth as that Mustang, WOW!..She's going to be a sweet ride..I usually don't like the big wheels and low profile tires but this looks "Bitchn''"...

[1930fordpickup]

This is looking killer. 

[mrm]

15 minutes ago, moparfarmer said:

I like what I'am seeing here..If you body is a smooth as that Mustang, WOW!..She's going to be a sweet ride..I usually don't like the big wheels and low profile tires but this looks "Bitchn''"...

Thank you Wayne.

And rest assured, it will be smooth. The "dimples" you see are actually splatter, because I left it on the kitchen counter, closer to the sink. 

Edited July 27, 2018 by mrm

[gman]

This is going to be really nice.

[Slotto]

very nice. That color is beautiful.

[mrm]

This project is another that was discovered forgotten in a box and is also getting resurrected. I did not manage to finish it for it's original purpose, but there is not much left, so It will be under glass shortly. 

Stay tuned and thanks for looking.

 

[misterNNL]

I don't know what your plans for the engine detailing are but IMO a dark tinted wash would make some of the available details really pop under the hood. Looking very nice. Thanks for sharing your vision with us.

[mrm]

7 minutes ago, misterNNL said:

I don't know what your plans for the engine detailing are but IMO a dark tinted wash would make some of the available details really pop under the hood. Looking very nice. Thanks for sharing your vision with us.

Oh, it needs paint (washes) wires, hoses etc. 

[mrm]

My kid had hockey practice from 7:15 pm. Usually his younger brother would have practice right before him, but not tonight. So, my little one and my wife decided they would stay home. And I spent almost two full hours polishing my '48 body.

It's all shiny now!

[gman]

That looks great- only needs more pictures

 

[Modlbldr]

It looks amazing! I love the modifications you did to the frame. I need to get a few more of those Foose Caddies.

Later-

[Tom Geiger]

Very nice work! I love using parts from the Foose kits!