1935 Chevrolet Standard Roadster - Done, rough salvage

[landman]

As if I didn't have enough things on the go, here I am starting another one. When I built my '34 Chevrolet 5WC to replicate my 1:1, I had acquired two Danbury Mint 35 Chevy convertibles. I used one in the '34 build and traded the chassis of the other one for something. I was looking at what was left of it the other day and figured I may as well use it in something. Turns out I had a gluebomb '32 Ford. It will provide the chassis. So I went at it. The wheel base is obviously incorrect on the Ford chassis.

So I did a bit of a mockup to determine the wheelbase.

Then I toyed with suspensions from the parts bin. A Nascar rear and an IFS might just work.

I might even keep the Nascar wheels but narrow the track a bit.

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[espo]

Looks like a great project. I think the front suspension should be mounted with the sway Bar toward the front. 

[landman]

1 minute ago, espo said:

Looks like a great project. I think the front suspension should be mounted with the sway Bar toward the front. 

Yup.

[landman]

Looks like in order to have the spindles in the right location the sway bar would have to be in the rear or non existant. Luclily I found the original beam axle that was on the one I used to do my '34. I'll try to make this work.

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[landman]

Pinned the frame to the body so it stayed in place while remaining removable.

This has got to be the most contrived suspension in history.

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[landman]

It turns out there was only one headlight. These driving lights from a big classic will do.

Found a windshield in the classics parts bin. Just sitting there loose here.

 

 

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[landman]

There it is, 35 Chevy with Ford wheels & frame, Nascar rear suspension and wheels and borrowed headllights and windshield. 

 

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[bobthehobbyguy]

Cool. Looks great.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

 Always nice to see a save,  cool 

[Gramps46]

Very creative save, well done.  Is that a bicycle in the back?  Would love to see more of it.  Been looking for one.

[landman]

On 11/8/2018 at 9:30 AM, Gramps46 said:

Very creative save, well done.  Is that a bicycle in the back?  Would love to see more of it.  Been looking for one.

It was part of one of Fujimi garage sets. I also bought one from Shapeways. It isn't built yet. I can look it up for you if you want.

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[Gramps46]

11 minutes ago, landman said:

It was part of one of Fujimi garage sets. I also bought one from Shapeways. It isn't built yet. I can look it up for you if you want.

Thanks for the tips.  I found the Fujimi set but it is odd that a vintage style bike would be included with modern style tools.  I will check on Shapeways.

[landman]

19 minutes ago, Gramps46 said:

Thanks for the tips.  I found the Fujimi set but it is odd that a vintage style bike would be included with modern style tools.  I will check on Shapeways.

Gary, it wasn't Shapeways, it was eBay. Looks like it was part of a kit. Banana seat, skateboard and a roll.

[Gramps46]

19 minutes ago, landman said:

Gary, it wasn't Shapeways, it was eBay. Looks like it was part of a kit. Banana seat, skateboard and a roll.

 

OK, I found the Fujimi Garage Set #3 on eBay with the vintage looking bicycle.  I also found on Shapeways a WWII era bike.  I am interested in the vintage bicycles. Sorry did not want to highjack your thread with bicycles but I do appreciate your help.

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[landman]

4 minutes ago, Gramps46 said:

OK, I found the Fujimi Garage Set #3 on eBay with the vintage looking bicycle.  I also found on Shapeways a WWII era bike.  I am interested in the vintage bicycles. Sorry did not want to highjack your thread with bicycles but I do appreciate you help.

No sweat, all in good fun.

[Eric Macleod]

Good one. I like it. Great use of a junker. Well done.

[landman]

On 11/8/2018 at 9:30 AM, Gramps46 said:

Very creative save, well done.  Is that a bicycle in the back?  Would love to see more of it.  Been looking for one.

Here's another one

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001DILSQ8/rocketfin-20

[Gramps46]

2 hours ago, landman said:

Here's another one

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001DILSQ8/rocketfin-20

Thank you for the link Pat.

[Mr. Metallic]

On 11/8/2018 at 10:10 AM, landman said:

Gary, it wasn't Shapeways, it was eBay. Looks like it was part of a kit. Banana seat, skateboard and a roll.

This looks like the Schwinn from the MPC/AMT 28/29 Ford woody/pickup.

[landman]

4 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

This looks like the Schwinn from the MPC/AMT 28/29 Ford woody/pickup.

Craig, what was the name of that Schwinn?

[Anglia105E]

Pat..... now that is really interesting about the vintage bicycle, and by the way your save of the 35 Chevy with Ford wheels & frame is clever stuff! The bicycle I have in my diorama is a Shapeways lady's bicycle, which I do like, apart from the wheel spokes being a bit too thick. For some time now I have been looking at the Fujimi Garage Set on Ebay and thinking the bicycle is just what I need, but £26.00 GBP just for the man's bicycle is a bit expensive. It is a very accurate bicycle having said that.

David