Dennis Lacy Posted September 4, 2019 Author Posted September 4, 2019 23 hours ago, Plowboy said: It's looking good Dennis! My only suggestion would be to grab another pair of front Radirs and deepen them for the rear. It would give you a deep wheel with the same diameter. I very well may deepen the rear wheels but I’ll keep their diameter. I like the staggered look of 15” front and 16” rear.
Kit Karson Posted September 5, 2019 Posted September 5, 2019 From one ol' hot rodder to another... ADL you have a great eye for traditional hot rod style! And, the collective consensus tends to agree!! Keep on keepin' on, Brother! -KK
Dennis Lacy Posted September 9, 2019 Author Posted September 9, 2019 Thanks, again, for all of the feedback, everyone! UPDATE! At the urging of multiple people across multiple platforms of social media I went ahead and deepened the rear wheels. As it turns out, the chromed inner rear wheel rings from Revell's Beatnik Bandit show rod were a perfect fit right into the Radir wheels I'm using. All I had to do was trim out the step inside the tire so the wheel could push in further. I'm glad for all the feedback, it was definitely the right thing to do!
Sledsel Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 I am loving this build... Chopped 32 Ford and Y-block? Does not get much better. Ed does make some really nice stuff, and that body looks great. May I offer a suggestion? Whack off those carbs and use a set from the AMT 56 Ford Victoria. They look much better than those molded on the intake. You may want to look into an air cleaner modification as the ones on the build would not (in 1:1) seal the butterflies. Just some observations. The wheels, stance and bobbed fenders really set it off. Can't wait to see the finished product.
alan barton Posted September 12, 2019 Posted September 12, 2019 I love where this is heading, Dennis. The stance is killer and bobbing the rear fenders has a lot to do with that And I'm so glad you widened those rears - finding the right outers is often a pain but it just has to be done! Cheers Alan
Dennis Lacy Posted December 30, 2019 Author Posted December 30, 2019 Been chipping away at this one. It's now in paint, clear and has been polished out. Couldn't resist a mock up. Color is Testors one coat lacquer Bronze over Duplicolor gray sandable primer with Tamiya clear, all from rattle cans. Polished with Adams paint correcting polish on a microfiber cloth. Closing in on being able to final assemble.
beeRS Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 I love the colour choice, and the traditional hot rod style. Keep the good work going.
alan barton Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 That is stunning paint Dennis and a perfect match for the style of rod you are building. I will look forward to its completion! Cheers Alan
gman Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 13 hours ago, beeRS said: I love the colour choice, and the traditional hot rod style. Keep the good work going. ^^ I can echo this sentiment. Your model is looking really good, a whole bunch of touches to make things look just right.
Dennis Lacy Posted January 3, 2020 Author Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) Thank you, guys! Started final assembly New Years Day. Got about half way through it and decided to quit for the day while I was ahead. The Y-Block is coming together, chassis completely together except for the front wheels. Body has been waxed and the top insert / running boards are painted. Edited January 3, 2020 by Dennis Lacy
afx Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 Sweet rod Dennis. Always liked the y-block exhaust manifolds.
Plowboy Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 Really like that color!! I think it would look wicked with the wheel spokes and hub painted a gold tone color.
chris chabre Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 only thing Id change is a set of piecrust drag slicks! Otherwise Im in love!!! A 60s era 32 5 window is HIGH on my must build someday
Cpt Tuttle Posted January 4, 2020 Posted January 4, 2020 Seems like you really have the eye when it comes to what is looking good!
Dennis Lacy Posted March 23, 2020 Author Posted March 23, 2020 UPDATE! Sadly, I had completely forgot about this project sitting under my bench halfway to being finished. I had that feeling something was missing! Didn't finish it today but I'm a whole bunch closer. Had a little bit of bronze paint left so I flowed some into the valve cover fins and air filter depressions. Then I finished up the Y-Block by terminating the plug wires and building the fuel lines using Detail Master #4 line and fittings with a scratch built tee and modified '57 Ford kit fuel filter. Assembled the interior which is right out of the '32 5-Window kit except for the scratch built column, parts box Hurst shifter and AMT '41 Woody steering wheel. Glued the engine into the chassis and connected the front exhaust pipes. I added decals to the engines oil filter can and generator for a little more interest. I also added the headlights, rear nerf bars and gas cap. Couldn't resist another mock up with the engine in place. One more afternoon at the workbench should have this one finished. Left to do are install the windshield and window glass, then the interior and firewall can go in permanent. Also small details like the door handles, taillights and license plate.
Phildaupho Posted March 23, 2020 Posted March 23, 2020 Looking fantastic I like everything you have done to it especially the engine and wheels.
Kit Karson Posted March 23, 2020 Posted March 23, 2020 Your attention to the real details is awesome! Keep on keepin' on! -KK
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