tim boyd Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) This is my "swoopy coop" buildup from the pages of Street Rodder magazine's Modeler's Corner nearly 40 years ago. The "404" error is preventing me from copying the text from my Fotki site that explains the features of the model and the story behind it, so I guess you'll need to click on the link below to see the text plus some additional pictures..... More pictures posted here along with build details and the back story behind the model....and thanks for looking....TIM Edited October 30, 2019 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Very, VERY cool! It's almost like you finished off my late '60s/early '70s street goon I call "The Texas Sniper." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 As far as Ford's go...the '40 is one of my all-time favorite body styles, coupe, sedan, convertible, or sedan delivery. Both of these are super sharp! Nothing wrong with runnin' around in a primered hot rod, in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 nice to see a traditional style rod (black w/flames), very cool! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Super nice! It has written HOT ROD! all over it! Very smooth paint job and just love the wheels/stance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Nothing finer than a fat-fendered FORD and you have done this one justice. Amazingly it is also got Blue-Oval power under the hood, not some rinky-dink SBC. As the others have said the color combination really sets it back to another era of hot-rodding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 a GREAT LOOK TO THAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 This is one of the best looking '40 I've seen in a long time. The paint finish and color are finished nice and smooth. The color and flams really work well with this body style. I like how you redid the chassis and suspension. This should be displayed on top of a mirror to show off the Chassis. Nice to see a Ford in a Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 When it comes to street rods you can’t beat a 40 Ford, especially in black with some flames! Beautiful build ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 All these '40 Ford coupe pix are making my fingers itch. I can guarantee you I wasn't building to this level 40 years ago! Nice work.... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 SWEET!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 That's a sharp one, Timothy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 For those of you that didn't go to the link, just a heads-up that those flames were actually decals from the original "Scotty's Muffler" Monogram '55 Ford pickup kit circa late 1970's. The paint was straight Testors Gloss Black enamel from the can (no polishing, waxing, or …..), before the formula was changed into today's more problematic product. Thanks for the comments, guys. Best Regards....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I remember this from the magazine. Clearly recall you mentioning the rear fenders are already tubbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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