1934 Ford Crown Premium

[randyc]

Here's one I got this weekend that o haven't seen before.  1934 Ford Roadster.  I bought it thinking it might be better with a repaint, but I decided I like it fine as is for now.  I did remove the bulky Nerf bars/bumpers and the Armstrong Air tampo from the deck.  And the lovers were silver on the lower valance on rear.  The front wheels are just a tad too far rearward.  No easy fix with working suspension. 

[Gramps46]

Now that is really neat.  I had seen pictures of it on eBay and not paid any attention to it but your photos are enticing.

[randyc]

21 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

Now that is really neat.  I had seen pictures of it on eBay and not paid any attention to it but your photos are enticing.

And the one I received was still in the factory brown box with what looked to be original tape - never opened.  Like seller had a case or something.  Engine looks large and a little clunky but only hood top opens.   You can see enough detail - a distributor with the molded wire loom.   Red air cleaner element (!?).  Chassis is mix of plastic and diecast.  But it looks like a proper hot rod on the shelf.  Makes you want to drive a real one, if only for a little while.   Or it does me.   And that's really the test for me.

[Gramps46]

28 minutes ago, randyc said:

 Makes you want to drive a real one, if only for a little while.   Or it does me.   And that's really the test for me.

I only got to drive this real one once in 1962.  I was 16 and we moved away.

Edited December 30, 2019 by Gramps46

[randyc]

10 minutes ago, Gramps46 said:

I only got to drive this real one once in 1962.

 

Sweet!  I've never ridden in, much less driven, a traditional hot rod.  May be why I'm still fascinated by them?

[Snake45]

Pretty cool! I'd like it even better if it were a coupe, though. 

[randyc]

There is a coupe version.  Most of them I've seen are red with flames.  two variations that I've seen.  Napa and Parts Plus or Wix I think.   I have a coupe in Todd's stuff that has display accessories.  Stanchions, chain, trophy.     Just searched on the bay.  There is a black one from First gear in 1/25.  I think that may be the coupe I have and Todd's is same with different paint.   But there is a coupe.  And if you need one... hit me up.  I'll be glad to hook you up.