R&MofM 48 Ford Custom Resin

[Exotics_Builder]

My club has a build challenge for Traditional Customs, defined as a custom from 1935 to 1964.  This is a genre that I do not frequently build (only two that would qualify in my whole building career).  So, now that my shop is coming together post move, I decided to get out of my comfort zone and give it a try.

Several years back, I acquired a resin custom 1948 Ford from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland.  The kit was mastered by Juha Airio and is quite a stunning design.  I don’t recollect why I decided to buy it in the first place, but now seemed like the time to build.

 

   

The kit needs chassis components from the AMT 68 El Camino or 70 Monte Carlo and I already had the El Camino parts combined with this kit.  For an engine choice (given I can’t go past 1964 in the components) I chose a Revell Parts Pack Cadillac 354 (331 CI engine stroked?).  I pulled out a set of American Satco white walls from the parts bin (now have only two left) and pulled some MCG wheel covers for the wheel/tire set.

 

 

Although the chassis is kit provided, the El Camino is donating the front and rear suspension.

 

 

 

 

I also dug into the parts bin and pulled out some wheel backs that have drum brake rear detail on them.  Since the hubcaps will totally cover the front view, I will not be using any front brake components.  Below is the body with the hubcap and tire combo.  The hubcaps will need holes drilled into them to allow for valve stems.

 

 

 

[espo]

Very interesting looking body. The roof doesn't seem to share any lines with the original plus it's a Hard Top.  

[Plowboy]

I don't know how strict the rules are with your club challenge. But, if the cutoff year is '64, the '68 El Camino suspension parts wouldn't be eligible. I suggest checking out the TRaK and HAMB forums for ideas etc. to learn what is and isn't considered traditional. I would suggest using the entire chassis from the Revell '48 Ford custom.  

[Exotics_Builder]

59 minutes ago, Plowboy said:

I don't know how strict the rules are with your club challenge. But, if the cutoff year is '64, the '68 El Camino suspension parts wouldn't be eligible. I suggest checking out the TRaK and HAMB forums for ideas etc. to learn what is and isn't considered traditional. I would suggest using the entire chassis from the Revell '48 Ford custom.  

The suspension would fit earlier vehicles in the Impala and Chevelle lines.  Anyway, I have had conversations.  

[Exotics_Builder]

Slow progress as I am still trying to plan out the details.  Stripped the chrome from the Revell Caddy Parts Pack engine and going with the four carb manifold option.  Started some work on the rear axle and deepening the door and trunk lines prior to primer.  I also dug out a Morgan Automotive Detail 8 cylinder pre-wired distributor from the stash.  Just started toying with the brake lines on the rear axle.  More tweaking to go there

 

Edited February 9, 2020 by Exotics_Builder

[keyser]

That's always been a cool body. You planning on fender skirts, or open? You could do some cool shape on the skirts to match the F&R fenders. Taillights on this thing are the bomb. 

Those machined Sombreros look great on a custom. Norm has tiny red Caddy emblems for center too, even if they're not exactly Cad wheels. 

Edited February 9, 2020 by keyser

[Exotics_Builder]

Plan on open fender wells for this(at this time).  I've got the emblems and Cad caps, but thought the Sombreros would be more fitting.  But this is a genre in which I do not have a lot of experience

 

Edited February 10, 2020 by Exotics_Builder

[Exotics_Builder]

Put this one on the back burner for a while.  The more I got into it, the more I think this deserves a modern custom treatment rather than a period custom.  Switching gears to another project for the June deadline.  Stay tuned for future updates on both

[carnut]

That is going to look nice. Knowing your building style I know it will come out great.