'40 Ford Coupe The One That Started It All!

[Plowboy]

This old model was one that really got me into hot rods. It was an old glue bomb from my youth. All I had left of it was the body, interior, chassis and part of the front end. I started with chopping the top. Once I got it into shape, I painted it with Testors Inca Gold. I had the Cadillac engine from an AMT '49 Ford and added scratch built headers, scoop and a few details. The wheels came from the Modelhaus and the tires were hand painted. It's not much to look at. But, it's still one of my favorite hot rods! Since this build, I've built several more.

Thanx for checking it out! 

 

[Bernard Kron]

I remember this from back in the old Scale Racing Lobby days. It impressed me then and it impresses me now. It's what got me following your work.

[1930fordpickup]

Another nice model from your Bench Rodger.

[RAMBENNA]

way nice, love it. looks great

[Lunajammer]

1 hour ago, Plowboy said:

This old model was one that really got me into hot rods.

I can see why. Dazzling.

[alan barton]

To cut a classic  40 coupe up that much and still retain eye-pleasing proportions takes some serious talent!  The white firewall works well with the whitewall tyres and I am in awe of how cleanly you painted them!

Cheers

Alan

[cobraman]

Very cool model.

[Flatout]

A very cool and very different 40 Ford.  You didn’t mention how long ago you built this but your work was very clean then and has gotten even better now.  I always forward to seeing what you’re cutting up next.  Thanks for sharing this and the rest of your work ?

[DrKerry]

Ohh that is sweet!!! 

[Scott8950]

1 hour ago, DrKerry said:

Ohh that is sweet!!! 

X2 ^

[bondo bill]

i dig it

[High octane]

Very nice Roger.

[Plowboy]

3 hours ago, Flatout said:

A very cool and very different 40 Ford.  You didn’t mention how long ago you built this but your work was very clean then and has gotten even better now.  I always forward to seeing what you’re cutting up next.  Thanks for sharing this and the rest of your work ?

Thanx Pete! I can't remember exactly how long ago it was that I built it. Thinking around 12-14 years ago. 

[Gramps46]

Now that '40 is really neat.

[Peter Lombardo]

Yeah, nothing wrong with this build, very well done a classic to be sure. 

[disconovaman]

These photos are ready to be on the top of the box selling models... Detailed to perfection and representing what traditional hot todding is all about. I'm glad it survived the glue bomb bin too.

Edited April 20, 2020 by disconovaman

[espo]

This is really an impressive looking build. You don't often see a fenderless '40. As others have mentioned the way you have kept the proportions of the body and I understand the '40 is considered one of the hardest bodies to chop and still look right. The radiator shell idea is also unusual and looks great. Very clean paint lines and engine detailing.    

[Koellefornia Kid]

always knew that a ´40 Ford would look cool without the fenders! Nice chop, also!

[Scalper]

That's mint. super clean. great work .

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[PappyD340]

Very cool indeed!

[Nitrobarry]

I think it`s perfect!

[Plowboy]

On 4/19/2020 at 4:03 PM, Bernard Kron said:

I remember this from back in the old Scale Racing Lobby days. It impressed me then and it impresses me now. It's what got me following your work.

Thanx Bernard! I was never at the Scale Racing Lobby. Didn't even know it existed. Maybe it was The Modelers Haven?

[Plowboy]

On 4/20/2020 at 10:46 AM, espo said:

This is really an impressive looking build. You don't often see a fenderless '40. As others have mentioned the way you have kept the proportions of the body and I understand the '40 is considered one of the hardest bodies to chop and still look right. The radiator shell idea is also unusual and looks great. Very clean paint lines and engine detailing.    

Thanx David! It really isn't that hard. This was my second attempt at chopping a top. I actually cut the top off using the stacked cut off wheel method. Then I cut across the roof at the center of the door and center of the quarter window. I glued the three sections back on, filled in the gaps and did a lot of sanding!

[Bernard Kron]

1 hour ago, Plowboy said:

Thanx Bernard! I was never at the Scale Racing Lobby. Didn't even know it existed. Maybe it was The Modelers Haven?

You're right. It was Modeler's Haven!