mr moto Posted April 22, 2020 Posted April 22, 2020 This is the phaeton version of AMT's ancient '32 Ford tooling. It has a number of accuracy issues that have been talked about a lot and the engineering is primitive but when it's done it looks pretty good despite itself. The engine id the Ford FE that came in the kit with a three carb manifold from the parts box and air cleaners from the '36 Ford kit. The instrument cluster is also '36 Ford. Taillights and hubcaps are '50 Ford and the steelies are from the '53 Ford pickup kit. No radical changes - just a few homemade details. Like I said, basic ol' skool hot rod. I hope you like it.
Dave Van Posted April 22, 2020 Posted April 22, 2020 I like it!!! Warts and all!!!! I have a number of builds like this...I call them 50's and 60's high school cars!!!
Flatout Posted April 22, 2020 Posted April 22, 2020 Very clean and very cool! These ol AMT hot rods are a lot of fun to build, well done?
Misha Posted April 22, 2020 Posted April 22, 2020 Really great build Manuel of this classic kit. It’s great to see all the recent Tub builds on the forum, each a unique rendition. Your added details and kit bashing worked out well, really like the Necker’s Knob on the wheel. The colour is right on for the traditional Hot Rod look. Thanks for posting, congrats Misha
stavanzer Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 I'll echo what Misha said. Colour, Stance, and Engine Mods are perfect.
mr moto Posted April 23, 2020 Author Posted April 23, 2020 21 hours ago, RichCostello said: Cool, where did you get the shag carpet? That's doll house carpeting. I'm not sure where I got it anymore but I think it might have been from on-line seller Oakridge Hobbies. It's available in many colors on the net. You can find lots of cool stuff by sort of "crossing over" to other hobbies and their suppliers. 23 hours ago, Dave Van said: I like it!!! Warts and all!!!! I have a number of builds like this...I call them 50's and 60's high school cars!!! That's just how I thought about this build. A high schooler (with a few more bucks than I had!) or a young working guy who fixes up that old tub his uncle had under the shade tree into his dream ride. But, wait a minute, those aren't warts - they're beauty marks!
Nazz Posted October 17, 2020 Posted October 17, 2020 Looks great Manuel. What did you use for the carpeting? I love it. Jerry
doorsovdoon Posted October 17, 2020 Posted October 17, 2020 I like that. The spare wheel cover on the back looks just right, very nice build with great detail.
mr moto Posted October 17, 2020 Author Posted October 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Nazz said: Looks great Manuel. What did you use for the carpeting? I love it. Jerry It's doll house carpet. See my earlier response up above for a little more info.l
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