49 Ford Custom

[Modlbldr]

I sectioned and painted this back in June of 2018 and I'm just getting back to it. Throwing some BMF on it today and have been sectioning the interior.

The last photo is where we are at today.

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[espo]

Great looking flames. The section job looks real smooth. So what's the story on the little root beer Ford ? 

[Modlbldr]

Thanks David. The brown Ford is Josephine- the girl next door. It is a stalled project 50 Convertible that I added a stretched 49 Ford coupe roof to make a 50 Sedan. The paint is a HOK gold (maybe Pagan) with HOK Cocoa pearl over the top.

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[mustang1989]

Impressive work. VERY impressive.

[Modlbldr]

5 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

Impressive work. VERY impressive.

Thanks Joe!

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[OldNYJim]

Impressive section job - really nicely done!  I like Josephine too - nice paint!

[slusher]

Two outstanding projects you have going there Tom!

[Modlbldr]

7 hours ago, CabDriver said:

Impressive section job - really nicely done!  I like Josephine too - nice paint!

Thanks Jim. They have both been fun projects. I have a few other interesting alterations to Josephine that I have done. When I get the yellow one done I'll probably get back to work on her.

1 hour ago, slusher said:

Two outstanding projects you have going there Tom!

Thanks Carl.

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[gotnitro?]

Nicely done 

[Sam I Am]

Those are a couple of good looking shoe boxes Tom! 

So what are the plans for that Chevy pu in the background? 

[Modlbldr]

3 hours ago, Sam I Am said:

Those are a couple of good looking shoe boxes Tom! 

So what are the plans for that Chevy pu in the background? 

Thanks Sam. That 64 Chevy is another stalled project (notice a theme?). It has a NASCAR front suspension, bagged rear, body side and cab trim added.

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[Modlbldr]

Got the body wet sanded and polished. Got to touch up the BMF and do the Molotow around the side window frames. The dash is done with the exception of the dials. I ordered decals from Best Model Car parts. Working on the steering wheel and column.

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[Deuces ll]

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[gman]

That is turning out very nice- well executed custom touches, paint and flame job. I too am appreciating Josephine. Great work on both so far.

[Modlbldr]

33 minutes ago, Deuces ll said:

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22 minutes ago, gman said:

That is turning out very nice- well executed custom touches, paint and flame job. I too am appreciating Josephine. Great work on both so far.

Thanks guys! I am excited to get back to working on Josephine.

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[espo]

The steering wheel in the picture looks pretty good to me. The flams look amazing with the clear on them. What did you use for the headlight rings ? 

[Modlbldr]

Got some work done on the tires and wheels. I need to let these thoroughly dry before I mess with them and botch something.

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[Modlbldr]

3 minutes ago, espo said:

The steering wheel in the picture looks pretty good to me. The flams look amazing with the clear on them. What did you use for the headlight rings ? 

Thanks David,

I still need to detail the steering wheel. Going to chrome the center cap.and paint the wheel white. The headlight rings are from the 56 Ford Victoria kit.

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[Modlbldr]

Getting a quick look this morning at how it might sit. 

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[slusher]

Impressive paint and flames!

[stinkybritches]

That looks so nice. 

[Modlbldr]

Good morning! I'm still plugging along on this during breaks at work. That's why progress is slow.

I got the dash and wheel completed, with the exception of the gauge decals. I am waiting to get them from Best Model Car parts. They should be here in the next day or two. The steering wheel and column are just sitting in place.

Because I painted the body a couple of years ago I didn't think about the chassis fitment. In order to get the front suspension lower I needed to redo the front wheel wells. I know the sequence of events is completely wrong. Oh well. I cut the wheel wells out and redid them with trimmed down wells I had laying on the bench from an 84 Chevy pickup. Once I get this all done I will tape off the engine bay and spray it yellow.

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[Jantrix]

On 6/19/2020 at 6:40 AM, Modlbldr said:

Getting a quick look this morning at how it might sit. 

This kit is double tough to get low in the rear. I added lowering blocks between the spring and axle and ended up with the axle nearly on the frame. And it's still not low enough. I thought the rake looked cool so I left it. To get much lower will take some chassis surgery.

[Modlbldr]

1 hour ago, Jantrix said:

This kit is double tough to get low in the rear. I added lowering blocks between the spring and axle and ended up with the axle nearly on the frame. And it's still not low enough. I thought the rake looked cool so I left it. To get much lower will take some chassis surgery.

Yeah. That's about the look I've got right now with lowering blocks but I need to get the rear a bit lower. I may c notch the frame and move the leaf springs inward to be able to mount them up higher on the frame. I think I'm done for today.

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[Modlbldr]

So, I spent some time last night adjusting the suspension to get it low. I cut the rear axle free of the leafs and added lowering blocks. Up front I cut off about half of the mounting tab length for the cross member/ a arm piece. I mounted it all up using a spare body. I think it looks pretty good. First pic was about halfway through the adjusting. Second pic is all done.

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