Claude Thibodeau Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Hi! Since I do mostly mashups and heavily modified or scratchbuilt cars... I end-up with LOTSA quality leftover parts. Might as well innovate a bit. Revell 41 Willys, with roof removed. Cowl and modified front opening hood from AMT's 36 Ford (cabrio option), with lower Willys hood section molded to fenders. Rescribed door lines. Ultra-thin acetate windshield. Rear seat and tulip panel/waterfall console from Foose's Eldorod, custom floor, rear tubs, ladder bar suspension & rear housing + coilovers. Scratchbuilt firewall, door panels, rear frame section, exhaust and radiator. Front frame section & powertrain from Eldorod, modified. Prowler rolling-stock, scratchbuilt discs & calipers. Roof narrowed & shortened from unknown 30's Cadillac. Tamya's sand beige, custom interior color mix & Testor's WetLook clear. My mom always said that you should know how to cook with your leftovers... Hours of fun with styrene! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 You certainly do know how to cook with those leftovers! Has a very 'together' look, really nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Nice build very classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 46 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said: You certainly do know how to cook with those leftovers! Has a very 'together' look, really nicely done. Thank you, Nigel! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 40 minutes ago, Slotto said: Nice build very classy Hi Steve! Thank you. I suppose the light subdued colours have that impact, the roof in particular. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Very cool! Gotta use those parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Very cool! Gotta use those parts! Thank you Sir! As they say: "ain't no hearse with luggage racks", so you are right: might as well use them... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Dragonhawk1066 said: Looks awesome! Thank you Craig! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 That's one heck of a mash up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Leftovers have never been sexier than that Claude! As we say, nothing bad can happen when you mix quality ingredients... just need the right dosage and voila, another great build! There is nothing that gets lost in your parts bin and it's a good thing! I am impressed... It looks like you filled the tires with nitrogen seeing the green tire valves? Well done again my friend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 that's a tasty stew! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 That ought to be done full size! Excellent work and innovation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 A very sanitary, tasteful rodded Willys- another great build from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 very sweet build looks great and great color too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svend66b@gmail.com Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Always great fun, to let the "left over box" decide the way a build goes.. Great looking roadster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 11 hours ago, cobraman said: That's one heck of a mash up ! Thank you Ray! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 11 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Leftovers have never been sexier than that Claude! As we say, nothing bad can happen when you mix quality ingredients... just need the right dosage and voila, another great build! There is nothing that gets lost in your parts bin and it's a good thing! I am impressed... It looks like you filled the tires with nitrogen seeing the green tire valves? Well done again my friend!!! Hi Francis! Thank you... and as matter of fact, you are the FIRST person to mention that I always put a green valve stem cap on all of my builts... Good eyes! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Amazing mixture of parts and the chassis is well engineered also. Very modern look to the Willys body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 16 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: that's a tasty stew! -RRR Thank you, Chef! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 15 hours ago, Paul Payne said: That ought to be done full size! Excellent work and innovation! Thank you Paul! A 1/1 41 Willys is still on my bucket list. Who knows... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 18 hours ago, gman said: A very sanitary, tasteful rodded Willys- another great build from you. Thank you Greg! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 2:27 AM, RAMBENNA said: very sweet build looks great and great color too. Thank you Cliff! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 2:34 AM, svend66b@gmail.com said: Always great fun, to let the "left over box" decide the way a build goes.. Great looking roadster! Thank you Bjarne! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 All the different parts certainly work together. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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