The rescue roadster, a sad 32 story

[Bullybeef]

So I managed to locate a couple of built up kits from a friend, he purchases rebuilders in lots, and he’s a muscle car guy so these don’t fit into his building repatoire. I had a couple of glue bomb monogram cudas and a deal was struck.

I attempted to disassemble it as best as possible, but whoever put this one together must have stock in Testors.

I mocked it up a couple of times, and could not decide on a drivetrain or colour.

 

[Bullybeef]

Part 2

I put this aside to work on another project, found some wheels and tires that I wanted to work with, and after trading another selection  of kits I wouldn’t build for a little early Christmas gift to me.

Selected the 421 Pontiac as the source of power.

Now it was all starting to fall into place.

[Bullybeef]

Part 3

I wasn’t feeling the green paint on the roadster, so I popped it into a purple power bath. 
 

this was an opportunity to try something I hadn’t in my early days of modelling, Engine wiring! Not perfect, but as a first attempt I’m pleased with the results.

and you can see the body colour change is now to burgundy.

Spent some time making my own bomber seats, seats came from the amt 25t kit.

[Bullybeef]

Part 4

suspension was next on the table, started by dechroming all the suspension components, these were sourced from a donor 32 5 window kit, as the body for that one is going the be on a gasser frame.

different shades of steel, silver, and brush on chrome frame testors were used for detailing the suspension. 
and of course the frame is now the ubiquitous black.

 

[stinkybritches]

Looking good. 

[espo]

While I like the big Pontiac engine I still wonder about that little flat Head with the Super Charger on it. At least you got some great starting points out of your trade, a the glue aside. 

[Bullybeef]

38 minutes ago, espo said:

While I like the big Pontiac engine I still wonder about that little flat Head with the Super Charger on it. At least you got some great starting points out of your trade, a the glue aside. 

The Latham supercharged flathead, is undergoing a reworking as I didn’t like the inaccuracies of the intake manifold I had constructed. 

[Bullybeef]

Part 5

Setting the body to the frame, setting the stage for completion.

finished up the rolling stock with some flat steel to the backing plates, new hubcaps are installed ( need to add a pic ) 

setting the body for the interior I noticed that the interior panels were fouling a bit so I took them out to thin them (saw that here on the forums, can’t remember who posted but I’d like to thank him for the idea?) 

Next update should have som pics of the completed interior and close ups of the caps .

thanks for watching and providing this ole fella an outlet to display My work.

[espo]

The Latham Super Charger looks like the one that AMT had on the Lincoln engine in the old model T and Fiat Altered kit. I now they had one much like it on the original "57 Chevrolet kit for the 409 engine. The intake will take a little work to create but I think it would look good being something you wouldn't normally see on a Flat Head.. The progress on your rebuild looks great and I like the more realistic finishes you're using.

[Bullybeef]

30 minutes ago, espo said:

The Latham Super Charger looks like the one that AMT had on the Lincoln engine in the old model T and Fiat Altered kit. I now they had one much like it on the original "57 Chevrolet kit for the 409 engine. The intake will take a little work to create but I think it would look good being something you wouldn't normally see on a Flat Head.. The progress on your rebuild looks great and I like the more realistic finishes you're using.

Yes the Latham supercharger is from the Amt 25t kit, the Lincoln engine is completely bogus so that’s only being used as parts. 
ive done a fair bit of research into the supercharger and I think v2 will be a much more fitting work up.

and yes it will be going in a 32! 
ive managed to accumulate 2 rebuilders and a complete unopened Revell 32 5 window kits, as well as some Vicky bodies.

and finally a y block to work with. I’ll have months of building ahead of me 

[espo]

You have a real Latham Blower ?  A real Blowen Arden Flat Head ??  All you need now is a real roadster or coupe to drop it in.   Looks like you have enough projects to take you into spring. The Monte Carlo in the one picture is more my build style but I'm looking at trying a '32 of some sort this winter, haven't done one in years so I'm past due.  

[Bullybeef]

14 minutes ago, espo said:

You have a real Latham Blower ?  A real Blowen Arden Flat Head ??  All you need now is a real roadster or coupe to drop it in.   Looks like you have enough projects to take you into spring. The Monte Carlo in the one picture is more my build style but I'm looking at trying a '32 of some sort this winter, haven't done one in years so I'm past due.  

No I wish! Those are source materiel pilfered from the interwebs.

the monte will be another rebuilder project. It’s already underway actually 

[Tom Geiger]

Fun stuff!  I too enjoy playing with old built ups!  

[Bullybeef]

Part 6

The finish line is in sight...

not overly happy with the clear on the body, but it’s ok enough for the perfectly shitty look I like anyways.

I have a little clean up to do on some small areas.

 

[Dave72]

Very nice restorations so far! I have a 32 roadster and five window that I am soaking right now to bring back to life. 

[Bullybeef]

1 hour ago, Dave72 said:

Very nice restorations so far! I have a 32 roadster and five window that I am soaking right now to bring back to life. 

Thank you

they are such a versatile build! 

[Bullybeef]

Part 7 

ole three eyes!

need to adjust the d/s light mount, seems a bit low

[Paul Payne]

Ain't salvage wonderful!

[slusher]

Nice restoration so far..

[Bullybeef]

Part 8 the completion!

Another box checked, another one for the books, first completion of 2021!

mistakes were made, some corners were cut, but it’s a learning experience every time.

And lastly with the brethren! 

and the next project hopped or unchopped?

Thanks for watching along.

Time for some channel surfing

[Deuces ll]

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[Paul Payne]

Nice job- like the yellow fog light and the chassis and running gear treatments. Looks ready for the next T.R.O.G. meet!

[Bullybeef]

11 hours ago, Paul Payne said:

Nice job- like the yellow fog light and the chassis and running gear treatments. Looks ready for the next T.R.O.G. meet!

Thank you, it was a fun build! 

[Mr. Metallic]

Those are some tough looking hot rods.

Not sure if the one with the Latham is finished, but if not here's a thought. The outlet for the "charged" fuel/air mixture is on the bottom-rear of the unit. If you can find a stock single carb intake for your flattie that is all you should need to hook up the Latham, I think.

Did it myself awhile back

[Bullybeef]

6 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Those are some tough looking hot rods.

Not sure if the one with the Latham is finished, but if not here's a thought. The outlet for the "charged" fuel/air mixture is on the bottom-rear of the unit. If you can find a stock single carb intake for your flattie that is all you should need to hook up the Latham, I think.

Did it myself awhile back

Thank you Craig, 

I did score another load of 32-48 flatheads in my latest trade adventure and there were quite a number of stock flatheads in there. I also got a second Latham supercharger.

I will be making that engine a focus of another build. Possibly in a chopped Vicky