Brianl Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 I think there are a few iconic cars that form the basis of the hot rod culture. The T Bucket, the '32 Ford Coupe, the '40 Ford and the tri 5 Chevs. 90% of the rods and customs follow a standard format so its a challenge to find a different look. Here is my go at the '40 Ford coupe... Started with a donated Coupe shell (thanks Silver Foxx...more on that later). First cuts were to the roof and body. Next I shortened the roof to move the proportions to what I was looking for. It was always going to be mid engine so I wanted a cab forward look. Decisions... Coupe or Roadster. The roadster had better proportions than the coupe at this stage and I was tempted to go that way but I really wanted a bad looking coupe. Besides I have already done a '32 roadster with similar styling. So to get proportions right I cut 250mm scale out of the length which i where I am at the time of posting! Power is transverse rear mounted BMW 6 with a stack of trumpets and twin cam cover sticking out of the rear deck... Front suspension will come in and forward a bit and the body closer to the deck. Early days yet. Thanks for looking and comments welcome! Brian
DonW Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 Epic! The front end is very well resolved and I can't fault your choice of engine!
Brianl Posted March 18, 2021 Author Posted March 18, 2021 Okay Bimmer 6 is in and looking good!. Now that everything is in its place I'll start on cleaning up the body work... filling... sanding... filling... sanding... Brian
John Verkerk Posted March 18, 2021 Posted March 18, 2021 You have my vote!! Really like where your headed!!
Brianl Posted March 28, 2021 Author Posted March 28, 2021 Okay Bodywork pretty much finished. Just a few holes for door handles etc. Radiator scoop and outlet done. Decided to go for an wild exhaust treatment to match the inlet trumpets. Brian
David G. Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 Sweet body mods! I also love the way you shoehorned the engine in there. David G.
NOBLNG Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 I like the rear deck treatment and the side scoops.?
misterNNL Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 Bodily going where no '40 Ford has gone before. Great concept!
Brianl Posted April 5, 2021 Author Posted April 5, 2021 Paint is finished Tamiya Mica Red over gloss black. This combination highlights the bodyline nicely. Long way from the first photo! Final assembly next Brian
Modlbldr Posted April 5, 2021 Posted April 5, 2021 Sweet looking mods you've made to this. I really like the transverse mounted engine too. I think I have found my color for my Revell Chopper too! Later-
Brianl Posted April 6, 2021 Author Posted April 6, 2021 Thanks for the kind comments gents. We have moved on to Under Glass section now that its all together Hope you enjoy the finished product Brian
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