'32 Ford 5w Coupe 409cid

[Reuhkapelti2]

I'm building a 1:25 replica of one fine '32 Ford 5w Coupe, that was built in Finland many years ago. 

The mighty 409 cid engine got self made valve covers and I chopped the roof too. I tilted the A-posts backwards a bit so there's no need to cut the roof. 

Edited May 7, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[Paul Payne]

Good start! So far a mighty fine 409! Looking forward to more!

[Ace-Garageguy]

3 hours ago, Reuhkapelti2 said:

...I chopped the roof too. I tilted the A-posts backwards a bit so there's no need to cut the roof. 

Looks good. I've done it both ways, and I think the way you've done it looks best by far. Nice work on everything.

[Draggon]

Nice job on the valve covers. ?

[Reuhkapelti2]

Thanks everybody. 

Today my '32 409 hopped on his wheels. 

I got the quick change rear end put together and made also the supporters ready to be installed. 

I put the engine as back and low I could. There is a new wall between the cabin and the engine bay. 

Edited May 11, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[doggie427]

Lovely work. The traditional look will never go away.

[Reuhkapelti2]

Thanks Wayne, glad to hear. 

I'm still working on my '32 replica. I got the wheels assembled, then made a new air filter setup and some new support rods for the front axle. 

I also put new front shock absorbers, the were up side down in the kit, old style I guess. 

Edited May 15, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[Reuhkapelti2]

I spray painted the body, but it didn't work as planned. Terrible result, waited it to get dry and sandpapered it down. 

I mixed light Revell paint with white to get even more light gray. Then brush painted the body, not perfect but much better than the first spray coat. 

The body parts are just put on the frame, nothing is in place yet. 

Edited May 15, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[Reuhkapelti2]

Getting closer to finish this Rod. I got the head lights fixed and plug wires are there too. 

I made a new air filter kit to match the valve covers. 

I also opened the grill by scratching every narrow string apart from each other. It can be seen through now. 

Edited May 19, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[bisc63]

Very cool little hot rod!  Well done!

[TransAmMike]

Pretty darn cool looking Ismo?

[slusher]

sharp hot rod !

[Force]

Nice copy of Aulis Hämeenkorpi's 32 Coupe, I have seen his car a couple of times.

[Reuhkapelti2]

Thanks everybody, I got this Aulis's Rod ready to Under Glass. 

Edited May 22, 2021 by Reuhkapelti2

[Kit Karson]

Nice job!  Looks spot on!! I'll be expecting to see it under glass... -KK

 

[Reuhkapelti2]

7 hours ago, Kit Karson said:

Nice job!  Looks spot on!! I'll be expecting to see it under glass... -KK

 

Thanks Kit, it's Under Glass already. Just keep scrolling the list downwards. 

[Zippi]

Nice looking coupe.  Love the 409 engine.  Saw a coupe at the car show yesterday with a 409.  

[MeatMan]

Looking good!