Revell ‘32 Coupe fitment issue?

[NOBLNG]

The interior tub on this seems to sit too high. The tub is sitting tight to the floor pan. If I space the tub down so the interior is at the right height, then there is a gap between the body and rear fenders. Am I doing something wrong?

I did glue the rear frame horn covers in place, but that should not be the cause. I will fix it somehow but I’m sure someone has already dealt with it?

Edited May 22, 2021 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

Has anyone made an operating rumble seat in this? It would be fairly easy since Revell already opened it up. I searched “rumble seat” on here and couldn’t find any ‘32 fords.

[Jon Haigwood]

16 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Has anyone made an operating rumble seat in this? It would be fairly easy since Revell already opened it up. I searched “rumble seat” on here and couldn’t find any ‘32 fords.

I did one on a A roadster , wasn't to difficult. Hardest part was getting the wire bent right so it would close all the way and be fully open in the right position. (excuse the dust)

Edited May 23, 2021 by Jon Haigwood

[Plowboy]

Looking at your last photo, it looks like the frame horn covers may very well be the issue. I would remove them and check the fit. 

[NOBLNG]

1 hour ago, Jon Haigwood said:

I did one on a A roadster , wasn't to difficult. Hardest part was getting the wire bent right so it would close all the way and be fully open in the right position. (excuse the dust)

Thanks Jon. I think I may give it a try.

[NOBLNG]

49 minutes ago, Plowboy said:

Looking at your last photo, it looks like the frame horn covers may very well be the issue. I would remove them and check the fit. 

You’re right, that closes up the gap above the fenders.? The interior tub still sits a little high, but that’s an easy fix.

[Jon Haigwood]

I just checked my fendered 32 and it has the gap but without the frame horn covers. It looks like it the body is setting on the gas tank

 

[Plowboy]

3 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

You’re right, that closes up the gap above the fenders.? The interior tub still sits a little high, but that’s an easy fix.

I actually had to do the same thing with the 3-W I built a while back.