1940 Ford Coupe

[ModelcarJR]

My next build will be this AMT 1940 Ford Coupe. I have had this kit in the closet for a long time. According to the price tag it was $6.99 retail, marked down to $4.99. Its been along time since we've seen those prices.  The chrome parts are in good shape and the rest is molded in beautiful light blue plastic! I would prefer white plastic, but this should work OK. All the blue parts need some mold line and flash removal, but overall in good shape for this ol' school mold. Thanks for looking! ?

[Zippi]

That's going to be a nice build John.  I like the price and the o!d fat fender cars/trucks.

[cobraman]

One of my favorite old cars. I like the color that it is molded in.

[slusher]

A classic kit, I have 40 sedan deliver to finish. I always watch your builds John…

[David G.]

Looks like a fun build. 

Every model car builder is pretty much required to build a '40 Ford Coupe, a '57 Chevy Bel Air and/or some type of Corvette.  

David G.

[alan barton]

This is a great old classic, John that has stood the test of time.  When I did a few forties a couple of years ago, I improved the look of the fat fenders by getting a bit of 240 wet and dry and rolling the edge of the wheel openings.    AMT has split the mould along these edges leaving a sharp edge.  Check some real forties and you will see the shape fo the front wheel opening in particular can take a little massaging as well.  I am talking less that half an hour in total for this upgrade and it really shows when you get the paint on!

Good luck with your forty!

Cheers

Alan

[NOBLNG]

It looks like a nice kit. Have fun with it!?

[espo]

These were great kits at their time and still can make a great looking '40 still. This should qualify as a barn find since it has been sitting since sometime in the last century based of the selling price. 

[Oldcarfan27]

7 hours ago, David G. said:

Looks like a fun build. 

Every model car builder is pretty much required to build a '40 Ford Coupe, a '57 Chevy Bel Air and/or some type of Corvette.  

David G.

And even if they don't, they are required to have them in their junk boxes.

I have a few of each! ?

[Bullybeef]

8 hours ago, David G. said:

Looks like a fun build. 

Every model car builder is pretty much required to build a '40 Ford Coupe, a '57 Chevy Bel Air and/or some type of Corvette.  

David G.

I’ve two of the three lol

And nothing wrong with a 40 Ford build at all.

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, All! I appreciate the comments!  I built one of these  AMT 40 Fords when I was a kid and again in about 1985 when I started modeling again. But since then I have also built the Revell 40 Ford Standard Coupe. I think that one spoiled me as it turned out pretty well and took a place in a model contest if memory serves.

Note: I shouldn't have foiled the windshield trim on the standard coupe as it it suppose to be black according to Tim Boyd's article, but it was already done!  

This one has a few problems. When they removed the body from the sprue, they left a couple of holes at the bottom that I have to fill. I also worked on the hood and hood fitment to remove mold lines and excess plastic that affects the fitment. The windshield opening is pretty rough and the faintly detailed wipers have a piece of the wiper blade missing on the right side. I will sand down the wheel openings and a lot of other surfaces as the body is pretty rough. Hope I can get this one in shape to paint soon. Thanks for looking! 

Edited October 24, 2021 by ModelcarJR
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[TransAmMike]

In my younger days (a long time ago) the '40 (real one)was a favorite of mine.  I need to bite the bullett and get some version of it. I'll be watchin'?

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Mike! i appreciate your comment! 

I wanted to have some better detail on the interior door panels. So I have just completed the 48 Ford Convertible so I thought I would use the stock set of door panels from this kit. First I cut the entire 40 Ford door panel off  the bucket. Then I realized that I should probably use the kick panel and rear portion of the door panel from the 40 Ford. So I cut the door panel from the 48 Ford and glued it back together with the kick panel and rear portion of the 40 Ford. For the left side, I just cut the door panel out and will replace it with the 48 Ford door.  Here's what it looks like before and after paint. 

I also had a chance to get some color on the body.  How about Tamiya Bright Red! Two coats of paint and one coat of Tamiya clear. I'll rub it out tomorrow and maybe add another coat of clear. Thanks for looking! ?

[TransAmMike]

Hey John....that red looks really nice, and smooth too?

[happy grumpy]

I like the red too. I am looking forward to the finished car. So far it's looking pretty neat.

[slusher]

Really nice looking red John…

[Dominik]

nice progress. 

[Zippi]

That Tamiya Bright Red looks like it layed down really nice.  That should polish up pretty nice.  Looking good so far John.  

[David G.]

Nice progress on this one, the red looks great!

David G.

[espo]

Great idea for the interior. This should look good with the bright Red exterior. 

[TarheelRick]

Nothing better than a red fat-fendered Ford; looking mighty good.  What do you have in mind for motorvation?

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, All i appreciate your comments!  Rick, I am not sure what engine I'll use yet.  Neither engine in the kit, a 1 carb flathead with everything molded in or an Olds overhead cam V-8, also with molded in parts.  I have a duel carb flathead from the Revell  32 5 window coupe but it is big and I'll have to test fit it in the narrow dog house, plus modify motor mounts and driveshaft at a minimum.  I'm probably going to spend the afternoon hunting for an engine in my Ford spare parts.  Thanks for looking! ?

[1930fordpickup]

Looks good John. 

I did not know that kits was molded in light blue. 

[Zippi]

I vote for the duel carb flathead.  You can never go wrong with a flatty in an old fat fender car.  

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Andy and Bob! I appreciate your comments!  I am not sure what the engine is in the Revell 32 Ford 5 window. It just says its a  colorful duel carb V-8. Paint instruction says Bronze Metallic.  Does anyone know? Looks like that one will get the nod because I couldn't find anything else in the parts box that was acceptable. 

I rubbed out the body and hood this moring while it was storming and we lost power. Just a little battery powered light and it helped pass the time in the dark. I still have the fender unit to rub out. I also assembled the interior this afternoon after the light came back on. The dash must be a radio delete model. I didn't have a clock decal so I cut a small gauge decal in a square and substituted that, I also painted the square knob of the gear shift white and added some dots to simulate a dice (or is it die?).  The added door panels helped but its still pretty basic. Thanks for looking!