'40 Ford Street Rod - End of Year Quick Build -12-31 Finished!

[Bernard Kron]

As is my habit at this time each year I post a summary of my modeling output for the previous twelve months on my favorite car modeling forums. This year, to my shock and dismay, I discovered that I had only finished 4 projects, whereas 6 to 8 have been more typical in recent years. Moreover, 3 of them were 1932 Ford show rods and the fourth one was a radical opposite and quite rare for me, a 1955 Maserati A6GCS sports racing car. So, to summarize, very little output, extremely narrow band width except for one anomaly. The truth of the matter is that I started another 4 or more that are still sitting my bench. As a result I decided to set myself the challenge of building one more model in the few days left in 2021. It probably took me as much time to decide what to build as it will take me to do this project, given the very few days left in the year.

I decided to build an AMT 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery in the style of the radically raked street rod style popular in Southern California in the early to mid ‘60’s. I have bought multiple of these AMT kits as parts kits for their hubcaps, bumpers and triple-carburetor manifolds for Buick Nailhead V8’s. So there are plenty of spare parts in my stash and this project is a spare-parts kit bash. The suspension, front and rear, is adapted from the Revell ’32 Ford series of kits with the front axle and front cross member modified to lower the front end as much as possible. The Ford 8-inch rear axle is in keeping with the big horsepower provided by the blown Chrysler 392 Hemi V8 from the Revell Miss Deal kit with a chromed scoop from a Revell Pontiac 421 Parts Pak. The wheels are the Torq Thrusts from the Revell ’32 Fprd Series adapted to AMT Firestone Supreme on the front and Revell .Goodyear drag slicks on the rear. Paint will be gloss red fenders with a matte black main body.

Below is the work so far. I started yesterday afternoon, December 28th. Updates will be as frequent as events demand.

Thanx for lookin’,
B.

 

Edited January 1, 2022 by Bernard Kron

[cobraman]

I like where this is headed.

[Zippi]

I like that big oil Hemi in the business end.  looking good so far.

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Go, Man GO!!!!!  -RRR

[89AKurt]

Right on man!  I have the wild hair going too, cheering you on!

[Straightliner59]

Yessir!

[Bernard Kron]

Thanks guys!

Things are moving along nicely. The motor just needs wiring. The chassis is fully painted, has its axles glued in place and only requires steering and locating arms, brakes and wheels glued in place. The interior parts are in paint and I should be able to get the interior done this afternoon. If all goes well final assembly should be either this evening or tomorrow.

The photos below show the body fully painted although the rear door needs to be installed. Colors are Duplicolor Flame Red and Brite Touch black primer.

Thanx for lookin’,
B.

[Bullybeef]

That’s moving along really nicely! 

[larman]

Looking good!  Stance + Hemi = Kool!  

[Bernard Kron]

Thanks Bill and Larry.

Below are photos of the chassis, motor and interior. I’ve begun finally assembly. I think I’ve got a chance at finishing in time, even before this evening’s New Year dinner. Here’s wishing you all a happy and fulfilling 2022.

Thanx for lookin’,
B.

P.S. Yeah, I know the radiator is backwards. It's been corrected...

 

[Bernard Kron]

All done! Formal presentation photos will be posted tomorrow. In the meantime Happy New Year to you all!

 

[Bullybeef]

Congratulations you made it in before the deadline! 

[Straightliner59]

49 minutes ago, Bernard Kron said:

All done! Formal presentation photos will be posted tomorrow. In the meantime Happy New Year to you all!

 

 

Tasty! Nice work, Bernard!

[Bernard Kron]

On 12/31/2021 at 7:21 PM, Straightliner59 said:

Tasty! Nice work, Bernard!

Thanks Dan. All my best to you in 2022!

The completed model in more formal pjotos can be seen here Under Glass: