1940 Ford parts box jalopy

[Karl LaFong]

I had a bunch of AMT '40 Ford parts that weren't going anywhere, so why not take 'em out on the track?

I removed the molded in windshield wipers, hogged out the wheel wells, removed the running boards, sanded down '39 Ford headlamp buckets as light covers, and cut away the sides of the hood (which may be the '39 hood).  Inside, the rear seat was removed, the former location of the window and door cranks were drilled out, and custom seat from an AMT '37 chevy was installed.  The stock engine was painted Tamiya British Racing Green; the AMT air cleaner was replaced with one from the Revell '40 Ford coupe.  Rear tires appear to be truck tires, mounted on AMT '32 Ford steel wheels.  The front tire/wheels are a mixed bag - the passenger side wheels are from the first edition of the AMT '36 Ford, with a Revell '50 Olds tire; the driver's side is a later AMT '36 wheel on  a parts box AMT Firestone tire.  The body was painted Tamya Pure Weight and Lavender, bumpers are Evergreen channel, and I used whatever decals I could find from my stash.

 

 

[stavanzer]

I like this, Karl! Looks the part nicely.

[ChrisR]

Cool!!

[Roger U]

That is a great use of various parts. Turned out very cool.

[bisc63]

I love this kind of build, because it reminds me of how so many real jalopies were cobbled together! Very cool use of parts and pieces, and looks very authentic. Well done.

[PappyD340]

Very cool!

[Toys4Don2]

Turned out great!

[Phildaupho]

Very well done Jalopy. One of my all time favourite style of race cars.

[TonyK]

I like it and I'll bet you had fun building it. Thanks for showing us and the detailed work you did.

[lazlow]

I like that. Great use of old parts, best of all it did't cost you 20 to 30 bucks. nice