1940 Ford Coupe

[Zippi]

I did a couple mock ups to see what engine I'm going to use.  The Ford 312 "Y" block (Blue) engine is really tall while the Chevy 396 BB sets a little better.  Both would require a lot of cutting on the frame and cross member to get the hood closed.  I'm now looking at one of the two blocks that came with the kit.  

[espo]

Looking good. The Y Block engine, did you turn the oil pan around to see if it would clear with the sump in the rear ? 

[bill-e-boy]

Paint is looking good Bob

With the BB Chev and the boat anchor (Y-Block) you would need to cut the firewall to get them in - OOPS! you have very nicely painted the coupe

 

[bisc63]

Looking good!

[Zippi]

5 hours ago, espo said:

Looking good. The Y Block engine, did you turn the oil pan around to see if it would clear with the sump in the rear ? 

I did not.  Already had the engine together.

[Zippi]

37 minutes ago, bill-e-boy said:

Paint is looking good Bob

With the BB Chev and the boat anchor (Y-Block) you would need to cut the firewall to get them in - OOPS! you have very nicely painted the coupe

 

You may be right.  This will take some coffee in the morning and a little more thinking.

[Zippi]

4 minutes ago, bisc63 said:

Looking good!

Thanks man.

[slusher]

Beautiful paint Bob, getting a good paint job is the bet part of the build..

[Zippi]

3 hours ago, slusher said:

Beautiful paint Bob, getting a good paint job is the bet part of the build..

Thanks Carl.  It is the best part of the build for me ☺

[David G.]

That's coming along quite nicely.

David G.

[Zippi]

13 minutes ago, David G. said:

That's coming along quite nicely.

David G.

Thanks Dave.  I've still got a ways to go and some decisions to make. 

[Zippi]

I got out in the garage this morning to make a decision on a clear coat or not.  I made an executive decision to just polish the paint like I did on my 30 Ford Coupe since it came out nice.  The paint almost has a metallic look to it depending on the light.  Comments welcome on my decision.    

Edited June 26, 2022 by Zippi

[ksnow]

I think you made the right decision. That turned out amazing. Love the color.

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, ksnow said:

I think you made the right decision. That turned out amazing. Love the color.

I appreciate it Kyle.  Thanks.

[TransAmMike]

Thats a great color as well a the finish. I like the BB Chevy look but I'm with you on the major mods.... I've never been very  successful doing too much.

 

[rickcaps55]

Looking awesome man i love that color.

[Zippi]

14 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Thats a great color as well a the finish. I like the BB Chevy look but I'm with you on the major mods.... I've never been very  successful doing too much.

 

Thanks Buddy.  Yeah, I decided to use the short block of the Buick engine that came in the kit with a dual quad setup I found in the parts box.  

Edited June 27, 2022 by Zippi

[Zippi]

56 minutes ago, rickcaps55 said:

Looking awesome man i love that color.

Thanks Richard.

[mrm]

I love the color. I think it turned out great. I would definitely clear coat it tho. first it would bring more depth to it and make it even richer. It would definitely be shinier, which with a color like that is the way to go and last, but not least it would give it protection in more ways than one. Including during assembly. That's just my vote. Either way you decide to go, I think it is a great model headed in the right direction. 

[Zippi]

51 minutes ago, mrm said:

I love the color. I think it turned out great. I would definitely clear coat it tho. first it would bring more depth to it and make it even richer. It would definitely be shinier, which with a color like that is the way to go and last, but not least it would give it protection in more ways than one. Including during assembly. That's just my vote. Either way you decide to go, I think it is a great model headed in the right direction. 

Thanks man.  I appreciate it.

[David G.]

Good call on the polish Bob, it looks great.

David G.

[ModelcarJR]

Looks good, Bob!  The Tamiya paint is great and I use it almost exclusively now for bodies.  The only reason I use a clear is to protect the painted edges while I am rubbing out the paints.  But since you have successfully  rubbed it out you don't need it!  Good work! ?

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, David G. said:

Good call on the polish Bob, it looks great.

David G.

Thanks Dave.  I think it came out pretty nice.

13 minutes ago, ModelcarJR said:

Looks good, Bob!  The Tamiya paint is great and I use it almost exclusively now for bodies.  The only reason I use a clear is to protect the painted edges while I am rubbing out the paints.  But since you have successfully  rubbed it out you don't need it!  Good work! ?

Thanks.  I appreciate the comments.  

[Zippi]

I got the engine wired this morning and did a mock up to see how things are fitting.  I ended up using the short block from the Buick engine that came in the kit.  I found a dual carb setup with a low profile intake that fits and will allow me to close the hood.  The 312 "Y" block and the 396 BB I test fitted were just to tall.  I did not want to cut a hole in the hood.  Still have some detail work to do on the engine and engine bay but things are looking good.  

 

Edited June 27, 2022 by Zippi

[TransAmMike]

Sorry I didn't see your last post sooner.  Looking grrrrrreat!!?