1940 Ford Coupe

[Zippi]

Just finished this one about an hour ago.  I had to strip the hood and repaint the custom color and I think it came out pretty good.  I used the short block from the kit engine and the intake and carbs are from the parts box.  I wanted to be able to close the hood. I think it looks better that way since this is just a street cruiser Hot Rod.  Other than the upper portion of the engine and the plug wires it is box stock.  I'm pleased with it.  

WIP : http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/172105-1940-ford-coupe/

 

[ksnow]

Turned out pretty darn nice. Love the color. The closed hood is a good look. Great save on the hood paint.

[ModelcarJR]

Looks great, Bob! The color turned out great and your workmanship certainly is on display!  Ready for the Show!  ??

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, ksnow said:

Turned out pretty darn nice. Love the color. The closed hood is a good look. Great save on the hood paint.

Thanks Kyle.  Much appreciated Buddy.

[Zippi]

14 minutes ago, ModelcarJR said:

Looks great, Bob! The color turned out great and your workmanship certainly is on display!  Ready for the Show!  ??

Thanks John.  Yeah, the paint turned out better than I thought it would.  

[bisc63]

It fought you, but the car now looks FANTASTIC! Classic lines, clean build, and the wheel/color combination give it the '70s hot rod vibe that I remember as a kid. Great job on a classic kit.

[Zippi]

13 minutes ago, bisc63 said:

It fought you, but the car now looks FANTASTIC! Classic lines, clean build, and the wheel/color combination give it the '70s hot rod vibe that I remember as a kid. Great job on a classic kit.

Thanks Rusty.  Yup, I wanted to build it the way I would have driven it back in the day.

[TransAmMike]

Darn fine lookin' '40 Ford Buddy??

[Zippi]

18 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Darn fine lookin' '40 Ford Buddy??

Hey....thanks Buddy.

[espo]

Beautiful looking color and finish. Enjoyed watching your build on this. What's next? 

[stinkybritches]

That's a sweet ride, Bob. I like it a lot.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, espo said:

Beautiful looking color and finish. Enjoyed watching your build on this. What's next? 

Thanks Dave.  Next on the bench is  Revell's new release of the 1937 Ford pickup. 

[Zippi]

4 minutes ago, stinkybritches said:

That's a sweet ride, Bob. I like it a lot.

Thanks man.  I appreciate it.

[cobraman]

It's a beauty, what's next ?

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, stinkybritches said:

That's a sweet ride, Bob. I like it a lot.

 

18 minutes ago, cobraman said:

It's a beauty, what's next ?

Thanks fellows.  37 Ford pickup is next up on the bench.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Looks great, and I love the color!

[oldscool]

Wow, that does look nice!

[Zippi]

8 minutes ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Looks great, and I love the color!

Thanks man.

[70 Sting]

I like the changes you made. Nice looking ride! ?

[PappyD340]

Super nice 40 Ford!

[grodudulle77]

Nice build, i really like the color !! ??

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, 70 Sting said:

I like the changes you made. Nice looking ride! ?

Thanks Harry.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, PappyD340 said:

Super nice 40 Ford!

Thanks man.  I do appreciate it.

[Zippi]

52 minutes ago, grodudulle77 said:

Nice build, i really like the color !! ??

Thanks Philippe.  The color turned out pretty nice in my eyes.

[unclescott58]

A classic beauty.