Rocking Rodney Rat Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) I finished this awhile ago and I'm not real happy with the way it came out. My engineering was not up to my liking. I will keep it to myself as to what I don't like. I wasn't going to post it but with seeing all of the '30 coupes being posted, I figure, what the hay... Paint is a custom mix of the Testors Extreme Lime Ice and Emerald Green, making it 'frog green'. W engine from AMT, the two 2x3 intakes and carbs are from the Nailhead in the Revell '30 Coupe kits modified to fit the Chevy engine. Frog mouth scoops from RMCM with aftermarket chromed plating Interior door panels and seats from the Rat Roaster. '40 dash from the Revell 5ive window coupe. The roof opening was modified to look more like a stock opening, the insert is from the roof of a Revell '32 sedan. A bunch of other parts from the parts pile.... -RRR Edited July 16, 2022 by Rocking Rodney Rat 6
70 Sting Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 Looks great to me. Can’t imagine what you’re not happy with. ?
cobraman Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 Looks fantastic ! What's not to like ? I would be thrilled if any of my models turned out that good. I guess we are our own worse critics.
Zippi Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 I'm diggin the old school Hot Rod. Great looking color. Nice build.
Kah puts Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 This is my kind of hot rod, the green paint job is awesome, and the stance is right on, the tinted side glass adds another dimension of cool. Bravo.
espo Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 Great looking paint finish and color. I like the old-style shinny vinyl seats. The engine choice sets it in the '50's with the 348/409 engine.
pack rat Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 Beautiful, and love the color. Whatever you don't like about it, I don't see it. Looks perfect to me.
carrucha Posted July 16, 2022 Posted July 16, 2022 Cool build. I don't see anything wrong with it. Glad you posted it.
Scott Colmer Posted July 17, 2022 Posted July 17, 2022 Goos stuff here! I really like how the Z'd frame makes the engine sit nice and high. I'd be happy with this one!
bisc63 Posted July 17, 2022 Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, espo said: The engine choice sets it in the '50's with the 348/409 engine. Only if you mean '58 or '59! Definitely a '60s thru early 70s vibe. I could see that metal flake goodness on the cover of 1970 Rod & Custom! RRR, that is one gorgeous rod you've pieced together! Edited July 17, 2022 by bisc63 typo
mrm Posted July 17, 2022 Posted July 17, 2022 Looks great. I think the “frog green” came out perfect. What kit did the chrome valve covers come from?
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted July 17, 2022 Author Posted July 17, 2022 16 hours ago, oldscool said: Beautiful! Where did the wheels come from? Thanks! The rear wheels and tires are from the Boot Hill Express, same wheels and tires in the Lil Coffin kit. Front tires are from Modelhaus and the front wheels are from my parts stash, sorry, I'm not sure what kit. -RRR
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted July 17, 2022 Author Posted July 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, mrm said: Looks great. I think the “frog green” came out perfect. What kit did the chrome valve covers come from? The valve covers are from some AMT version of the W motor, I picked them up on eBay. Here's what I found elsewhere here: You can get some 348/409 performance parts in these kits.The AMT old tool 57 Chevy has a S.c.O.T style blower with 4 carbs, headers and finned valve covers.The AMT 58 Impala has a tri-power intake, a Spalding Flame Trower magneto and headers.The AMT 62 Bel Air and Impala Convertible has a dual 4 bbl inline intake manifold, a dual 4 bbl cross ram intake manifold and offenhauser valve covers.The AMT 62 Bel Air Super Stock kits has a dual 4 bbl intake, tube headers and the Z-11 two piece intake manifold and air cleaner.The AMT original issue 63 Impala had a Hilborn style Fuel Injection, finned valve covers and Hedman Headers, unfortunately nothing of that is in the later issues.The AMT 64 Impala has a roots style blower with a two port injector and scoop, headers and finned valve covers. I hope this helps.... -RRR 1
mrm Posted July 17, 2022 Posted July 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: The valve covers are from some AMT version of the W motor, I picked them up on eBay. Here's what I found elsewhere here: You can get some 348/409 performance parts in these kits.The AMT old tool 57 Chevy has a S.c.O.T style blower with 4 carbs, headers and finned valve covers.The AMT 58 Impala has a tri-power intake, a Spalding Flame Trower magneto and headers.The AMT 62 Bel Air and Impala Convertible has a dual 4 bbl inline intake manifold, a dual 4 bbl cross ram intake manifold and offenhauser valve covers.The AMT 62 Bel Air Super Stock kits has a dual 4 bbl intake, tube headers and the Z-11 two piece intake manifold and air cleaner.The AMT original issue 63 Impala had a Hilborn style Fuel Injection, finned valve covers and Hedman Headers, unfortunately nothing of that is in the later issues.The AMT 64 Impala has a roots style blower with a two port injector and scoop, headers and finned valve covers. I hope this helps.... -RRR You sir, are like an encyclopedia for hotrod parts. It’s greatly appreciated. I always wanted to put a 409 W motor between Deuce rails and what has stopped me is that I can’t find the proper chromed valve covers.
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted July 17, 2022 Author Posted July 17, 2022 35 minutes ago, mrm said: You sir, are like an encyclopedia for hotrod parts. It’s greatly appreciated. I always wanted to put a 409 W motor between Deuce rails and what has stopped me is that I can’t find the proper chromed valve covers. There's one on eBay now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/165525849686?hash=item268a1c0656:g:dGYAAOSwdpdiop5X Grab it!!! -RRR
mrm Posted July 17, 2022 Posted July 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: There's one on eBay now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/165525849686?hash=item268a1c0656:g:dGYAAOSwdpdiop5X Grab it!!! -RRR Wow! Thanks a lot brother! I just bought it. Now it will go in the box full of engines that need models to be created around them. "She's so fine, my 409...." 1
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted July 17, 2022 Author Posted July 17, 2022 59 minutes ago, mrm said: Wow! Thanks a lot brother! I just bought it. Now it will go in the box full of engines that need models to be created around them. "She's so fine, my 409...." Perfect!!!! -RRR
Koellefornia Kid Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 Awesome! One of the nicest Model As i´ve seen so far! Really dig the engine details!
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