Inspired by Roger's recent completion, here are my three 1932 Chevy hot rod projects.....

[tim boyd]

If you haven't checked out Roger Hayes' cool '32 Chevy Cabrio hot rod completion, do it first. 

Then you can look at two of my three builds based on this tooling.  Mine were built in the mid 1970's, right around 1980, and lastly, around 1990 or so. 

More details and images here: (images 68-74): Boyd Phaeton/Touring, Cabriolet, and Convertible Hot Rods album | Funman1712 | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.

More images and details here (images #20-34): Boyd Roadster Hot Rod Pickups album | Funman1712 | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.

Sadly, looks like I don't have any digital images of the third build, the original MPC "1933 Sedan Delivery" kit, but I believe this was featured in an abbreviated buildup in my Street Rodder Modeler's Corner column around 1980 or 1981. 

Thanks for looking, and again, my kudos to Roger on his recent completion....TIM 

Edited July 28, 2022 by tim boyd

[Terry Jessee]

That pickup has always been one of my favorite Boyd models. Good to see it again.

[bondo bill]

All sharp builds,  I wish they could reissue that kit

[espo]

They are both beautiful looking builds, and I like seeing the inline the way you did it on the roadster. The pickup is something I would really like to build. 

[Jonathan]

That pickup!  Swoon ?

[PappyD340]

Nice hot rods!

[bbowser]

Great models, love that Stovebolt!

[Plowboy]

They're both cool models! I really appreciate seeing the old build of the Cabriolet! Those two piece Good Years tells it's age immediately. 

[Street Rod]

Very nice builds!

[Koellefornia Kid]

Cool Chevies! especially the blue pickup! Very nice!

[carrucha]

Nice set of hot rod Chevys!

[Dennis Lacy]

I loved following the pickup project in Modelers Corner back in the day. The conversion looks just right and the model as a whole is awesome. It inspired me to grab a couple of those white metal chassis kits from R&D Unique. Let’s just say they were beyond my set of skills at the time. What a mess I made of that stuff! I still don’t think I’d have the patience. ? 

 

[ybsluos]

All wonderful as usual from you Tim but that blue pickup is amazing! -Mark

[slusher]

Very nice models!

[Mr. Metallic]

Nice builds Tim, but the RPU is stunning. About 15 years ago I started turning the Vamp Van into a closed cab pickup, maybe I should drag that out again while you and Roger are providing inspiration.

[tim boyd]

35 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Nice builds Tim, but the RPU is stunning. About 15 years ago I started turning the Vamp Van into a closed cab pickup, maybe I should drag that out again while you and Roger are providing inspiration.

Craig...that's one I've had in the back of my mind for many years....presently seeing it as a fenderless format, channeled over the frame, and running the hot rod  version of the Galaxie '48 Chevy I-6 or maybe the Fisher Head version out of the old AMT '51 Chev.  And maybe setup more Vintage Beach Racing or Colorado Hill Climb style that trad hot rod alone....

Anyway, go for it.  Would  love to see how it turns out...TIM 

[Mr. Metallic]

1 minute ago, tim boyd said:

Craig...that's one I've had in the back of my mind for many years....presently seeing it as a fenderless format, channeled over the frame, and running the hot rod  version of the Galaxie '48 Chevy I-6 or maybe the Fisher Head version out of the old AMT '51 Chev.  And maybe setup more Vintage Beach Racing or Colorado Hill Climb style that trad hot rod alone....

Anyway, go for it.  Would  love to see how it turns out...TIM 

I looked through my Fotki and apparently haven't taken any pictures of it. Maybe I'll dig it out.

[alan barton]

That roadster pickup grabs me by the throat as much now as it did when you first built it.  I don't think it could be done better. It is sublime!

I turned the Vampire Van into a fully fendered pickup when I was about fifteen. I used cereal box cardboard smeared with tube glue to finish the back of the cab - what can I say?  Turns out we have better material these days!

Cheers

Alan