Kyle Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Here is my newest build, a Henry J. I have been looking for this kit for a while and finally got one. The kit is a little rough, so it will take some work to make it look good. The motor in the kit is not very good so I will use a different one. Maybe the injected Hemi from the Lindberg Little Red Wagon or an injcted small block chevy from the AMT 63 Corvette. I also need to think of a cool 60's gasser name to put on the door so that I can get some decals made up. Suggestions? This one will have as much detail as I can put into it including wiring, aluminum parts, etc. Here is the body in primer in front of the box. Here is the 2 piece fender glued together, it needs more putty. Here are a few pics of the body in 2 coats of the new Testor's laquer pink and one coat of clear. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Here is my newest build, a Henry J. I have been looking for this kit for a while and finally got one. The kit is a little rough, so it will take some work to make it look good. The motor in the kit is not very good so I will use a different one. Maybe the injected Hemi from the Lindberg Little Red Wagon or an injected small block chevy from the AMT 63 Corvette. I also need to think of a cool 60's gasser name to put on the door so that I can get some decals made up. Suggestions? This one will have as much detail as I can put into it including wiring, aluminum parts, etc. Thanks for looking. Bitchin build....the flake in the paint will "shrink" with some more clear....I say stuff in a 429 or a blown 392 (great source is the '41 street rod willys..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torinobradley Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hemis are nice but stick with a blue oval. A 429, SOHC or even the parts pack 427 would look right and be period correct. Best of all, you got a Ford in a Ford. Nothing against hemis, please understand. Just like to see Fords in Fords if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Hemis are nice but stick with a blue oval. A 429, SOHC or even the parts pack 427 would look right and be period correct. Best of all, you got a Ford in a Ford. Nothing against hemis, please understand. Just like to see Fords in Fords if possible. AGREED!! 429's and SOCHS are harder to find....But the 392 is more period correct. and if you go blue oval you could call it The HEMI HUNTER Edited January 29, 2009 by MikeMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTrickPony Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hemis are nice but stick with a blue oval. A 429, SOHC or even the parts pack 427 would look right and be period correct. Best of all, you got a Ford in a Ford. Nothing against hemis, please understand. Just like to see Fords in Fords if possible. A Henry J isn't a Ford. It's named after Henry J Kaiser. Wikipedia Henry J Kaiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWood Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Good start on your Henry J, Kyle. The paint job looks great. Good luck with your build. cant wait to see more pix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 A Henry J isn't a Ford. It's named after Henry J Kaiser. Wikipedia Henry J Kaiser Correct....but a willys or rambler motor just doesn't work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I think this kit deserves a good, accurate build. An injected smallblock Chevy would be good. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torinobradley Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 A Henry J isn't a Ford. It's named after Henry J Kaiser. Wikipedia Henry J Kaiser Okay, I stand corrected. It is a Kaiser. It did have a Willys motor though. In that regard, maybe a motor out of the Willys kit would work better... Even though, its a Dodge, oh wait. Thats a transplant too. I guess, given all this data, the best motor to go with it the Buick nailhead? In all actuallity, put whatever motor YOU want in YOUR car. Hey, be original. Throw a big Caddy mill in there or even an Olds 455. Really throw those guys for a loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Thanks for the replies. I picked up a Ross Gibson hilborn injected Hemi (not sure if it's a 426 or a 392). I also may have a RG hilborn injected SBC to use, so it will probably be one of the two. I picked up the Hemi for the little red wagon, but I may use it for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsceamer Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Thanks for the replies. I picked up a Ross Gibson hilborn injected Hemi (not sure if it's a 426 or a 392). I also may have a RG hilborn injected SBC to use, so it will probably be one of the two. I picked up the Hemi for the little red wagon, but I may use it for this. i am sure that the ross gibson motor is a 392 . i would go with the sbc for clearence. and you should name it DR...JAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 cool project, these are tough kits to build and make look nice. with all the hub bub over the engine, guess mine would irritate some too hehe! by the way....I am a FORD guy, but this little cutie needs a HEMI in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks. Your J looks awesome. I think I may go with the injected Hemi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks. Your J looks awesome. I think I may go with the injected Hemi. thanks, it's in the pile of backburner projects, so I am sure you will finish before me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 If you have the RG injected smallblock, that would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Here is my newest build, a Henry J. I have been looking for this kit for a while and finally got one. The kit is a little rough, so it will take some work to make it look good. The motor in the kit is not very good so I will use a different one. Maybe the injected Hemi from the Lindberg Little Red Wagon or an injcted small block chevy from the AMT 63 Corvette. I also need to think of a cool 60's gasser name to put on the door so that I can get some decals made up. Suggestions? This one will have as much detail as I can put into it including wiring, aluminum parts, etc. Here is the body in primer in front of the box. Here is the 2 piece fender glued together, it needs more putty. Here are a few pics of the body in 2 coats of the new Testor's laquer pink and one coat of clear. Thanks for looking. nice job so far it looks a little familiar to me one of my many project's http://public.fotki.com/Gabriel12/henry-j/ Gabriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 nice job so far it looks a little familiar to me one of my many project's http://public.fotki.com/Gabriel12/henry-j/ Gabriel might check this post out http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.p...=17437&st=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Some place along the way I'd bet most of us have that kit laying around in various stages of being built. Looks like you have a great start on this one Kyle. No matter the motor you put in it, it'll be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 A small update. I am using the rear slicks from the model king reissue of the 51 Anglia gasser because they are the only ones I have that are a suitable size. I found that the rubber was quite soft and didn't take to sanding very well. So I used my lathe to get the finish that I wanted. I also got some front wheels and tires from my buddy Mike (lilscreamer). I think that they come from the 41 Willys SWC gasser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James W Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Paint looks Awsome so far. Have you got a name yet? Since these could be ordered through Sears catalogs, I think they were called "Allstate", you could play off the 'Stone, Woods and Cook Willys and call it the Sears, Robuck and Kaiser coupe. Or look into the history of Kaiser's shipyards. Might be an interesting name there somewhere. Avoid engines that could be considered 'boat anchors' however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsceamer Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 hey kyle you dead?.......... i am vary interested in this build what you got for a motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsceamer Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) i need you to turn some parts for some deuces that i am building Edited February 14, 2009 by lilsceamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kortman Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Thanks for the replies. I picked up a Ross Gibson hilborn injected Hemi (not sure if it's a 426 or a 392). I also may have a RG hilborn injected SBC to use, so it will probably be one of the two. I picked up the Hemi for the little red wagon, but I may use it for this. Distributor at the back of the block = 392. If it's on an angle in front of the RH valve cover then its a 426 or larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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