'40 Ford

[Slotto]

This is the Monogram release from 1973. I acquired it in the early 90s and built it as a Street Rod with sea foam green paint, a flathead painted body color and Cragars with wide white walls. 

This is what I picture would happen if a 90s Street Rod were to be neglected and left in the woods to rot and being rescued and brought up to today's looks.

Along the way she lost quite a few detail parts so I had to scour the junkyard and scab parts from another kit -primarily the Revell '37 Ford Convertible. Over the course of the build I incorporated various techniques that I picked up over my years of building. Although, this build has some issues this was a fun build and I'm rather pleased how it turned out.

How the sausage was made

Thanks for looking!

Edited December 24, 2022 by Slotto
For kicks

[Calb56]

Very nice.

[Slotto]

Thanks Charles. I found a before picture...

[Koellefornia Kid]

Looks killer! Very nice build!

[KWT]

Turned out great Steve. Very nicely done!

[Slotto]

Thanks Jeremy and Oliver 

[espo]

Like the theme of your build. The cab finishes look very much like some of the older custom paints that didn't weather well if left outside. 

[Dennis Lacy]

I like it! Particularly I like the way the weathered hood, cab and bed look with the flat black fenders, like they are primed replacements for what might have been damaged or missing pieces. I also like the contrast of the modern dressed (billet valve cover and air filter) small block and modern large diameter wheels. 

[Slotto]

Thanks David and Dennis!

[XYHARRY]

Cool truck Steve. I enjoyed your wip on this and the way you did the exhaust. The 37 parts look good on this. Wheels, stance and patina are spot on.

Cheers, David. ??

[ChrisR]

NICE!

[Zippi]

Pretty kewl little 40 Ford pickup Steve.  Nice looking old school Hot Rod.  Killer stance.

[Slotto]

Thanks David, Chris and Bob