Justin Porter Posted January 26, 2023 Posted January 26, 2023 While I wait on decals and paint for my Jaguar XJR9, I decided to tackle something essentially the polar opposite of the Group C Jag. I had picked up this '37 Ford Coupe kit some time ago and used its TPI Chevy 350 in a build of the Revell Willys. So in staring at the shelf to decide on the next project it occurred to me that I had a 392 Hemi with no home and a '37 Ford with no engine and we were off to the races. I'll be using the kit's very nice Cragar S/S's and big n little tire package. Haven't yet decided on color but I'm leaning towards either a bright red or a pearl orange. Either way, a 392 Hemi is much wider than a TPI 350 so a little bit of firewall modification had to be made. It was quick work with my PE saw, a little bit of sheet styrene, and a swipe of Vallejo Putty. 2
Slotto Posted January 26, 2023 Posted January 26, 2023 Looking good but you might have to trim a little more off the firewall when you add the valve covers 1
Justin Porter Posted January 27, 2023 Author Posted January 27, 2023 One quick update after a nice productive night at the shop last night. Managed to get the frame and suspension in color. I used Army Painter's Incursion Orange as the primary color while details were picked out in a selection of Tamiya, Army Painter, and Vallejo paints. 2
slusher Posted January 27, 2023 Posted January 27, 2023 Nice chassis, orange ? will look great on your 37 Ford!
Justin Porter Posted January 30, 2023 Author Posted January 30, 2023 The firewall/valve cover clearance concerns turned out to be pretty well founded! Fortunately, what's a little more time with the razor saw and styrene, right? The engine itself built up nicely as expected using the same Incursion Orange as the frame, while the supercharger itself was painted with Mr Color C61 Burnt Iron and AK Xtreme Metal Pale Brass was used for the carbs. I have a Detail Master magneto that I plan to add for wiring the engine but I'm genuinely quite pleased with how it's sitting in the car. 6
Vintage AMT Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 Going to be a sharp hotrod....think it needs just a smigden lower in the rear 1
Zippi Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 Great work so far. I'm like Alex, the rear end needs to come done just a little. That pearl orange would look pretty nice.
Andrew McD Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 8:37 AM, Justin Porter said: One quick update after a nice productive night at the shop last night. Managed to get the frame and suspension in color. I used Army Painter's Incursion Orange as the primary color while details were picked out in a selection of Tamiya, Army Painter, and Vallejo paints. The chassis is looking first rate with your color choices!
espo Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 Enjoying your build. My question is the Alt./Gen. position. May have to move the pully in just a little toward the Blower pully if you're thinking about running the Hood sides.
Justin Porter Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 36 minutes ago, espo said: Enjoying your build. My question is the Alt./Gen. position. May have to move the pully in just a little toward the Blower pully if you're thinking about running the Hood sides. Actually wasn't planning on going with hood sides because I like the look of the Hemi valve covers and the blower peeking out. Was still going to test fit them just to see if they would work out but wasn't planning for their use. 1
Justin Porter Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 Plenty of progress has been made! The Ford is now in color having gone with Tamiya TS-56 Brilliant Orange followed by TS-65 Pearl Clear. Also quite happy to report that the hood DOES clear the carbs so I'll be getting the hood into the paint booth momentarily. I also decided to have a bit of fun with detailing. A little bit of 0.3mm solder, a Detail Master compression fitting, and now we have a fuel line plumbed in. 2
David G. Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Sweet looking hot rod, great color choice! Love the engine, excellent detail painting! Can't wait to see more. David G.
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