roadhawg Posted March 8, 2023 Posted March 8, 2023 A few years ago I was searching for something on the internet and ran across a picture of a '32 Ford coupe. It reminded me of the kind of stuff I grew up around. Back in the 70's, we weren't so concerned with having pretty stuff as much as we were about having fun with it. It was very common to see unfinished hot rods and street machines running around town, with the owners fixing them up as their budgets allowed. Heck, I even drove around myself in primered, unfinished cars from time to time. These were NOT rat rods.....rat rods are built to look unfinished on PURPOSE. These kinds of cars were mechanically good, just "works in progress" if you will. I just fell in love with this '32. It had the right look. It had a healthy looking big block Chevy and it was mean and dirty, ready to do some serious crusing on Friday night. I just HAD to try to build a model using it as a guide. The chassis and front suspension is from the Revell '32 kit. The rear suspension I cobbled together from the parts box. The engine, Turbo 400 transmission, and wheels/tires are also from the parts box. The body is the chopped 5 window from Drag City Castings. I tried to catch the late 70s vibe, and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Let's fill up with some 75 cent per gallon gas and go cruising! 4
roadhawg Posted March 8, 2023 Author Posted March 8, 2023 Can't really see the interior, so here it is before it went in..... 3
bogger44 Posted March 8, 2023 Posted March 8, 2023 You nailed that mean work in progress look for sure. Love that look myself, too. Very nice work!
Zippi Posted March 8, 2023 Posted March 8, 2023 Good looking 32 Ford Hot Rod. What black is it painted with?
Calb56 Posted March 8, 2023 Posted March 8, 2023 Definitely the 70s...down to the "foot" accelerator pedal. Of course I was just a kid back then but I devoured "Hot Rod Magazine " and dreamed.
Joe Nunes Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 This model certainly has the right look. Well done! ? Joe
roadhawg Posted March 9, 2023 Author Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Zippi said: Good looking 32 Ford Hot Rod. What black is it painted with? Tamiya TS-63 Nato Black, which I think looks more like black primer than actual black primer lol.
Nacho Z Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Always enjoy seeing your work, Tommy! Great looking ‘32!
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Checking out the big rears, headers in white and big, low headlights!
espo Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 You captured the look for sure. Owned more cars painted Flat Black than I owned that were shinny. Got the stance, big meats on the back and a big engine in the front.
Koellefornia Kid Posted March 13, 2023 Posted March 13, 2023 Nice and mean looking Deuce! Interior looks fine, too!
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