Parts Box Altered

[6bblbird]

Sometimes you just look at a part or parts and think "I can make something out of that!" That's pretty much what happened here.

Resin body of unknown origin, some cool mags, a chassis and some engine parts. 

First mock up

[6bblbird]

It will have an early Hemi

[deuces wild]

You got me hooked! Keep them pictures coming please.... Thanks!....??

[6bblbird]

I made a big box for the Hemi to fit in.?

[Muncie]

sits right, great wheels, this is going to be cool!

[6bblbird]

Some detail and some paint

[6bblbird]

[6bblbird]

The '33 Willys chassis fits the resin body perfectly!

[6bblbird]

My notifications show that there are at least 8 replies to this topic. For reasons unknown to me, I can not see them.

They are not showing up when I access this thread. Sorry if I do not reply.

Anyone know why this may be?  I only see comments from Muncie and deuces wild from yesterday.

[Shark]

Your installments count as replies 

[6bblbird]

9 hours ago, Shark said:

Your installments count as replies 

Yes, but my notifications show that there have been numerous, replies that don’t show up in the thread.

WF

[6bblbird]

I meant to say that notifications show comments from other members 

[6bblbird]

I like the way it sits in these pics. Just high enough.

[Shark]

Looking at the body you are using, it looks very good, could it be from Replicas and Miniatures? 

[6bblbird]

1 hour ago, Shark said:

Looking at the body you are using, it looks very good, could it be from Replicas and Miniatures? 

I picked that body up so long ago at NNL East. Sorry, but I have no recollection of who made it. It is very nicely cast. You would swear that it is styrene.

WF

[6bblbird]

I didn't go too crazy wit the interior because I don't think it will be able to be seen with the body on the car.

WF




 

[6bblbird]

Sorry for the blurry picture. Front shocks were scratch built from aluminum tubing. I even made rubber bushings.

Edited June 7, 2023 by 6bblbird

[Scott8950]

Nice job on a very cool car

[TarheelRick]

Very cool altered. These cars had very limited interiors anyway, so what you have is pretty much sufficient.  I would suggest maybe adding a block-off panel dividing the interior from the trunk area.

[6bblbird]

2 hours ago, TarheelRick said:

Very cool altered. These cars had very limited interiors anyway, so what you have is pretty much sufficient.  I would suggest maybe adding a block-off panel dividing the interior from the trunk area.

Thanks, If I decide to make the deck lid removeable, a panel would be in order. 

[Andrew McD]

I do love altereds and this one is proving to be interesting.  I'll be following along.

[6bblbird]

The headers that I originally intended to use were ok but a bit small in diameter so I made my own . I think that the "bologna" slice is a nice touch.

[6bblbird]

The scoop, blower and the valve covers are all cast metal. They were actually intended to be jewelry! I only wish that i had bought more when I had the chance.

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Headers are looking good, man.