2doors3pedals Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I've been around long enough to have bought new 1958 AMT kits at the local corner store. On occasion during the past 65 years I have imagined building the chopped top 25 T hot rod, but just never got around to it. I have finally rectified that situation with a version of what I think a '70s style show rod might have looked like. It's mostly built out of the box, but I used the 6 carb manifold from an earlier issue, and wheels and tires from the parts box. The kit chassis is a fiddly one, but I managed to lower it just a little. Tamiya paint and some minor wiring and fuel and brake lines were added. The old survivor in the background was found on ebay, so it doesn't count. It's likely how mine would have looked in 1960 or so. It feels good to finally have this one on the shelf. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I'm from the same era. I remember the chopped 25T Double Kit. Good to see this. Good color and stance. Loving the engine too. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Was worth the wait. Came out great. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Nice 25 T there Dave. Colour, stance and wheels make this look cool. I really need to get this kit. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Great looking engine detailing, especially since it's out in the open. Like the paint color and smooth finish. I remember those AMT kits of the 1958 model cars. They were the first ones that didn't seem more like toys as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Very tastefully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Very nice, great color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Beautiful build of an old classic Dave…that shade of blue and the chrome wheels with white walls really make this stand out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erock Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 That looks awesome. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Man, that’s cooler than the other side of the pillow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2doors3pedals Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Thank you all for the kind words. Glad you like it. I enjoyed this one and am considering building several of the great old Trophy Series models. They are still very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Nice looking little Hot Rod. Nicely done. Love the blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Good looking chopped T! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernurd Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 There both very nice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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