The "Copper Coupe" 33 Ford, 2.2L Turbo, 4-wheel independent suspension

[Kruzn]

Introducing the Copper Coupe! 

I started this 25+ years ago, then it went into storage while I built other kits and spent time on my many other "hobbies." Got it back out last year determined to finish it. That took a while, but here she is!

The body and center frame section were all that was used from the Monogram ZZTop Eliminator kit. 

Many mods including:

- roof molded to the body

- molded in windshield frame

- 1-piece molded tilt & removeable front hood assembly w/sectioned grill

- recessed and smoothed firewall

- custom partial belly pan

- opening trunk lid with working strut

- scratch built trunk with 3D printed fuel cell

- custom fabricated hood and trunk hinges

- chassis modified with scratch built front and rear subframes

- independent front & rear suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, and rear transaxle, all from the Hardcastle & McCormick Coyote

- Chrysler 2.2L Turbo from a Dodge Daytona kit, modified for RWD

- aftermarket Fujimi wheels and tires

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 24, 2023 by Kruzn
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[Rattlecan Dan]

Beautiful! Clean and sharp looking as can be. Did a great job!

[shoopdog]

Wow! Very impressive!

[Matt T.]

Tough ‘80s street rod! I love it. Great looking model. 

[Horrorshow]

Totally awesome! Really hope it doesn’t take another 25 years to post another 

[Kenmojr]

A radical and very well built street rod. Love what ya' done here...

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nicely done.

[ea0863]

Beautiful job Dave! I love the color. Did you happen to mention the paint you used? I may have missed it.

[Yeah Nah]

Wow! Certainly some time and effort expended on this! 

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Dave!

Very interesting mix of parts. The rake  is reminiscent of Tom Prufer's famous Cop Shop Coupe, built by Pete Eastwood way back then. Bravo!

CT

[Justin Porter]

It's an incredibly novel and well executed build. 

[Kruzn]

14 hours ago, ea0863 said:

Beautiful job Dave! I love the color. Did you happen to mention the paint you used? I may have missed it.

Ace Hardware metallic copper over Duplicolor primer. No clear. Polished with Novus.

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint color and finish. The thing that really stands out is the chassis and engine along with the rest of the drive train. 

[karbuildr]

Ok, when does it hit the show circuit? Looks really superb, beautiful customizing and excellent use of parts.

[randyc]

Interestingly, I started an AMT 34 coupe probably about same time and put it in a box.  I get it out occasionally.  I also used an Arii wheel/tire set but different wheels.  Same approach to the build.  Except yours is complete and excellent!  Mine is still in the box.  

[XYHARRY]

That's a great looking 34 there Dave. I love the thought and engineering you have put into this build. Well done and thanks for sharing. 

Cheers,

David. ??

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[slusher]

Very sharp!

[ewetwo]

That is an awesome build. Love the 4 banger Turbo in it.

[Slotto]

So cool! Love the color

[Koellefornia Kid]

So cool! These '33 and '34 ford coupes were always my favourite Rods and you definetely nailed it! Very nice work!