customline Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 2 hours ago, bluestringer said: I had already decided not to use the Coke decals. I've built a few of the coke kits and never use the decals. I built the 40 delivery van and used Miller Beer decals instead of the cokes. I got curious and did a search to find out just how much C-C sponsored auto racing and I was taken aback by what I found. Instead of covering that, they do this (scratching head) 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 20 hours ago, dwc43 said: The Lindberg kit has a 312 Thunderbird engine in it that might fit right in. I used it in my 40 Ford to build a circle track modified instead of going with a flat head. Just an idea. VERY cool, I like it a lot. I have do do one in a similar style. What are the wheels from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, bobss396 said: VERY cool, I like it a lot. I have do do one in a similar style. What are the wheels from? Thanks. They came from some ASA Camaro kit my brother robbed from. He was going to toss some stuff and I took em. Ron Coon has them as w15 and w16. They are two-part wheels just like the ones I have in that pic. Scroll down to the bottom and find combo 1 and combo 2, that's what you want to get to save you the money. Ron Coon Resins | Wheels & Tires - For Circle Track Builds The finned aluminum Buick brake drums came from the Parts Box. I made an upside-down V bar for a roll bar. I made the shift that's in it. Gauges on the dash were from my stash along with the battery and gas tank in the back of it. I wired everything in it from the coil and dist. to the starter and battery. Edited October 16, 2023 by dwc43 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Thanks, I will look on the Ron Coon site. I have to measure up some existing tires I have for comparison. I have used the ASA wheels before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Anytime. I used some old NASCAR slicks on mine since I wanted an asphalt modified. those wheels fit the NASCAR slicks perfectly. Plus, I had them in the parts stash. The car came from that Lindberg kit that had the Dodge L series tractor and flat bed trailer on it. I wanted it for the truck and trailer and did not want to waste the car, so it became a circle tracker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Got the engine and chassis done......... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) On 10/15/2023 at 12:36 PM, dwc43 said: The Lindberg kit has a 312 Thunderbird engine in it that might fit right in. I used it in my 40 Ford to build a circle track modified instead of going with a flat head. Just an idea. Very cool dirt tracker!!! As an FYI, that is not a YBlock, it is an FE, 352,390,406 or 427. All visually the same. Edited October 17, 2023 by Sledsel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) Love these AMT 40 kits. This drag car '40 is coming along nicely! Check tire clearance on the rear before painting the body. I had an issue on a Plymouth after painting, not fun. Edited October 17, 2023 by Sledsel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 4:07 PM, Sledsel said: Love these AMT 40 kits. This drag car '40 is coming along nicely! Check tire clearance on the rear before painting the body. I had an issue on a Plymouth after painting, not fun. Thanks. I lowered mine a bit and I did have to do some wheel well trimming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Got the color on. Tamiya X-16 Purple. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 3 hours ago, bluestringer said: Got the color on. Tamiya X-16 Purple. Great color choice!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) On 10/17/2023 at 3:05 PM, Sledsel said: As an FYI, that is not a YBlock, it is an FE, 352,390,406 or 427. All visually the same. Andy has it right, FE engine from the 34 Ford Pickup (whether in a Lindberg box or AMT) is "supposed" to be patterned after the 61 Ford 390/401 horse engine. ( Get a magnify glass and read the lettering on the valve covers, says THUNDERBIRD 390 ) The 40 is coming right along, great choice on the color combo!!!!! DJ Edited October 20, 2023 by TECHMAN SPELLING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Nice work on the chassis, love the color too! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 That purple is quite rich... noted for future builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Wow! Great shade of purple! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 That purple looks pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/19/2023 at 6:29 PM, Sledsel said: Great color choice!!! Thanks. On 10/20/2023 at 4:37 AM, TECHMAN said: Andy has it right, FE engine from the 34 Ford Pickup (whether in a Lindberg box or AMT) is "supposed" to be patterned after the 61 Ford 390/401 horse engine. ( Get a magnify glass and read the lettering on the valve covers, says THUNDERBIRD 390 ) The 40 is coming right along, great choice on the color combo!!!!! DJ Thanks. On 10/20/2023 at 8:32 AM, David G. said: Nice work on the chassis, love the color too! David G. Thanks David. On 10/20/2023 at 8:36 AM, bobss396 said: That purple is quite rich... noted for future builds. Thanks. On 10/20/2023 at 9:52 PM, customline said: Wow! Great shade of purple! Love it! Thanks Jim. On 10/21/2023 at 7:47 AM, Zippi said: That purple looks pretty nice. Thanks Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 Calling it done. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/185925-amt-40-ford/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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