Zippi Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) I finished this one up yesterday and took some pics this morning. A lot of work went into this build. The front and rear suspension was totally modified, The firewall was smoothed out and set back about 1/8", scratch built push bars, wheelie bars are from the AMT 67 Chevelle Pro Street kit, Wheels & tires or from Jay's Wheels and Ties 1948 | eBay Stores, the top fuel engine is from The Iceman Collections, body paint was originally Revell Light Blue enamel that failed, then Tamiya Light Blue acrylic that also failed. After stripping the body twice and getting it back in Tamiya Gray Surface primer I decided I didn't want another failed paint job so I just cleared the primer. The white lettering on the tires was done with a 0.5 jelly Roll ink pen. The key on the deck lid and decals were donated by my good friend Roger S. I decided not to load this one down with decals as sometimes it just looks good with less. Hope you fellows like my efforts on this build. Questions, comments, dislikes are all welcome. WIP: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/184382-34-ford-coupe-drag-car/ Edited October 19, 2023 by Zippi 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Wow that BAE hemi is real statement piece. I like the black wheels with the gray primer. Nice job 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 That turned out sweet. The black on grey really works. Great paint on the driveshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 hours ago, M W Elky said: Wow that BAE hemi is real statement piece. I like the black wheels with the gray primer. Nice job 👍 I appreciate ya man. Yeah, I thought the black & gray looked pretty good. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 40 minutes ago, ksnow said: That turned out sweet. The black on grey really works. Great paint on the driveshaft. Much obliged. Yup, the black & gray works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Came out great my friend. All yer hard work payed off. As another said, that engine makes a statement and the use of the black with the grey adds interest to the build. Again, great job👌👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Came out great my friend. All yer hard work payed off. As another said, that engine makes a statement and the use of the black with the grey adds interest to the build. Again, great job👌👍 I knew you'd dig this one Buddy. Much obliged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Very clean build. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 32 minutes ago, Nitrobarry said: Very clean build. I like it! I appreciate Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Looks great Bob, you have a good eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 40 minutes ago, dragcarz said: Looks great Bob, you have a good eye! Thanks Roger. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I'm here to applaud you, my friend. You did a sweet job on that beautiful little coupe with the engine I thought was too big. Lol. Nice work man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 6 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said: I'm here to applaud you, my friend. You did a sweet job on that beautiful little coupe with the engine I thought was too big. Lol. Nice work man. I appreciate it man. This one was a fighter but it turned out pretty kewl I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Dedication and talent to produce this beast. Top marks on this project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Great execution. Wonderful build. thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Yeah Nah said: Dedication and talent to produce this beast. Top marks on this project! Thanks Buddy. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, IceMan Collections said: Great execution. Wonderful build. thanks for sharing. You bet. Thanks for a good product for the business end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 Update. My good Buddy Roger S. came over this morning with the needed A/G decal for the windshield. This now finishes it off. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Really like the crisp clean look of this color combination. Great engine and chassis detailing. Remember when the Barber Pole drive shaft paint job was a common thing. The engine is a model all by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, espo said: Really like the crisp clean look of this color combination. Great engine and chassis detailing. Remember when the Barber Pole drive shaft paint job was a common thing. The engine is a model all by itself. Thanks David. Yeah, that color combo really worked out nicely. You can thank the Iceman for the good looking top fuel engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Beautiful build Bob. Contest worthy. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, bluestringer said: Beautiful build Bob. Contest worthy. Great job. Thanks for the kind words there Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Wowzer, this is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Kenmojr said: Wowzer, this is incredible. I appreciate ya Brotha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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