1934 Ford Coupe Drag Car

[Zippi]

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

[M W Elky]

Wow that BAE hemi is real statement piece. I like the black wheels with the gray primer. Nice job ? 

[ksnow]

That turned out sweet. The black on grey really works. Great paint on the driveshaft.

[Zippi]

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.

[Zippi]

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.

[TransAmMike]

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??

[Zippi]

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.

[Nitrobarry]

Very clean build. I like it!

[Zippi]

32 minutes ago, Nitrobarry said:

Very clean build. I like it!

I appreciate Barry.  

[dragcarz]

Looks great Bob, you have a good eye!

[Zippi]

40 minutes ago, dragcarz said:

Looks great Bob, you have a good eye!

Thanks Roger.  I appreciate it.  

[Rattlecan Dan]

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.

[Zippi]

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.  

[Yeah Nah]

Dedication and talent to produce this beast. Top marks on this project!

[IceMan Collections]

Great execution. Wonderful build. 
thanks for sharing. 

[Zippi]

5 hours ago, Yeah Nah said:

Dedication and talent to produce this beast. Top marks on this project!

Thanks Buddy.  Much appreciated.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, IceMan Collections said:

Great execution. Wonderful build. 
thanks for sharing. 

You bet.  Thanks for a good product for the business end.  

[Zippi]

Update.  My good Buddy Roger S. came over this morning with the needed A/G decal for the windshield.  This now finishes it off.  

[espo]

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. 

[Zippi]

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.

[bluestringer]

Beautiful build Bob. Contest worthy. Great job.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, bluestringer said:

Beautiful build Bob. Contest worthy. Great job.

Thanks for the kind words there Buddy.

[Kenmojr]

Wowzer, this is incredible.

[Zippi]

8 hours ago, Kenmojr said:

Wowzer, this is incredible.

I appreciate ya Brotha.

[ChrisR]

Looking great!