fordsixty Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 well the fat lady has sung, so this one is done. started with the Revell '31 Ford. it is a slammer (no suspension ). fuel injected, Riley headed, model B four cylinder with Procharger blower. scratch built the entire induction and exhaust system. chassis completely scratch built with widened fenders. original idea was a 'time attack'. but i think the finished product would look better running around Road America battling a certain '53 grand sport. a different kind of hot rod... sort of reminds me of Mr Krabb. i do not think ol' Henry had this in mind. radiator is behind that grill. boosted horsepower. not my best; however, i am pleased with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer13 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 that's something completely different! Cool idea. Nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 HOLY SHAMOLY DUDE, wat kinda drugs you takein? These are some of the MOST off the wall builds I've EVER seen! They have ALL been just TOO COOL!!! You got it bad Bro, WHATEVER it is you got! They're in a class by themselves,and you SURE got it together as far as I'm concerned! OUTSTANDING BUILD!!! Oh yeah, It does look kinda like Mr.Crabby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Kern Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Outrageous, wild, crazy, weird...........but so cool! I love all of these wacky racers . Nick and I saw your in-progress for this in the MCM contest issue. We thought you changed your last name though in the Starliner photo. Motts applesauce? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 well the fat lady has sung, so this one is done. ... original idea was a 'time attack'. but i think the finished product would look better running around Road America battling a certain '53 grand sport. ...not my best; however, i am pleased with the results. I don't kinow if this one was the first, but for me this was the one that started what I hope will be a continuous series. Perhaps not quite as complete as the '53 GS Chevy but the W.I.P. was riveting. I couldn't wait for each step along the way. And when it dropped off the radar I wondered what happened to it. The completion is stunning. The decals really add to the results. This is so original, so full of energy, so captivating. "Imagineering" at its finest! Can't wait for inspiration to strike again and No. 3 suddenly to appear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) and he picked me to drive it be jealous everyone! I know I know, surprised I wasn't the first one replying, George even beat me but heck you know me, you just wanted me to stop bugging ya, hey i'm glad to have helped you come back. Not your best, you on crack? AWW HELL YEAH!!! This is my FAVORITE model this year, even before the NNL East I think I can say that, these are my favorite models of all time, Dale Watts, seriously, my idol man. This makes me want to do my Mercury so bad......I just need more decals and ideas.....inspiration is there now. How about a group shot from the grid or the 53 and the 31 for my desktop? Edited March 15, 2009 by Nick F40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 one word ..phat! oh man.. I'm in my 60's .. I don't use words like that.. look what you've done to me...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Outrageous, wild, crazy, weird...........but so cool! I love all of these wacky racers . Nick and I saw your in-progress for this in the MCM contest issue. We thought you changed your last name though in the Starliner photo. Motts applesauce? . I don't kinow if this one was the first, but for me this was the one that started what I hope will be a continuous series. Perhaps not quite as complete as the '53 GS Chevy but the W.I.P. was riveting. I couldn't wait for each step along the way. And when it dropped off the radar I wondered what happened to it. The completion is stunning. The decals really add to the results. This is so original, so full of energy, so captivating. "Imagineering" at its finest! Can't wait for inspiration to strike again and No. 3 suddenly to appear. There's not much more that I can say beyond what Randy and Bernard have already covered, so I guess that I'll close by simply applauding and congratulating you on an awesone build!! Thanks for sharing all of the inprocess and final photos of your build, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 ................Wow??....(expletive deleted).............what else can one say;other than 'why didn't I think of that'......(grin)......the'Z'man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Another winner! I Like the use of the wayyyy tricked out B motor. It's just a freak! Great stuff! Saw a couple other pics of your stuff in the contest issue as well. What a treat. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarmaier Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 that is an amazing build, some of the stuff people come up with are just briliant. Very nice. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR Dubois Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 This thing is FREAKY!!! I love it! Great imagination and a great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezerman Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Outstanding !! Idea and execution !! great work. Engine is sweet !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordh8r Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 This thing is just too cool! The details are great on this as well. I hope someday I'll have mental issues to be able to create such a devious creation. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 first, i would like to thank each one of you for the positivity that is coming my way and for the encouragement to continue with these, from the far side of Pluto, ideas. it really helps and has really pushed me to get my next project done. that would be the third one for the year. woo-hoo. THANK YOU ALL i also really like that little B motor. 200 cubic inches of snarling cast iron. that poor bottom end. nick, nick, nick. what decals do you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepoweraddict Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 wow!!! mind blowing build. very creative, I never invisioned anything from the 30's looking like this. Awesome Man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torinobradley Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I saw these two here in San Antonio last month and can tell you, the pictures don't do them justice... They ate the competition... Two entries in their category were gone with just gnawed plastic remains left where the missing cars used to be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yeah, about the positivity and encouragement and push I need sponsers but carbon fiber and kevlar mainly, I'm saving up for the NNL East oh, thanks for my new desktop photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 31 ford version of a morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 This is the kind of model building that challenges and inspires me. Nothing is too wild for plastic. BTW, did you know that someone is casting new B blocks with 5 main bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH WOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 31 ford version of a morgan Wow, didn't think of that Who's casting them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Crazy cool and amazing, and I love it! That's not just an example of 'thinking outside the box'.....you simply threw the box away first thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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