Backdating the 32 ford frame

[Bullybeef]

And now we have primer! The backdated frame is finished and awaiting the next stage the suspension. The stock frame is still in work so no pics or primer yet. 

[Bullybeef]

Ok a little more work has been completed on the stock frame. The K member is taking shape. I added the front and rear cross tubes as structural support. Still more work to do on the K member as it needs some shaping, (it is not currently added in its correct location) still but I’m happy to be making progress. 
more soon.

Comments are always welcome.

[Bullybeef]

Stock frame finished in red oxide primer.

parts used: Revell 32 ford frame rails, Revell 40 ford rear spring perch, Revell 29 ford front spring perch( from the older 29-31 model A kits) K member from the Amt ford Victoria(early kit not the phantom Vickie).

The K member took substantial reworking to get it to look stock. Now the work is not perfect but it gives a better representation of a stock frame. 
Both frames will find a home in the Deuce works diorama I have started! 
 

Stay tuned for the next installment of suspension components for the modified frame!

 

 

Edited September 5, 2024 by Bullybeef

[Ulf]

Look great !

 

[Bullybeef]

23 hours ago, Ulf said:

Look great !

 

It’s coming together rather well! Body is only on loan, it’s from another project! 

[Mr. Metallic]

glad you were able to forge a path and show the rest of us a good way to backdate the venerable Revell 32 frame. As we discussed, I have a similar idea rattling around in the ol' noggin. 

Now that you've done the work it's almost certain someone will come out with a 3D printed one, right? ?

[Bullybeef]

49 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said:

glad you were able to forge a path and show the rest of us a good way to backdate the venerable Revell 32 frame. As we discussed, I have a similar idea rattling around in the ol' noggin. 

Now that you've done the work it's almost certain someone will come out with a 3D printed one, right? ?

Thank you Craig, I’m sure there is an stl file out there already, but the demand is small I’m sure. The suspension components for a stockish front axle are a little limited but I’m sure I’ll find a decent representation. Some more work has taken place already with a Zed cut frame. Been trying to clear up some older ongoing projects before making anymore headway with this lot. I appreciated your input from the beginning. 
hope you are finding some bench time. 

[bill-e-boy]

A cool trio

All the bottom frame needs now is a small pie cut just ahead of the reveal at the fire wall to move the front end up a tad - "traditional" to go along with the Z in the rear 

[Bullybeef]

19 hours ago, bill-e-boy said:

A cool trio

All the bottom frame needs now is a small pie cut just ahead of the reveal at the fire wall to move the front end up a tad - "traditional" to go along with the Z in the rear 

I may try that on a different project at some point. Thanks for the tip