Rocking Rodney Rat Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) If you're a hot rodding enthusiast, you know the name Gray Baskerville (1936-2002), he was a writer and photographer for Hot Rod and Rod & Custom for many years. He was true character, known for his horn rimmed glasses, Hawaiian shirts, shorts and flip-flops. He had an infectious giggle and was a friend to all. Gray was almost more famous for his primer spotted red '32 full fendered roadster that was his daily driver for most of his life. The car was built by Paul Horning in 1954 and it was updated a few times over the years but Gray always wanted to keep some of it's unique features and style. The car was never a show car and had it's share of bumps and bruises, all part of it's charm. The car is now in the care of Chris Shelton. https://www.motortrend.com/features/1932-ford-roadster-gray-baskerville-hot-rod-magazine/ This project started when Dennis Lacy sent me one of the '32 ragtops he mastered cast by Ed Fluck at Drag City casting. I started mocking up the top and quickly realized the direction this build should take. -Body is from the Revell Rat Roaster. -Various other parts are from the Revell '32 series including the interior from the 'new' roadster kit that is taken from the Rat Roaster kit. -Engine is a flathead from the Revell '48 Ford (Gray's car had an old small block Chevy). -Rear suspension (Columbia two-speed) and crossmember are also from the '48. -Stock headlight bar from one of the Monogram '32 kits. -Tires are from Modelhaus with AMT wheels. -Paint is Tamiya Pure Red. I didn't try to replicate the Gary Baskerville roadster, but take some styling cues from it. More pix here: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/red-32-roadster-/ -RRR Edited January 15 by Rocking Rodney Rat 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Very excellent Deuce in all respects. Extremely well built. It has its own presence but definitely is reminiscent of Gray's Roadster at least on the outside before the primer spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I agree with Phil, at first glance your little '32 looks like Gary's old car but with better paint. This has a look that will never go out of style. Great clean looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I think “Yer ol’ dad” would be beaming with pride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Nicely done, clean little roadster. Good job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Looks great!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Cool roadster. Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Beautiful deuce! Very appealing overall look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Great looking 32, well done, sure looks like Gray's roadster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Really nice little 32 Roadster. The white rag top really makes the red pop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Very, very nice. Few models capture "the look" of a real car built by someone who has a clue. This one ticks all the boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 So nice! Looks great, I would love to have a real one like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Wow what a beautiful deuce. Well done, love that color 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 What a pearl, well done 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 That’s a perfect little roadster - love it! Nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 RRR, so glad U brought this back 2 Ur bench for a revival! Dragin' it across the finish line warms the coucals of my heart, Brother! -KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Great build and a nice tribute! Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kit Karson said: ...warms the coucals of my heart... ??? You might want to get that checked by a cardiac ornithologist... Edited January 15 by Ace-Garageguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Very nice work!👍 I have that same resin uptop from Drag City casting for a similar project I plan to build. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 On 1/15/2024 at 11:01 AM, catpack68 said: Very nice work!👍 I have that same resin uptop from Drag City casting for a similar project I plan to build. Looking forward to your build! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Mols Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Great looking build, I think Gray would be flattered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Yeah, most excellent build! Captures the spirit of Gray's build perfectly without being Gray's exactly. Cheers Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 A fabulous looking roadster! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Love it! Do you have any straight-on pictures of the front end? I want to see the headlight bar situation. I'm building a few 32s and want to get some ideas for the headlight bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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