'40 Ford Coupe

[TransAmMike]

My first completion in 2024, tho I started the build and worked off and on since late November '23.

The real '40 Ford was probably my first favorite real car when I was a kid so at 77 years old I don't know why this is the first '40 Ford  model I ever built.

Anyway, just an OOB build using the kit Buick Nailhead and painted with Createx gold over Mr. Surfacer 1500 primer then overcoated with Createx transparent red.  Parts box wheels and tires, "shaved" the handles and no vent window.

A special thanks to TJ (JollySipper) for sending the taillights that I lost . 

 

My last 2 builds

Thanks for looking?

[Nazz]

That's a good looking '40 Mike. Very well done.

 

Jerry

[Zippi]

Two Great looking builds right there Buddy.  Love that red.  Nice foil work.

[TransAmMike]

1 hour ago, Nazz said:

That's a good looking '40 Mike. Very well done.

 

Jerry

Thank you Jerry?

[TransAmMike]

52 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Two Great looking builds right there Buddy.  Love that red.  Nice foil work.

And of course a big thank you to you my Friend?

[Classicgas]

Very nice.

[Yeah Nah]

Nice, well, everything about it Mike!

[70 Sting]

Now that looks awesome. Great colour and build choices. Really like the engine as well. ?

[KWT]

Very nicely done.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Nice looking! Great color and paint too!

[Slotto]

Super nice builds

[ea0863]

Total classy classic Mike, great color choices and stance. Well done!

[Street Rod]

Great looking build right there! 

[ncbuckeye67]

I love both, but that 40 is amazing! I was leaning towards a box stock build for mine, but I like your street rod version. 

[TransAmMike]

I appreciate all of the kind comments Guys?

[Ace-Garageguy]

Great color for a '40 coupe. Wheels and tires look right too. And three twos on a nailhead...what's not to love?   

Edited February 20, 2024 by Ace-Garageguy

[TransAmMike]

17 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Great color for a '40 coupe. Wheels and tires look right too. And three twos on a nailhead...what's not to love?   

Thanks Bill...as for the Nailhead, not really a fan of that engine but it does look cool with the 3x2's.

[TarheelRick]

23 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

The real '40 Ford was probably my first favorite real car when I was a kid so at 77 years old I don't know why this is the first '40 Ford  model I ever built.

The 40 Ford is also my favorite real car. I am 75 and the first kit I ever built was a AMT Trophy Series 40 Ford Coupe and I have not built a 40 Ford since. Now to your build, to put it simply - amazing. That color just grabs you those 5 spokes just scream "street rod". Absolutely beautiful.

[TransAmMike]

30 minutes ago, TarheelRick said:

The 40 Ford is also my favorite real car. I am 75 and the first kit I ever built was a AMT Trophy Series 40 Ford Coupe and I have not built a 40 Ford since. Now to your build, to put it simply - amazing. That color just grabs you those 5 spokes just scream "street rod". Absolutely beautiful.

Thanks so much, ha I put Cragers or Torque Thrust 5 spokes on everything?

[atomicholiday]

That’s gorgeous.  I was just thinking yesterday that I should build a ‘40 for my dad.  It’s one of his favorite cars.  I think you just pushed me over the edge.  Time to get busy!?

[crazyjim]

Superb build.

[TransAmMike]

1 hour ago, atomicholiday said:

That’s gorgeous.  I was just thinking yesterday that I should build a ‘40 for my dad.  It’s one of his favorite cars.  I think you just pushed me over the edge.  Time to get busy!?

You should do it Jeremy and I know  you will do it up right!!

[TransAmMike]

43 minutes ago, crazyjim said:

Superb build.

Thank you Jim!!

[shoopdog]

Awesome build all around!

[bobss396]

Over the years I have built about 10 of the AMT ones. I have 2 in the works now, one is in the paint stage. I really like them over the newer Revell kits. I built 2 a few years ago, a Revell and an AMT I showed together at shows.