restoman Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 This is Revell's 5W kit, with a few changes. I'm using one of Drag City's nice chopped 3W bodies, with a parts bin 3W interior. In the mock-up, I see some room, so I'll be using one of Ed's stock firewalls, too. I ditched the bagged 9" inch in favour of a parts bin QC, bin truck arms and leaf spring, and some homemade shock mounts, crossmember, and track arm. The kit front end will go in pretty much as-supplied. The Hemi will use Firepower heads, valve covers, intake & Strombergs from Replicas & Miniatures. Still need to dig up a set of headers. Kit tires with chrome reverse rims. I'm thinking a medium grey with a light brown leather-look interior... Comments always welcome! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Ah this is going to be an awesome build. I like the mock up all ready. What kit are the wheels from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 1 hour ago, FoMoCo66 said: Ah this is going to be an awesome build. I like the mock up all ready. What kit are the wheels from? The wheels are from the AMT parts pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Good looking little Hot Rod coming together there Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 The firewall fits with just some clearancing for the bell housing. I like it far better than the kits' recessed firewall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Off to a good start, nice collection of parts. My opinion, needs some more rubber and/or bigger wheels in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 32 ford yup im down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 6 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: Off to a good start, nice collection of parts. My opinion, needs some more rubber and/or bigger wheels in the rear. Yeah, but I'm going for a 60's look, before big meats were everywhere. I did entertain the thought, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 I like the look - reasonably chopped highboy on pre-war suspension, early hemi, quick change rear. I'm seeing pie crust slicks 🙂....with white-walls 🥴? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 great start. FYI. you dont need the panhard bar the way the suspension is set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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