Not so Fabulous Hornet Hood

[David G.]

I'm interested to see where you go with this one Topher.

David G.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Tinkering with grille/bumper ideas. This grille looks good, but i think it leaves a little to be desired ?. I really like the bumpers. I would like to get it lower. I think the wheels i have fit on there are too big. These will allow it to sit lower, especially in the back, and retain a reasonable steering ability.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Hmmm......

[TopherMcGinnis]

Maybe one bar added to each side is all the grille needs.

[David G.]

It looks like you're converting the Hudson into a Mercury.

David G.

[TopherMcGinnis]

2 hours ago, David G. said:

It looks like you're converting the Hudson into a Mercury.

David G.

I'm not really going for that. Tinkering with ideas.

[Zippi]

I'm really diggin the wheels Topher.

[LennyB]

18 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

Maybe one bar added to each side is all the grille needs.

IMHO I think the grill should be recessed a bit. I like the style of the bumpers.

[Can-Con]

I'd suggest adding some sort of bodywork surround to the grille opening to smooth it off. Like what a Mercury has to give it a more "finished" look, maybe even use parts from a Mercury. The AMT '49 Ford coupe and '50 convertible both have custom pieces that could easily be adapted for this.

Different year but you get the idea.

Edited November 10, 2024 by Can-Con