32 Ford Sedan Altered

[noname]

This represents a circa 1960 Altered. Not a big name car but rather one of the thousands of men and women who raced every weekend that you didn't see in the papers, mags etc. In the same fashion as the 1:1 builders everything was scratchbuilt in "my backyard". The only aftermarket parts are the rear slicks from Modelhaus.

Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy.

[randx0]

I think you captured the look perfectly. nice job!

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Great job! Nice looking build. Engine looks pretty authentic.

later,

[RodBurNeR]

that is killer! very vintage there, nice work!

[Foxer]

You really nailed it ... everything about it. The paint, a few little rust spots.. SO nice!

[noname]

Thanks for the comments guys. I've really got this thing for olds school drag cars. It's fun to build for different years through the 50's and 60's. Very exciting time for drag racing.

[carrucha]

Cool looking altered. I like the paint and tire/wheel combo. Good job.

carrucha

[RJWood]

Great build. I like the look you achieved.

I would like to print out a pic of this to hang on my wall.

It is just awesome.

[george 53]

Yep Matt, I gotta agree, it sure LOOKS the part! I especially like the effect of the exhast on the headers!

[MikeMc]

Well done...looks new... :D but...no dings, scratches...or "adjustments by hammer"?

you really need some red oxide for character and depth...but TOTALLY KOOL

[noname]

Thanks a bunch for the comments guys. I'm glad you think it "looks the Part". Thats what it's all about.

RJwood, go right ahead.

Mikemc, If you look at the WIP of this sedan you'll see that I had planned for this to be more weathered. But part way through I decided it would look good with a decent paint job. The guy who owned this car just happened to know how to use an airbrush. I did however use some chalk pastels to "dust" the frame , chassis and engine block. This is really hard to see in the photos. I don't like to make them so clean that they don't even look driven. I've done a few worn drag cars and plan on doing more.

These cars came in all shapes and sizes. Alot of vintage drag cars were full of primer and different coloured body parts. Some were practically show cars. Then there is everything in between. Thats why I usually scratch build my suspension and paint it black (usually a bit of weathering), to give it a home built kind of look. One of these days I'll build one as if the owner actually did have money.

Here is another I've built in case you haven't seen it before. I picture a body found in a field , backyard built with limited funds. All the money went in the engine.

Edited April 30, 2009 by noname

[Don Banes]

Thanks a bunch for the comments guys. I'm glad you think it "looks the Part". Thats what it's all about.

RJwood, go right ahead.

Mikemc, If you look at the WIP of this sedan you'll see that I had planned for this to be more weathered. But part way through I decided it would look good with a decent paint job. The guy who owned this car just happened to know how to use an airbrush. I did however use some chalk pastels to "dust" the frame , chassis and engine block. This is really hard to see in the photos. I don't like to make them so clean that they don't even look driven. I've done a few worn drag cars and plan on doing more.

These cars came in all shapes and sizes. Alot of vintage drag cars were full of primer and different coloured body parts. Some were practically show cars. Then there is everything in between. Thats why I usually scratch build my suspension and paint it black (usually a bit of weathering), to give it a home built kind of look. One of these days I'll build one as if the owner actually did have money.

Here is another I've built in case you haven't seen it before. I picture a body found in a field , backyard built with limited funds. All the money went in the engine.

Very nicely done, and fun stuff to build! Back in the formative days of drag racing, all kinds of runners were built, not just the high end Hot Rod/Rod & Custom feature cars. Keep at it! We're all having fun looking at your stuff.

[noname]

Thanks Don, that's very nice of you to say. I have a 40 Ford sedan in the works and I'm leaning towards a curbside. I think a curbside would be a nice way to get a couple of quick builds done in between the more detailed ones. As simple as these old 32s can be, alot of work is still necessary considering sooo much scratchbuilding goes into one such as this sedan. The suspension and drivetrain ( not including the rear end) are too new in these kits for an old school build. Not to mention setting the engine back so far presents a whole new set of problems.

Edited May 1, 2009 by noname

[mr moto]

That's great! It could have been lifted straight out of an old, old issue of National Dragster!

[FujimiLover]

This represents a circa 1960 Altered. Not a big name car but rather one of the thousands of men and women who raced every weekend that you didn't see in the papers, mags etc. In the same fashion as the 1:1 builders everything was scratchbuilt in "my backyard". The only aftermarket parts are the rear slicks from Modelhaus.

Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy.

You said EVERYTHING was scratch built except for the rear slicks? What about the front tires, where did those come from? I've yet to scratch-build but would love to learn how some time!

[noname]

I scratchbuilt the front tires from hot dog buns.