Milner 32 5 window American Graffiti build

[Silvercreeker]

With so much activity on the Milner Coupe, I think it's time to finally build my favorite Movie car of all time.  That is a tough class too!  So, using a Drag City Casting chopped 5 window body,(I love the Jimmy Flintstone body, but the chop is too much) Model Car Garage chopped 32 grill and a set of Jays Resin Steel wheels with Racemaster tires.  I am using the 32 Revell 5 window and 32 Revell Roadster kits to round out the frame, small block Chevy and body extras.  VCG Resins has a manifold that will work with minor adjustments.  Using the Dec 96 Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine for final reverences.  I remember sitting in the local theater when American Graffiti came out, sitting with my parents (Dad was a car guy too).  I will swallow my pride and build the SBC motor, but being a Ford guy, it will be tough    Here we go, Enjoy!

[Calb56]

Sounds cool. I Could've sworn VCG used to sell a sbc "hot rod" engine with a 4 carb intake but I can't find it on the site.

Fun facts...

https://youtu.be/O9gY7xBqML4?si=9C_2AbkgSRawaTwe

 

[Silvercreeker]

16 minutes ago, Calb56 said:

Sounds cool. I Could've sworn VCG used to sell a sbc "hot rod" engine with a 4 carb intake but I can't find it on the site.

Fun facts...

https://youtu.be/O9gY7xBqML4?si=9C_2AbkgSRawaTwe

 

Josh only has the 6 carb manifold currently.  But that is an easy fix.

 

[FoMoCo66]

5 hours ago, Silvercreeker said:

I will swallow my pride and build the SBC motor, but being a Ford guy, it will be tough  

It's not that bad man, I had to do it to build my Milner coupe and im also obviously a Ford guy. Great parts so far, looking forward to what you can do with them.

[meechum68]

Following, can't wait for WiP stuff.

[Zippi]

That's a nice little project there Scott.  Looking good so far.

[Bullybeef]

I’ll follow along as this is one that I’ve wanted to build myself! 

[Silvercreeker]

Found an exact Chevy master cylinder in AMT 60 Chevy pickup kit for the actual match to the one on Milner’s. The Revell 29 Rat Rod donated the front wishbone needed. American Graffiti license plates came in today from Best Model Car parts. (THX 138)!  The VCG Resins 6 carb manifold is morphing into an 4 carb Manifold. And fly tying tubing is a perfect match for the fuel lines. This is surely not an out of the box build!

[NOBLNG]

Excellent attention to detail.👍 I’ll follow along. I’ve always wanted to build one…🙂

[FoMoCo66]

Nice work man! Just one question, what is the tool you have in the pick of you carving the intake?

[Silvercreeker]

24 minutes ago, FoMoCo66 said:

Nice work man! Just one question, what is the tool you have in the pick of you carving the intake?

Dspiae sander. Absolutely amazing tool. Got it on Amazon. 

[OldNYJim]

That sander looks super useful…I’ve got a project now where conventional sanding will ruin some surrounding detail, but this might be perfect for that - thanks for posting!

Great start to this project - and nice spot on the master cylinder!  I’ll be following!

[Silvercreeker]

Bobbed the frame while the putty was drying on the oil pan. Have to get the fenders on to see the correct height. So much for a stress free build. 😂

[FoMoCo66]

34 minutes ago, Silvercreeker said:

So much for a stress free build

Im not sure that's a thing.

Anyways, looking great!