espo Posted October 19 Posted October 19 This is a redo of a kit I built when this was first issued. Never particularly proud of how it turned out so a couple of years ago I striped it and premiered the body then put it back in the box. I came across the kit again putting some kits together for a show and swap meet. A lot of lookers but no takers even for $10. This time I was either going to finish it or just use the parts. The paint is Tamiya TS-18 Mt. Red and TS-13 Clear. The removable top is AS-15 Tan, and the interior is Rust-Oleum Warm Carmel with Lt. Brown flocking for carpet. The chrome trim on the top and the grill surround along with the chrome rims was done with Fusion Firm liquid chrome. Slight lowering of the kit's suspension altering the frame slightly and used a lowered front I-Beam from the spare parts box. Tucked the bumpers a little front and rear and added a license plate encloser from an old tube bar bumper. Removed the molded in exhaust and part of the floorboards from the chassis so that I could run a homemade exhaust system that is routed thru holes drilled in the frame as exit out of the rear fenders. The engine is the "Pontiac" engine from the kit and already had an after-market distributer and wires. I did repaint it in a more correct shade of blue and detailed the kits tri-power set up along with some fuel lines and linkage. The '40 Ford taillights are again a parts box find. 20
DJMar Posted October 20 Posted October 20 One of my favorite fat fenders! I dig it, and I love the interior color. Nice work bringing this one out of the box and onto the shelf. 1
XYHARRY Posted October 21 Posted October 21 That looks great, the candy apple look works really well with those wheels. Well done David. 1
espo Posted October 22 Author Posted October 22 On 10/21/2025 at 4:33 AM, XYHARRY said: That looks great, the candy apple look works really well with those wheels. Well done David. Thank you David. I used Tamiya TS-18 Mt. Red with Clear and the finish does resemble a candy color. On 10/21/2025 at 5:17 AM, Zippi said: Super sweet looking there David. Hi Bob, thanks for stopping bye. Just glad to finally get this one on the shelve.
Bullybeef Posted Wednesday at 01:59 PM Posted Wednesday at 01:59 PM Great work giving that old kit a second chance David! 1
Ragtop Man Posted Wednesday at 02:01 PM Posted Wednesday at 02:01 PM The Pontiac engine is better in these pics than I remember from the day. Really like this build, always thought the 36's were cool.
espo Posted Wednesday at 08:05 PM Author Posted Wednesday at 08:05 PM 6 hours ago, Bullybeef said: Great work giving that old kit a second chance David! Thanks Bill. This was one of those "getter done" or part it out deals. Like how your '48 Ford is coming along. 1
espo Posted Wednesday at 08:14 PM Author Posted Wednesday at 08:14 PM 6 hours ago, Ragtop Man said: The Pontiac engine is better in these pics than I remember from the day. Really like this build, always thought the 36's were cool. I have also have always liked the Pontiac engines. Just a repaint with a more correct '60's era shade of blue, aftermarket distributor, and some fuel lines with carb linkage. Everything else was in the box that no one would buy. Since you also like the '36 body style check out the one that was awarded America's Most Beautiful Roadster at the 2025 Grand National Roadster Show. Built by Rad Rides by Troy. I copied the top trim that they used on this build. 2
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