Santa Claus Rommel Rod Kringle Cruiser!

[Silvercreeker]

Here we go on my Christmas 2025 build!  Santa must have something that can get him through the Lake Effect Blizzards we get here in Buffalo! So what better than a WW2 Half track. So it looks like a Rommel Rod is the perfect starting point. That in-line 1939 Mercedes engine is cool and some Jimmy Flintstone figures for a bit extra. Less than 10 weeks to get her done for the big man!

[Kanada Kustoms]

Very cool festive project... Look forward to seeing your progress!

[meechum68]

Very cool subject, Looking forward to seeing this throughout the build process.

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Cool project. Chilly even. Should be fun.  

Edited October 21 by Ace-Garageguy

[Silvercreeker]

Changing it up from military to what Mr Claus would want to bring to Cars and Coffee!  1929 Ford bench seat, tv, reel to reel, telephone and a cb. The tracks looks so much better in chrome, and some Christmas lights for taillights and turn signals. 

[Big Messer]

Did one decades ago. Mercifully got lost in a moving...

[Glassparman]

Looks like a fun project! Now I want one!

[Big Messer]

40 minutes ago, Glassparman said:

Looks like a fun project! Now I want one!

I believe it has never been reissued.

[Silvercreeker]

1 hour ago, Big Messer said:

I believe it has never been reissued.

Yes, it's been reissued a few time.  I picked this one up for 10 bucks at the RONCON show.  The skeletons were removed, but I did not plan on using them, so no problem.

 

[Big Messer]

52 minutes ago, Silvercreeker said:

Yes, it's been reissued a few time.  I picked this one up for 10 bucks at the RONCON show.  The skeletons were removed, but I did not plan on using them, so no problem.

 

(sigh) now I have to look for one to vindicate myself. I believe I have at least one of the skeletons somewhere.

Edited October 22 by Big Messer

[Silvercreeker]

The 1/2 tracks look much better with some panel liner. And the big inline 8 is ready for the spark plug wiring stage. 

[Silvercreeker]

Spark plug wires went pretty easy. Love when a motor has a plug rail. Looking good. Added a mesh membrane for the air filter. Mock up looks right. 

[Kanada Kustoms]

Engine is looking sharp!

[Silvercreeker]

Mock up on chrome wheels and track. Loosing the military look and leaning into the hot rod look. Tedious work on headlights to keep the ring but remove the iron cross. Always the details that take time. 

[Kanada Kustoms]

Looking good!

[rustybill1960]

Very, very nice work Sir! I am really liking that engine work for sure! I am hooked, I will ride a long, as I am very interested in seeing "who" you put in the driver seat. Thank You for taking the time and effort to share with Us here! Later

[Silvercreeker]

Lots of body work. Decided on frenched 59 Cadillac taillights. Slow steady progress. 

[FoMoCo66]

Looks super cool man! I think it would be cool if you put some crager gt 301's on there. They look look like the original wheel just with 5 wholes so more hot roddy.