AMT 1949 Ford Business Coupe

[jdcar32]

Another effort to bring an old tool AMT kit up to 21st century standards. I first built this kit in the early 60's, then again in the 80's, then I rebuilt the 80's version around 2010. So this kit is near and dear to my heart. But in this build I incorporated features that I apply to most of my builds these days : opened panels, detailed suspension, engine, clutch and shift linkage, brake lines and e-brake details, trunk spare, separate wipers, and dash gauges and controls. This particular car is a 'business coupe', the rear seat has been removed and replaced with a shelf. These cars served traveling salesmen and provided a carry all area. Business coupes generally were the cheapest model devoid of most amenities. The seat backs are hinged and a strap on turn signal gizmo added. The kit parking and brake lights now have clear/red lenses, and fog lights were added.The paint is good old Tamiya Gloss black rattle can, buffed and ceramic coated. The tires and wheels are from the klt. The crappy kit chrome was stripped and painted with Rustoleum Chrome, I'm too cheap to buy the Revell chrome paint !

 

Edited November 28 by jdcar32
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[Jim B]

Outstanding job on your Ford.  Extremely well done.  It came out beautiful.

[Brudda]

Man this is beautiful!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Yeah, that is really pretty.

My old man had one just like it for a company car (minus the blue-dots) when I was a kid.

I loved that thing. Every time I small a decent survivor interior it really takes me back...

[Earl Marischal]

That’s an excellent piece of work.

steve

[mr moto]

Outstanding! Your attention to detail is terrific. You might have brought it up to 22nd century standards!

[espo]

Amazing attention to detail everywhere you look. The interior patterns and fabric colors look perfect as does the trunk interior. The engine and chassis detailing looks very realistic. As a very young child I went with my father to pick up the families new '49 Ford 4-door Custom in black with an interior that looks just like your model. When old enough I had a few different '51 Fords and they were great cars.  

[Kanada Kustoms]

Great looking build... Lots of great details!

[Roger U]

Beautiful model. So cleanly built and finished, very realistic.

[Dragline]

Superb work on this. So much to look at, and it's all great.

[TransAmMike]

Wow, the detail is exceptional!!    Great build Jon 👍

[ChrisR]

Looks great.

[PappyD340]

Super nice build, awesome detail!!

[dino246gt]

Man that's nice, some outstanding undercarriage details, wow!

[Bill_B]

This is fantastic! 👀 Well done.

[Cosmic D]

Whew - is there any detail you didn't add?  LOVE the subject.

[Kah puts]

Really really nice 👍

[Dennis Lacy]

Hands down the most detailed 1949 Ford model I’ve ever seen. Excellent work!

[1959]

Wow! Great detailing all over but I especially noticed the oil change decals in the door. What a great idea to add those.

Kimmo

[Tom99]

That is an excellent build!!

[Ulf]

Fantastic and very tasteful build, lots of details and (yet) a genuine whole. The interior is so incredibly nice with correct armrests etc., also the yellow extra lights are just right.
This build should if anything motivate Round2 to develop a new tool for a Craftsman shoebox.

[slusher]

Gorgeous 49 Ford!

[dphipps]

Amazing detail! I especially like the various brake hardware underneath. 

[jdcar32]

3 hours ago, Ulf said:

Fantastic and very tasteful build, lots of details and (yet) a genuine whole. The interior is so incredibly nice with correct armrests etc., also the yellow extra lights are just right.
This build should if anything motivate Round2 to develop a new tool for a Craftsman shoebox.

I agree , some of the originals deserve updates !

 

[jdcar32]

3 hours ago, slusher said:

Gorgeous 49 Ford!

Thank you ! Love your icon by the way.