30 A Bone Banger

[bill-e-boy]

Monogram 30 A coupe I picked up earlier this year as part of an estate clear out. The kit dates back to 70 and was complete thankfully.

So the theme of the build was to make an old skool A-Bone banger drag car as used back in the day. Motor to have an Ardun OHV conversion with blower which was newly installed which required some panel work on the fire wall to fit the huge head and zoomies. The motor is based on a Revell A banger.

Paint is ancient LMG metallic blue with Tamiya lacquer clear. Running gear is Tamiya red.

Lots of little details from the parts box and some scratch built but I wont go into details here as it is all covered on the WIP thread

Build thread here - 

 

 As mentioned in the build thread it is part of an on line build thread with a club down here in NZ. I have had a ball belting out a kit in record time as it usually takes me 12 months or so to get build done.

Enjoy

Thanks for looking

[PappyD340]

Very cool build!

[mchook]

Man that came out great! I love everything about it. Congrats on a killer build.👍👍

[bondo bill]

Oh I'm diggin that one very kool

[bill-e-boy]

Thanks guys. Means a lot

 

[FoMoCo66]

Very nice build there Bill!

[Spex84]

Very cool.. This build turned out great! Nice detailing on the belts, stacks, decals etc, and a very effective color combination.

[Kanada Kustoms]

Came out awesome... Great build!

[Zippi]

Fine looking little Hot Rod Bill.  It's got that classic look and yeah, this would be a driver for sure.  Nicely done.

[slusher]

Looks fantastic!

[TransAmMike]

Yep, pretty cool and unique looking '30.  👍

[bamadon]

Great build and very creative.

[Mr. Metallic]

Cool little hot rod. Creative kitbashing and ideas.

[6bblbird]

Great job! That car is totally legit!

[bill-e-boy]

A very humble thank you to all for the kind words.

It is quick simple builds like this that turn out OK that keeps the flame going. 

And I dare to be different sometimes.

Thanks 

[tim boyd]

On 11/29/2025 at 3:29 AM, bill-e-boy said:

Monogram 30 A coupe I picked up earlier this year as part of an estate clear out. The kit dates back to 70 and was complete thankfully.

So the theme of the build was to make an old skool A-Bone banger drag car as used back in the day. Motor to have an Ardun OHV conversion with blower which was newly installed which required some panel work on the fire wall to fit the huge head and zoomies. The motor is based on a Revell A banger.

Paint is ancient LMG metallic blue with Tamiya lacquer clear. Running gear is Tamiya red.

Lots of little details from the parts box and some scratch built but I wont go into details here as it is all covered on the WIP thread

Build thread here - 

 

 As mentioned in the build thread it is part of an on line build thread with a club down here in NZ. I have had a ball belting out a kit in record time as it usually takes me 12 months or so to get build done.

Enjoy

Thanks for looking

Bill....way, way cool in my eye.  Excellent creativity and especially with the engine choice. too.  In my mind's eye I'm seeing yours and my Model A 5WCs (both with unchopped tops, Gasser stance, two-tone paint with black fenders, etc.) lined up together at an NNL meet somewhere.... Cool!  TB

[M W Elky]

It’s got that early 50’s vibe and looks great . Excellent choice of parts

[bill-e-boy]

20 hours ago, tim boyd said:

Bill....way, way cool in my eye.  Excellent creativity and especially with the engine choice. too.  In my mind's eye I'm seeing yours and my Model A 5WCs (both with unchopped tops, Gasser stance, two-tone paint with black fenders, etc.) lined up together at an NNL meet somewhere.... Cool!  TB

Thanks Tim

I would have to say that you have some influence in some of my builds over the years. Your articles were always looked forward to in the various publications.

It is a build that I have had in my mind for a number of years but things came together when I got the kit earlier this year and a bulk load of 32 and resin flathead parts of which there were three Ardun heads - it just all came together.

I am sure we take influences from a lot of sources - magazines, shows and latterly online. 

As to an NNL meet - I would dearly love too but it would take some arranging, and I am getting on a wee bit too