mrmike Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Influence is a big thing. It can make you want to do something, do something like it, or not do something at all. As a member of the Classic Plastic Model Club, I have seen several members' Street Rods over the last several months and it has influenced me to want to build one myself. At the last meeting, member Dave Perkins brought in his AMT '32 5-Window Street Rod WIP and that was the push I needed to start this one. I am building Revell's '32 Ford Sedan Street Rod kit with the Ford 302 engine and auto trans. Unless I decide to put a Hemi in it! For this build, I am using Testors One Coat Revving Red. This is my first time using this paint. More to come..... Edited February 14, 2011 by mrmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 After years of watching your muscle cars and racing type stuff, I'm looking forward to seeing you get your hot rod groove on Mike. That kit has a nice Ardun flathead I think, saving that for something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Rob, I must admit that I really know nothing about flatheads that warrants any real interest for me. While they were/are quite popular in some circles, it really doesn't gather the interest that a modern V-8 does. For the street rod version, a flathead doesn't scream power as I think it is a bit undersize compared to the Ford 302. I took advantage of the 50 degree weather today to get out onto the roof to remove most of the heavy snow on it and to think about some things including the '32 Street Rod. I'm sure I have two complete Hemis in my parts box, but I am going to stick with the kit 302 and maybe change to a dual carb setup or change the air cleaner to a racier unit. After doing a few builds with plenty of kitbashing and scratch-building, maybe I'll stick to some mostly box stock type of builds for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I love the color, it's going to look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks Dr. Cranky! Every year in August, I attend the New Hampshire Street Rod Ass'n. Show-N-Shine with at least 600+ cars from all over New England in attendance. I see many '32 Ford Sedans that are red in color and this says to me...STREET ROD! So, the influence here is the color red (amongst others) for this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Dave does a lot of nice builds, Mike. I'm sure this will turn out well in your hands. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If this build turns out like your others you are a ribbon winner. Great subject and great color.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks Charlie and Bruce! This is a good kit and it appears to share several componants with the '32 High Boy kit which I built several years ago. After searching through my parts box, to no avail, for a different induction system for the 302, I have decided to build the engine out of the box. There is a lot of parts to paint here! It is a lot of Revving Red and it looks great! More to come..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Very cool project. This is always a kit that reminds me of the great resin products that Norm Veber from Replicas and Miniatures sells. It's certainly one that I would recommend if you are interested.... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thank you Marcos for the recommendation! That supercharger looks like a great piece to add if I was using the flathead engine. I am using the modern Ford 302 engine from the kit for this build. I do have the Revell '48 Ford Woody and I wonder if the flathead parts or the entire flathead motor would fit the Woody with little to no mods? I'll find out when I get to building the Woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thank you Marcos for the recommendation! That supercharger looks like a great piece to add if I was using the flathead engine. I am using the modern Ford 302 engine from the kit for this build. I do have the Revell '48 Ford Woody and I wonder if the flathead parts or the entire flathead motor would fit the Woody with little to no mods? I'll find out when I get to building the Woody. mike..get an Ardun flattie for that woodie...Power and looks.....It comes in the 50 ford pu from revell The R&M blower looks great on this one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks for the idea, Mike! I do happen to have the '50 Ford F-1 in my stash. I have a 302 planned for the F-1 instead of a flathead. That'll work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Wow, great engines . . . this ride is coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thank you Dr. Cranky! The Chassis is coming along nicely. The motor is almost done. And, the interior, too. More to come..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Looking good, keep it going. It's going to be a nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Looking great. I agree with the engine choice - the rest of this kit (suspension, disc brakes) doesn't flow so well with the classic flathead. I like the look of the newer engine with the build. I just picked one of these up and moved it to the front of the queue, so thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thank you Dr. Cranky and Erik! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Wow! Mike's building a street rod? Too cool. She's gonna be sharp for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93Z34 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Looks great so far Mike. I have this kit myself and am looking at taking an engine from one of the Revell Mustang KR kits to put into this. I'm not sure what mods I'd have to do to make a conversion like that work, but at least it would be Ford powered and i haven't seen this kit with one of those engines used...yet. Nice color combo and clean build, as always Mike. She's gonna be another head turner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) This is a fun build. Built one last year out of the box. Looks identical to the Revell box cover. Have fun. Edited February 20, 2011 by vaughn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks Greg, Brian, and Terry! I have finished the interior. I did a mockup to see where I am going with this build. I have decide not to install the bumpers, instead I'm using the frame bars for a splash of chrome on the front and rear. I am undecided on painting the steps between the fenders. I kinda like the red steps, but then again... And, I am considering changing the wheels to American Racing Torque Thrusts. More to come..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I can't believe I'm going to say this but...I kinda like the wires. I think it fits it pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well Greg, I have decided on the Torque Thrusts. The wires are nice for a rather sedate looking ride. But the Torque Thrusts give the '32 Sedan a more I have also decided on not painting the steps flat black and will leave them as is in red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 The engine and fenders are now part of the chassis. The windows have been installed into the body. More to come..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looking good. Love the color and shine . . . so far so good. That engine is perfect too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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