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That looks like a perfect fit. I guess you are still a bit off from the painting stage. I did not know you were detailing the interior, which makes it even cooler now.

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Ira, after looking at your web site, I'm floored. That is an amazing collection of one of a kind builds.

On the scary side, you could be my twin except you're the one that got to keep some hair. :lol:

Build on Brother, build on !!

Thanks for the kind words Joe.

Glad you liked the website!

Posted

That looks like a perfect fit. I guess you are still a bit off from the painting stage. I did not know you were detailing the interior, which makes it even cooler now.

Thanks Dr.!

Yes, I still have more body work to do, planning to do a recessed license plate housing and maybe a couple other mods!

Posted

I kept looking back at the fenders...and I finally noticed that the front and rear fenders were too close together!

I decided to shorten the front fenders about 3/8", I marked the area to be cut off...

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Then I used a razor saw and an X-acto knife to cut the marked fender area out.

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I filled the open space with scrap plastic and glued it together with Zap-A-Gap.

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Here is the same area after a little bit of sanding...

Posted

:wub:

This is a "little" beauty Ira!

Thank You for sharing

;)

Thank you for the kind words Russell!

Glad you like it.

Posted

Can't wait to see this color.

Do you think this will be done for the NNL West in February?

Bobthehobbyguy

I haven't decided on colors yet, any suggestions?

Yes this will be finished in time for NNL West!

Posted

This is an inspiration, I have begun a DW Short Track 36 Ford because of you. Thanks for sharing, J2.

WOW!!!

That's Great James, Thanks!

Can you post some photos of your '36 Ford Short Tracker?

Posted

I think it needs to be bright. Like a green or orange or red. Might look good in a two tone. Maybe black and red or black and lime green.

bobthehobbyguy

Thanks for the suggestions Bob!

Posted

Looking good Ira. Those carbs and stacks look great.

As ther is not a lot of body to work with, I'd paint that in a simple 2 tone, broken at the beltine and then follow the trunk line across the back. I'd do the topin that coppery orange pearl and the bottom purple.

Posted

WOW!!!

That's Great James, Thanks!

Can you post some photos of your '36 Ford Short Tracker?

This is all I have so far, I'll start a new thread as soon as I get a little more done...

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Posted (edited)

Looking good Ira. Those carbs and stacks look great.

As ther is not a lot of body to work with, I'd paint that in a simple 2 tone, broken at the beltine and then follow the trunk line across the back. I'd do the topin that coppery orange pearl and the bottom purple.

Thanks for the kind words David!

Also thank you for the painting suggestion, I have been thinking about Candy Apple Green or Red with flames.

I am fitting in custom interior seats and door panels from Revell's '59 Chevy, they will be white & a second color.

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This is all I have so far, I'll start a new thread as soon as I get a little more done...

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WOW!!! That looks Great so far James!

I have a couple of suggestions if you don't mind.

You might consider shortening the hood & front fenders about 1/4" to 1/2", and you might add some width to the rear fenders.

I'm really looking forward to seeing more progress on this one!

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Posted

I made a recessed area for the license plate!

I cut a rectangle out of the trunk with a Dremel Tool & an X-acto Knife.

Then I cut a piece of "L" shape plastic strip the same width as the recessed area.

After glueing the "L" strip in place, I covered the sides of the "L" strip with sheet plastic.

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Here is the recessed license area!

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Posted

Color? Well ...

To be honest, Ira, I kept thinking ... this shape reminds me of something ... then, the moment I saw the overhead shot ... it came to me instantly! :o

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KERMIT!!

That car looks like a FROG!

Paint it candy apple green ... or bright lime green ... call it 'Kermit' or 'Kermy' ... and no one will think you missed the obvious!

Looking good so far and I'm confident it will turn out great no matter what color scheme you settle on!

B)

Posted

It does have a frog shape. Green would work - as long as it's SHINY :) :) :)

Gotta sign off now. It's Friday night and I have to get ready for pizza, popcorn, and WWE Friday Night Smackdown. Have a great evening.

Posted

Now We've Got Some Legroom!

I was looking for door panels for the DW Style Interior Plate on Willys Deal when I found this custom interior in Revell's 32 Ford Roadster.

Turns out with a little cutting & fitting it fits Willys Deal real nice!

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Posted

Looks like you are getting really close to putting paint on this.

Looking forward to seeing it in color.

bobthehobbyguy

I usually wait till the last minute to decide on the colors. Sometimes I think picking colors is the hardest part of the build.

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