oldnslow Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Seems like shoe box Fords are popular, here's one I've been working on for a couple of months off and on. I lowered the suspension and installed resin brake drum detail for the rear of the wheels. I wanted to use the Lincoln motor from the 25 T kit but didn't like the trans, so it was replaced with the automatic from a 67 Fairlane GTA. I wanted multiple carbs, these came from the 53 Ford pickup, the bells are from Michaels and I wired a distributor. painted and detailed the chassis. the wheels and rear tires came from the 41 Lincoln, the front tires were opened up to fit the Lincoln wheels and painted the same color as the interior I painted the body with nail polish, Malibu Girl, Indigo, and clear coated it with Future. the exhaust is a combination of Fink 32 pipes, 53 Ford pickup headers and aluminum tubing I'll add some more pics.
oldnslow Posted January 7, 2012 Author Posted January 7, 2012 Here's more pics. Overall it was a fun build, I got to break out my airbrush that I haven't used in years and try new techniques,( I was pulling my hair out with the foil ) I've got a lot to learn but it's fun and relaxing, which why we do this, right?
Dave Ambrose Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 We need a like button, just for you. Nice clean build. All the little carburetters look very cool too.
krazyglu Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I really like this. I love the slammed raked stance, color combo is perfect also.
Sixties Sam Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Nice build! I always liked those 49 and 50 Fords, and yours looks great! Very nice paint job! Sam
jaymcminn Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Verrry nice- I like the stance. by "the bells are from Michael's" do you mean the intake trumpets? And if so, are they actual bells? Where do they have them?
jeffs396 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Verrry nice- I like the stance. by "the bells are from Michael's" do you mean the intake trumpets? And if so, are they actual bells? Where do they have them? Yes, very nice build! X2 on the intake bells!
Dr. Cranky Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Classy and beautiful, great stance, not to mention the color fits it perfectly.
hondakingpin Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Clean, solid build. Thumbs up on the color combo and wheel choice.
promo55 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I'm working on 2 '49's, an "old Scool Gasser" and a '50/'60's style custom. These are "Gluebee" projects that were already built. I love taking something worthless and turning it into something worthwhile. I was going to put Cadillac engines in both cars, I used to work for and drove a Cadillac, but now, I'm leaning towards the Lincoln engine. Last Friday, I found a '50 convertible frame to use on the "Gasser". It is stiffer, with an "X" brace in the middle of it the coupes don't have. This is a WIP.
promo55 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I love the looks of your maroon car. The Lincoln wheels and engine was a unique and appropiate modification to this kit. Very, very good work!
my66s55 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Very nice looking shoe box. I like it very much.
crazyjim Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Very nice, Robert, and even better in person. Thanks fro bringing it to the Florida Auto & Scale Trucks (FAST) meeting today.
rmvw guy Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 You built this from one of my all time favorite kits and did a fabulous job, Congratulations! I also love the hot rod Lincoln idea, I may have to steal it. Nice colors and I love the lowered stance on the front end. Excellent!
Draggon Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 I love it, the choice of color, wheels and tires, and ride height is great!
oldnslow Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks for the input guys, it was a fun build. I was thinking Hot Rod Lincoln too. Jason, the "bells" are eyelets from the beading isle at Michaels, they have several sizes and colors available.
jeff ewaskey Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 That just screams "coooooollllll'!!!!!! Very nicely done
Danno Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Oh, sweet! The stance is just right! Good looking car.
espo Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Looks real nice. I have been looking at this and your convertable both. I realy like the style of your build. Now I have to dig out one of these kits myself. Keep up the nice work.
mrm Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Really nice looking shoebox. This is one Ford that I really love ever since I read an article about a custom one made for Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. I think his was called Copperhead or something like that. I think that the wheels and the colors are suiting the car perfectly. I guess I am not saying anything different than everyone before me, but anyway.... About that engine....which kit did it come from and did it come with this whole setup? The intake and the carbs and everything? Once again, cool model.
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