Chopped, Full-Fendered Deuce Hot Rod

[traditional]

I've just completed this model '32 Ford hot rod as an amalgam of styrene, diecast, and aluminum, etc. and about three weeks of my steady spare time.

The coupe body was from a cheap Ebay FM 'Rockin Rod'...one of their ugliest models (a redo of their Graffitti Coupe), and the fenders, hood and smaller door hinges came from a totally destroyed Danbury Mint stock '32 ford roadster that was in my parts bin.

The SB Chevy engine is from a Revell engine kit (with lots of added detail....wiring, fuel-lines, linkages (with return spring), mesh filters, valve cover wing nuts, aluminum generator, etc.) and the traditional 'steelie' wheels and 'rams-horn' exhaust manifolds are from a Revell/Monogram roadster kit.

Most of the serious modifications revolve around making the main diecast parts mate together since there are lots of dimentional discrepancies between them, but there are also a myriad of other subtle modifications and added details throughout the model.

Aluminum sheet stock and tubing was used for the handmade rear transverse spring/shock absorber assembly (individual leaves and shackles), as well as the custom dual exhaust, rear trailing arms, and front/rear frame spreader bars.

Carpeting for the new interior and fabricated styrene trunk is done in felt, and fine plated wire is used for rear fender welting, chrome windshield frame, many of the engine lines, lowered headlight bar, and the tail-light bezels.

Paint is custom mixed maroon automotive basecoat/clearcoat, with Humbrol and Tamiya used for small details.

I still build lots of all-plastic models, but I must admit, I'm becoming absolutely passionate about modifying cheap, damaged, or unwanted diecast models....the finished products, while detailed, still maintain durability over time.

Notice the "poor-man's air conditioning".....the windshield cranks out at the bottom

Notice the "poor-man's air conditioning".....the windshield cranks out at the bottom.

Edited March 1, 2012 by traditional

[traditional]

Edited March 1, 2012 by traditional

[Kustom Rodder]

Looks really good very nice work like it alot.

[vintagedragfan]

THAT......IS.......NICE!!!!

[Dr. Cranky]

One word: BEAUTIFUL!

[BOSWELL891]

Cool, nice work

[crazyjim]

Gorgeous build. SHINY :) RULES!

[Chris M]

Impressive build! Good save from the disgrace of the "rockin' rod," also, a look, and paint job fit for a deuce coupe.

[shucky]

Very nice build all plastic or not, its stunning! Super nice job!

[Dr. Cranky]

I keep coming back to pour over this one. I am really delighted by how well it all came together and into a beautiful model. Really, congrats on a fine job.

[cruz]

Very cool!!

[Bernard Kron]

Exceptionally nice work. And very well photographed, too!

[Draggon]

Wow that is fantastic work. I love your building style!

[Sixties Sam]

Wow! Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear - great work! That looks like a real rod should look. Great paint and detailing! Love it!!

Sam

[Qwit Pushin]

This build has inspired me. Cant tell you how many goofy diecasts I've been given over the years. Many I give to kids who come to the house, but I still have a few in a box somewhere, and now I'm thinking, "wait a minute! There just might be some 'gold' in that there box."

[Lunajammer]

Wow, that's a beauty. Really nice work and careful craftsmanship.

[VW Dave]

'Impressive' seems like an inadequate term here.....I love it!!

[Art Laski]

She's beautiful!

[Matt T.]

Amazing work. Nice job!

[drball]

Modeling at it's best.

[jeffs396]

Another winner from Cliff!!!

Oh, and congrats on your MCM truck article, great stuff!

[Greg Wann]

Nice Job.

[bsoder]

She's a beauty!!..would make a good "real or model" shot B)

[mrm]

TRhis Deuce is absolutely Gorgeous. I love the color, the wheels and just about everything on it.

[PARTSMARTY]

THERE IS ONE WORD FOR A BUILD LIKE THIS--"W O W"