Dennis Lacy Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 I've been working on this little roadster off and on since June of last year and I have to say I am particularly proud of it. Definitely raised my personal bar a notch or two with this one. And, now people can't tell me in their comments "It would look even cooler with engine wiring" because it's got a set of plug wires AND fuel hoses. So there! So, basically what I wanted to do with this project is something no one does, put an earlier than '26 T on top of a pair of '32 frame rails. I had done it a year ago with the chopped '25 T Coupe body and now here's the '25 T Roadster version. Body: AMT '25 Roadster cab, custom short bed, radiator/shell, headlights and chopped windshield. Interior: AMT '25 Roadster custom interior unit and dashboard. Firewall set back and '40 Deluxe steering wheel on a home made column & drop. Frame: Revell '32 frame side rails with home made front cross members, engine mounts, spring perch and Z'd rear section. Cut-down Revell '40 Ford X-member. Front Suspension: Revell '29 Pickup dropped axle, brake plates, steering arms, tierod and gear box. Home made drag link & pitman arm. Revell '32 5-Window hairpins. Rear Suspension: Revell '32 Ford axle with fake quickchange cover, modified coil-overs and shortened trailing arms. Wheels & Tires: AMT '36 Ford wheels & caps with Modelhaus T110 and T180 tires. Engine: Revell '40 Ford engine block, front cover, distributor, water hoses and Stromberg carbs. Revell '48 Ford Convertible "Motor City Flathead" heads & air filter. Model Car Garage resin 3x2 intake & risers. Revell '37 Pickup stock exhaust manifolds. Home made exhaust pipes with AMT '36 Ford custom mufflers and turn-outs. Paint: Tamiya "British Green", "Olive Drab #2", Craft Smart "Espresso" (interior/bed cover) and various shades of Testors Metallizers and home made blackwash.
Erik Smith Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Very nice, clean build. Classic look. I like the green theme. Great job.
W-409 Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Very nice HotRod, it looks like real Hot Rod from the 60's! This color fits perfectly, and Flathead is great choice for the engine.
Sixties Sam Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Beautiful Model T! Great color, and it looks good on the 32 frame. Nice work! Sam
James2 Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Not a big Bucket fan, but I like yours. Very well done.
Kustom Rodder Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Very clean looks just right on the deuce rails fantastic job.
Harry P. Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 Ditto to all of the above. That's a neat looking little car!
seeker589 Posted March 10, 2012 Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) Looks like it popped off the pages of Honk! magazine. Tre-vintage! Edited March 10, 2012 by seeker589
tim boyd Posted March 11, 2012 Posted March 11, 2012 Dennis...that is one sharp street rod and a fine, fine job of modeling it as well...congratulations.....TIM
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