jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Hey Everyone, Just recent i was working on this 32 ford 5 window kit. and i stoped due to what i wanted to do with the front end. I dont want to use the stock grill , headlights, or bumper. I am lost in this build , i want it to be a little custom so you as a viewer i was wondering if you guys had any custom ideas for this car. If your asking about the paint it came from International engines. Its the same paint that they paint on thare engines. the interior is tan on this car also. I NEED FEEDBACK PLEASE THANK YOU.
Dr. Cranky Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Jay, I like the color and he engine details too, although everything is hard to look at because it's a darker picture. Why don't you want to use the stock grill?
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 I don't know , I did see a grill conversion online on the 32 ford five window it has a sleeker custom look , more a less i was thinking more towards the headlights on it small short headlights for it.
High octane Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 How'bout making a tractor grille for it? I believe one of the model car mags did a tutorial on making one a couple years back. If the body was lower I would suggest using a track nose & grille, but it sits too high for this.
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 wow, thats a great idea i dont have any tractors but i will look into that, all this car needs is the grill , fan bumper headlights and a front window. then shes done. i put the stock grill on it and it just didnt look right for me i think i see so many ford hot rods they all look the same for me.
bigphoto Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 How about the grill and custom insert from the Lindberg/AMT 34 Ford p/u?
Mike Kucaba Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 It looks like this car is already finished. You'll have a hard time blending anything custom now unless you can match the paint. I just saw online a neat front end on a rod type vehicle. The builder used the rear Chevy fenders from the '53 Ford and narrowed them,stuck the 2 halves together and put them on with the rear facing front. Just a thought.
kobuzz Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) How about using canted headlights? maybe an Edsel grill? Edited March 14, 2012 by kobuzz
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 Mike, i still have more paint for this car, yea im going have to see if repros has anything for this car i just want it to be done.
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 I was thinking of taking a prowler front end and making something the only poblem is it might not flow together i wont need a gril or headlights it would be a double wammee but it needs to flow.
montelsc Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Not bad not bad could use some more pics though. Is this your first build??
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 nope ive been building for 17 years, however its my first hot rod.
diymirage Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 i like the idea of a tractor grille on this here is one i did for a project i was (am) working on it not sure where they came from, but i just chopped two fenders and glued them back together
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 nice build i like the scoop on the front
tooltas Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 got a 55 chevy truck in part box or use a 36/37 ford truck
geetee66 Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 You could always just dress-up the stock grille. Maybe add a grid of pinheads? I like the suggestion of an Edsel grille with canted Desoto style headlights.
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 i am going to try a model t grill i think what can i really do with the headlights i want a slim custom headlight
MikeMc Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Chuck Most...AKA count Chuckula, wrote a how to on making tractor grills. Bet if you PM him, he will steer you to it or help you .
SuperStockAndy Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Awesome, the way it looks now would be perfect for a diorama
scale trucker Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 the grille from the ala kart would be cool.otherwise sweet build
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 i just figured it out i threw a 1926 ford t delivery truck grill on her she looks great it made the front end square so it flows
Chariots of Fire Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 How about the oval grill from the 38 Ford P/U? Would still be Ford but a little different.
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted March 15, 2012 Author Posted March 15, 2012 i will take a pic of the t sedan grill i like it cus it sqares off the front end looks bad to the bone
Modlbldr Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 I think you should use the grille from the Auburn Boattail Speedster. Sounds like you have it worked out though. Got any photos of the grille now? Later-
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