roadhawg Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 I thought I'd try building a mild custom for a change. This is Revell's '48 Ford coupe, built about 90% out of the box. Instead of the Flathead, which IMHO is slowly becoming too "trendy", I decided on a Nailhead Buick out of the parts box. Wheels and caps/bands are from the '32 5-window. The biggest issue I had was getting it low enough...I still would like the rear to be lower, but that would require major surgery! Headlights are frenched in, and taillight bezels are made from aluminum tubing. Paint is GM Chevy Trailblazer touch up paint purchased for $1.00 at a yard sale awhile back. Interior is red and ivory.
Steven7319 Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 That is gorgeous. I'm loving the colour. Very clean look and the details in the engine bay look real good. Top work.
Draggon Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 NICE! That paint work is beautiful, and I like those wheels and tires on it, something different!
jerseyjunker1 Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 there could never be enough 48 fords it is a classic body style and you gave it new life. i love it. its smooth as water over a glass globe. sweeeeet.
Ryan S. Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Very nice. Excellent choice going with the nail head.
Bartster Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 My tastes must be expanding. Usually not my cup of tea, the nailhead helps I think. Nice, solid effort all the way around. l have to agree about the flatheads.
roadhawg Posted March 16, 2012 Author Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks, Y'all. I normally build race cars and street machines, but this was a very enjoyable build.
wgflatliner Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Very nice. Are the auto touch up paints generally a lacquer or?
roadhawg Posted March 16, 2012 Author Posted March 16, 2012 Very nice. Are the auto touch up paints generally a lacquer or? I'm guessing it is a urethane-type basecoat, I don't think they use lacquers for touch up anymore.
Kustom Rodder Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Sweet lookin 48 turned out great very nice paint.
Jon Cole Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 By far the best '48 FeRD I have seen! Great color!
rustybill1960 Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Sweet paint work Dude! Very nice sled! Engine is very tastefully done Thank You for sharing Later Russ
Silver Foxx Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 This looks really nice - beautiful paintwork,clean build.
Sixties Sam Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 It's a beauty! Great color and perfectly done! Very clean build! Sam
Guest Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Another incredible build Tommy! Why your builds are not featured in the magazines, I'll never figure out.
camaroman Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Tommy, Another beautiful job!! I want to get together some day and bench race...
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