49 Ford

[Terror]

Did some sandpaper mods and a glued up stance.Not sure what to do now as far as color and motor.Ideas on that are so welcomed..I don't think I want to chop it so thats gonna stay as is.

[modelmike]

how about removing the door post and the chrome strip from the side... that would take it a bit futher without much work

Edited April 15, 2012 by modelmike

[rmvw guy]

I like it in stock form. The skirts are a nice touch with the bolts. Nice tail dragger stance! Also nice shave, I like the way it's going.

Edited April 15, 2012 by rmvw guy

[crazyjim]

Keep going.

[Dr. Cranky]

Yes sir, what Jim said, keep it going indeed. It's going to look very cool.

[Fast Floyd 2]

Looking good so far

[Olskoolrodder]

Looking great,my friend!!!

[Fat Brian]

The engine choice really depends on if you are going for period custom or modern repop. If it's period a Buick nailhead, Olds, or Cadillac motor would all be appropriate. The Firedome hemi from the 53 Ford 3 in 1 truck or Lil Coffin or the 390 out of the newer 66 Thunderbird with the three dueces would be nice too. If you are going modern with retro style a 302 out of one of Revells 32 kits would do. The 93 Ford step side truck has a nice 351 Windsor with either the stock efi or a dual carb setup with two Predator carbs and a slick custom aircleaner. You could also do a 4.6 from a modern Mustang or the Lightning truck. It depends on if the engine is geared for performance or is just to get from here to there.

[Terror]

Thanks for the kind words,guys.Making more rivits at this time.

[Terror]

update: Made visor from pro sportsman dash.Put some studs in front bumper and drilled out rear bumperettes for taillights.Also a peek at the chassis,a simple northern driver look.

[Jantrix]

As im building this kit now too I'm real jazzed to see this thread. Good work going on here. Looking forward seeing more.

[Terror]

I'm using the AMT kit Rob,its fitting real nice so far.

[Jantrix]

Same here. I have no complaints except for the nasty bucket seats. You can see mine in the Cannonball thread if you want.

[Terror]

update: more rivets and sanding.made the tailpipes not sure if they are to long?thanks for the comments...

[rmvw guy]

I love all the rivets and the visor. I assume the tail lights are going in the bumper? You are coming along, nicely.

[wraith]

Looking real good so far!

Love the weathering on the frame! I would do a patina paint job on her.

[bbowser]

Tailpipes look just right for flamethrowers. If it was me I'd have the rivets a little smaller, but loving the taildragger stance and stock roof. Keep it going!

[GrandpaMcGurk]

Terry, I'm likin' where you're headed but as already mentioned a little troubled by the size of the rivets. If the were smaller they would appear more like rivets. Flame throwers and visor are sweet man.

[Terror]

Thanks guys,for the lack of a better term I called them rivets,they're more like body bling....yeah thats the ticket

[Brizio]

Nice weathering on the chassis.

[Agnaldo]

Like other bands. The fitting is perfect, very good indeed. I'm following along.

Hugs.

[Terror]

Thanks man,Funny you bring this up, I'll be posting some updates soon.Seems to be more of these on here lately.