Another one 56 ford

[Dirty Gringo]

After seeing everyone else building these I thought I would "start" one probably never finish like everything else but what the heck. Was going to try make like a 60s custom but not sure what I will do yet. cut everything open and shaved all trim, slight chop suicide doors and molded part of hood in

[Dirty Gringo]

Thought about adding rear fender wells from a 58 impala but not sure where I will go with it yet

[bryan_m]

great start!

i like how you "pancaked" the hood, ive done that on a couple mercs, gives it a more modern look. keep it goin

cheers

bryan

[Badluck 13]

There is always room for another '56,love what ya did with the hood.....

[espo]

Lots of good ideas, look forward to see this finished.

[Dirty Gringo]

Roughing in the new wheel wells from the 58 impala

[Dirty Gringo]

Thanks fellas I have a hard time finishing anything usually get all gungho and then fizzle out

[slammedi'am]

Nice...I wished I had thought of the suicide doors for mine

[Joker]

Keeping an eye on your build Jeremiah.

I'm working on a AMT 56 Ford Crown Vicky myself.

James aka Joker

[Dirty Gringo]

Keeping an eye on your build Jeremiah.

I'm working on a AMT 56 Ford Crown Vicky myself.

James aka Joker

Yes I know your build is what made me wanna start this one haha thanks for the inspiration

[Dr. Cranky]

Looking forward to seeing more of this one.

[1930fordpickup]

Looks good so far . You are not alone in the fizzle out club . I am a charter member .

[Dirty Gringo]

Ok so there is a rough idea where might be going with this. Also need some input on should I just fill in the whole gap between hood and grill or leave it kinda open? Guessing will end up filling it all in but wanted some input

Edited June 8, 2012 by Dirty Gringo

[slammedi'am]

Fill it...Wished I had done mine after I already had the hood sprayed

[Dirty Gringo]

oh another small update kinda started a little interior parts making new door panels and taking custom dash from 58 impala and making it fit in there

[jcbigpaw]

Looking good. I'll be watching your progress

[Joker]

I would fill in the gap..the new opening is the pancake ..

not filling in the gap would take away from the grill opening.

Just my two cents..and pls don't put it on the back burner.

James aka Joker

oh..blushing ..I didn't know I could inspire...LOL

[Dirty Gringo]

Few more updates started interior be kind its first attempt at using styrene but looks alright I hope. Also went ahead and shaved hood ornament and started filling in the gap also going to use the all chrome motor I found in a t bird kit that might change but for now its whats the power plant will be

[W-409]

This is coming along nicely, you do some great work! I like the body modifications, rear fenders from Impala look good and like the front end also. Good job, keep it going.

And to answer your question, yes, I would fill it.

[Alfa]

Your 56 looks great. I pulled one out of my stach just look. Keep it going Jeremiah.

[Bartster]

This one's shaping up nicely. Looks like we have a friendly competition going. That's great! Almost like a mini CBP on '56 Fords. Wish l had a kit too! Keep up the great work.

[Dirty Gringo]

Thanks everyone for the nice words. Yeah I didnt even like this kit yet I have three somehow but seeing the other two something sparked. Maybe I will actually finish something with everyone's support haha thanks again

[slammedi'am]

Gotta finish that one...lol I need to be working on mine

[Dirty Gringo]

So worked on it very little today (busy day) need some help opinion on what to do with the rear. Thought about trying to angle the tails out more and then some kinda tail light in it but not sure ideas???

[Joker]

idea pix from the H.A.M.B.