Sectioned & channeled '40 Ford Speedster, Dec.31 update

[Ace-Garageguy]

Dare I say it, the roof line looks a little low. Will you put a little trim down the sides? I think a typically deco spear might go well there. Maybe even a lip to the arches sorry, fenders. I absolutely adore art deco styling, whatever you produce is going to be cool.

Thanks for your input. I like the idea of a side spear...hadn't considered it before. Have another look at the above post. I've added a profile shot of the car as it sits today. The current roofline will be lowered just a bit.

[Snakebite Customs]

wish i knew how to section and channel. I dont even know where to begin lol. Your is looking awesome!!!!

[b_lever1]

nice looking rod very original what is the windshield from, great ride

[sbk]

Looking good! Maybe you could raise the front just a bit (level or slightly higher than the rear) & extend the deck to flow into the rear. I didn't raise the front in the photochop, but I lowered the top & extended the deck. Regardless, you do whatever you feel looks good to you.

[Jantrix]

I really like this. Maybe look into some of the art deco luxo-cruisers from the 30's and 40's and check out some of their styling cues. Because I think you are very close to that now.

[Foxer]

I'm liking "today" .. roof and fenders.

[thebronze]

Tres Chic...

[MachinistMark]

Bill... you never cease to amaze me.

[b_lever1]

go for a zepher look got to build my self one

[DrKerry]

Roof would look smoother and better if chopped a bit. Just my opinion.

[Ace-Garageguy]

As always, I sincerely appreciate the input and feedback.

DrKerry: "Roof would look smoother and better if chopped a bit. Just my opinion."

If you read the thread, I've already mentioned I will be significantly lowering the roofline. Post #17.

sbk: "Maybe you could raise the front just a bit (level or slightly higher than the rear) & extend the deck to flow into the rear. I didn't raise the front in the photochop, but I lowered the top & extended the deck."

Thanks for the effort photomodding the thing. You hit the roofline I'll be going for spot-on. I'll be keeping the stance level, but if anything raising the front fenders relative to the body a tad, as the tire diameter I want to use to get the width whitewalls I like has the treads hitting the fender tops, and I prefer to build my models so that they could be scaled up to 1:1 and be functional.That will require extending the rear of the front fenders downwards to compensate, and I'm still debating squaring the rear of the front fender profile to match the original '40 contours, and the rears. The center of the hood will also be raised and peaked towards the rear, to work with the DuVall. It should give the visual impression of the front being a bit higher overall.

Although I do like your modified line, for this build the rear deck nestled between the reversed-pontoon fenders will definitely remain as-is. If you look at the leading photo in post #1, it is an absolutely integral part of this design. I feel extending the rear deck would destroy the sculptural interest I've achieved in the tail, and would begin to approach the 'melted-bar-of-soap' look, which I don't necessarily equate with 'flow'.

Jantrix: "Maybe look into some of the art deco luxo-cruisers from the 30's and 40's and check out some of their styling cues. Because I think you are very close to that now.

I agree entirely. Figoni et Falaschi (often called Phony and Flashy by critics) were the masters of Deco trim, and I'm looking at a lot of their work, and others, for inspiration concerning the details.

Edited January 1, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy

[DrKerry]

My bad, at that point I was looking more at photos than reading, I just sit back and watch from now on.

[Ace-Garageguy]

My bad, at that point I was looking more at photos than reading, I just sit back and watch from now on.

Hey, I just appreciate that you have enough interest to comment. I'm still learning with every build myself, and other people sometimes see things I've missed, so I'm thankful for everyone's feedback. I do try to explain my direction and styling thoughts as I go, and respond to constructive input.

[DrKerry]

Hey not a problem, I was just wrapped up in the photos I didn't read much. The one guy did a photo shop with the lid lowered so I was just more or less agreeing that it would look better. I'm liking where this is going as I'm a huge fan of the 39-40 Fords. I think you're nailing the art deco look!!!!