Ace-Garageguy Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) This isn't really finished-finished, as it's missing engine wiring and some other detail parts, but it DOES live in a clear plastic box on the shelf, and is probably as "finished" as it's going to get in this lifetime, so I hope it qualifies for Under Glass. It's something I threw together from an early issue AMT '32 Ford gluebomb and some other stuff lying around. I started to strip the chipped, pink-painted and flamed body, and then decided it could make a passable patinaed survivor barn-find, getting a new lease on life. Blown Chrysler Hemi. It was just a quick, fun build to have something else "done" on the shelf, but it was a lot of fun. I hope it makes you smile. Edited June 22, 2012 by Ace-Garageguy
Dr. Cranky Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 I have to say I like it, but personally I would love to see it finished. It's got just the right look.
JunkPile Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 The paint job is perfect. Add a few details and you got yourself a hot rod
rmvw guy Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 I will join the finish club. It has a great look and the right stance already. I really kind of like the finish on the body as is. Go for it!!! Oh, and the oil pan would not stand a chance on a 1:1 but, you could raise the engine a little with taller motor mounts, just an idea I thought I would throw in.
Jantrix Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 At least throw some headers on it to make it appear complete. I love the patina'd look.
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 22, 2012 Author Posted June 22, 2012 Okay, finish it all the way I will. A 1:1 mod on these old Hemis is to raise the deep part of the sump (and the pickup) and lower the ends....split the difference, so to speak. It raises the oil level closer to the crank, but a windage tray pretty well sorts the whole thing out. Better than raising a 700+ pound engine higher in the chassis. Still gotta be careful, but it's not immediate disaster like the deal here would be. Other than polishing the metalizer on the hood and putting glass in the windshield, headlights, and adding rear lights, the body will stay as-is.
rmvw guy Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Sounds like a winner with all the mods! Hope to see some more pictures.
RyanK Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 I really like it. I love the stances and styles that you come up with on the 32's. You make me want to build one!
crazyjim Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Other than polishing the metalizer on the hood and putting glass in the windshield, headlights, and adding rear lights, the body will stay as-is. Good idea idea. It just looks too good.
Joker Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 I personaly like the survivor look. It exudes class without having a "rat" look. thanks for posting James aka Joker
Bernard Kron Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 I dig it as-is. Nothing wrong with a sketch...
1930fordpickup Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 I like it ! If you put a scale for sale on it could be finished .LOL
hemi Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 I agree very nice looking rod,it does at least need the plug wires imho.
krishna.iskandana Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 I cant wait to see the finished model.....great job!!!
Danno Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Definitely needs the headers and plug wires along with the glass parts; then it's good enough done!! Nice.
JasonFL Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Another cool roadster, I like it just how it sits now. To me it kinda looks like a nice barn find or something along those lines.
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