Custom 1949 Ford

[crazyjim]

I finished this build last week just in time for the Jaxcon show - and I lost the pics.

I cut the door post off so it would look like a hardtop. Front & rear rolled pans; frenched taillights; '62 Chrysler headlights (that I now cast); kit engine dressed up a little with a sorta '56 Caddy air filter that I also cast and a Fatkidd distributor. I make those little easel signs for every model. It reminds me of what's been done.

So here's the pics -

[codie27]

Very nice build. I've just started my own custom 49, hope mine turns out as good as yours

[crazyjim]

Thanks, Codie. Looking forward to seeing yours when it's done.

[rmvw guy]

Looking good Jim as always. These cars made a great looking custom and one of my favorite AMT models. Love your front end.

[crazyjim]

Thanks, Ron. The front end is somewhat different. I'm casting some '50 Olds headlight buckets so I can use them on the Hudson I'm building.

[cobraman]

Nice custom. I like the little signs you make also.

[TooOld]

Really nice Jim ! The color and the custom touches are perfect !

[crazyjim]

Thank you, Ray and Bob. The signs look cool at a show - especially when I use the mirrors and spotlights. Almost like a 1:1 show car.

[vintagercr]

Looks nice!

[realgone58]

Very nice, Jim. Love the canted quads and the air cleaner is killer! I may have to get one of those at the next meeting.

[slusher]

Another excellent build Jim, you always have personal touches on your builds and use body color on your chassis. Really sharp...

[Albie D]

Love the hardtop conversion and nose job. Kool build!

[crazyjim]

You guys are too kind. Thank you.