traditional Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 My current project is a '50s era traditional '40 Ford coupe hot rod and I've been detailing the Cadillac engine (Revell engine kit) with tri-carbs/mesh filters, linkage, fuel lines, plumbing etc. Then, I decided to make a handmade brass heavy duty rad to cool this large engine.....it's been time consuming but fun. The model should be complete in the next few days, and the fuel lines will line up evenly once I can mount the fuel block to the firewall.
vintagedragfan Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 that is very nice work Clifford, looks fantastic!
crazyrichard Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 whow that georgeous .. also the paint looks like glass , awsome awsome !!more pics please !
Dr. Cranky Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Clifford, I just sent you a PM about this model. Thank you.
johnbuzzed Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Really, really nice. How did you fabricate the radiator?
Sixties Sam Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Great work on the radiator and all the details! I'm eager to see the finished model! Sam
Ramfins59 Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Clifford that is just gorgeous. And I think that a PE grille would really look cool in front of that gorgeous engine and radiator... (Just my opinion).
TooOld Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Wow ! ! ! Beautiful work on the engine and radiator !
Grant Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 '40 coupe is one of my all time favorite cars ... Can't wait to see it finished!
Villain Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Great job on the mill!! Can't wait to see the rest of the car!
Mooneyzs Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 That is some beautiful work. Very clean engine and the paint is gorgeous too
customsrus Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 very nice work on that radiator. like the details on your engine. paint looks awesome, what color is it.
IMPALA SS 427 Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Nice detail, I really like the radiator....
Foxer Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 That's some beautiful work there .. that radiator is gorgeous!
vintagercr Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Beautiful work on the rad, Clifford. Nice detail work on the motor too.
Chris White Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Wow, I build models. You build show pieces !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Duntov Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 Clifford: Some very interesting work here indeed.... A question for you... I am assuming here that you added this detail to a diecast model.... which one did you use as the basis for the 40 Ford Coupe? ..... just wondering because I can't seem to place it....thanks.... B
traditional Posted February 10, 2013 Author Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Clifford: Some very interesting work here indeed.... A question for you... I am assuming here that you added this detail to a diecast model.... which one did you use as the basis for the 40 Ford Coupe? ..... just wondering because I can't seem to place it....thanks.... B Yes it's a 1st gear diecast '40 Ford coupe ....originally a $24 'Car Quest' diecast promo. I think that diecast is the best proportioned '40 coupe of all.....better than any plastic kits and even better than Danbury's versions. The dog-leg doors had to be modified into discreet hinges and all the '90s hi-tech details have been removed and modified into a traditional '50s style custom rod...transverse leaf springs and i-beam axle etc. It's almost finished and as soon as it is, I'll post it on 'Under Glass'. Edited February 10, 2013 by traditional
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