Joe R. Posted November 4, 2007 Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) Hello,I'm a newbie here. I found this site while looking for something else and I'm impressed with the builds. I need to check this place out some more. I'd like to show off an old build that has been re-done a few times since I was never happy with it. I built it in 1997 and I just restored it this year. Sorry,I don't have photos of the original build-up. The chassis and part of the steering and suspension was scratch-built with Evergreen plastic. The body used to be an AMT 1934 Ford 5 window but it now has a chopped '34 Ford 3 window from the Revell Wheels of Fire '34 Highboy kit. The Allison V-12 aircraft motor is a Revell Parts Pak kit. Everything else came from vintage Monogram hot-rod kits like the Green Hornet. And finally.the paint Is Model Masters Steel Buff with aircraft decals. The original build was done in less than two days. I already had in mind of what I wanted to build. Thanks for looking. Edited November 7, 2007 by Joe R.
Jairus Posted November 4, 2007 Posted November 4, 2007 Holy ###### Joe, that is way off the cool meter! Is it a curb side? Because I would love to see how your resolved the connection between the engine and the rest of the drive-line. I built one of these myself many years ago and just might be persuaded to post it. However, this is not really a "Rat Rod" as you stated. (I suggest you change that) A Rat Rod is a statement more than a trend. It is "anti-billet", "anti-big bucks", "anti-trailered" and generally unsafe at any speed! :ph34r: Okay, I will be the first to admit that your car fits all those criteria but it is too clean and too well engineered. I might term it more like a Nostalgia rod or some sort of Period piece rather than a Rat. A Rat is clearly "ratty" like with rusted out floor boards, dangerous engineering, dirt and mismatched panels. I do not want to end up thrashing you here and sorry if I have, but this is one of my pet peeves and the coffee is talking... Welcome to MCM forums! I love how you think and love your Allison powered street rod! Please put your name in the signature box above the quote and you will make a great addition to this forum.
Joe R. Posted November 4, 2007 Author Posted November 4, 2007 About the title, well, it made you look right? Actually I wanted to title it Allison Powered Hi Boy but I discovered this site,signed up and posted the photos before leaving the work-site and I wasn't thinking too clearly so I apologize to all the rat rodders and the Rat Rod thing. 'Rat Rod' does get thrown around a lot doesn't it? eBay motors is a good example and it's a pet peeve of mine too. I built and designed a few rat rods though so I do know about the whole meaning. About the model,it's not curbside. The engine has a small transmission or special gearbox that connects to the quick change rear banjo.The axle is 'bolted' to the frame. This is my first scratch-build project and I didn't have anything to go by research wise so I had to wing it. It's nice to be here. I see Brent is here. He's one of my creative influences along with Custom Mike,if he's a member. Both excellent builders. And thanks for the compliments. I'll do better on my next project.
RatRod Posted November 4, 2007 Posted November 4, 2007 Other than looking a little under powered, I think you did a fantastic job!!! I really like the way your pics look like it's on the salt flats ready to run!!! The name Rat Rod.....Hmmmmm, well.....
Brent Posted November 4, 2007 Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) Joe! Good to see you. I'm new here myself. The redo looks great. I liked it the first time, like it even more now. Edited November 4, 2007 by Brent
Joe R. Posted November 4, 2007 Author Posted November 4, 2007 "Other than looking a little under powered..." Good to see you too Brent! I need to check out that Mustang Avatar.
James W Posted November 5, 2007 Posted November 5, 2007 I think you model looks hot and from the look of it, you found a great place to drive it too. Nothing to run into as far as the eye can see. I once drove an ATV in a 20 acre field and ran it into a tree. True story.
ScaleModelFan Posted November 5, 2007 Posted November 5, 2007 (edited) Hi ya Joe R. ... Jairus is right ... way off the cool meter ... and not really a "rat" !!! I would love to hear a 1:1 of your creation run down the salt flats ... she would have an awesome roar ... ... thanks a bunch for sharing. Edited November 5, 2007 by ScaleModelFan
Dr. Cranky Posted November 5, 2007 Posted November 5, 2007 Man, I love this one too . . . though I would agree that though it is not a rat rod, it definitely cries out for a speed record attempt at Bonneville . . . great build . . . and most definitely a keeper!
Modelmartin Posted November 5, 2007 Posted November 5, 2007 Two thumbs up! Who cares about labels. Rat rod has long turned into a " Monkey See! Monkey Do! " kind of deal just like all the rodding trends before it. Be imaginative and build whatever you like!
Joe R. Posted November 7, 2007 Author Posted November 7, 2007 Thanks much. Model Martin,you have some cool stuff at your site. I'll check out the other members sites too.
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