AMT 32 Ford roadster

[58 Impala]

Was given this kit still sealed, is it any good or worth building? I've never seen this kit.

Edited February 3, 2014 by 58 Impala

[High octane]

They're all good, it's just that some are better than others. That AMT Deuce Roadster is a longtime favorite of many builders. While not a great kit, a good one and many have been sold. I remember when the very first edition of that kit came out. I was like Christmas!

[cartpix]

It's a pretty good kit, as I remember. The rivet counters would probably be able to find fault, with it. It's an old tooling, from the early 60's, I believe. It has stock parts & IIRC, it's a "metal axle" kit. The Revell 32 Fords are better but can't be built stock, out of the box.

[ZTony8]

That's the original tool from AMT circa 1960,with some updates and changes.That particular version is from the 80s,I believe.

[Jantrix]

It's not bad at all. With some stance tweaks it should build up just fine. No real fitment issues I can recall.

[Greg Myers]

Have fun with a nice nostalgic kit.

[johnbuzzed]

It's not on the detail or accuracy level of the contemporary Revell kits but if you're looking for a "fun" build, it fills the bill nicely. Go for it and enjoy!

[Jordan 191]

Are the fenders separate, or are they molded to the body or frame?

[Greg Myers]

Separate. with a really nice early HEMI

Edited February 3, 2014 by Greg Myers

[Ace-Garageguy]

With a little work, it's a great base to build a traditional car...

Build thread here...http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=59708

[58 Impala]

Thanks for the replies, think I'll pop it open and have at it. Looks like a good candidate for a channeled traditional build.

[horsepower]

The thing to keep in mind about the AMT bodies is that due to the molding design of the fenders, all of the Deuce bodies are sectioned. The overall height of the body from the lower body lines to the upper belt line is to short for a stock body.

[Ace-Garageguy]

The thing to keep in mind about the AMT bodies is that due to the molding design of the fenders, all of the Deuce bodies are sectioned. The overall height of the body from the lower body lines to the upper belt line is to short for a stock body.

Yes, the body shells of all the AMT '32s are too short (vertically) at the firewall, but it's not really due to the fender design...just an incorrect scaling job by AMT for whatever reason. The Revell bodies, which ARE correct heightwise, more or less, will fit the AMT fenders pretty well.

This shows how much too short the AMT body (on right) is compared to the Revell body. ALL the AMT and Revell shells share these dimensions.

More on the AMT height problems and corrections here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/?showtopic=78983

This is the primary reason i did the "wedge" channel job on the model in post 10.

Here are 2 more looks from the same kit.

Edited February 4, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy

[Casey]

It's a pretty good kit, as I remember. The rivet counters would probably be able to find fault, with it.

Having purchased the exact issue pictured, I would suggest running, not walking, away from this kit. Other than the early Hemi valve covers, there wasn't anything inside I would complement. AMT's horrid Rally GT tires were present, the body character line is so thick it casts its own shadow (no exaggeration-- look at the box art model), and the entire kit has that "meh, close enough" feel to it. The brown plastic color didn't help, either, but even if it was free, I would pass on it, and suggest Tom does the same. The Revell kit is a far better starting point IMHO.

[mini trucker]

I always grab em for the Hemi, it swaps into the 34 pickup, all the 32 car variants, the 36 coupe and the 40 ford kits too

[Greg Myers]

On the other hand look at the kool builds Bill has started. All through the history of hot rodding ( Mostly based on the venerable Deuce ) the bodys have been chopped, channeled or sectioned so what's the big deal. AMT gave you a head start.

[John Goschke]

In spite of its inaccuracies, I love this old kit, which originally came out in 1959. In 1960 it was re-released with an opening rumble seat and side mount spare tires — that's the kit that was the basis for all subsequent reissues. It's undergone many minor changes to accessory parts, especially wheels and tires. It can be a simple fun build, but later issues need more parts cleanup than the early issues.

Here are two I've built, one a detailed late '40s channeled hot rod and an early '60s style simple build with no added detail, just a change in body angle, painted flames, modified up top, '59 Ford steering wheel and, later, with '57 Olds wheelcovers.

Here's the model above as originally built “out-of-the-box”, shown with its chopped 5-window shelfmate.

[Pete L.]

John,

I really enjoy these last several builds...very traditional as far as I'm concerned. Very inspirational ! Any more pics, maybe chassis shots ?

Edited February 4, 2014 by Pete L.

[Greg Myers]

Just goes to show what can be done with this kit . Great work. "running" in the right direction. I'd say " Close enough" to a great build.

Edited February 4, 2014 by Greg Myers

[58 Impala]

Nice builds for an older kit, really like the burgandy one.

[Joker]

My John Deere greenie....

Trophy hood ornament , lucky horseshoe shifter...yeah..it's got a Hemi.

[Greg Myers]

WOW ! That's pretty cool. All that from a kit that's "meh, close enough"

[Draggon]

So many possibilities......

[rmvw guy]

Edited February 5, 2014 by rmvw guy

[rmvw guy]

The AMT '32 Fords are still among my favorites.