Paddy Wagon

[Scottnkat]

I picked up this kit at a thrift store. I stripped the gold plating as this was rather unevenly done with one side being shiny and the other almost non-existent. I ended up doing those parts in Alclad Pale Gold. I also decided to wire up the engine, add an ignition module to the dash, and add carburetors. Honestly, I had no idea how that kit-only engine could possibly run without spark and fuel. Finally, I decided to paint it in French Blue instead of the black called for in the instructions. The decals were horrible and required not only a coating of decal film over them before starting, but then lots of work just to get them to lay down. I finally gave up and I'm calling this done. It's not fancy by any means, but it was something different for me - my first show car.









The engine



Comfy spot for the bad guys



and one last pic of the engine - it is the centerpiece of this car, after all

[slusher]

Fine looking build Scott. I like the French blue. Is the headers on back words..?

[Speedfreak]

Nice looking build Scott, if you had to ride in a paddy wagon this wouldn't be too bad. Carl, I think that's the way the headers come.

[Scottnkat]

Thanks, guys. Yep, there's a block of some sort at the end of the headers.

I've no idea what the devil it's for, but decided to keep it on anyway.

[TFchronos]

A type of muffler maybe? It's an awesome build and it looks good on it no matter what it is, I really like it.

[Harry P.]

Honestly, I had no idea how that kit-only engine could possibly run without spark and fuel.

Or how the wheels can steer without spindles or any connection to the steering wheel, etc.

These "show rod" kits were never known for being realistic or well detailed. They were marketed to kids who didn't know any better and/or couldn't care less about accuracy... as long as there were plenty of shiny plated parts!

[Shardik]

Speaking of shiny plated parts, what did you use for a base coat under the pale gold?

[PappyD340]

Well in spite of the lack of detail, you still did a great job on it Scott, love the color on it!!

[Danno]

Nice enough, Scott.

[bbowser]

I'm not much for show rods but that is really a nice, clean build. I love those globe lights on the back!