Antone Addesso 36 Dodge Coupe

[Talbot90]

Hi all,

I like building obscure race cars. This one caught my eye, with its use of a coil sprung front end rather than the usual leaf springs.

Again it seems like there is only the one photo of it in this configuration with these unusual headers.

I started by building a chassis based on the best guess principal. Im happy to alter it if someone has any better info.

Since I cant find a 36 Dodge body anywhere, Ive used a 39 Chev Coupe from my parts bin. I'll reshape the B Pillar and windscreen areas to better match the Dodge.

Very much still in the mockup stage.

thanks for looking

ian

Edited May 13, 2014 by Talbot90

[ChrisBcritter]

If it's not too late, the AMT '35 Plymouth Coupe modified would be the same body as the '36 Dodge, I believe.

[fractalign]

Looks very impressive.

[1930fordpickup]

Good start. The photo looks like it has a slight chop and a laid back window, or is this just my eyes fooling me ?

[GMCMAN52]

I'm loving it ,can't wait to see more

[cobraman]

Very cool looking project !

[krassandbernie]

You really can't get any closer than the AMT '36 Ford 5 window coupe. I've got a few photos of the 1:1; and without stopping to really look at each photo I just thought it was a chopped '35 or '36 Ford coupe body! LOL!

[Danno]

That's gonna be cool!!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Different is good. Very good.

[Talbot90]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

At closer look I like your idea krassandbernie, it'll save me a heap of work.

cheers

ian

[ChrisBcritter]

Oops - should have said '36 Plymouth. The body is cut out a bit but the rest looks pretty accurate (despite what's on the box top, the side windows aren't cut down).

[Brizio]

Nice start!

[TFchronos]

Cool project!

[mnwildpunk]

I can't wait to see more

[Skip]

That's different! Had a '36 Dodge parked next to us a couple years ago at a car show, the grill sure didn't look like a Deuce grill shell! Looks interesting though, and you thought adding a Deuce Grill Shell to trucksters and high buck rat rods was a new idea. Not!!! Should look pretty good with whatever body you settle on, '39 Chevy should work out even if you don't straighten the slanted pillars.

[tooltas]

the amt 5 window coupe would be a better body to work with

[crazyrichard]

ooh yeah thats a cool build and example

[Talbot90]

Hi Guys,

Thanks form the ideas regarding bodies. Ive found the Revell 37 Ford Coupe at my LHS and its close enough for me. :-)

Ive rebuilt the front shocks and steering components. Also fabricated a rear end setup. I don't have any pics of the rear so again its an educated guess. I'm happy to be corrected by those more learned than I. :-)

Everything shown is just loosely mocked up and Ill be chopping the body later this weekend.

thanks again for looking and your suggestions.

Ian

Edited May 31, 2014 by Talbot90

[Talbot90]

Tried my first chop on a body style other than just a straight drop.

I think Ive over chopped it compared to the pics of the original car, but I like it! :-) Body now in bare primer. No filler yet. Lots of work on windows and roofline to go..as well as lots of filling and sanding as well.

[Talbot90]

well I thought this was going to be a quick and dirty build but for some unknown reason i thought i'd open the doors, build an interior and create some stronger hinges.

Ive built hinges from styrene before, but they've been way too delicate and I didn't like the usual wire hinges. So it came to me tonight to try a different way. Im pretty happy with the result too. Once straightened slightly and painted they'll blend right in and give me the strength i was looking for.

thanks for looking

Ian

[1 bad55 stan]

super cool!

[mnwildpunk]

I'm liking it very cool and nice job on the chop something I've never been successful at.

[slusher]

Awesome project and work so far...

[vc273]

Cool will be watching this one and the bonus its a mopar.

[Talbot90]

Thanks guys,.

.yeah the chop is the first ive one on a later body style. Bit of a mission but its getting there.