1936 Ford deluxe convertable?

[Aaronw]

Was a '36 Ford deluxe convertable ever done as a kit?

What about a conversion for the AMT 3 in 1 kit of the '36 Ford coupe?

[Draggon]

The Monogram '36 came as a convertible. The original issue molded in tan as well as the yellow street rod version from the early 70's. I dont think any other issues of the kit has the convertible parts.

[Guest]

The new AMT kit can be built as a roadster. It comes with a lot of cool parts in it.

[Brett Barrow]

The new AMT kit can be built as a roadster. It comes with a lot of cool parts in it.

But a roadster ain't a cabriolet (convertible). Biggest difference (only difference?) is the cabriolet's fixed windshield. I don't know of any resin conversions and it looks like a lot of work reshaping the 3-window cowl/windshield to resemble it if you just gotta have it in 25th.

[Aaronw]

Yeah, I'm looking to build a stock cabriolet, so I guess I need to find the Monogram kit.

Thanks

[Rob Hall]

As an aside, was '36 the last year for the roadster in 1:1?

[John Goschke]

The Monogram '36 came as a convertible. The original issue molded in tan as well as the yellow street rod version from the early 70's. I dont think any other issues of the kit has the convertible parts.

In addition to the Customizing Kit shown in Glenn's post above, in 1965 the Monogram '36 Ford was re-released as a stock-only kit to build either the 3W Coupe or the Cabriolet.

[Mark]

As an aside, was '36 the last year for the roadster in 1:1?

Ford offered a '37 roadster, but it was a convertible with the roll-up side windows deleted and sheetmetal caps installed to cover the window slots in the doors. Ford Australia offered roadsters through 1940.

[unclescott58]

The MCCM (Model Car Club of Minnesota) is having a club contest were members have to use the latest issue of AMT's '36 Ford for a build. Your allowed to do whatever you want to the car. You just have to base it off the latest issue. My model is going to be a stock 3-window coupe. But, it will also be displayed with the Revell (Monogram) '36 Ford Convertible. And AMT's 1/43rd scale '36 3-window coupe. The small car is finished. The bodies and engines are basically done on the larger versions. The contest itself is going to be at our November meeting. So, I'll easily be done by that time.

I'm with you Aaron on wanting to build a convertible version of the '36. I'm not a big roadster fan. I like a convertible with the comfort of roll up windows much better. Hence, the reason for buying the latest reissue of Monogram's old Cabriolet kit. Which is presently out as the Revell Car Show '36 Ford Convertible/Coupe 2 'n 1. Kit number 85-4227. Showing a custom coupe as the main box art. It's a very nice old kit. I'm surprised that despite being 1/24th scale, it's very close to AMT's 1/25 the scale kit in size. Details are very nice. Has things like opened up stock hood louvers. The main problem is the car can not be built completely stock as it is. It is only missing the stock wheels and engine carburetor/manifold set up. But kit does include a set of wheels that look pretty close to being stock. Between the wheels and engine carb set, it can be built as a very mild custom. Which is OK with me. It can be built to look so close to to stock, many people would not notice (or in most cases, know) the difference.

Between the AMT and Revell/Monogram kit, I like the AMT's just a little bit better. The minor details look a little better to me. At the same time, it seems like where one kit is weak in one detail, the other is strong. They are both very nice kits overall.

I hope this review helps you and others, Aaron in deciding what to do. Both kits can be build to depicted a 3-window coupe by the way.

Scott

[Aaronw]

A little late getting back to this. I'm having a hard time deciding whether I'm dealing with a roadster or a cabriolet.

This is the car I'm looking at doing, it says roadster but I think it is really a cabriolet. The photos are not that great and I'm not that knowledgeable to begin with, but it looks like it has a fixed windshield which I understand it the major difference between the two.

http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_510370-Ford-V8-De-Luxe-68-1936.html

Thanks

[Draggon]

Yup, your correct its a cabriolet. I blew the picture up to make sure

[Edsel-Dan]

I think the Lime Green Coupe of the Monogram 36 Did include the Convertible parts too

I had one and had started it but traded it off since it was hot-rod only

It DID have both top options!!

[southpier]

not fully understanding the difference, is it the crank out windshield which makes the distinction?

i was always under the impression a cabriolet had window frames around the doors and those cute squiggly "S" irons on the convertible top. or is this a landau?

[1930fordpickup]

Joe a true roadster has no crank up side windows.

[Jon Cole]

Yup, your correct its a cabriolet. I blew the picture up to make sure

I don't understand how blowing up the picture will help?

[Aaronw]

Thanks, I thought it was a cabriolet but was having a hard time deciding. Off to get the Monogram kit.

not fully understanding the difference, is it the crank out windshield which makes the distinction?

i was always under the impression a cabriolet had window frames around the doors and those cute squiggly "S" irons on the convertible top. or is this a landau?

Not sure on the full definition of roadster vs. cabriolet, but at least on the '36 Ford the windscreen seems to be the giveaway feature. The roadster has a very narrow frame and wind wings, the Cabriolet has a little more substantial frame around the windshield. Since it has roll up windows I guess it doesn't need the wind wings.

Roadster

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/photogallery/1936-ford-roadster-ps.cfm

Cabriolet

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371311376619?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

If I had an extra $67,000 laying around I wouldn't be just be looking for the Monogram kit.

[southpier]

got it; thanks

[Art Anderson]

As an aside, was '36 the last year for the roadster in 1:1?

No, Ford's last true roadsters were 1938's. The '37-'38 Ford roadster still used snap-in side curtains (one of the marks of a true "roadster" body) but used the same fixed windshield as found on Ford Cabriolet's and Convertible Sedans. By contrast with a roadster or phaeton body, those latter two body styles mentioned had roll up side windows, the Convertible Sedan having a removable upper B-post "extension" to support the middle of the top and provide a window "channel" for the rear door glass, as well as a rubber weather strip for the rear edge of the front door glass when raised.

Art