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Post by Bernard Kron on Aug 15, 2022 5:14:12 GMT -5
 Chopped ’31 Ford Tudor Dry Lakes Car(More pictures below) Based on the Revellogram ’31 Ford Tudor Sedan body shell this model represents a straight line racer of the sort that ran at the Bonneville salt flats and the SoCal dry lakes in the late 50’s and early 60’s. It’s as pure a form of scratch building and kit bashing as I am capable of. Since everything is either scratch built of from my spare parts stash here’s a breakdown of what went into it. Chassis: Tubular space frame scratch built from .100 styrene rod based on Revellogram ‘1 Ford Sedan floor pan. Rollover hoop is from AMT ‘39/40 Ford sedan kit. Scratch built removable push bar, Suspension: Dropped front tubular axle and coil spring rear suspension adapted from Revellogram ’32 Ford 0street rod series of kits. Front lever shock from Revell Tony Nancy double dragster kit. Motor: Basic block and heads from Plymouth 426 wedge V8 from Tony Nancy double dragster kit. Modified for dry sump lubrication. Potvin front mounted GMC blower setup adapted from Revell Parts Pak Chevy 283 V8. Scratch built headers from Evergreen butyl cover wire. Bell housing and in-out box from Revell Tony Nancy double dragster kit. Wheels and tires: Front wheels from AMT ’40 Ford kits. Rear wheels modified from Revell ’40 Ford kits, Parts by Parks spun aluminum Moon discs. Front tires from Speed City Resin. Rear tires from Herb Deeks. Scratch built front inner wheels discs. Interior: Scratch built firewall and interior sheet metal from styrene sheet. Steering wheel from Revell Miss Deal. Fuel tank from AMT Phantom Vicky. Battery from AMT ;40 Ford. Seat adapted from parts box seat of unknown origin. Seat belt from AMT ’29 Ford Roadster kit. Body work: Main body and grill shell from Revellogram ’31 Ford Sedan kit. Approx. 3 ½ scale inch chopped top. Firewall removed and doors glued shut. Cloth roof filled and smoothed. Hood top and sides adapted from Revell ’32 Ford kits. Transparent red plastic window “glass and grill center. Paint and graphics: Duplicolor white primer covered with 4 coats Duplicolor clear gloss lacquer. All decals designed and printed by the builder. Thanx for lookin’, B.           |
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Post by Spike on Aug 15, 2022 13:47:40 GMT -5
Great concept, great design, great execution. And what's more - great photography.
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Post by Bernard Kron on Aug 16, 2022 11:38:54 GMT -5
Great concept, great design, great execution. And what's more - great photography. Thanks Spike! Much appreciated! |
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Post by TooOld on Aug 18, 2022 15:14:16 GMT -5
That's really cool Bernard , it's also cool that it's done completely with spares and scratched parts ! That's quite a feat , not sure I'd ever attempt that .
Growing up in the 60's we lived on Torrance for a few years . Obviously I don't recognize that speed shop but it's neat to see something that could have been built during that time period , thanks !
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Aug 18, 2022 16:58:33 GMT -5
Love it Bernard. Is your header material from Evergreen or Plastruct? I couldn't find any from Evergreen, but Plastruct does make a Butyrate tubing (with corresponding brass wire) in 3/32" OD. If it is Evergreen I would love a part number.
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Post by Bernard Kron on Aug 18, 2022 18:57:22 GMT -5
Thanks to you both. That's really cool Bernard , it's also cool that it's done completely with spares and scratched parts ! That's quite a feat , not sure I'd ever attempt that . Growing up in the 60's we lived on Torrance for a few years . Obviously I don't recognize that speed shop but it's neat to see something that could have been built during that time period , thanks ! I hope that you wouldn't recognize it since I made it up, LOL. When I lived in Ocean Park (between Santa Monica and Venice) so much of the rodding action seemed to emanate from that area south of the airport. But I'm glad the model passes the "vibe" test... Love it Bernard. Is your header material from Evergreen or Plastruct? I couldn't find any from Evergreen, but Plastruct does make a Butyrate tubing (with corresponding brass wire) in 3/32" OD. If it is Evergreen I would love a part number. Again I screwed up on the details. It's Plastruct. As far as I know Evergreen doesn't make it. It sure is handy stuff, though. |
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Post by mack2856 on Aug 18, 2022 21:57:18 GMT -5
Once again B you did an outstanding job.
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Post by sorcerer on Aug 19, 2022 18:08:03 GMT -5
I really like you work . The interior is great and as far as I know right on , period correct. I love the white with red scallops . I did this fassion colors on my 1:1 40 chevy sedan ( I'll try to get a pic up of it some day . Just so cool man . I need to see some more of your work / skill .
Arley AKA Sorcerer
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Post by Bernard Kron on Aug 29, 2022 15:52:28 GMT -5
Thanks Mack and Arley. Glad you like it!
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Post by jimrichards on Aug 30, 2022 12:49:39 GMT -5
Very Cool build (again) Bernard
Love the color combination, and all the scratch building.
Easy to see why I've been a fan of your work all these years.
Also, thanks for the good WIPs you do.
Jim
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Post by Bernard Kron on Aug 30, 2022 18:43:52 GMT -5
Thanks Jim. U R 2 kind!
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