Couple of 32s for checking

[stitchdup]

Not sure about these so asking for advice.




The upside down valve cover on the coupe is still to be fixed

[Deleted]

Overall, 2 pretty nice builds and just the right amount of weathering. Don't think the electric radiator fan will pass though. I no it's very difficult to put all those headers between the frame rails, but the one is slightly off the manifold:) My 2 cents. Hope this helps in the future.

[Deleted]

I'd say yes to the roadster(just barely) and a strong no to coupe.

[stitchdup]

Thanks, what could I change to make the roadster more trakable? I have a couple more for future builds

[jbailey]

Jan 8, 2016 12:04:25 GMT -5 stitchdup said:

Thanks, what could I change to make the roadster more trakable? I have a couple more for future builds

I would say tires mainly. Low profile wide radials weren't available and in my opinion are the only problem I see on the roadster.

[53suburban]

I agree with Ron and Jesse. Other than the tires the roadster seems good but the coupe just screams "Contemporary Street Rod".

[Deleted]

Not true Jesse. I personally bought a set of Firestone Low Profile, Wide, Red lines for my 63 Plymouth Fury in early 1969. Not sure how long they had already been out.

[reedeezel]

I seem to remember Mickey Thompson "Indy Profile" tires around 1968 at the speed shop I worked at- they were made with molds that had been used for race tires and were quite low profile for the day. I don't recall low profile radials appearing until the 70s, but on a model, I'd cut some slack. Not everyone has the assortment of parts that us old-timers have.

[Bernard Kron]

The roadster is the old Monogram Little Deuce in a later release. It is period correct except for the tires since it's first release in the early 60's. I'm not an expert in model history so I'll have to trust to others for the details. Anyway, this kit has been around for ages and has appeared essentially in this form on TRaK many times so I think its TRaKability (is that a word) shouldn't be in question.

The coupe is the Revell 3-window released in the early 90's (I think...) and is a reasonable representation of a street rod of that period. Details like the radial tires (and especially the wide front tires), the Ford crate motor, the front and rear suspension, etc. long ,ago was given a pass on TRaK because this is such a dominant kit in our world. I just posted a car with the identical suspension which didn't get a peep regarding TRaKability. Many, many Revell Deuces have been posted on TRaK with this identical setup, including the tires. Having said that, a very enjoyable aspect of these Revell Deuce kits is kitbashing them to make them fit the TRaK guidelines. The bodies are nicely done and they respond extremely well to backdating tires, wheels, suspension, interiors, motors, etc.

Both these models are nicely turned out using the materials found in their respective kits and are a welcome introduction to our forum IMHO. Welcome to TRaK sez I!

[Deleted]

Thank you Bernard for being more specific. New guys and myself are only trying to learn what falls in the guide lines and not just opinions.

[jbailey]

I couldn't agree more Bernard! I think Les was wanting to know for future reference what he could do to make them more traditional as well.

As far as wide low pro tires being available in the late sixties, I don't think anyone would have gone out and bought a set of 40 series red lines to put on their deuce(but I'm sure someone will find a pic to prove me wrong lol)


The real cutoff date for traditional rods and customs is usually 1965, as that's when the muscle car era started coming in and hot rodding kinda fell off.

[Deleted]

The cut off date is 1969. Things on the end of the curve are often disputed around here, until someone has to go out and prove it. Even then, it's often re-disputed the next time someone brings it back into question.

[stitchdup]

Thanks again guys, my first taste of rods was early 90s stuff so I am pleased to learn something from you guys. Being on the scottish islands probably doesn't help either as the only 2 rods Ive seen were a model t in a car stereo shop and a pro street austin dorset/devon.

[Deleted]

You're welcome Les. We're here to help anyone who wishes to build period correct vehicles, which fall in the Forums guide lines.

[Deleted]

Jan 8, 2016 15:45:18 GMT -5 stitchdup said:

Thanks again guys, my first taste of rods was early 90s stuff so I am pleased to learn something from you guys. Being on the scottish islands probably doesn't help either as the only 2 rods Ive seen were a model t in a car stereo shop and a pro street austin dorset/devon.

Here ya go Les, as explained by the TRaK forum's founder Bob Black. Thanks for posting and your interest. We're all here to answer any questions you have. Build on!

trakinscale.proboards.com/thread/8980/guidelines-posting-on-trak

TRak


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