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Post by lo51merc on Jan 17, 2020 22:48:15 GMT -5
OBG, yes, oldie but goodie. I should call it an(other) oldie but finished. I almost finished it in 1985 or so, but for some reason just didn't do the final assembly. The reason I didn't finish it back then is probably because of the crappy paint job. But since I had painted the chrome trim and added the front and rear shiny stuff, there was no way I could fix up the mismatched paint. The location of the dash was a real problem when I was trying to put it together. How were we, or should I say how was I supposed to put it in the right place? I just guessed (a little bit wrong I might add-it's kinda lower than it should be) and stuck it on. I put the doors in place with a rubber band and glued the door hinge retainers in. I polished the windshield and glued it in place, then the rear window, fudged around (a lot!) and got the interior glued in place. Then with some more fudging, I glued the chassis where it belonged. Obviously the AMT 57 Chevy kit was the source for some of the parts, but the rear quarter panels are still 56 Ford. Under the paint is the Ford fender that was smoothed, and the Chevy-like wheel opening was created. The filled top was probably my first attempt at a Carson style top. Anyway, I just finished it this month and it is on my shelf now. I truly mean it, thanks very much for looking. Gary Hosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki
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Post by constructionbob on Jan 18, 2020 4:41:18 GMT -5
I think U should be pleased, it's a fine Ford!! Strange how these old builds make memories of where, when, why.. U even get music in mind as maybe a fragrance or some emotions rolling back. TNX!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2020 11:25:23 GMT -5
Very nice. If you squint yer eyes you can still see some 56 Ford in there.
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Post by froghawk on Jan 18, 2020 12:28:04 GMT -5
Another great model off your bench!
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Post by spex84 on Jan 18, 2020 21:20:04 GMT -5
Beautifully done. I love the front and rear treatments, and that deep candy paint job. Nice door gaps, by the way! The Carson-style top is convincing too. I was just looking at my own stalled '56 project the other day, wondering if perhaps the AMT '57 Chevy could furnish some custom parts to help me wrap up the back end of the car...I'm thinking of shaving the fins entirely. Thanks for the A-grade inspiration
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Post by Duane on Jan 18, 2020 21:42:30 GMT -5
four thumbs up !
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Post by mack2856 on Jan 18, 2020 23:31:19 GMT -5
Fabulous job. Fragrance Robert? That's deep.
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Post by hardrock on Jan 19, 2020 10:18:38 GMT -5
Very Nice work.
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Post by chepp on Jan 19, 2020 10:41:12 GMT -5
Gorgeous! You did all the right things to make it look good.
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Post by randfink on Jan 19, 2020 13:18:30 GMT -5
I love it! That back end has sort of an "El Morocco" vibe going on. Kool stuff.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jan 20, 2020 0:43:28 GMT -5
YOU NAILED THIS! THIS is why this forum exists!
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Post by BigPappaJ on Jan 20, 2020 21:45:27 GMT -5
If you look up "kustom" in the dictionary, then you've already looked through more books than I did all of last year. But under the definition would be a notation saying "See lo51merc's '56 Ford Custom". Great job.
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Post by Dennis on Jan 21, 2020 1:33:16 GMT -5
Better late than never! Further proof you’ve always had “The Eye”. The Chevy parts look seamless on the Ford body. Another beautiful custom from your bench!!!
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Post by Mr409 on Jan 21, 2020 5:23:36 GMT -5
I agree completely with all of the comments above. Really stylish '56 Ford, especially the front end looks simply fantastic and the beautiful red paint finishes it off. Very nice work!
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Post by spex84 on Jan 22, 2020 14:49:12 GMT -5
I saved these photos and have been admiring them at least a couple times a day, all week
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