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Post by 41chevy on Jul 26, 2021 12:51:08 GMT -5
The original was built in 1956 / 57 by Rog Nettles. A typical Northeastern build. I am coping the look but not the 7inch stretch he did to fit the Olds into it. Body was channeled and sectioned with the top chopped. R/C spread on it is from September 58. The initial sectioning is done. Than laying out the channel job next and fitting the interior, after that the top chop. Paul
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Post by Bernard Kron on Jul 26, 2021 13:57:44 GMT -5
Channeled, full fendered - probably the ultimate challenge, Deuce-wise, but so satisfying when it all comes together. Go for it!
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Jul 26, 2021 21:09:00 GMT -5
Interesting subject. Looking forward to more.
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Post by Mr409 on Jul 29, 2021 5:01:41 GMT -5
Wow the 1:1 version looks really good, and actually the stretched nose doesn't even look bad either. Can't wait to see your progress on this one.
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Post by 41chevy on Jul 30, 2021 21:43:13 GMT -5
Some progress. I needed to modify the fenders to attach them to the body, no the chassis! . . .Easier said than done. Because they are modified to attach to the body with the rest sitting on the front frame horns and the inner rear fender skirts. They also need to be attached to the body to fit the radiator shell and to stretch the hood. Took 3 days at close to 25 hours to figure a way to successfully do it.
Found period wheels and 8.50x15 tires on Kesley Hayes wire wheels from the Moebius 1955 Chrysler 300 fit the bill perfect. One 1 to 1's the early Chrysler wheels bolt right on the pre WWII Fords. The engine test fit is a Revell Caddy and Hydra-matic but I also have a Ford 312 Y block with 6 carbs with a 48 Ford trans to try in it. Top is chopped only 1.5 mm. The hood and side panels need to be stretched 3mm. I'm pleased so far with the results.
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Post by SteveMilberry on Jul 31, 2021 15:47:45 GMT -5
Looking good Paul. You might want to try a smaller tire on the front though.
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Post by 41chevy on Jul 31, 2021 22:43:49 GMT -5
Looking good Paul. You might want to try a smaller tire on the front though. I'm kicking it around, but in the R/C article it states it was a bit "odd" running 8.50 x15 inch tires on all four corners. The tires on it for the test seem to "pimp looking". good for a 55 Chrysler 300. I'll probably run the Revell 48 Ford tires on the rear and the Galaxie 46 Chevy tires on the front instead of these. That combination is slightly smaller diameter and the Galaxie ones are just .040 smaller than the Revell ones, but just enough the trick your eyes.
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Aug 1, 2021 11:51:54 GMT -5
Paul, it looks great albeit the front tires just dominate the front fenders. The 46 Chevy tires are a scale inch smaller than the Revell so should be better. Are the Revell tires the same size as the Chrysler?
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 1, 2021 12:14:30 GMT -5
Paul, it looks great albeit the front tires just dominate the front fenders. The 46 Chevy tires are a scale inch smaller than the Revell so should be better. Are the Revell tires the same size as the Chrysler? No, the white wall is slightly thinner and less in your face. Also the tire is narrower and a bit more proportional (not cartoon looking) to the wheel. The Moebius tires just look off to my eyes with the wheel being (IMO) undersized to the tire. Hard to describe but it is just offensive to my sense of proportion. Paul
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 3, 2021 10:11:30 GMT -5
Combination of Galaxie 1946 Chevy and Revell 1948 Ford tires and wheels with Saturn wheel covers. The stretch seem to be very noticeable in the photo. Cool!
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Aug 3, 2021 18:02:40 GMT -5
Much better proportion. Seems like the front needs to come down a bit.
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Post by cturner on Aug 3, 2021 23:30:35 GMT -5
An AMT 40 Ford drop axle, set in backwards, is the perfect solution to lowering an AMT 32 Ford! Just sayin...
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Aug 4, 2021 9:30:23 GMT -5
An AMT 40 Ford drop axle, set in backwards, is the perfect solution to lowering an AMT 32 Ford! Just sayin... While that trick is great for the old AMT kit, this appears to be based on the Revell 32. So putting such an piece of ancient engineering on the elegant and well detailed revell 32 frame feels like a step backwards, without lavishing a bunch of time to improve it's thickness, detail, and removing the provision for a metal axle. I don't know that the time invested would be worth it when simply swapping in a more accurate piece would be time better spent. Not faulting anyone else who would do it (lord knows I've spent a ton of my time improving old AMT parts), but that's not how I would handle this one if it was me.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Aug 4, 2021 9:31:49 GMT -5
Combination of Galaxie 1946 Chevy and Revell 1948 Ford tires and wheels with Saturn wheel covers. The stretch seem to be very noticeable in the photo. Cool! Paul, the wheel/tire combo looks great. I know it's just a rough mockup, and you already may have planned to do this. But if it was mine I would bring the stance down a bit both front and back.
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Post by cturner on Aug 4, 2021 10:51:45 GMT -5
oooops...my bad...thought it was AMT...I take it back! Don't use that axle! lol
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