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1940 Ford Roadster Aug 18, 2024 14:29:07 GMT -5

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Post by lo51merc on Aug 18, 2024 14:29:07 GMT -5

I built this one most likely in the 1980's and it was inspired by a 40 Ford Convertible built by either Pete or Jake of "Pete & Jake's" fame. It's good to finally have it on my finished line. Gary

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falconwagon Greaser My 62 2dr Wagon Posts: 1,166	1940 Ford Roadster Aug 19, 2024 6:16:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by falconwagon on Aug 19, 2024 6:16:11 GMT -5 well done
	Carl Moore , I love the smell of Testors in the morning

sharp Thug Mike Posts: 437	1940 Ford Roadster Aug 22, 2024 11:07:44 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharp on Aug 22, 2024 11:07:44 GMT -5 Great looking build! Reminds me of a hot wheels.
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skip Greaser Posts: 1,147	1940 Ford Roadster Aug 24, 2024 13:39:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skip on Aug 24, 2024 13:39:38 GMT -5 I caught the Pete & Jake vibe, looks like the Fat Fendered Forty that ran in Hot Rod Magazine years ago!
	Skip Ragsdale

ChrisV TRaKMinion The Historian of Librarians Posts: 5,492	1940 Ford Roadster Aug 30, 2024 13:12:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisV on Aug 30, 2024 13:12:45 GMT -5 I really like it - even though it has more of a seventies' Street Rod vibe...
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lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	1940 Ford Roadster Aug 30, 2024 13:49:10 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Aug 30, 2024 13:49:10 GMT -5 Honestly I didn't know that. But if needed it can be removed. Thanks
	I've been building models in eight (!) decades. Does that make me experienced or just old? I'm old! Well, I do have SOME experience! Gary Hatstat

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1940 Ford Roadster Aug 30, 2024 18:56:52 GMT -5

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Post by skip on Aug 30, 2024 18:56:52 GMT -5

Aug 30, 2024 13:49:10 GMT -5 lo51merc said:

Honestly I didn't know that. But if needed it can be removed.
Thanks

Gary, Whyfore, that's a really nice looking forty! Just because it's reminiscent of a later time proves that P & J dipped into
the proverbial styling pot and pulled out a timeless winner. There were plenty of Forties running around during the late
forties, fifties and early sixties with this sort of vibe. Heck, slap a Carson top on the thing and you've got a period perfect
custom cruiser!

I for one cannot see any good reason that it needs to be banished to the too late for TRAK bin!

Skip Ragsdale

lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	1940 Ford Roadster Sept 1, 2024 11:39:19 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Sept 1, 2024 11:39:19 GMT -5 About that Carson top. I made one from scratch that since it was made for this model, fit pretty well. But, it started warping as the glue cured. End of story, it's no good to use now. Gary
	I've been building models in eight (!) decades. Does that make me experienced or just old? I'm old! Well, I do have SOME experience! Gary Hatstat

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