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Post by HotRodTom on Nov 13, 2007 0:09:10 GMT -5
This package is shaping up very nicely. Hmmmm. Dagmars......I LIKE dagmars! I don't know (read, not sure) if they would work on this, but I like the idea! This is gonna be a kool kustom. Chop does look dead on! You dealin a spade, my friend. Keep dealin'! Your coming up with a winning hand! What kinda side trim (if any) are ya' gonna run? YOu could almost pass this off as am Oldsmo-bubble!
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Post by jondutch46 on Nov 15, 2007 8:34:01 GMT -5
Thanks for all the comments! Good suggestions, too. I photoshopped it without bumper guards, & the grille opening looked way big. Time will tell which way I will go.! Steve Alright... here's two more thoughts for yer Photoshop. How about floating another grille bar below the factory lower bar or using a lighter guard/license surround like the rear piece from the AMT '49 Ford? That would have the same effect and still break the weight of the bumper a bit.
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Post by Kustommerc on Nov 15, 2007 12:19:08 GMT -5
I guess I'm in the minority, I think the Bumper looks good with the Guards, I'd leave it like that..
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Post by Duane on Nov 15, 2007 12:58:21 GMT -5
i like Jon's idea of 3 grille bars. hhmm, 3 grille bars and a slim bumper, i'm visualizing and that looks good. i always thought the '46 Olds had 3 but i was wrong.
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Post by steveb on Nov 16, 2007 13:27:48 GMT -5
Oooh! That IS nice! Though I'd still like a bigger bumper than that one, I like the idea of using the outer grille shell, & something different in the middle. Rikster had mentioned something like that earlier.
Also, those 49-50 rear fenders are so much cooler looking than the 51-52. I may try to make mine like that.
Steve
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Post by jondutch46 on Nov 17, 2007 16:57:46 GMT -5
Yer right about the '49-'50 fenders... nicer profile. Another thought fer the grille... I think the last release of the AMT '49 Merc had a bar with bullets at the ends. Might be able ta float that inside just the outer chrome surround. I dunno if it would work... just another thought.
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Post by Duane on Nov 17, 2007 18:58:12 GMT -5
i saw someone here awhile back, use the '54 Pontiac grille outta the Revell Merc and he took the spots and used them for the end pieces on the grille and it really spiced it up.
far be it from me to mention what i think you should do, after all, it's your build, i'm anxiously waiting to see it through to completion.
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