Old resto-rod '32

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Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 15:16:13 GMT -5

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Post by mamaprez on Sept 20, 2007 15:16:13 GMT -5

I think this was the third '32 Ford rod I built ( I've built 19 so far)after the Revell kit was released in '96. I added the "cloth" roof insert and various little stock parts from an AMT '32 kit.

It has a complete Model Car Garage photoetch set, a hinged windshield and a scratchbuilt luggage rack.

I opened the hood louvers by thinning the inside of the piece, then carefully cutting each louver open. I've done this on several rods with stock hood sides.
Small block Chevy. I know, I know,,,,,it's not a flathead.

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Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 15:33:08 GMT -5

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Post by patrol52 on Sept 20, 2007 15:33:08 GMT -5

Hey, Built Ford tough with Chevy stuff! Besides, that engine could be a 327 or 283! At least it's not a TPI injected 350 with center bolt valve covers. (While they make good power, they just don't look good, and I can't stand when an engine is dressed in billet!)

The car looks just right and with interesting details too.

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gmckid Greaser TRAKOHOLIC LOCAL HERO Posts: 1,921	Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 15:38:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gmckid on Sept 20, 2007 15:38:47 GMT -5 I dont like resto rods but I really like what you have done do yours, expecially because you didnt resort to using those stupid chromed wire wheels that everyone ran in the 70s.
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Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 15:44:51 GMT -5

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Post by RodBurNeR on Sept 20, 2007 15:44:51 GMT -5

this looks really nice! now you say complete photo etch set... i am assuming the hood is on their piano hinges? i would like to see more detail shots if possible. i would like to see the hinged windsheild and luggage rack etc... nice work!

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Steve H. Greaser Box Stock? Whats that?!?!?! Posts: 568	Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 16:01:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Steve H. on Sept 20, 2007 16:01:11 GMT -5 Got a dumb question for you... Whats the measurement of your roof insert? I plan on having one on a upcoming project and have absolutely no clue as to size and shape!
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geezerman Greaser Curmudgeon Model Car Rapist From the wrong side of the TRaKs. I don't build kits, I MOLEST them Posts: 3,525	Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 16:51:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on Sept 20, 2007 16:51:09 GMT -5 That is a nice clean build! Great work. Excellent color choice for the wheels.
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Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 17:17:29 GMT -5

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Post by mamaprez on Sept 20, 2007 17:17:29 GMT -5

steveh said:

Got a dumb question for you... Whats the measurement of your roof insert? I plan on having one on a upcoming project and have absolutely no clue as to size and shape! :-[

I have no clue either. I copied the roof insert from an AMT '34 Ford and it looked like just the right size on the '32. I don't measure a lot. I eyeball most things. If it looks right,,,,,it is!

Built this long before MCG had piano hinge kits. Made the hinge from very thin, hollow aluminum tubing with wire through the middle.

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Steve H. Greaser Box Stock? Whats that?!?!?! Posts: 568	Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 17:52:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Steve H. on Sept 20, 2007 17:52:59 GMT -5 Thanks... I eyeball most things also. I'll just have to dig thru the stash...
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Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 18:05:00 GMT -5

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mamaprez said:

steveh said:

Got a dumb question for you... Whats the measurement of your roof insert? I plan on having one on a upcoming project and have absolutely no clue as to size and shape! :-[

I have no clue either. I copied the roof insert from an AMT '34 Ford and it looked like just the right size on the '32. I don't measure a lot. I eyeball most things. If it looks right,,,,,it is!

Built this long before MCG had piano hinge kits. Made the hinge from very thin, hollow aluminum tubing with wire through the middle.

ok thanks, i just wondered since i was going to try those. that tubing must have been very thin.

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HotRodTom Greaser Bald Headed "Slick" For those who fought for it, FREEDOM has a taste that the protected will never know. Posts: 1,638	Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 19:38:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HotRodTom on Sept 20, 2007 19:38:23 GMT -5 Hey! Now this is simple elegance. Nice engine work. Those look like camel-hump heads to me! (angle-plug). Insert looks right, overall great appearance. This is certainly a study piece for styling. Great job!
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randfink Greaser Posts: 1,600	Old resto-rod '32 Sept 20, 2007 20:22:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by randfink on Sept 20, 2007 20:22:17 GMT -5 Wow, this is a really impressive build! Simple and clean, but with the right amount of realistically done detail. AWESOME!!! Randy
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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,446	Old resto-rod '32 Sept 21, 2007 17:29:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Sept 21, 2007 17:29:39 GMT -5 do i have permission to save photos of your models?
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mamaprez Greaser Old Man River "If I knew I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." - Mickey Mantle Posts: 1,573	Old resto-rod '32 Sept 21, 2007 17:53:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mamaprez on Sept 21, 2007 17:53:45 GMT -5 admin said: do i have permission to save photos of your models? Sure you can. They are all on a public Fotki account anyway.
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Old resto-rod '32 Sept 21, 2007 17:58:33 GMT -5

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Post by RodBurNeR on Sept 21, 2007 17:58:33 GMT -5

mamaprez said:

admin said:

do i have permission to save photos of your models?

Sure you can. They are all on a public Fotki account anyway.

good point, but i know of a person or two that would be mad if they saw their model in someone elses fotki.....thanks for the permission ;D

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