Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford | Traditional Rod and Kustom in scale

kustomgert Rebel Posts: 69	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 1, 2007 14:55:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kustomgert on Nov 1, 2007 14:55:25 GMT -5 Hey, I just signed up on this great forum, and here are the first pictures of one of my kustoms. The model is based on Revell's 1948 Ford cab with a roof from a 1949 Mercury. Best regards Gert - Denmark

hearsedriver Greaser Punky Dudester Cremators Kustom Car Club Posts: 1,188	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 1, 2007 15:02:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hearsedriver on Nov 1, 2007 15:02:02 GMT -5 nice to see you here Gert! i think you will like it here! your builds fit this place like a glove! oh! great 48 Ford by the way!
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Duane Greaser TRaK Cheerleader Posts: 9,198	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 1, 2007 15:02:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Duane on Nov 1, 2007 15:02:54 GMT -5 DANG !!! this is VERY COOOL !!!
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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,447	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 1, 2007 15:12:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Nov 1, 2007 15:12:55 GMT -5 welcome to the forum! that is one klean kool ride ya got there!
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Kustommerc Thug Remembering Ricky Couch....Good Friend,Great Guy & Great Modeler ! Posts: 425	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 1, 2007 16:57:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kustommerc on Nov 1, 2007 16:57:56 GMT -5 Very Nice Ride Gert ! Lets see lots more, Welcome to the Board !
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rkn2nlte Guest	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 1, 2007 17:45:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rkn2nlte on Nov 1, 2007 17:45:56 GMT -5 Smooth very smoooth GeorgeC

randfink Greaser Posts: 1,600	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 1, 2007 20:07:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by randfink on Nov 1, 2007 20:07:40 GMT -5 That really is a sweet build. I love the roof idea, and that '49 grille is TOO cool!! Great model, and welcome aboard!! ;D
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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	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 2, 2007 0:29:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HotRodTom on Nov 2, 2007 0:29:21 GMT -5 Gert! For your first post, you sure did come out hardchargin'! Great lookin' build! Nice and FAT (only looks good on Kustoms!!!!!) and well rounded (ditto). Nice job, and welcome aboard!
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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	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 2, 2007 5:34:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on Nov 2, 2007 5:34:59 GMT -5 Yeah, that's different! Nice body work.
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matttrotta Greaser Lighten up, Francis. Posts: 1,058	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 2, 2007 7:44:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by matttrotta on Nov 2, 2007 7:44:13 GMT -5 Beautiful! The roof looks great. Gotta love those '48s. Welcome, Gert!
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Zed Greaser The "French Watson" Posts: 857	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 2, 2007 14:09:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Zed on Nov 2, 2007 14:09:26 GMT -5 That grille idea is sick !
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Smokin Models Greaser Werewolf Posts: 935	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 2, 2007 14:10:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Smokin Models on Nov 2, 2007 14:10:01 GMT -5 thats great nice job

kustomgert Rebel Posts: 69	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 3, 2007 11:29:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kustomgert on Nov 3, 2007 11:29:31 GMT -5 Hello !! I'm glad you like my model, many thanks for all the kind words. I will make sure to post some more photos of some of my other Kustom cars. Best regards Gert - Denmark

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Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 3, 2007 11:56:24 GMT -5

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Post by Duane on Nov 3, 2007 11:56:24 GMT -5

Gert,
i'd never thought of usin the '49-'50 grille for custom purposes. but my friend, it does look VERY COOL !!! i don't know what the rear window came out of but, i DO like it also. i gotta hand it to ya, you're a helluva great builder !!! i would REALLY LIKE to see MORE of your builds. you and all here have really inspired me.

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jondutch46 Greaser Posts: 745	Gert's - Kustom 1948 Ford Nov 3, 2007 16:22:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jondutch46 on Nov 3, 2007 16:22:46 GMT -5 Glad to see yer stuff here, Gert. Keep 'em comin'.
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rickcaps55: Thanks Ed i have had this one for a long time got it as a kit that was stared but never got to it i have to say it was on the shelf for the last 15 years i guess it's time to get it going.!!! Jan 22, 2024 14:53:00 GMT -5

41chevy: Yeah I'm leaning towards the Torino as a Winfield /Starbird style idea car like the Ford Custom Caravan would have commissioned. Jan 23, 2024 13:53:42 GMT -5