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Post by dakotajohn on Jul 27, 2010 19:03:19 GMT -5
I was inspired by an article in the latest Car Kulture Deluxe magazine to start my own `56 T-bird Gasser, this is just the first mock-up still trying to decide on the engine, would like to go with a 427 SOHC motor, but not sure if that is TRaKable or not, if not I will go a 427 side oiler.  not a real good pic, but it should show the idea of what I am going for!! |
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Post by sdrodder on Jul 27, 2010 19:39:24 GMT -5
looks cool so far.
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Post by mamaprez on Jul 27, 2010 19:41:16 GMT -5
427 SOHC engine was introduced in 1964 and several drag cars ran them in the 60's. So, it sure is TRaKable
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jul 27, 2010 19:42:08 GMT -5
this should be cool! I love '50's bodied gassers! I was tempted to start one when I saw your thread....but dangit I have to work on stuff and finish.....before starting a new one!
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Post by Jacob on Jul 27, 2010 21:45:38 GMT -5
Sweet  |
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Post by choppednchanneled on Jul 29, 2010 18:59:23 GMT -5
Much like that article mentioned I usually think of the Suzanne Summers bird and never really cared for those cars, BUT that car really had some balls to it and I kinda dug it myself. Cant wait to see your take on it!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2010 9:37:22 GMT -5
Great idea. I like it!
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Post by rockabilly63 on Jul 31, 2010 10:36:33 GMT -5
KILLER IDEA,looking forward to seeing more of this bad bird
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Post by dakotajohn on Jan 30, 2011 15:02:29 GMT -5
I'm back to work on this one, found a SOHC motor for it and robbed the suspension from a Big John Willys.   |
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Post by krassandbernie on Jan 30, 2011 15:40:12 GMT -5
I'm dig'n in John! I've got one in the works too........on the back burner right now; and nothing worth posting pics of yet. The only thing I hope you change are the crappy ass front wheels from the Big John Mazmanian Willys kit...........they just don't cut the mustard so to speak! Now, if you went with the smaller kidney bean front Halibrands found in the AMT '33 Willys coupe or panel van kits (or the correct 5 lug front Halibrands I cast); or a pair of Fentons it would look much better in my opinion. The other thing that bugs me are the wide front tires that go with the Revell front wheels.
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Post by dakotajohn on Jan 30, 2011 16:48:24 GMT -5
Yeah I don't care for the front tires and wheels either, I will be changing them out!!
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Post by aaronfurlotte on Jan 30, 2011 17:13:57 GMT -5
This looks cool so far!
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Post by Duane on Jan 30, 2011 18:19:51 GMT -5
John,
WHY didn't the 1.1 guys take
a lesson from this build !!!!!!
your Bird is NUTZ !!!!!
DAAMMN !!!!!
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Post by dakotajohn on Jan 30, 2011 20:53:26 GMT -5
Here it is with better front wheels and tires, I also got the hole cut in the hood, the hood will probably need some fine tuning yet!!  |
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Post by krassandbernie on Jan 30, 2011 22:43:13 GMT -5
Simply perfect John! Almost the exact same wheels I am using on mine too! LOL!
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