JollySipper Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Getting a decent start on this one. The plan is to throw the custom parts from the chopped kit at the stock body..... Edited September 8, 2017 by JollySipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Quick question for you guys that have built these...... Can I assemble the frame before running the exhaust? It calls for putting the exhaust pipes thru the frame....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Quick question for you guys that have built these...... Can I assemble the frame before running the exhaust? It calls for putting the exhaust pipes thru the frame.......You can, but you have to cut the exhaust in three pieces. I did that in all '48 Ford I built. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXWzYmsMT0g&t=430s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Did the same a few months ago. Used the Custom interior, and the hot rodded engine from the Convertible with a stock body. Just beware you will have to cut a little of the vent window excess plastic to clear the custom interior. 1948 Ford Sedan Coupe Hot Rod by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Thanks, Tulio! I knew you would be able to help, as many of these that you've built....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 TJ you are off to a great start, that interior is reallybeautiful. So real looking! And Tulio, your Ford is top notch for sure. David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Thanks, David! With Tulio's guidance I figured out a way to assemble the chassis and only have to cut the exhaust into two pieces....... I just built the frame without the rear end, made the rear it's own assembly, so I can run the exhaust thru the frame then add the rear axle.......Should have pics this evening.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Very cool!! The motor is pretty awesome also!I eat this stuff up because I want one of these inmy collection of "I don't know when I'll build 'em"kits I have piled up!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Here's a mockup for you guys! Opted for some Keystone wheels.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Looking Good! . What did you use on the interior? Like the way it doesn'y shine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Thank you, Tulio! Looking Good! . What did you use on the interior? Like the way it doesn'y shine Thanks, Terry..... The interior is fabric tan by Model Master, it comes in a small spray can. I like to use it because it dries rough to the touch, like scale fabric! The white is just bare plastic........... (don't tell anyone......) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Thank you, Tulio! Thanks, Terry..... The interior is fabric tan by Model Master, it comes in a small spray can. I like to use it because it dries rough to the touch, like scale fabric! The white is just bare plastic........... (don't tell anyone......) LOL, thanks. I'll have to check out Fabric tan. Great looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 So I'm back on this one! Got the body primed, sanded, and cleaned and all ready for paint tomorrow.. that is if we have nice weather...... The second pic is how the color will look I chose for this..... thanks............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 I managed to get a couple coats of paint on the body, then it got wet sanded with soapy 2000 grit........ It will get probably two more coats. Just wanted to get a mockup of how this is gonna look. To be honest, I kinda like the "suede" look of this without clear. Thanks for looking......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Here's the body in final paint. I think it turned out pretty good! Thanks..........! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 I was able to get the foiling done today, also.... Ah, the beauty of working with fast drying paints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 That is some beautiful paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Great color choice, shows the body lines well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I was able to get the foiling done today, also.... Ah, the beauty of working with fast drying paints! That does look good- what paint/color did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Thanks, Guys! The second pic with it foiled shows the actual color the best....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 That does look good- what paint/color did you use?Hey, friend, it's Duplicolor Toreador Red with their perfect match clear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hey, friend, it's Duplicolor Toreador Red with their perfect match clear.... Thanks, looks really good. You might say it's a perfect match for your '48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Excellent looking !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Thanks a bunch, guys! I'm glad you're enjoying this one..... Final mockup pics before I button this up for good! I have to paint the dash still, then it's final assembly time...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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