carbuilder1950 Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Hey guys ? This ol' girl was built before I was a member of any forum, so no construction pics. That was a while back. Anyway, the rear deck area was shortened, and the front was lengthened at the cowl, to give the car a forward moving look, and I left the rear fenders almost stock length, I just added a little length, so the continental kit would be recessed just a bit. The front and rear of the car is basically stock except painting the grill and the headlight rings, and using a 1934 Ford bumper, and hinging the hood at the front. Same for the rear. Stock taillight rings are painted, I used a '34 Ford bumper for the rear also, and I believe I used a 1934 Ford Continental kit. The driver came from a diecast 1955 Chevy. I cut him up to fit inside the car and to pose him with a Pepsi can I made and painted, and he had a cowboy hat on when I got him, so I cut that off, and molded him a hair dew with body filler, and if you look close, you can see a photoetched pair of sunglasses in his left hand, hanging out, over the door, LOOKING VERY COOL. The interior is custom made, with a rare wood inserts from Madagascar, called Thua Burl, and a wood steering wheel from the same wood. I was a wood worker at one time. Loved it. Probably more, but that's enough. Here's some pics. Edited October 20, 2021 by carbuilder1950 1
espo Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Great looking Kustom body work and I like the paint. I wouldn't normally think of a two tone '40 but this really works well with everything you did to the body. I especially like how you worked in the continental kit. Very smooth flowing lines on the body design.
happy grumpy Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 striking colors, nice build . Very well done I like the color combo
Zippi Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Good looking ride. Nice job. That old boy driving sure seems to be having fun.
Paul Payne Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 That is one incredible custom- a little bit of ol' skool, a little bit of new skool, and a whole lot of craftsmanship and styling sense! You packed a lot in one little package!
Sam I Am Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 That is beautiful.... I definitely see some things I will be steal...I mean "borrowing" for future builds.?
carbuilder1950 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sam I Am said: That is beautiful.... I definitely see some things I will be steal...I mean "borrowing" for future builds.? @Sam I Am No problem That's part of why I post these builds. Use any idea's you want.? Anyone has any questions, I'm more than happy to help Edited October 19, 2021 by carbuilder1950
Spottedlaurel Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 That's brilliant. The finished result looks so smooth, and the driver certainly adds some character to it!
gotnitro? Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 Gorgeous work, the colors work perfectly in harmony on this car and seem to help it appear to be moving ..unique Let's see more of the wood interior !
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 Hi David! Great work, the color combo is very effective, bravo! Now, I'm curious: the IRS seems to come from Buttera's Tall T, but the IFS? Is-it from Monogram's 37 sedan, or Amt's Phantom Vicky? Or does the whole fat fendered chassis comes from said 37 sedan street rod kit? I have to know! LOL... CT
carbuilder1950 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Posted October 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Now, I'm curious: the IRS seems to come from Buttera's Tall T, but the IFS? Is-it from Monogram's 37 sedan, or Amt's Phantom Vicky? Or does the whole fat fendered chassis comes from said 37 sedan street rod kit? I have to know! LOL... @Claude Thibodeau Good morning Claude. Your last guess would be mostly correct. It was modified some, but, yes, from the '37. It fit very nicely with a little "tweeking." All the best Dave
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, carbuilder1950 said: @Claude Thibodeau Good morning Claude. Your last guess would be mostly correct. It was modified some, but, yes, from the '37. It fit very nicely with a little "tweeking." All the best Dave Thank you! CT 1
carbuilder1950 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Posted October 20, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 12:11 PM, espo said: Great looking Kustom body work and I like the paint. I wouldn't normally think of a two tone '40 but this really works well with everything you did to the body. I especially like how you worked in the continental kit. Very smooth flowing lines on the body design. @espo Thank you. Yeah, I hear you on the color combo. I took a chance on the colors, with a gray pinstripe, and the tan interior. I love contrasting multiple colors, that compliment each other, and periodically you will see multiple color combos, up to 3 sometimes 4 colors, including the interior. It's fun to play with colors, and get something, that you wouldn't often see. Dave
gseeds Posted October 20, 2021 Posted October 20, 2021 Beautifully done !! Like everything bout it !! 1
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 Super Nice! The colours, the details, the overall concept and the smooth execution.... A truly beautiful and imaginative custom build!
carbuilder1950 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Super Nice! The colours, the details, the overall concept and the smooth execution.... A truly beautiful and imaginative custom build! @Koellefornia Kid Thank you much. This hobby is such an enjoyment. I'm sure you and everyone agree. What would we do without our toyzz??
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