Phildaupho Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 This a replica of a hot-rod owned by the same guy since 1962. I first became aware of this car when the owner Ed Loewen was inducted into the Greater Vancouver Motorsports Poineers Hall of Fame in 2008. Ed bought the already chopped sedan body in 1962. The hot rod was completed in 1965 with a Pontiac engine meaning I probably saw the car at a ‘60’s Vancouver car show. He started drag racing the car in the late ‘60’s and has continued to do so ever since with various engines of ever increasing displacement. It currently runs a 588 Dart big block with a Lenco transmission. In the quarter mile, the street legal car has run a 8.988 ET @ 146.55 mph. I photographed the car at Deuce Day 2011 in Victoria BC Canada and hope to see it again this weekend at Deuce day 2013. Unfortunately, I have never seen it at a drag strip. For more photos of model and real car, go to - http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/1/ed-loewen-32-ford-sedan/ I tried to capture as many features of the real car as I could. - Top chopped. Top insert made removable to give better view of interior - More stock like rad shell and grill from Rat Roaster although I did not notice until assembly the real car’s shell was partially filled - Stock height headlights from parts box - Wheels from Revell Willys Drag Coupe as are the slicks. The front wheels were narrowed. The front tires and rear street tires are from the Rat Roaster, which are very nice. The rear end had to be raised slightly so the slicks would clear the fenders. - Engine and transmission from Revell ’55 Chevy Pro Sportsman as are some other racing parts. Converted intake manifold from dual carb to single 4-barrel. Mufflers are removeable. - Interior – The flat floor is from the Speedwagon. Roll cage modified from Plastic Performance Products. Racing harnesses from Studio 27. Seat modified from ’55 Chevy Pro Sportsman - Chassis - extra frame tubing from Revell ’55 Chevy Pro Sportsman. Most of the floor originally integral with frame removed. Front axle incorporates beam section from Revel ’37 Ford Pick-up street rod - Moon tank from Revell 5-Window 32 Coupe - Paint – Testor’s Boyd’s Orange Pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 A knockout if there ever was one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Very nicely done ! Great detailing and a great color too ! Now I know why I can't put numbers on my fuel pressure gauges . . . they aren't big enough ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlow Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Dead on copy of the 1to1. nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 u nailed it...nice build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Clean, sweet, and so SHINY :) . I'm really lovin' this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 That is one really nice model! Congrats on a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 wow theres a lot of motor between those rails! great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Wow what a clean build, looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Gorgeous build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANDY L Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 WOW ilove everything about it Randy Ludi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 VERY nice replica indeed !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Beautiful! Exceptional copy of the real thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarkasim99 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 That's super sick, love the engine details and it looks just like the 1:1. Anyone know where I can get a fuel cell like that in the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 That's super sick, love the engine details and it looks just like the 1:1. Anyone know where I can get a fuel cell like that in the front? "Moon tank from Revell 5-Window 32 Coupe." Says so right in his description of the model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 came out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabsscale1 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Looks like you nailed it !! Very nice job on this> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Amazing build, stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I have to say Phil you captured the very essence of the real thing with this build, OUTSTANDING, kudos to you sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 You did a great job. Fine looking replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 NICELY done..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Gorgeous build, outstanding work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarkasim99 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 "Moon tank from Revell 5-Window 32 Coupe." Says so right in his description of the model... So much for my reading skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Awesome build Phil! You realy captured the look of the 1:1. The removable roof is a cool idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Wow!Very nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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