'32 Tudor chopped,channelled,stovebolt 6!

[Spex84]

Here's an old unfinished built that is finally nearing completion. In 2009, I started a Revell '32 Tudor by chopping the top (my 2nd chop ever, and first sedan chop) and dropping it on a scratchbuilt frame with a Revell '41 Chevy PU stovebolt 6 engine. It was only my second build after re-entering the model car hobby in '09.
 The initial plan was to run straight pipes and have rear airbags and a very low stance, like the rat rods of the day but with nicer paint. I tossed around a number of ideas for paint color, from brown and black to metallic aqua and red. Eventually I settled on a Duplicolor metallic red.

In 2009 I didn't know where to get tall rear bias-ply tires, so I spent ages looking for discount toys and was ecstatic to find the 1:24 diecast T-bird tires for the rear. 6 years later, I know how many options are available online, and also which kits have the best traditional-style tires.

The build languished half-built for years, and last year I pulled it out to fix some problems with the paint, and chop the grille shell. Then it sat again. Finally this year I pulled it out and am assembling it. Because I didn't plan as well in 2009 as I do now, assembly has been frustrating and there were several minor disasters with glue and fitment. In the end, I've mounted the body higher than originally intended, and changed the exhaust to a set of sweeping dual pipes made from solder.

The original setup:

Building the frame:

Modifying the interior, scratchbuilt windshield frame:

How it sat for years:

Getting another coat of paint:

Updated exhaust made from solder:

How it stands today, just needs some radiator hoses and other small details:

 

[Intmd8r]

Real nice sedan!

[wayne swayze]

Terrific looking rod Chris! Sometimes the best builds take forever eh? I'm diggin' it!

[tradional_rodder51]

Wow killer rod!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Excellent proportions, clean, looks fast, everything about it works. Love it. 

[Yenkocamaro]

Impressive build, Chris. You captured the "Look", and the paint looks great!

 

Cheers,

Lance

[maltsr]

Very nice style and stance - I love it!

[Spex84]

Thanks everyone! It's been a long road so far...looking forward to putting this one on the shelf

 

[mod3l Lover]

    She's a beauty!!

 

     David S.

[afx]

I like it!

[oldnslow]

Nice job on the rebuild, like the headers.

[espo]

Great job on the chop and paint. The exhaust looks much nicer . The in line six is a great idea.

[DrKerry]

Looks great!!!!!!!

[1930fordpickup]

The stance has this looking great. I like the window being tilted. 

Edited May 31, 2016 by 1930fordpickup

[tim boyd]

Chris....Lookin' good....I am especially impressed with your scratchbuilt frame....super sharp!    TIM 

[Spex84]

Thanks Tim! I had a bunch of trouble trying to get it square. It's close enough, haha.

[gman]

You picked a beautiful colour- nice, small metallic particles in that one and you got it to lay down smooth. What does Duplicolor call that shade?

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Looks great! I like the stance, wheels, the whole package.

[Jantrix]

Very nicely done. I like everything about it.

[crazyrichard]

very very nice !

[bamadon]

Great color choice!

[Phildaupho]

Wicked  hot rod Deuce Todor

[misterNNL]

Nice hot rod Chris.Congrats for not giving up on this build.Thanks for posting your in process photos as well.

[GTJUNIOR]

Stunning. 

[slusher]

WoW, that's a good looking model..