BIGTRUCK Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 This is a mix of the (I believe to be the original) Edsel body in resin along with all the tidbits in resin that made it unique. The chassis and interior tub are also resin although since I need the rest of the chassis parts I may just use the plastic chassis and tub from the donor kit. The body was never modified to adapt to the AWB chassis, they just fit it with some skirts to cover the rear wheel opening and that gave the rear wheels the funnycar appearance . The kit kit uses some crazy ideas like the moon tank on top of the fender and a out house door front bumper and a wooden window entry ladderto get in and it has a 427 but the hood is molded in. I dont have decals for it , if I get some fine, if not I dont mind. No body chrome parts or glass are used in this 60's thinking odd duck but the original kit in its 1 of a kind box is worth $$$. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Cool! I'll be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Very cool.. This is the 1 awb series cars i don't have. I will be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 ??? Will be watching this one for sure!!! VERY UNUSUAL!!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 I have to follow this a drag Edsel is so neat and I like 58 Edsels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Any movement on this? looking forward to seeing some action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 16 hours ago, Vintage AMT said: Any movement on this? looking forward to seeing some action. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 2:39 PM, Vintage AMT said: Any movement on this? looking forward to seeing some action. I retired about 2 years ago and work calls me back 2 sometimes 3 days a week during the summer as that's the busy time for the moving industry, especially a mover with a CDL , but I'm back on the build for a few days.. AMT used the chassis from rhe 65 Chevelle "Time Machine kit" with the original 58 Edsel body and skirts from one of the long body 3 in 1 kits. I extended the dash and package shelf for 2 reasons, #1 it filled in the windshield gap in front of the dash and #2 it gave the body a better resting points than the spacers they provided. Pretty much this can be built with any stock Edsel body , the interior bucket from 65 Chevelle Time Machine because it's wide enough , any AWB chassis and engine without velocity stacks (unless you use and Edsel with opening hood) skirts, the out house door can be made, parts box wheelie bars and moon tank. It doesn't need chrome or glass and there is an entry ladder but why??? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Nice call on the dash and rear shelf. I've been gathering parts the past few days so i can attempt building something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Glad to see this still going. I've been collecting parts for this type of build for nearly six months. I'm going to be using the new Edsel body, I have a Rat Packer interior bucket I will be using for a pattern to build up an interior. and most likely have to scratch build the frame as well, all the other parts {most are the same as you have laid out} I have. I notice in your first pic you have two different style slicks, which do you plan to use? Edited July 23, 2023 by Vintage AMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) I built this takeoff years ago from similar parts that you mentioned. Body is a stock AMT '58 Edsel, rear wheel skirts were from the parts box. Chassis, wheels and engine are from the AMT Dyno Don '67 Cyclone funny car kit. Wooden door air dam was from a tank diorama kit. Edited July 23, 2023 by magicmustang 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, magicmustang said: I built this takeoff years ago from similar parts that you mentioned. Body is a stock AMT '58 Edsel, rear wheel skirts were from the parts box. Chassis, wheels and engine are from the AMT Dyno Don '67 Cyclone funny car kit. Wooden door air dam was from a tank diorama kit. That's a very cool build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Vintage AMT said: I notice in your first pic you have two different style slicks, which do you plan to use? I would love to use a pie-crust style slick for nostalgia reasons, but they would have to be at least wide enough to fit the width without any alterations. These wrinkled slicks may work but may be a height issue being too short. But it will be one of these. Here's a pic of the directions for the odd options if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Yeah, I like the third one from the left. never noticed on the instructions how wide they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, magicmustang said: Nice build. Sooner or later I have a 1951 Studebaker bullet nose Starlight coupe by J/F resin to build , but as a donor I will use the Revell Miss Deal Edited July 24, 2023 by BIGTRUCK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 Got it up on tires finally. Working with resin and plastic switching from thin to thick advanced power instant adhesive then hitting with a zip kicker without getting your fingers stuck is part of the fun. Now reinforce all the joints with epoxy and when dry sand smooth and hope they all hold. The skirts are a positive fit with an insert made onto the skirt to fit the wheel opening exact. Now get it in primer and on to the rest of the frame and engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny rocket Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 very cool build, i like things that are different, are you going with a funky paint scheme ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 hours ago, johnny rocket said: very cool build, i like things that are different, are you going with a funky paint scheme ? Since I gave up using air brushes a few years back I'm sort of limited , but not much how funky of a paint job this will have. But when the build itself is as funky as this one what else can you add? Ed Roth ,Ratfink and Baby Fink with a scooter of course. The Roth statue and RatFink are resin items sent to me by good friend DJ Moore aka TECHMAN from this forum, the Scooter is a 3D item and Baby Fink is a piece from a 3 in 1 annual kit. The wacky front out house door mounts were made from evergreen rod and tube. Now for alot of painting and detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Dang, sure is getting that feel...looks great; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 This whole project just gets WILDER BY THE MINUTE!!!!!!! ?? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I gotta build one of these one day..... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Got the chassis adjusted where I want the tires to be at and first 2 coats of paint. While this coat is curing I started the Ed Roth/ RatFink figures done and started on the Scooter./ BabyFink. I was going to 2 tone the body but with alot of baremetal foil to do , it may look better a solid color. I bought some 5/8th in. vinyl lettering in yellow to put the "UNREAL" name on the sides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Really nice work and progress, Ken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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