David G. Posted August 11, 2024 Share Posted August 11, 2024 What a fabulous project and an essay in creativity and courage! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted August 13, 2024 Author Share Posted August 13, 2024 '32 Ford Chauffeured Driven Town Sedan - Driver needs a new cap! Overstuffed Cabin Sofa & Individual Driver & Passenger Seats in the Cab! -KK 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted August 14, 2024 Share Posted August 14, 2024 Looking GreaT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 14, 2024 Share Posted August 14, 2024 Yeah, that figure looks more like he would be the passenger. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyB Posted August 14, 2024 Share Posted August 14, 2024 Would the chauffeur even have a passenger seat? I’ve seen many vintage limo’s without. I guess he needs friends too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted August 20, 2024 Author Share Posted August 20, 2024 (edited) Decided the rear seat needed a retro look, so the AMT 1932 Ford Phaeton provided the rolled & pleated bench rear seat: Out with the new & in with the old -KK Edited August 20, 2024 by Kit Karson Text correction... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted August 21, 2024 Share Posted August 21, 2024 Only the finest seat will do for the king of hotrods, forget the rich Corinthian leather, that’s gotta be the softest velour! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 21, 2024 Share Posted August 21, 2024 The seat will look much better like that. The body is coming quite nicely too. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted August 26, 2024 Author Share Posted August 26, 2024 Decision Time! @Rocking Rodney Rat sent me a set of Replicas and Miniature of Maryland Vintage Wire Wheels w/BIG&LITTLE Tires for the '32 Ford Chauffeured Driven Town Sedan: After careful consideration, the decision had to be made in favor of the Replicas and Miniature of Maryland Rat Rod Tires & Wire Wheels: The early mockup of the '32 Ford Chauffeured Driven Town Sedan showed that the size of the BIG&LITTLE Tires really made the difference: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted August 26, 2024 Share Posted August 26, 2024 YES!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 27, 2024 Share Posted August 27, 2024 Those are perfect! ? Isn't that an old automotive engineering trick? Placing larger wheels in the rear to provide a smoother ride when stiffer springs are used for heavier loads? I'm guessing with all the additional coachwork on this beast, the rear springs would be a little beefier than stock. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted August 29, 2024 Author Share Posted August 29, 2024 HELP! As noted in previous posts in this thread, the decision has been made to go with the Replicas and Miniature of Maryland Rat Rod Wires & Tyres as the rolling stock on the '32 Ford Chauffeured Driven Town Sedan: These are re-pops of the original Monogram ’34 Ford Coupe-Cabriolet kit: In an early mockup of the '32 Ford Chauffeur Driven Town Sedan: The side mount spare tire is shown with the Monogram PC72-198 1934 Ford: A closer look at the original two-piece Monogram 1934 Ford wire wheel (back & front), the back was found to be un-repairable: The Monogram PC72-198 1934 Ford kit offers an optional continental kit: Notice: No Spare Tire & Part #M16 '32 Ford Chauffeur Driven Town Sedan with the Monogram PC72-198 1934 Ford Continental Kit: Notice a problem with the '32 Ford Chauffeur Driven Town Sedan Continental Kit? The original two-piece Monogram 1934 Ford wire wheel, the back was found to be un-repairable: Before I get in touch with Norm at Replicas and Miniature of Maryland, the thought of checking with U'all... btw rumor has it he will be at the ACME NNL this year! The original Monogram ’34 Ford Coupe-Cabriolet kit inner wire rim (part #M16) is broken. There's a very slight chance, that if even repaired with microsurgery the structural integrity has been compromised and needs replacing. Any assistance in locating and acquiring this one piece would be greatly appreciated. -KK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted August 30, 2024 Author Share Posted August 30, 2024 Decided to change out the rearend - going with the Revell '40 Ford Standard Coupe - Columbia 2SPD Overdrive: Revell '40 Ford Standard Coupe Instructions AMT '34 Ford PU Spring on top & Revell '40 Ford Coupe Spring on the bottom Pre-drill the '40 Spring Perch Pre-drill the '34 PU Spring Ends Test fit the '40 rearend '40 Ford Coupe Rearend & '34 PU Spring '40 Ford Coupe Rearend & '34 PU Spring Pinned for gluing 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulf Posted August 31, 2024 Share Posted August 31, 2024 (edited) A five wheeler, that’s high class. Using the Columbia 2SPD Overdrive impress me also, this build is real nice. Edited August 31, 2024 by Ulf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted August 31, 2024 Author Share Posted August 31, 2024 '32 Ford Chauffeur Driven Town Sedan Columbia 2 Speed Overdrive & Flathead Mockup 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 1, 2024 Share Posted September 1, 2024 You really have some detailed thought processes behind planning this build, impressive! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted September 2, 2024 Share Posted September 2, 2024 Outstanding.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted September 2, 2024 Share Posted September 2, 2024 Such a cool project. I love the ‘Frankenstein’ work involved in getting this body style together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted September 2, 2024 Share Posted September 2, 2024 Turning into one very classy ride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted September 2, 2024 Author Share Posted September 2, 2024 '32 Ford Chauffeur Driven Town Sedan Mockup 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted September 3, 2024 Author Share Posted September 3, 2024 James Texan Scott came to the rescue with a replacement inner wire rim for the '32 Ford Chauffeured Driven Town Sedan: So, with a little tweaking the Side Mount Spare Tire is coming together: Here's the working copy: As you may recall, the '34 Continental kit does not call for a tire: Note above: real spare tire in the cover! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted September 3, 2024 Share Posted September 3, 2024 The proportions of this build are just about perfect, but have you thought about subtly chopping the windscreen? It feels like it should be a bit lower than the leading edge of the passenger compartment. This is really coming together nicely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 4, 2024 Share Posted September 4, 2024 That's an awesome mockup. The car has a great profile. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted September 4, 2024 Author Share Posted September 4, 2024 '32 Ford Chauffeured Driven Town Sedan Beltline Merger Body by Wisher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted September 4, 2024 Share Posted September 4, 2024 A 3 carb flathead and a Columbia 2 speed rear end- that should handle the extra weight no problem! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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