Revell ‘31 Model A Sedan

[Phildaupho]

I really like what you are doing. Looking forward to more.

[NOBLNG]

Well I had a bit of a conundrum about how to mount the radiator and grill. Moving the axle out in front of the frame rails creates a problem for both the grill and the steering system.🤯 At first I had the grill shaved and tucked in between the frame and axle. That  left no space for the tie rod. The solution that I finally decided on was to move the grill out in front of the axle. Very limited suspension travel now, so I will have to avoid speed bumps.😬

I sectioned the kit radiator and mounted it backwards in the grill shell. Then I used thin CA to glue some fine mesh to a piece of.010” styrene sheet for the front of the radiator.

The new setup leaves lots of room for the tie rod and whatever fan setup I decide on. Thanks for your Patience everyone.🥴

Edited December 12, 2024 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

And I managed to keep the full height of the grill and it doesn’t sit too high in relation to the body in my eye.🤓

[Jim Dodson]

Really digging the level of detail on the exhaust manifold. Cool looking Rod!

[rattle can man]

How about using a "suicide" spring perch and nothing the center of the grille around the mount?

[rattle can man]

I hate spell check. That should be notching the grille shell.

[NOBLNG]

1 hour ago, rattle can man said:

How about using a "suicide" spring perch and notching the center of the grille around the mount?

I think I’d have the same issues mounting the grill and radiator. I don’t like the raised spring mount though…I think it looks a bit scary.😬

[dino246gt]

Man that's some fantastic work on this one!

Love all the mods, so much like building a real one.

It's a show stopper, I love it!

Thanks for sharing all the progress with explanations, VERY informative!!

 

[customline]

As long as the welding was performed by a competent tradesman, the "suicide" spring mount wouldn't be dangerous, in and of itself.  It's the unprotected stuff sticking out everywhere that's the problem. 😁

[LennyB]

Looking good Greg and I like how you kept the full grill. But as you said, have to watch out for those speed bumps.

[slusher]

Like how your build looking Greg, going too be a fantastic build!

[customline]

12 hours ago, LennyB said:

Looking good Greg and I like how you kept the full grill. But as you said, have to watch out for those speed bumps.

He should be fine over the speed bumps, Len, after he installs some heavy duty shocks. 🙂

[LennyB]

3 hours ago, customline said:

He should be fine over the speed bumps, Len, after he installs some heavy duty shocks. 🙂

As long as he doesn’t take them from a shoebox Ford😀

[David G.]

I just found this one and I'm all caught up with it.

Wow Greg! 😮 

Awesome work with the chop and custom top!

And the chassis is coming together quite nicely too.

David G.

[Steve H]

Coming along very nicely Greg.  I REALLY like that motor, looks so cool. 

[TheBEAUMONTGURU]

Looking good Greg.   so many modifications.  The engine choice is going to make this one really stand out!

[NOBLNG]

Thanks for your interest, encouragement and patience everyone!🙂 I am kinda making this up as I go along…trying to fix issues as they arise.🥴 I’ve never really been good at making a plan and sticking to it. I have a general idea of where I want to go but usually wind up changing tack a number of times due to unforeseen issues or just whims.🤪 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looking good.  

Inline sixes in rods create a whole big bag of additional problems.  

[customline]

33 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

Thanks for your interest, encouragement and patience everyone!🙂 I am kinda making this up as I go along…trying to fix issues as they arise.🥴 I’ve never really been good at making a plan and sticking to it. I have a general idea of where I want to go but usually wind up changing tack a number of times due to unforeseen issues or just whims.🤪 

I get it, for sure. 🥴

[bill-e-boy]

On 12/13/2024 at 3:41 PM, NOBLNG said:

I don’t like the raised spring mount though…I think it looks a bit scary.

Yup - suicide front end - best left for T bucket IMO

I had missed this - you a doing a fine job Greg. I like the strakes on the roof and the front end treatment. Lots of engineering going down . And the GMC engine - just a bit different to the belly button SBC and flat motors and looking kool too

[Zippi]

What a transformation Greg.  This is really taking shape.  Totally different looking ride dude.  

[Speedpro]

Really looking good Greg! Everything is coming together nicely!

[NOBLNG]

I finally figured out how to get some sort of interior into this wedge shaped body. I made a tracing of the frame rails on the floor pan then scribed the floorpan partially through dead center of the frame. Then I glued the floor pan to the body, cut the center portion free and glued it to the frame. Now I can get a minimal interior installed in separate sections…one attached to the body and one attached to the floorpan. It may be a little unorthodox, but I have no idea how else to deal with it.🤯

Edited December 26, 2024 by NOBLNG

[LennyB]

Where there is a will, there is a way, good job👍

[David G.]

That's a mighty fine bit of engineering!

David G.