Sixties Sam Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Shortly after I got back into model cars in 2003, I built this revell Deuce (GREAT kit, BTW!) with a few mods. I used a metal front suspension from R&D Unique, I think. I had to spread the frame rails a bit to make it fit. I channeled the body just halfway down over the frame. Highboys seem a bit too high, and dropping it any farther down would have the grill shell dragging (I'm too lazy to section it). Instead of the Ford 302 in the kit, I dropped in an ancient hemi, I think from an original AMT 32, circa 1960. I got a prewired distributor - great for an old man like me. Just glue it in, clip the wires and stick 'em in the holes! The top is from an old AMT 32, too. Yeah, I know, the top supports are missing! Everything else is from the kit. Paint is Testors metallic purple over a silver base. I hope you like it. It's one of my favorites. I must have built about a dozen 32 Fords "back in the day"! Thanks, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 It looks Just about right.. Love the Ole Hemi in it.. Ya don't Hafta cut down the grill to lower it. Just Lean it back a bit or more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Nice one, Sam. Really reminds me of the approach I'm taking on my return to modeling; sort of a blend of what's new (aftermarket, new style kits, etc.) and what I knew in my previous stint (style, techniques, subjects, etc.). Cool build. What've you been doing more recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Sam...good lookin' roadster. The stance and color really fit the build. Also like the top, it's a shame Revell din't see fit to include one, maybe in a future reissue I guess we can't be too hard on them though, they really are pumping out some nice hot rod stuff. I am just getting back into modeling too and enjoying it more than ever. Just started last year and already have a stash (backlog?) of around a hundred kits with only 4 built. Keep up the great work...Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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