1925 Model T hot rod roadster

[GTMust]

In my Chopped T rat rod thread, I started to show another build from the same AMT 1925 'T' kit. But I think it deserves it's own space, so here it is.

This model is a mix of parts from the 3in1 AMT kit, the AMT '40 Ford kit and my parts boxes. I am building it to represent a fairly low budget hot rod that could have been built by a young 'gear head' in the 1950's.

I used the custom frame from the AMT 25 T kit and painted it semi-gloss black with gloss black suspension pieces. I replaced the high tech rear end with a heavy duty diff from my parts box. I have given the roadster body a primary coat of semi-gloss black. The front and rear wheels are from the kit and painted semi-gloss black. The front tires are from the Monogram "Lil Coffin" kit and the rear tires from my parts box.

The motor is the Buick 'nailhead'(?) from the AMT '40 Ford. I have added spark plug wires and the remaining wiring will be completed when the engine is finally located in the frame. (Sorry about the fuzzy engine close up. have to figure out why that happened!)

[Greg Pugh]

That's gonna be sweet. I'm watching this one!

[Brokentail58]

That is already looking cool, I will be keeping an eye on this build. Love the Nailhead.

[Dr. Cranky]

I like where it's headed. Looks like you have a few nice projects in the woiks! :blink:

[GTMust]

Thanks guys.

[jbwelda]

thats coming together nice! if it were me though i would have to "Z" the frame at least in the back. needs to get closer to the ground. front too maybe but the back definately. channeling the body over the frame would look good too, but then you have to section the interior bucket.

it does sit pretty much like it might have in the 50s when it was built in someones back yard with grandpa's model t thats been by the chicken coop since he parked it to drive his brand new buick 20 years ago. and maybe thats where the nailhead came from.

looking good in any case!

[GTMust]

I think I would probably 'Z' the frame if I were building it as a more modern Custom/hotrod. But this model is supposed to represent a fifties build and I think this body height would be more correct for the period. I've checked quite a few sources (50'/60's Hot Rod/Car Craft. etc. mags in my collection), as well as movie posters ("Hot Rod Girl". etc), and this stance seems right for the era. Here are a couple of stills from the movie "Hot Rod Girl".

I appreciate your comments, William. Maybe my next build will be the way you suggest.

[jbwelda]

kool photos/stills too!