Sam Cates Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 Built this as sort of a shine runner. I know it has a bit too much chrome for that sort of operation (far too flashy) but I think it looks quite nice that way. All the trim is BMF, engine has a few details and parts box add ons (though I forgot to add the throttle linkage I bought for it ) interior was done is a simple two tone tan with a satin black dash. Finished with satin clear on black lacquer. I noticed that the hood doesn't quite fit right, AMT give the option of the '39 or '40 grille/hood set, but neither hood fits the '39 girlle. Guess I should have done a little more test fitting before paint . Anyhow, have a look and tell me what you think!
Olskoolrodder Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 Looks sweet to my eye! Nicely done,Brother. FWIW,I've had several of those AMT '39 and '40 Ford kits (coupe and sedans),NONE of em had good fittin ghoods without work,LOL! Don't sweat it,looks sano
Dr. Cranky Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 I've always love the curved back on these fat fendered Fords.
62rebel Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 'shine cars had to look "normal"... which is hard to duplicate! they used powerful engines and heavy duty suspension to handle the weight of a trunk full of liquor or a transport tank, not so much as to try to outrun tax men. the real threat liquor runners had was RIVAL runners stealing their load or wrecking their transporters. that said... that looks like what my Pappy might have driven.....
Sam Cates Posted December 1, 2011 Author Posted December 1, 2011 Thanks for the info Curt, I plan on building a few more of these old hooch mobiles. I was also told by some of my older relatives that they were generally painted in dark colors with the chrome stripped to make them less visible in rural areas at night, I suppose it makes sense, but is that right?
LoneWolf15 Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 Your relatives are positively correct ! How do I know this , I'm not going to say ! Seems as though some of mine allowed their " horns " to hold their " halos " in place . Angels , they were not !!
62rebel Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 better stay away from Copperhead Road...... Virginia's Blue Ridge had (has) more than a few old 'shine runners that ended up doing dirt track duty when the pressure got too high in the woods. Dad told me what to look out for when hunting, so as not to get my head shot off...........
Bernard Kron Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 One of my favorite AMT kits. It builds out in so many cool ways. This one came out pretty nice. Where does the visor come from? It's a real nice touch.
Sam Cates Posted December 2, 2011 Author Posted December 2, 2011 Where does the visor come from? It's a real nice touch. Got the visor from a Revell '39 Chevy coupe. I may try my hands at casting some so I have them available for the 30's-40's builds.
Bernard Kron Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Got the visor from a Revell '39 Chevy coupe. I may try my hands at casting some so I have them available for the 30's-40's builds. Thanx! The fit looks quite good, did it require any adjustment work? I wonder if anyone casts these for sale in the aftermarket. Seems a natural for fat-dendered builds...
Sam Cates Posted December 2, 2011 Author Posted December 2, 2011 Thanx! The fit looks quite good, did it require any adjustment work? Fit was perfect, no work required, I was quite happy with it!
CEKPETHO BCE Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 Does anyone know the list of all 39 ford models? There are a bunch of 40's, but I've been wanting to do a 39 for the longest time now. Good job by the way.
Bernard Kron Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Does anyone know the list of all 39 ford models? There are a bunch of 40's, but I've been wanting to do a 39 for the longest time now. Good job by the way. As far as I know the only one out there is the AMT Tudor sedan. They are becoming more rare and starting to command a premium. If you can pick one up for less than $35.00 grab it. It also has all kinds of cool parts for making custom and hot rod variants on the '39-'40 Fords. You can make a '39 style coupe by combining the AMT coupe body with fenders and '39 style grill and headlights. Also, the more nicely detailed '40 Ford Standard grill in the Revell '40 Ford Coupe kits will fit the AMT '39 Tudor kit and is an improvement over the fairly crude AMT piece. Lastly, you can combine the '39 style headlights from the AMT Tudor kit with the Revell coupe kit and get a reasonable '39 facsimile. This is the AMT '40 coupe body on the Tudor fenders with the Revell '40 Standard grille and AMT '39 headlights. The body has been chopped and sectioned. (click on pic for larger image) Edited December 4, 2011 by Bernard Kron
CEKPETHO BCE Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 As far as I know the only one out there is the AMT Tudor sedan. They are becoming more rare and starting to command a premium. If you can pick one up for less than $35.00 grab it. It also has all kinds of cool parts for making custom and hot rod variants on the '39-'40 Fords. You can make a '39 style coupe by combining the AMT coupe body with fenders and '39 style grill and headlights. Also, the more nicely detailed '40 Ford Standard grill in the Revell '40 Ford Coupe kits will fit the AMT '39 Tudor kit and is an improvement over the fairly crude AMT piece. Lastly, you can combine the '39 style headlights from the AMT Tudor kit with the Revell coupe kit and get a reasonable '39 facsimile. This is the AMT '40 coupe body on the Tudor fenders with the Revell '40 Standard grille and AMT '39 headlights. The body has been chopped and sectioned. (click on pic for larger image) I love this model. Has got to be my fav 39-40 Ford Coupe model. Matter of fact most of the hot rods you build are my favourites of their kind. I really want a pair of those headlights. Is there any way just to buy the 39 headlights online?
rmvw guy Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 One of my all time favorite kits. Nice job! I like the visor, the interior is convincing and the engine compartment amazing. Flat Heads Forever!
geetee66 Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 I like this a lot. Understated and robust looking car. The engine details are nice, too.
deathskull59 Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 thats cool sedan black on black looks good on it.
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