Deuce Lo-Boy Roadster
Apr 9, 2013 23:15:28 GMT -4
Post by BERNARD "HOT ROD" KRON on Apr 9, 2013 23:15:28 GMT -4
’32 Ford Roadster Lo-Boy
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This is based on the old Revell Highboy ’32 Ford Roadster. Obviously, it’s been radically lowered in the style of the late 50’s and early 60’s hot rod show cars. The inspiration was the stance on the ’60 AMBR winner, the Barris Emperor. However, I kept the details conservative rather than going whole hog as Barris did fabricating molded nose and tailpieces.
Below are the details. (Unless otherwise noted everything is from the Revell kit.):
Thanx for lookin’,
B.
Chassis: Z’d 3” in the rear, rails wedge cut just forward of the firewall to raise the front cross member about 1½”. Front cross member and front spring shaved. Rails notched at front cross member to allow axle clearance.
Motor: Chrysler Hemi from the Monogram Li’l Coffin mated to Revell Deuce kit transmission to assure proper chassis fit. “Limefire” style headers from AMT Phantom Vicky kit.
Bodywork: Stock Deuce roadster body channeled the depth of the frame rails. Rolled pan added at rear. Windshield chopped 3". Taillights from new Revell Stacey David Rat Roaster kit. Resin 2” chopped grill shell with photo-etch grill courtesy of Replicas & Miniatures Co. of Maryland.
Interior: Sectioned kit side panels. Rear panel fabricated from kit seat. Bucket seats from Revell ’30 Ford “Rat Rod” sedan kit. AMT ’58 Chevrolet Impala steering wheel.
Wheels and tires: From Monogram Super Modified Dirt Track Racer kit.
Paints and finishes: Duplicolor Maroon Metallic over Duplicolor Platinum base coat. Interior finished in Testors Pearl White lacquer.
