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Post by fireguy14 on Oct 26, 2013 21:39:33 GMT -5
Well, after more than a year I have decided to build something! Actually spent a couple of hours cleaning and sorting various parts! I am starting with an older issue of Revell's 1937 Ford 2 door sedan. I really like the overall look of the car, but need to seriously change a few pieces. First up, the independent rear end has got to go. And the Chevy motor. What I am after is a slightly rodded, sort of stock car. Flathead V-8, original type rear end, dropped front axle, Ford steelies, and wide whites. My initial thought was to just use the chassis from a '37 Ford pick-up, along with the wheels and hot rod version flat head. But, the pick-up proved to have a shorter wheel base than the sedan. Another option is to use the axles from the truck, and transfer the needed cross members to the sedan kit chassis. But, after a bit of research, I want to try the chassis and suspension from the Revell 1940 Ford Coupe. Looking at the directions it has the right parts I want. Just not sure how that kit chassis will work under the '37. Open to any ideas / suggestions.
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dogfish7
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Post by dogfish7 on Nov 10, 2013 23:51:23 GMT -5
Sounds like an interesting build David. Some pictures might help. Haven't built the 37, so can't offer much advice. Looking forward to watching your build though! 
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Post by fireguy14 on Nov 13, 2013 16:14:49 GMT -5
Thanks Bruce. No pictures yet. Looking at changing the motor to a flat head Ford. Kit engine is Chevy, and the chassis is kinda designed around that. Been looking at different set ups to use. The '37 Ford has a slightly different wheel base than this kit. Going to get my hands on a 40 Ford street rod and see if that chassis and running gear will work under the '37. I also have the convertible version, but that is even more customized. Late '80's / early 90's styled interior, same Chevy engine, and an A-arm IFS.
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dogfish7
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Post by dogfish7 on Nov 13, 2013 17:39:03 GMT -5
Sounds great.
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Post by harron68 on Nov 14, 2013 21:10:21 GMT -5
On a different site a builder is doing a deuce highboy in a slightly modified style of the '50s or so. Your '37 will be interesting and I hope if another more traditional frame doesn't fit, at least some parts can be altered for the right look. I'm getting excited to see what you'll do, thanx!
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Post by fireguy14 on Nov 15, 2013 17:43:05 GMT -5
Thanks! I can make it work, just trying to do a quick change out on the chassis. Wanted it a little lower than stock, at least in front. And definitely want a flat head in it. I also have the convertible version, but it is even more so in the late 1980's / early 1990's style. Nothing wrong with those, just not my preferred style. Hope to have progress soon, but it will be slow going. I have a 10 y/o playing basketball, and a 7 y/o in gymnastics, getting ready to start cheerleading!
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