Custom 1949 Shoebox Ford

[IceMan555]

So I wanted to build something that it didn't have to finish by a certain deadline as it feels my last three builds have been that way for contests at Jerry's Cherry's. I had started this 49 last year but messed up the paint job a couple of times. First time sprayed Testors Aqua Blue but just couldn't get it to shine after some clearing, and buffing. Then I extended the front end with a custom piece from the 50 Ford kit and tried One coat lacquer's lightning white. My lack of patience took over and I sprayed a very thick layer of it......it you're thinking that it probably ran, you're right. Thick, fat blobs of paints all around the bottom of the body, and of course I knew that was going to happen as I was spraying it. Ugh! Figured third times a charm so here we go.

This time I figured I'd modify the body a little more to encourage me to take my time with it all. So far I removed trim, added skirts and blending them in, and changing the taillights. A couple of mock up to determine height and just throwing ideas around.

[Nacho Z]

Wow! You have a ton more patience than me. I think all of the mods look great.

[IceMan555]

Thanks Nacho.

First coat of primer. Still needs some work.

[harron68]

Fabulous front end work, truly! Good luck and with your skills it'll be great!

[IceMan555]

A mock up of the front.


I figured since I was modifying the panel lines, I filled in the truck lines and will redo them in a different shape. Also added the taillights. Will make the them body color. Here's where I'm at.

[IceMan555]

So I laid some paint on it. Krylon rubbed bronze black is the color I think. Not too bad. Still thinking of red scallops though. Gonna let the clear dry, maybe some panel lines for the doors and try some. See what happens.

[snapper]

I like your approach and the body work - coming along good...