'32 Ford Chopped 5 Window Coupe

[joe122]

Now, this is going to be fun! An 1/8 scale (resin) chopped top, '32 5 window coupe! And a test to see who knows what a Potvin Supercharger looks like. Anyone remember the Orange Crate? Was also a Revell model. This is the first build where I am designing the build around a scale engine. that's why the chassis looks so long. It's just under 20" long, will have an IFS, cantilever shocks front and rear, probably brushless power due to the size, and the body is heavy. Will also be following some weathering cues from some of the masters here on SBG!

[Mike Flea]

The Potvin was a front mounted supercharger, direct drive, lower profile, Mooneyes use to sell a kit

[joe122]

Began the mock up process for the engine placement. Need to place it before mapping out the plan for the IFS suspension.

[dr frankenstyle]

You never disappoint, Scott. This ones definitely verrrry innteresting. Likin' the suspension set-up.

[joe122]

Thanks Dr! So, here is the rest of the suspension, mocked up and not cleaned up yet. I used Traxxas canteliever parts from the 1/16 scale E-Revo, got the blower plummed, and sitting as a roller for the first time.

[old man 52]

As always , another work or art , looks awesome Scott !!!!

[dr frankenstyle]

Oh yeah, I recognized those parts .... like my crawler. Awesome adaptation for that front-end, I think you would make Traxxas proud.

[Mike Flea]

The front track looks wider than the rear, or is it an optical illusion?

[joe122]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

The front track looks wider than the rear, or is it an optical illusion?

Camera angle, rear is just over 9.5" front is at 9".

[joe122]

OK, yes time for an update. Built a set of headers, will be using a Castle 1406 and SV3 combo, so got the trans/engine mount fab'd and made a couple versions of the radiator surround, settling on the laid back version. Changed the front springs to raise the suspension a tad.

[CM9000]

man.. this is cool. you should do another gasser/ altered. your the only guy I know of who does scale drag builds. I bet you have a huge stash of those gru's.

[joe122]

[QUOTE=CM9000;5664334]man.. this is cool. you should do another gasser/ altered. your the only guy I know of who does scale drag builds. I bet you have a huge stash of those gru's.[/QUOTE
CM, I probably am in the Farmington store once - twice a week, get most of my supplies and parts out of there. One of these days I'll get to your store - we'll have to meet. Thanks for the kind words!

[CM9000]

one of these days we will run into eachother. I need to pick up some stuff from the farm store this weekend.

also, how are those gp gru's holding up? ive been a bit hesitant putting a lot of power through one.

[joe122]

Originally Posted by CM9000

one of these days we will run into eachother. I need to pick up some stuff from the farm store this weekend.

also, how are those gp gru's holding up? ive been a bit hesitant putting a lot of power through one.

5th or 6th build with them, no issues yet, but only one other with brushless motor, but still held up fine.

[JatoTheRipper]

I don't think this could get any cooler!

[Gunner1]

You sir are not just a builder. You are an Artist. What an awesome build.

[joe122]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I don't think this could get any cooler!

Thanks! Appreciate it Jato!

Originally Posted by Gunner1

You sir are not just a builder. You are an Artist. What an awesome build.

Appreciate the kind words Gunner1! Thanks!

Got to the cage/fab work.... '32 Five window is in primer, will need a lot of primer due to the finite bubbles throughout the casting/sides especially! Anyway I am tying to achieve a "barn find" like patina to the frame, adding well placed rub through markings along the frame, like the drivers side roll bar down bar, trying to make it look like someones been in and out of it a hundred times! Have it reassembled into a roller, now have to tackle electronics, a paint scheme I have in mind and some kind of interior.

[joe122]

Had a hard time with selecting a color scheme for the '32 Five Window Coupe build. I finally settled on a nice shade of deep blue, some gold scallops, some barn find patina, chipping paint and red pinstriped outlines, finished in a matte coat of clear. First matte paint job, kinda digg'n it. Now to get this thing wired, finish some details, get an interior into it and some test drives!

[Mike Flea]

Nice paint Joe, scallops came out cool! I especially like the distressed barn find look. Did you use 1/16 pinstripe tape for the masking?

[dr frankenstyle]

's lookin' really good, joe'. The disc-brakes are a nice touch.