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 Christopher Moroni
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Topic starter 21/08/2021 10:20 pm  

OK, well ... I have "a few" of these 1/18 1923 Ford Model T "Snap-On" period correct promo trucks. A great, nicely detailed replica but it always seemed that a "simple" (nothing is ever simple!) conversion to a period correct roadster was possible. Today I started. To get the general shape of the NEW rear area (which will include an opening trunk) I roughly copied my 1/18 Model T "wing Gasser."  From there I referenced photos.  I'm not finished yet; stay tuned...........

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 busdriver2089
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22/08/2021 12:19 am  

Beautiful job.  It's so cool to see folks with this kind of talent, amazing. 



   
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 Bob Jackman
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22/08/2021 11:03 am  

Beautiful conversion Chris. I have always liked the Snap-On promo models but never pulled the trigger. Some day.



   
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 Bob Jackman
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22/08/2021 11:04 am  

Beautiful conversion Chris. I have always liked the Snap-On promo models but never pulled the trigger. Some day.



   
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22/08/2021 11:08 am  

love it from beginning to end...



   
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22/08/2021 5:30 pm  

Great talent Chris. Thanks for sharing this conversion process. It takes a lot of patience and skill.



   
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 Steve Jacobs
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22/08/2021 11:47 pm  

Ditto !!
Thnx !!



   
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 Christopher Moroni
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Topic starter 23/08/2021 9:11 am  

THANKS ALL!!    Now......... let's hope I find some time soon to finish this small but "involved" project. Two-three more installments should do it.  I need to modify some oh-so-small hinges, make a lid (trunk) add "rolled-edge-piping" to my plastic. Fabricate a rear spare wheel mount. Shorten that flat rear deck. Relocate the spare, paint all rims black. Remove the door graphics, add a few wires, hoses......       Hmmm.... maybe 5-6 more installments. LOL 😀 



   
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24/08/2021 10:16 am  

Excellent post Chris, we really should have a section on repairs and modifications.



   
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 Christopher Moroni
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Topic starter 24/08/2021 8:37 pm  
Posted by: @larry-kemling

Excellent post Chris, we really should have a section on repairs and modifications.

Hmmm.... Actually Larry, that's a pretty good idea.



   
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26/08/2021 9:58 am  

@chris Great work Chris and like both of you I think it would be a fantastic board, show repairs, custom work and some easy detail tricks. Hope it happens Smile


Joshua J. Shy


   
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