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21/07/2015 1:44 pm
Deuce 5 Window Coupe (from an incomplete GMP body on Ebay)
I've just completed this traditional Deuce 5 window by modifying and combining a GMP roadster kit with an incomplete diecast 5 window body bought on ebay. The 5 window versions are not available as kits so finding one without any drivetrain was a great way to build my own version.
All the parts were stripped of paint and the front window detail had to be modified for proportion by making the top of the window opening less curved (bonding a wire form to the metal body). Simulated rubber running board detail was added to the fenders, and I also added the black top insert detail.
I used the wheels from the GMP kit but substituted smaller diameter rear tires from my parts bin since the ones in the kit were a bit oversize in diameter. The simulated Mercury caps are plated fabric snaps.
I wanted to use something a bit different for the drive train so I made a plumbed and wired tri-carb 348 Chevy from the 409 used in an Ertl 'American Graffiti' '55 Chevy gasser. The tri-carb intake is entirely scratchbuilt including all the fuel lines, carb linkages, filters, etc. the capped header and exhaust system is also scratchbuilt using silver solder and polished aluminum tubing.
The interior is done in grey and blue base coat (satin finish) and the exterior paint is custom mixed pearl blue basecoat/clearcoat. The carpeting for the interior and trunk is done in grey felt.
21/07/2015 2:11 pm
Beautiful car and excellent work. Congrats Clifford.
21/07/2015 2:14 pm
One more sensational build from Cliff Read. The creativity and workmanship are sheer perfection as usual.
21/07/2015 2:56 pm
Holy - Holy!!! - How in the world did you ever learn how to do this .. WOW
This total perfection
How do you get from your brain to your finger tips?
How do you do that?
I'm in total awe and total speechless
I think this is great
21/07/2015 4:02 pm
Fantastic!
21/07/2015 6:41 pm
Beautiful work, as always. The paint is just spectacular!
21/07/2015 7:10 pm
Amazing build ! A first-class job on this beautiful hot rod.
22/07/2015 4:40 am
ALWAYS a trill to see your work Cliff. Excellent model!
22/07/2015 8:39 am
Spectacular result! Beautiful model!
22/07/2015 11:14 am
This is the stuff! Thanks.
23/07/2015 7:29 am
I'm in awe!