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26/01/2016 4:27 pm
(PICS) Deuce Sedan hot rod...old school but not just the 'same-old'
Just finishing this chopped Deuce sedan built from a hidiously disproportionate Testors diecast Deuce kit and, just to try something different, I fabricated a handmade brass and aluminum suicide front suspension/steering axle (ahead of the grill) and sprintcar style steering, as well as cycle fenders (lathe turned to look like the old spare tire cover style).
The cowl-side area is re contoured to correctly narrow towards the bottom and the engine hood is fabricated in brass with tiny hinges so that it will fold in typical deuce style. Engine is now a '50s style tri carb Oldsmobile (detailed with wiring, hoses, linkages, and fuel lines) and the rear axle is also late-model with handmade aluminum transverse spring, shackles and shocks etc. Carpeting is felt and the paint is basecoat/clearcoat. The photo-etched grille insert is from Model Car Garage and is used on a Revell deuce roadster grille-shell. The radiator is fashioned in polished brass, and the door hinges are made from wire and aluminum tubing
26/01/2016 5:18 pm
As Always
Magnificent job and craftsmanship on your part Clifford.
26/01/2016 5:23 pm
Amazing and absolutely gorgeous!
26/01/2016 5:58 pm
Fabulous, as you work always is!
26/01/2016 6:50 pm
Beautiful, well done!
26/01/2016 8:41 pm
Cliff everything you do ends up as a work of art!!!!!
26/01/2016 11:00 pm
Now that is talent! Great job.
27/01/2016 2:07 am
Another superb piece. Love the cycle fenders and the Olds + Hydramatic power.
27/01/2016 2:45 am
Blown away. Incredible craftsmanship!
27/01/2016 6:13 am
Beautiful, Cliff.
27/01/2016 7:44 am
The only thing that amazes me as much as the quality of your work...
is how prolific you are. I keep looking at your work estimating how long it would take me to accomplish something similar. Meanwhile, you've already finished another project.
Again, my hat's off to you, sir.
27/01/2016 9:58 am
Remarkable work ! Expert craftmanship in every area.
27/01/2016 11:54 am
Outstanding!!
27/01/2016 1:08 pm
Another fantastic creation Cliff.
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