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15/12/2013 8:24 am
(PICS) Since Bob Jackman and Dennis Mong asked.....Here are some of my diecast mods over the years..
All of these modified 1/24 or 1/25 diecasts have been done from inexpensive, damaged or undesireable (like the FM "Rockin' Rod) models bought at toy shows, flea-markets or on Ebay, etc.
My taste in hot rods is strictly traditional, '50s and early '60s style so I may be a bit of a 'one trick pony' when it comes to my diecast mods. Delightfully, many of these models have been featured in model magazines....mostly Model Cars Magazine, since they aren't stuck on plastic models only.
I've done plenty of other mods in other scales...1/18, 1/43, etc., and my twin brother, Larry has also modified quite a few diecast models over the last few years, but here are most of mine that are appropriate scale for Forum 24.
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'41 Ford Chevy powered rod from a DM '47 Ford
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'29 Ford Cadillac powered hiboy rod from a First gear Ford coin bank
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'32 Ford hiboy Chevy powered rod from DM Deuce
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'33 Ford Chevy powered rod from FM Dillinger sedan
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Deuce 3-window Chevy powered coupe from FM Coddington Coupe
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Deuce rod (flathead powered) from DM stock '32 Ford Roadster
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Model A panel rod (Oldsmobile powered)from DM panel
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'40 Ford pickup Chevy powered rod from an FM stock '40 Ford pickup
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'Deuce 5-window Chevy powered rod from FM 'Rockin' Rod
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'35 Ford Caddy powered roadster custom rod from FM '36 Ford Cabriolet
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Hayden Proffitt's '63 Impala top-stocker from silver FM '63 Impala ss
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'51 Studebaker C/Gasser shown with my brother's '48 Studebaker racecar hauler
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Cad powered '40 Ford coupe rod (from FirstGear promo/coin-bank) with Mullins trailer (FM '33 Ford police setup)
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Buick 'nailhead' powered '33 Ford rod from stock DM Ford coupe
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Cad powered '32 Ford channeled rod from FM Rockin' Rod coupe
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1946 GMC two ton from DM Chevy Pickup and Yatming GMC fire truck
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'33 Ford Chevy powered channeled/fenderless rod from DM 'California Kid'
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'61 Impala Sport Coupe from WCDP ImpalaSS to match my own 1/1 version.
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Mack B61T sleepercab and 'reefer trailer' from FirstGear towtruck.
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Mack 'B' model mixer from FirstGear towtruck
15/12/2013 9:02 am
The detail and craftsmanship amazes me, thanks for sharing
There is no way I could pick a favorite they are all beautiful
15/12/2013 9:16 am
everything is seemless and perfect! A ++++
15/12/2013 9:16 am
I'm with Ryan...what a beautiful collection.
15/12/2013 9:24 am
Gorgeous.... Since these are ALL one-offs, that collection is PRICELESS.....
15/12/2013 9:38 am
Cliff, I've seen your work first hand and know how beautiful they are. As good as the pics are they're way better seeing them in person.
15/12/2013 9:40 am
How?? .... Where? .... Who? .... Oh forget it - I'm tongue tied ... 
I really do not have a command of the English tongue to be able to describe the outstanding quality of your creations.
How do you it?
Where do you find the parts? ... and if you tell me "I make them" ... I'll scream out loud and slam my head into the wall .... he he he he he
Seriously ... there is no way I could even possibly begin to get started ... much less tear one apart with out breaking everything I touch
Your skills are very impressive.
If you ever implement a die cast car rebuilding apprenticeship ... I'll be very proud to sign up.
Job well done.
You done good.
Thank you for the time and your photo submissions
If you have the time ... you can always drop me a line
harleyphatboy at ya who dot comm
Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and if I missed any other holiday verbage please included it in here:D
15/12/2013 9:41 am
I can only imagine ...
15/12/2013 10:10 am
An outstanding collection of very fine craftmenship; great replicas.
15/12/2013 10:41 am
These are absolutely fabulous! I've seen all of these but it's great to see them in one post!
15/12/2013 10:42 am
Cliff, I think all of us would like to see your other scale stuff too even though they're not 1:24.
15/12/2013 10:50 am
All Very Nice Clifford! I'd be hard pressed to pick one favorite. The Stude w/ Transporter Probable.
but they are all so super. You are a true Craftsman. I always enjoy seeing your work. Thank You
15/12/2013 11:21 am
STUNNING! ...'ALL' beauties! DM and FM should've taken some tips from YOU!
15/12/2013 11:38 am
WOW! All are amazing.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
15/12/2013 1:05 pm
What a superb collection of real masterpieces !
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