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Short Track Forums => Open Wheel cars-modifieds/sprints => Topic started by: Marty W on February 09, 2019, 06:58:23 PM

Title: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: Marty W on February 09, 2019, 06:58:23 PM
Since my '32 jalopy sedan is coming along slowly, I thought I would post another older build. It was during a time when I was experimenting with trying to get a realistic outside shot of a model. I don't think this was ever posted before.

This car represents one that might have raced around 1962 on SoCal tracks, using an OHV V-8. It was kind of a transitional period, moving away from flatheads, and right before the early modifieds and figure 8 racers came into popularity. At that point in time, the California Jalopy Association had pretty much tossed out the rule book as far as engine type, and other restrictions. It was the beginning of the end for the pure jalopy class.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/cartoonyguy/jalopies/31jalopy_outdoors015.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: Dirtman on February 09, 2019, 09:42:45 PM
One very cool hot rod!!

Rett
Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: Tom Birky on February 09, 2019, 11:13:44 PM
Wow! That looks like the real deal. I had to look and read it twice! Cool build Marty.

tb
Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: sentsat71 on February 10, 2019, 05:43:24 AM
WOW!!
That is super cool!!!

That could have run with the modifieds around Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota, back in the mid '60's!!

Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: triple97s on February 10, 2019, 10:10:25 AM
Now that IS a classy ride !
Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: Gary Davis on February 10, 2019, 02:06:17 PM
Man Marty...great job on the build and the Photography. It does look real. What scale is that?
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Post by: Bob P. on February 10, 2019, 05:37:37 PM
Beautiful Marty, that picture could have fooled me, looks real.

Bob
Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: john2 on February 10, 2019, 10:08:53 PM
 :)  Great, Marty.  I remember it from Fred's.    Let's see the others too, please.
Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: Marty W on February 11, 2019, 02:57:51 AM
Thanks for the comments! Gary, it is 1/16 scale. Here are some more photos, John....

(https://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/cartoonyguy/jalopies/31jalopy_outdoors009.jpg)

(https://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/cartoonyguy/jalopies/31jalopy_outdoors013.jpg)

(https://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/cartoonyguy/jalopies/16thjalopy015.jpg)

(https://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/cartoonyguy/jalopies/16thjalopy021.jpg)

(https://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/cartoonyguy/jalopies/31jalopy_outdoors014.jpg)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/cartoonyguy/jalopies/31jalopy_outdoors010.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: sentsat71 on February 11, 2019, 10:10:04 AM
Great looking hauler too!!
Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: john2 on February 11, 2019, 05:28:37 PM
 :)  Marty, this is truly one of the best models and presentations I have ever seen.  One to be quite proud of. Looks for all the world to be the real thing, and what a subject.

Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: Michael F on February 13, 2019, 02:10:54 PM
Wow, very nice jalopy !!

Cool truck as well!

Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: 421sd on February 21, 2019, 09:37:30 AM
INCREDIBLE work!
Title: Re: 1/16 scale '31 Ford Hot Rod jalopy
Post by: PNWfrank on March 02, 2019, 02:48:32 PM
Nice work on that one. Great photos as well.
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