'39 Ford Sportsman Modified

[Dirtman]

IMG_4984 by Rett Rundell, on FlickrIMG_4988 by IMG_4986 by Rett Rundell, on FlickrRett Rundell, on FlickrIMG_4976 by Rett Rundell, on Flickr  What started out to be a jalopy evolved into a little more. Happens to me all the time! Anyway, used the stock chassis and scratched most everything else. Body is coming out of paint and lettering as we speak. Looking okay so far..

[David Bogard]

"Not your father's jalopy", that's for sure!! Cool looking modified Rett!!

[john2]

    Looking good, Rett.

[ModelCarMan AKA Ricky]

Nice job, Rett!  Can't wait to see it all done!

[Fordguy01]

Great looking modified Rett can't wait to see the final product.  Is the flathead from the Monogram 40 Ford pickup?
Fordguy01

[Bob P.]

Nice build Rett, I can't wait to see this one finished.

Bob

[Dirtman]

Great looking modified Rett can't wait to see the final product.  Is the flathead from the Monogram 40 Ford pickup?
Fordguy01
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Yes it is, good eye!
Rett

[john2]

   Rett, is that body the one currently on the shelves ?  The yellow one on the box ?

[Dirtman]

  Rett, is that body the one currently on the shelves ?  The yellow one on the box ?

No John, this is an older one. Green body on the box.

Rett

[john2]

   Thanks.  Just curious.  Saw the yellow one yesterday.

[sentsat71]

John2

According to the review in Scale Auto, the latest re-issue of the AMT '39/'40 Ford Sedan kit, it all the usual '39 Ford parts are still part of the kit, as the build from this kit was done using the '39 parts......
Just a thought on my part....this kit and all previous issues, probably makes a better '40 Standard Sedan, along with the Deluxe edition of the car......

[Olderndirt]

You quite literally can't make an accurate '39 out of this kit, using kit parts. There are just too many parts missing, or inaccurate ones. '39's look a lot like '40's, but the devil is in the details. To make a good '39, you need a '36 for wheels, and hubcaps, and the banjo steering wheel. Then you have to come up with a '39 dash ( good luck with that).

  Olderndirt

[john2]

   It's ok Ed.  I am on  the " buy no kits until Memphis in late June " plan.  I was just curious. lol

[Dirtman]

You quite literally can't make an accurate '39 out of this kit, using kit parts. There are just too many parts missing, or inaccurate ones. '39's look a lot like '40's, but the devil is in the details. To make a good '39, you need a '36 for wheels, and hubcaps, and the banjo steering wheel. Then you have to come up with a '39 dash ( good luck with that).

  Olderndirt

I  think I may have a couple of '39 dashes. I'd have to check. If anyone is interested I wouldn't need them.

Rett

[Olderndirt]

I would buy the '39 dashes if you are interested in selling them. I imagine they are resin, since I don't know of any model manufacturer that produced a '39 Ford with the correct dash. Early Racing Classic '39 standard coupe has the correct dash, but it's the only one I'm aware of.

  Olderndirt