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Dirtman

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'39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« on: January 30, 2019, 09:50:03 AM »
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..
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David Bogard

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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2019, 11:42:49 AM »
"Not your father's jalopy", that's for sure!! Cool looking modified Rett!!
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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2019, 06:13:04 PM »
 :)   Looking good, Rett.
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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2019, 09:43:53 AM »
Nice job, Rett!  Can't wait to see it all done!
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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2019, 10:15:22 AM »
Great looking modified Rett can't wait to see the final product.  Is the flathead from the Monogram 40 Ford pickup?
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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2019, 04:49:55 PM »
Nice build Rett, I can't wait to see this one finished.

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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2019, 10:24:36 PM »
Quote from: Fordguy01 on January 31, 2019, 10:15:22 AM
Great looking modified Rett can't wait to see the final product.  Is the flathead from the Monogram 40 Ford pickup?
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Yes it is, good eye!
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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2019, 06:44:05 AM »
 :)  Rett, is that body the one currently on the shelves ?  The yellow one on the box ?
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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2019, 08:11:45 AM »
Quote from: john2 on February 01, 2019, 06:44:05 AM
:)  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.

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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2019, 04:42:39 PM »
 :)  Thanks.  Just curious.  Saw the yellow one yesterday.
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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2019, 08:49:50 AM »
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......

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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2019, 11:35:42 AM »
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).

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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2019, 12:15:30 PM »
 :)  It's ok Ed.  I am on  the " buy no kits until Memphis in late June " plan.  I was just curious. lol
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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2019, 09:38:46 AM »
Quote from: Olderndirt on February 02, 2019, 11:35:42 AM
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).

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

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Re: '39 Ford Sportsman Modified
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2019, 10:20:41 AM »
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.

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