1937 ford panel 1/16th scale

[Egon]

Interesting build, why not go big scale 1:8, just love these old cars.

[spinellid82]

Cool project but I do agree with Egon, 1:8 would rock [B]HARD![/B]

[kennb]

The scale I chose is mostly a size I am more comfortable in for getting castings accomplished and size of workspace. My work space is 8"x 16" an it would be very hard cutting pieces that large. thanks for the suggestion and I do agree the 1/8th scale would be something to behold.

I did find some good drawings of the front of the engine but still have nothing usable for the sides and rear. I can get enough from the drawings for the top and bottom ends if I got a correct dimension for the depth(side front to back). There is also details on the sides that I need to do it right...so I continue the search.

[DominiqueBeerts]

Very interesting! Hope you will get it right. I'd like to see this car kitted. it is one of the missing links in the Ford gamma.
I'll stay tuned.

[D-Stroke]

I will be looking in.

[sjordan]

So, what scale do you intend? I certainly recommend a traditional scale such as 1/16 so there may be at least a few parts available from other sources. I would not at all be interested in an odd scale like 1/15 or 1/20.

[kennb]

I will be going 1/16th scale on this one since there are mechanicals to go with it.... There is a flathead rear end and tranny for it...I will be making them also....wheels and rims are also available for those who would like them....I may be using some commercial parts with this one.....just got the plans printed to scale today.

[Don Garrett]

Glad you've decided to go with the '37 Ford Kenny.....
Ford did make a "panel" truck in '37 but it wasn't nearly as attractive as the [B]1937 Ford delivery sedan.
[/B]The peaked front fenders, tear drop headlights, flowing lines and grill of the '37 make it one of my favorite cars.

[kennb]

Thank you Don.........progress may be slow on this but getting the frame started.
Frame rack.


Side rails cut.





located on the frame rack.


I will be placing the flanges on the frame rails a little later. First I will get the interior spreaders and mounting brackets to the axles and transmission in place. They will not be glued in place until mold masters are made for them. Then the prototype will be glued up.
If anyone has additional information or comments as to accuracy along the way let me know so it can be fixed right away. I only have some photos and drawings to work from.

[kennb]

The frame is starting to take shape,,,,,I went and added the flanges since I found out the parts would fit better for dry set ups.
The front cross member/engine mount/radiator support/spring mount is almost done and the first of the interior braces is done.....The right side is almost done,,,just need 1 more flange and the front holes drilled.



. everything needs final sand of course but that will come,,,,,

[kennb]

rear cross member/spring mount......finished.

[CitroenTA]

Amazing work.

[kennb]

time to start laying out the body.....have both sides cut out and starting to form the right side....

[kennb]

sides roughed in