Iberian Dream - '56 Ford Mild Custom

For the Tri 5 Build - Iberian Dream. So called because everytime I sat down to work on this Triple M would be playing it.
It's the AMT 1956 Ford Vic kit with some slight body mods, a mild drop, the kits custom interior and a Mustang motor (not the one you're thinking of).
It goes together well considering the age of the moulds. Doors even give good shut lines if you wedge them in hard enough






Paint is Holden Aquarius with satin clear (my bodywork wasn't up to gloss) and the roof is some light blue or other with TPB silver flake powder. Wheels are Cragars from my parts boxes and rear lights are from either the AMT '50 or '49 Fords.

A big thanks to whoever sent me the second pair of bumperettes. I forget who it was but I owe you, they worked out well.

BTW sorry about the chrome but i'm still getting used to Alclad.

Very nice build Fred.I like the satin paint and the interior

well done Fred thats pretty cool. i had to have a second look at it.
it looks like it came from the box like that. nice work

that's one cool mild custom,wondered what you were going to do with the second bumperettes,yep they came from me

Nice work Fred. I like that Alclad chrome - I sometimes think the base chrome in most kits is too brilliant - yours looks more real IMO. Love the colour and custom work - not sure about the "muff" steering wheel though?

Nice one,Fred. I got a kick out of the six banger. I like it.Best.Bill

I like ya muff Fred Came out pretty cool, although a bit sedate for you, makes a nice change Well done mate.

Thanks all.
Thanks Allan
Bill, it's worse than you think. It's a turbo 4 from a Mongram Fox Mustang...

I think the problem with the Alclad is I put it on too heavy. I had the airbrush on 12 psi but had a #5 nozzle wide open. I should have choked it down so paint was only just coming out.
Oh well. Next time. It doesn't look too bad with the satin paint but the foil and the "Mazda" thing on the grille show it up.

You think this is sedate Tubbo? Next i'm going to tackle the paint job i've been scared of - shiny black...

Nice work Fred. Love the Mustang four banger

Thanks Goose. The v8 was long gone and I wanted something different but still blue oval.

another top model coming of Fred's Bench Well done

M

Cool build Fred, the old fairy might be a bit heavy for that sicks.

Great job Zenrat, one very cool build.

Nice job, turned out just right,

Thanks folks.