
I missed out on one of these on
ebay for $30 (cheap). So when I figured out the 'Early Iron' kit was the same, I
grabbed a built up one a friend and I built as kids, i was pretty poor but a
good start. I also received a glue bomb from George which donated a few pieces,
and the scuba gear (not painted yet).
I never really liked the wheels that came with this kit. I don't think they
represent the box art well. So I stole a set from my munsters Coach. Among other
things, the seats, front axle, and exhaust were all problems to find and
different from the early iron kit. Thanks to Dennis (Jarhead82) I was able to
use his original exhaust to make my headers from Solder. I used his side pipes
to cast a resin set for mine. The seats are from a 41 Willy's coupe. The Roll
Bar is aluminum tubing. I had to raise the spindles on the fronT axle to get the
other 1/8th inch I needed. It wasn't until after I was done and ready to take
pics I realized I didnt have a fire wall, So I ran to the parts box and grabbed
a nice smooth one from a 34' Ford Lindberg kit, I also grabbed the Louvered hood
from that same kit. A little bit of chopping and walaaa!!! Never really liked
the front bumper so I opted for a Gas tank. Paint is HOK Silver Base with
Plastikote Metallic red over top. I attempted to tint the windshield. Not sure
If I like it or not. But it will work for now. I also added Rods that go from
the Firewall to hood (solder). I like this kit with no top and no hood i think
it looks best that way.
This kit Was one of my first ever to build. My Grandma bought me my first for Christmas
years ago, I dug it out of storage when I built this.. lots of glue but it's still
holding strong and looks good for a 9 year old building it!!!! Hope Ya'll enjoy!



