Alternate Nose Idea

[MT-ED]

I haven't been on this site in years. Still not in a position to build a kit, but I'm now leaning toward the Truck rather than the '33. I thought I would show off an idea I have which gives a different look. It's not a totally original idea as the "Rolling Bones" Hot-Rod shop have used it before on a '34 build.

The Canadian-built Cockshutt 30 Tractor had a nose very reminiscent of those used on Track-inspired T-buckets and early Indy cars. I've seen these noses on sale on the Internet, plus you can get Repro grilles for them, so I'm sure with some mods this is a doable option. I've used one of FF's photos as a basis and added a hood and side panels. If I was doing this, I would probably make them out of Aluminum and punch them full of louvers.

Martin.

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[bnelson]

I haven't been on this site in years. Still not in a position to build a kit, but I'm now leaning toward the Truck rather than the '33. I thought I would show off an idea I have which gives a different look. It's not a totally original idea as the "Rolling Bones" Hot-Rod shop have used it before on a '34 build.

The Canadian-built Cockshutt 30 Tractor had a nose very reminiscent of those used on Track-inspired T-buckets and early Indy cars. I've seen these noses on sale on the Internet, plus you can get Repro grilles for them, so I'm sure with some mods this is a doable option. I've used one of FF's photos as a basis and added a hood and side panels. If I was doing this, I would probably make them out of Aluminum and punch them full of louvers.

Martin.

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And then chop it! Add tractor nose but loose the tractor cab :)
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[MT-ED]

Haha! I figured that you would probably chip in with that idea.
I have to say, even though you just did a quickie photo-chop, that it looks really wicked. Here's a finished version. 117032

Martin.

[bnelson]

Haha! I figured that you would probably chip in with that idea.
I have to say, even though you just did a quickie photo-chop, that it looks really wicked. Here's a finished version. 117032

Martin.

That's awesome! What program are you using to modify pics?

[MT-ED]

I'm almost embarrassed to answer that. Despite having been messing with stuff like this for years, I only use a neolithic version of Photoshop and MS Paint to create stuff. Seems to work though as people like what comes out. Here's an FF '33 I did years ago. I've done a lot of Drag-Racing photography during the Summer in the last few years and do digital artwork based on my photos. This is my friend's AA/Gasser Willys that I designed the "1969" style paint-scheme for. 117086117087

[bnelson]

I'm almost embarrassed to answer that. Despite having been messing with stuff like this for years, I only use a neolithic version of Photoshop and MS Paint to create stuff. Seems to work though as people like what comes out. Here's an FF '33 I did years ago. I've done a lot of Drag-Racing photography during the Summer in the last few years and do digital artwork based on my photos. This is my friend's AA/Gasser Willys that I designed the "1969" style paint-scheme for. 117086117087

Impressive!

[Mikes35]

Interesting idea! I like it.