MERCURY EIGHT 1949

 Another tour... same Frank's friend ranch,this exposure is for show a new Frank's work

obviously same sun of Arizona !

 Frank has discovered this heirloom as ever in a junkyard...very lucky!

 the car now bright with his new black paint...as Mercury  mum had made

 the perfect side view with the special fenderskirt...the car is very magnificent and express a sublime design,many customizer take inspiration for this model for build hotrods as Sam Barris as one of the first..you know?

 In this front view this Mercury Eight,expresses all of his class..maybe all of the pics was taken in front of a manor!

 the back view with a particular exhaust pipes,called "fishtail"a detail very cool as some hot rods

 under the hood snoring sly the classic flathead common for this kind of old cars

 the interior now all new as usually Frank prepare,he has choice a two tone colour grey and blue that give more elegance at this model

another interior view with all his welcome on board!

a detail for the door interior...

what else said? maybe more but Frank prefers to let the pictures speak ...to you the verdict!


Mercury 1949 1/24 by Motor Max Completely reloaded by Frank Garage

FORD COUPE' 1949 (SHOEBOX)

Frank've found with extremely luck,this Ford coupè 1949. The conditions were desperate,the car were found in a factory field,completely disassembled,burned many parts lost...but a good idea goes followed...So Frank took it home.


 After a long work with his hands he show us this (almost) perfect work,seen the poor conditions of finding
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the body totally welded with new metal sheet....a long work of carpentery...repainted with a special color from a color chart of '49 for  Ford trucks  called :"Strata Blue" ....yes -yes he know that it's incorect for the car but Frank said in my ear that's one of his special features!!

 B/W photographs for improving the car look, and give the impression to give a jump in the past 

 Frank inaugurate his work driving the car to a ranch of one of his friends

The trunk is empty but all new lined and has the all-new "plaid" vinyl cover

the rear end with chromed side finiture typical for coupè model,while on the bussiness model  were missing.

a detail and a curiosity,the car is from Oregon  (as licence plate show)  Frank for maintain the originality has used an (used  part) rear window from Oregon car with an old stiker on.

 the engine a typical Flathead 239 ci was replaced (missing in the model found) with all new,and now back to life this Ford

 open hood under the Arizona sun...

the interior it has been very hard to replace 'case completely missing ,but after a lot of  Frank's sleepless nights it has finished with pride

 the double side view,passenger seat.

Now the car at Ranch entrance is ready to riding again the huge prairies and beyond ...


Totally reloaded by Frank Diecast by MotorMax 1/24

CHEVROLET NOVA SS 327 1966

 The summer is ended (more or less) and Frank is back with another of his restoration cars!!

 as we can see he show us another special car a 1966 Chevy Nova SS

 unearthed in a Junkyard near to Bismark (ND) in a good condition but a little messy for body

 Frak have re painted all the body with a sweetly (as a vanilla cream) "lemonwood yellow"

 then he have put white line tyres and special chromed rims for give a classic appearance at this Nova

 the rear end immaculate with his new SS logo on the chromed frame,also the new exhaust pipe that come out  to the  undercarriage are new, for a new sound sweet to listen

 a particular the licence plate frame and the original plate of the 66' from ND where the car was found!!black&white photographs it's better ... for done a jump in the past with the mind!

 The engine a Turbo Fire 327 with 350 prancing american horses!the engine was still in good condition but Frank obviously have cleaned all parts and added some special items as usually he does



the door panel had yet the oil control labels...Frank  leaved it   for more originality   at the car
 

 The interior vinyl black has been restored and cleaned, now it's as new of factory,also here Frank has added some special parts as the new shifter (for manual gear)



 
Also the additional gauges under the dash are added by Frank

the key is inserted , is enough a turn for another trip in the past and in the Frank's world!




Die cast Johnny Lightning 1/24 total redone by Frank

CHEVROLET NOVA SS 396 1969

Frank still works despite the holiday at the gates,show us a true Nova SS 396,and show it  at the famous annual muscle car contest to his surrounding.

 take it from a Michigan junkyard...he has restored completely this nice muscle.

 he has repainted totally the body with one of his preferred colors:“Fathom green poly”

under the hood pulse now and yet the big 396 ci refreshed (it was find in not so in bad conditions),with new heads,and camshaft...also the carburetor it has been changed,and more all parts needed.


the interior is all new:carpet,dash,gauges and the shift on the floor with 4 manual gear...also the floor mats by Mr.Horsepower

the back with his fastback line typical for the age when this "muscle" was build..Frank has added four chromed rims with special tires "Eagle"..kind of consuetude for all performance cars of the time...

 another view with a kind of "vintage photo"....back to the sixty nine...nostalgic Frank..

here in all his beautiful splendor...ready to run and to win the special contest...maybe

Frank

DieCast by johnny lightning 1/24 total reloaded by Frank

CHEVELLE SS 454 1972

 At this time before the summer holidays,Frank show us one of his last one work...a Chevelle ss 454 1972...rare and survivor from the 70'.

The car arrived to Frank almost perfect conservate.

 In this pics...the car in the garage with some Frank's prefered revue on the hood...maybe publishing will hits...

 Frank has done a few work for this car...a polished for the matted color..pewter silver poly...a new double exaust biggered with a 2½” diameters...the usually Frank's touch...

 the interior was perfect with his bucket seats  Black Elk (code:704)
 

 the engine a rare (for the year when this car was produced) 454 with 270 hp, and more rare the shift on the floor with 4 manual gear..
 

 another interior view...with the splendid conservation,simply and sporty at the some time...
 

here in the Frank's land... bringing  out for tasting  the pure american horses...what else .. try it!

Bye Frank..at the next


Model kit 1/25 by Amt

CHEVELLE SS396 1967

1967 for this new Frank's work...Chevy Chevelle ss 396 325 hp under the hood simply and best.

Found almost complete as junkyard yewel,but necessary a total complete restore.
Painted in deepwater blue poly it's a good seen.


The Back side typical for this model year with vertical tail light,and black matte panel for ss version.(was also available after buyed)

 The engine a classic 396 c.i with green wires by Frank,was to keep all the original features of historic vehicle



 Frank has placed a new interior with this special color leather  blue,in the floor the shift with the manual  gear

Frank show his new creature long the route 66 -Az- one of most beautiful place for him...a special car for a special land.

your enjoy (for the eyes)
Frank