OLDS 442 1969 ANOTHER STUFF

 for not to miss anything ... Frank accompanies the previous work with an partner equal degree: Olds 442 1969 but different painted

 In this specificity case Frank ,has rebuild totally an old rusted car , found  as the same, at some junkyard friends 

 after the long work...for rebuild all the body ,he paint the car in Palomino Silver poly...

Under the hood the same engine for W30 : (L-30) 400 V8 360 Hp available .in this case all new and original.
with this double post we've only the color choice! the choice is yours!

olds 442 1969 Model kit AMT/ Ertl 1/25

OLDS 442 1969

Frank shows another work done:an Olds 442 1969 year.
Found in good conditions only the weathered time,bring on the body,originally painted in Cameo White whit black stripes on the hood

 the car is all original, Frank has only refresh the details a little bit over ruined as the chromed trim

for be an old survivor car the conditions are great.At this time Frank had been very lucky...was missing the external mirrors ,and antenna is  new

 the wheels are repainted (center part) and new tyres replaced,also the bagde previous stolen!

 the engine (L-30) 400 V8 da 360 Hp,running yet good so Frank has only changed the air intake pipes,with new in aluminum

the inerior with black strato bucket, was clean so Frank has left so...In conclusion an easy  work for Frank this time, but the results are appreciable...the door are open... someone would to drive?

olds 442 1969 : Diecast Ertl 1/24

IMPALA 1958

Another jump in the Chevy world by Frank!

At this time he show us a new work just ready!:Impala year 1958 for polish our eyes

 at this time he has prepared a special personal version for this super-icon from the past...
originally find in bad condition, as usual he looking for... rusted blue colored,totally to restore.

 Frank rolled up their sleeves again....First time after a total sanding...he has painted the body with a new tuxedo black,added a red profiles stripes for give a diabolic apperance!


 rebuilding this car he thought about the customizing from guys of the 60thies
at the back he has changed all the rear lights,(and this he has re-built by hand)

 under the hood  has placed a 348 c.i. (Super Turbo Trust) with a maual gear shift on the floor (Syncro -Mesh 3) clean and full-bodied and also  an original option for the 58'the maximum performance for the past(in that year).
this engine have 315 hp

 the interior the Frank pride: leather bi-tone red & black,total redone,also new carpet and new dashboard..total new!

two dice lucky charm take his place at the rear mirror...on the floor the long shifter..

 one can see on the body also the new logos at his place...

no more original wheels but rally wheels with oversized tyres fo more grip

 a front view as a devil in the desert ranch...ready to haunt his victims... 

a detail applied on the rear glass: a bad dog...but really? bite my dust!
Frank

Diecast 1/24 Saico total redone by Frank

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