'32 Caddy;from Phaeton to tow truck.

Modeling Subjects Autos
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I was perusing the HAMB the other day in the great running thread “Vintage Shots From Days Gone By”.I came across a photo of a '32 Caddy that had been converted into a tow truck.i liked it and since I had the Monogram '32 Caddy Phaeton kit I decided to convert it.I rescribed the front door and roughed in the rear truck section.

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Very interesting philo. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Keep up the great work.

Jim [cptn]

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Neat project!

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Thanks guys!I appreciate it!

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I decided to use real wood for the deck platform,

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Eclectic! I like it! Mater’s more refined older brother.

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Could be!

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I made the boom out of brass tubing and a couple of old slot car wheels.Pretty massive!

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Despite the fact the fenders were molded in black,I still primered and painted them as well as the roof.

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I painted the body and hood Tamiya Gold Leaf.The plan is to use vinyl letters and numbers as negative masks ,which will create markings after the body is sprayed black and the stickers are carefully peeled off,Good method i have used in the past.

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Assembled and painted the engine.What a beast!

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Sheesh, every time I venture over here, you guys make me sick! lol! Freakin’ COOL work, philo. Looks tremendous!!!

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Thanks!Doog!

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Terrific build! Something different too, which I like.

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Yes! it is coming along!

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Mounted up the engine,rear diff driveshaft exhaust and vront suspension.The fit was great!

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Coming along nicely.

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i used the headlights from the MPC Chrysler because I used the Caddy headlights on the Hubley Packard project.I used thin aluminum tubing to make the headlight brackets.