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This Week's Quickie PhotoChop

posted in: kaucher kustoms' garage, news on April 06, 2009 at 12:10 PM

'56 T-Bird long wheelbase

'56 T-Bird long wheelbase

I’ve always loved the early T-Birds, but one thing always bothered me is how close the rear of the door jam is to the rear wheel arch. Not only that, but the to lines diverge from each other and it creates a V in the middle of the car.

So added about 3 inches to the wheelbase this moves the two lines far enough away from each other that the V is gone and the flow get a little nicer.

I also gave the car a matching rear wheel arch, a Merc front grille and chopped two inches out of the A pillars.

I'm building this one in 1/25th scale and if I get to have a free weekend I'll finish it.

Enjoy. KK

tags: tbirds, photochop, artwork, car design, muscle car, custom car
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Greg's Wagon Ranch Garage
April 06, 2009 at 12:14 PM

Very cool. I think it does look better that way!

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Bruno's Rare '65 Hi-Po Falcon Garage
April 06, 2009 at 12:24 PM

I like how you extended the hood scoop more towards the front also. I definitely like what you can do to these vehicles. Keep up the good work! I’d like you to take a photo of my Falcon and tub it out and stick some velocity stacks up through my hood. See you around the Hub! Bernie

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Coop's Garage
April 06, 2009 at 12:36 PM

Thanks for sharing, it looks great! I’ll never look at a stock T-bird the same. You have taught me something new…Coop

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Kaucher Kustoms' Garage
April 06, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Reply to Bruno's Rare '65 Hi-Po Falcon Garage on April 06, 2009 at 12:24 PM

Let me know whenever your ready I’ll get that done for you. KK

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Jason Haskin Garage
April 06, 2009 at 04:47 PM

What a re-do on a ‘t bird. Love the hood scope and front end. I have never been able to fit in a lot of the cars that have the knee knocker/ wrap glass into the jam. The birds and early vettes have the same issue if someone is taller than 5”2 it is one uncomfortable ride.

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Kaucher Kustoms' Garage
April 06, 2009 at 05:47 PM

With the rear axle moved back you could open the cockpit up and move the seats back, this just might be your solution. KK

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