'51 lead sled: Getting the stance right

Given this will have no engine, the chassis doesn't really matter either. So I grabbed the first thing that fit, which turned out to be the resin chassis from the '68 Plymouth. Hey, why waste a decent chassis on a curbside build?



Picking wheels and tires took some doing. In the rear it was whatever fit, because it won't show. But the front was important to get right. In the absence of completely smooth dished wheels, this one will do.



The stance took some work but it is now nice and low without being ground-scraping. After taking this picture, I lowered the tail a bit more as these always looked good as tail-draggers.



Next steps will be bumpers, tail lights and a grille. The grille will be the biggest issue; I have an assortment of bumpers and have already picked something out for both front and rear. 



Interior will be pretty basic, as it mostly won't be visible through the mailbox slits that pass for windows, and will also lean on the parts bin as a source. Stay tuned!