I downloaded the Cars trailer and I think the Paul Newman character - uh - car is a kustom hudson. But what kinda grill is it wearing, cause it looks kinda cool.
Uh, I think it is a standard 51 grille. I'll have to look, but I know for sure that the sidetrim on the 'toon is 51.
We modeled Doc Hudson as a 51 Hornet coupe-- Exactly what they raced when Petty, Marshall, and the crew dominated NASCAR seasons of 51, 52, and 53. The grille might look a little funky because its also his mouth- making chrome split and move like lips without looking strange is pretty hard. If you go see the movie, you'll notice that the details on the car are really accurate- suspension, lug pattern, etc. We went a little nuts!
We modeled Doc Hudson as a 51 Hornet coupe-- Exactly what they raced when Petty, Marshall, and the crew dominated NASCAR seasons of 51, 52, and 53. The grille might look a little funky because its also his mouth- making chrome split and move like lips without looking strange is pretty hard. If you go see the movie, you'll notice that the details on the car are really accurate- suspension, lug pattern, etc. We went a little nuts! Hey thanks for the info. I went online and realized it was a 51 grill, which is gonna be the first thing I change on my 50.
OOOh-- We might have blown it on the wheel bolts--- He does have bias ply tires and the "step down" ch***is right.
The whels bolts are forgiveable since you have a hudson as a main character in your movie. I could have settled for just a hudson, but it looks damn nice in the preview stuff I have seen.
thats why you guys win Oscars. its a shame other big budget studios dont pay attention to the fine details.
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