MINICRAFT 11232 User manual

Flamin’ Flathead
Hot Rod Sedan
The “classic hot rod era” started in the late nineteen forties as GI’s returned from war and used their talents
to “soup up” cheap cars to improve both looks and performance. Few cars were better suited to customize
with high performance parts and higher horsepower replacement engines than the Model A Ford. Used A’s
were abundant; prices were low and parts plentiful. These less expensive cars served long after the Model
“A” passed from being practical transportation. With custom parts that added performance and good looks
custom “A” became iconic symbols for post war America. Even today some of the most popular custom
cars at car shows and classic car auctions are the hot rods of the late nineteen forties and early nineteen
fifties.
The new Minicraft Sedan Hot Rod Flaming Flathead features a hot rod flat head V-8 engine with triple
carburetors, custom exhaust, “racing” rear axle, chrome wheels, white wall tires and lots of chrome
accessories.
Minicraft Models, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA
www.minicraftmodels.com
Printed in China
11232

Sprue B Sprue C
Sprue F
Sprue D
Sprue A
NOTE
Parts shown
shaded are
not for use.
Sprue E
Sprue P (Chromed)
Sprue P
Sprue D
4
3
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
4
5
2
31
9
8
5
6
7
4
321
13
12
28
29
24
62
73
12
70
4
22
19
19
19
23
25
7
7
17
910
16
6
29
3
11
21
20
21
20
21
20
2
1
28
18
13 26 14
5
56
27
24
25
26
21
23
22
1
3 4
2
5 6 6
7 7
58 8
9 10
11
10 9
15
16
17
18
20 19
14
87 6
1
2
15 14 13 12
26 25
24 23 22
21
18
19
16
17
20
11
5
11232

Sprue I
Sprue Q (Chromed)
Sprue Q (Chromed)
Sprue G
5
1
10
11
13
14
12 7 6
3
4
52
9 8
20
21
22
23
24
25
29
28
27 26
30
30
30
31
33
34
35
39
42
717
18
1920
40 40
72
54
39
37
58
54
31
59
Tires
Rivets Axle
Hinge Pins
59
4
6
6
1 1
7
8
3
5
2
36
33
53
48
52
50 34
34
51
47
43
60
74 75
63
61
30
65
44
45
31
36
35
72
42
38
36
37 37
36
32
30
15
16
17
18
19
21 18
19
NOTE
Parts shown shaded
are not for use
Sprue H
Sprue J (Chromed)
55 71
71
71
71
3838
55
11232

1
Assemble engine block halves (1/2), oil pan (11) and transmission
housing (5). Attach intake minifold (3), distributor cap (26), distributor (29) and
water pump (28).
11
P
5
P
2
P
28
P
12
P
70
P
3
P
29
P
26
P
1
P
2
Assemble three carburetors (20/21) and air filters (19), than cement to
intake mainifold. Attach throttle linkage (4) as shown. Cement fuel pump (23)
into hole on rear of intake manifold. Note diagram showing location. Cement heads (7) in place.
Attach engine mounts (12/70) as shown.
19
P
20
P
21
P
4
P
23
P
7
P
12
P
70
P
7
P
2X
Cement
Coller
Kleben
Pegar
Incollare
Colar
Kleven
DO NOTCement
Ne pas coller
Nicht Kleben
No pegar
Non collare
Nao colar
niet kleven
Optional
Choix
Auswahlmoglichkeit
Eleccion
Scelta
Opcao
Keuze
Cut away
Couper
Scheiden
Cortar
Tagliare
Cortar
Sniden
Repeat operation
RŽpŽter l'opŽration
Vorgang wiederholen
Repitir la operacion
Ripetere
Repitir a operacao
Herhalen
BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY
Your MINICRAFT Flamin' Flathead model contains a wealth of highly detailed parts. Please take a moment to read
the instruction sheet to become familiar with the parts before beginning assembly.
¥ Be sure to test the fit of all parts before gluing.
¥ Remove the plating from the custom 'chromed' parts in the areas where glue will be applied.
¥ Note and follow instruction icons shown below.
NOTE
Engine mounts P12 and P70
must be glued in place aligned
as shown.
(Some parts not shown for clarity).
P(19/20/21)
P(23)

9
P Right
25
P
14
P
22
P
56
P
10
P Left
3
Assemble generator and mount (22/14/25), then attach assembly to engine.
Cement belt and pulleys (56) to positions shown. Press fit exhausts (9/10)
(do not glue) to engine block. Exhausts should be glued in place after
fitting the engine to chassis (Step 20). Note that exhausts can be positioned
either pointing out of the sides of the engine compartment or pointing downward.
5
NOTE: Underside of engine is shown. Cement starter
motor (13) to oil pan.
13
P
18
P
6
P
4
Cement coil (18) and shifter base (6) in place as shown.
25
E
12
E
15
E
1
E
18
E
2
E
6
Assemble the chassis by cementing all parts indicated to E(2), then cement
E(1) to other parts. Note diagram showing appropriate locating holes on parts E(1/2).
E(18) E(15) E(12) E(25)

7
Assemble rear axle halves (61/63), trapping metal
axle between.
TOP
63
Q
61
Q
8
Cement parts (52/53) together. Pass rear axle assembly through hole
in differential/driveshaft housing (52/53), aligning the small tab with slot
on part 52.
Note tab alignment to part 52
when assembled.
53
Q
52
Q
52
Q
9
NOTE: All parts are shown upside down. Dry fit all parts to become familiar
with assembly procedure. Also refer to Step 10 below.
Attach rear suspension mount (73) to frame. Allow to dry thoroughly.
Cement differential cover (58) to rear axle assembly.
Place rear axle assembly in place, then glue shock absorbers (59) into position
on axle and suspension mount.All parts should align as shown in diagram below.
Note that forward end of driveshaft will lay in the cutouts of frame brace (E15).
Do not apply glue to this area.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It is recommended to use a slow-setting glue such as tube cement
or epoxy for assembling the shock absorbers (59) to the
driveshaft/axle assembly and part 73, as these parts should be assembled
simultaneously for proper alignment.
Assembly viewed from rear. Note alignment of parts.
Assembly viewed from side. Note alignment of parts.
10
NOTE: All parts are shown upside down
Cement rear spring (60) to holes in axle, and to
suspension mount (Part 73).
Cement stabilizers (50/51) to rear axle and driveshaft housing.
59
Q
59
Q
58
Q
73
P
50
Q
51
Q
60
Q

12
Trap tire between outer rim (42) and inner rim (72), then glue brake drum (55) to
inner rim. Pass metal rear axle through this assembly, then glue to hub (39).
Pass other end of metal axle through rear axle assembly. Cement Q(54) to axle Q(61/63).
11
Trap tire between outer rim (42) and inner rim (72), then glue brake drum (55) to
inner rim. Pass metal rear axle through this assembly, then glue to hub (39).
Pass other end of metal axle through rear axle assembly. Cement Q(54) to axle Q(61/63).
39
Q
42
Q
3
R
72
Q
55
Q
54
Q
39
Q
42
Q
4
R
72
Q
55
Q
54
Q
13
Trap tire between outer rim (42) and inner rim (40), then glue brake drum (38) to
inner rim. Pass stub axle of part 37 through this assembly, then glue to hub (39).
Cement support arms (34/31) to part 37. Attach steering arm (44) to part 37.
39
Q
42
Q
40
Q
38
Q
37
Q
34
Q
44
Q
31
Q
31
Q
44
Q
34
Q
37
Q
1
R
Note alignment (viewed from front).
PLEASE NOTE
¥ It is especially important to check the fit of the custom chromed parts in the following steps.
¥ Additional sanding may be necessary due to the extra thickness of the chrome finish.
¥ Check all locating holes and open as necessary

14
Trap tire between outer rim (42) and inner rim (40), then glue brake drum (38) to
inner rim. Pass stub axle of part 31 through this assembly, then glue to hub (39).
Cement support arms (34/30) to part 37.
38
Q
40
Q
2
R
42
Q
39
Q
37
Q
34
Q
30
Q
16
NOTE: All parts shown upside down. Steering linkage is not shown for clarity.
Cement forward spring (35) to frame crossbar. Glue shock mounts (74/75) to frame,
aligning with crossbrace as shown. Glue shock absorbers (36) in place as shown.
Snap wheel assembly onto stubs.
15
Pass stub on end of steering linkage (43) through hole in steering arm,
then glue cap (71) on end. Pass other stub end through link (45),
and glue cap (71) on end. Be careful to not allow glue to touch
moving parts. Leave assembly loose until Step 23.
43
Q
45
Q
36
Q
75
Q
35
Q
18
E
74
Q
36
Q
71
Q
71
Q
31
Q
34
Q
37
Q
Note alignment (viewed from front).
74
Q
75
Q
36
Q
36
Q
Note Alignment (viewed from front).

17
NOTE: All parts shown upside down.
Snap wheel assembly onto stubs.
18
NOTE: All parts shown upside down. Front suspension parts not shown
for clarity. Pass end stubs of tie rod (33) through holes in steering arms
and glue caps (71) on ends.
71
Q
33
Q
71
Q
Be sure to test the fit
of parts Q(33/35) in the
respective holes in mating parts.
Non-glued parts should move
easily for proper movement
of operable features.
PLEASE NOTE
NOTE
If exhausts are installed in
upper position (exiting sides of engine compartment),
steering shaft must go between second &
third exhaust pipes on left side.
If installed in the downward
position (exiting under engine compartment)
some trimming of exhausts
may be required to clear
steering linkage.
Press fit
20
Turn model over.
Glue together steering box parts (47/48).
Press fit steering box to frame.
Press fit the steering link onto the shaft of part 47.
47
Q
48
Q
19
Cement floorboard D(1) to B (1). Cement fender B(3) in place.
NOTE
Some parts not shown
for clarity.
1
D
2
B
1
B
19
G
18
G
NOTE
Some parts not shown
for clarity.
Parts are shown upside down.
21
Cement battery parts F(22/26) together and glue to frame in position shown.
Cement fenders and floorboard assembly to frame. Cement engine
assembly in position, connecting to driveshaft. Glue exhausts in
your preferred position, then glue steering linkage in place.
26
F
22
F

24
Install seats as shown by sliding into holes in floor (do not glue).
Glue name plates J(6/7) and trim G(21) in place. Attach parts
J(26/27) as shown. Note that part J(26) inserts into the hole
on the top of the transmission housing.
Running lights on part J(20) may be
removed to match box illustration.
25
Cement all controls in place as shown.
26
Cement oil filter (16/17) together, then to
to dash C (1). Attach trim J (20) to dash.
17
P
16
P
20
J
2
I
2
I
1
C
8
C
3
J
4
J
6
E
7
E
1
C
6
D
3
F
7
D
4
F
5
D
8
D
22
NOTE: All parts are shown upside down.
Glue brace (65) in place, attaching to stubs on forward
crossbeam and also to the stub on the oil pan.
23
Assemble two front seats as shown. Do not allow
glue to touch holes in parts F(3/4). Cement part
D5 last.
Seat must fold.
65
Q
2X
27
J
7
J
21
G
6
J
27
J
26
J
NOTE
Installed engine not shown
for clarity.