How about a beat up dirt track racer? (pics)

This is my freshly completed attempt at replicating one of my late grandfathers race cars. He raced in the inagural years of NASCAR from 1948 until he was drafted for the Korean war. I built one before that I was going to give to my grandfather but he passed away a few days before I could get it to him. I thought I would try again with the new Revell 40 Ford Coupe kit and this time apply some of the weathering tecniques I have learned from building armor to give it that nice realistic touch. Only real modification is the sides of the hood were cut away. Weathering was done with pastels, some slight washes, dry bushing and applying heat to do the dents. The only reference I had was the pic below and a phone call to my grandmothers brother who helped build them. I gave it to my dad today as a gift and after his reaction I have to say this was the most rewarding build I have ever done.