Thread: New Build-1946 Ford Tudor Build

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I love the gray one, trim, rims and all! I remember seeing it in Rod & Custom magazine 2 or 3 yrs ago. It has beautiful interior as well! Good move to remove the turn signals....;-)

You know, now that I look at it, maybe the lights gone from there IS a little cleaner.

One thing about Don, when he gets some idea in his head there is no turning back.

Don

Yes I vote along the same lines as Dave.Clean up the front with the indicators/parklight all in the headlight.Absolutely think the stance etc on the silver tudor is to die for. I believe those mirrors fitted where they are are as useless as tits on a bull and a large peep type mirror mounted on the top of the door would be better.

Originally Posted by Mr Blue

Well progress has been slow due to a super busy schedule wth work, But I went to the shop and began pulling all the chrome trim off the drivers side of the car and stripping off the firewall. While I was working on that side I took the time to pull the running board off as well. After fussing with the bolts for a bit (rusty and rusted out nut inserts) it finally came free. I am going to need to install rocker boxes on the car as they are in need of some help. Still the body is super solid. A few pics of a little bit of progress....Looking to get to the shop tomorrow and get some more trim stripped off the car.
Don Jr.

Don jr you got one nice deal from SR , this looks like one hell of a clean car . Once you get some time to put into it it should take very long to be on the street .

Originally Posted by rspears

Yeah Don, I like those integral turn signals and you're right about them being invisible when not lit. I used a pair of them, broke one during the build and ended up breaking the other lense out, bonding on standard sealed beam lenses, and adding an amber LED to the top part of the light for the parking lamps. They're unique, one of a kind three function lamps, until a rock goes through one.....

Ahhh yes, something I had not thought of, breaking the darn things installing them or when a rock comes up and hits it. . Being plastic that could happen easily

Originally Posted by REGs

Ahhhhhhh progress ...... something I'm lacking right now.

I am making plans to change that problem.

Looking good Jr. No shame in that body & frame.

Ratty 46

I know exactly what you mean.........Either I have time with no money or money without time. I never have them together!

Thanks for your opinions guys. The grey Ford is still on the Rod and Custom magazine site and it is beautiful to say the least. Heres a link
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/.../photo_07.html

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Don jr you got one nice deal from SR , this looks like one hell of a clean car . Once you get some time to put into it it should take very long to be on the street .

It is in really good shape. My plan is to get every part and piece so it can go back together quickly once my schedule clears up a bit. (Hopefully clears up)

Originally Posted by Mr Blue

Ahhh yes, something I had not thought of, breaking the darn things installing them or when a rock comes up and hits it. . Being plastic that could happen easily

Don,
My lights were "SnakeEye's", very similar to yours - had a plastic housing and reflector, but had a clear, flat glass lense. I was taking one apart and let the light slip just enough that the corner impact with the concrete cracked it across the front. Mine were sold only in pairs so after a bit of ranting I broke the lense off and started looking at possible salvage . I like that my "homebuilts" have an old sealed beam look which I've never seen with halogens. I expect that my lense diffuses the bright light a little too much and that I may lose ten to fifteen percent of the efficiency, but I like the look

Roger,
Good idea. I like "homebuilts" especially if it saves an expensive part.

That has been my problem with the halogens is that they look "too new". Lately I have been willing to sacrifice a bit of "newness" for "safety" as some of the old headlights, tailights, etc just were not bright or visible. Thanks for the advice. Don Jr.

Definately like brighter lights. I have had a few older modes of transportation that have had poor lighting. My 72 Honda 750, lighting issue culminated in a 55mph crash in my youth, lesson learned there. My 89 Harley also has an old style tombstone taillight, with a thick glass lens. It tends to be too dim unless I use a super bright bulb. Tried using leds, because they don't break filaments like the incandescent do with all the vibration on the bike, but they were too dim in comparison for people tailgating me to see the brake light come on. So I guess what I'm saying is modern Halogens are probably safer at night than age appropriate stuff. Just my 2 cents worth!

Don Jr. - I second the motion on brighter lights. I had '50 Pontiac blue-dots on the back of my coupe. In bright sunlight they were invisible. I tried spraying the insides with glass frosting to diffuse the light - didn't help. I tried a bunch of different bulbs including LEDs - still didn't help. Finally I bought new '50 Pontiac style lights with 41 LEDs in each one. No more blue-dots, but at least I have brake and turn lights that can be seen.

Stovens - My '02 Harley Deuce and my wife's '05 Sportster use the rear turn signals as additional brake lights, so when ya step on the brakes they light up. Makes the bikes a lot more visible when stopping.

Don,that rusty rebuild I was talking about was a build that Barnsey,or maybe spikeo put up,possibly in an answer to another thread,but I seem to recall it being 46/7/8 Ford,that resembled a piece of swiss cheese..It was pretty rotten,and I can only be glad it isnt/wasnt me,who is doing the rebuild..

Wow, thats gonna be a sweet ride! I remember being jealous when Sr. brought it home from the Turkey run. I wouldnt know what to do with such a rust free project!!! Looking forward to watching this build!

Jim - Yep that's what I'd like, only now I'm using a heavy duty filament bulb to keep it from blowing every other time I'm out for a putt! The more red lighting up the better. Mines a bit older it's an 89 Herritage Softtail.