Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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35fordcoupe, here is a picture right out of the paint shop which shows I went a little overboard on the downhill look with large 15" rear wheels and 14" front wheels. I am not overly happy about this and may switch to 15" front wheels with low profile tires. I have been stuck with various excuses for over a year but hope to focus on the car soon. Really, if you want a short trip over the summer, give me a warning and stop in, believe me I need encouragement! The door handle really does line up straight when fully latched.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

wow in that front shot the color just pops. I have been looking at monterey maroon metallic tincoat from the corvette, but without direct sunlight it looks too much like an everyday maroon. In sunlight it's close to what I want. I saw a Lexus ( ) today and I think the color was ruby red metallic...at first glance that looked nice. I thought for a while I wanted candy apple, but I think I want a darker red/maroon with a "glow" and something cheaper than a candy color would be nice too . I wouldn't want to steal your color, but maybe when it gets warm out I could go for a drive and get some ideas...I want to say Ashland would only be 2-3 hours. I have no excuses and have gotten next to nothing done in the last year I can't wait til it warms up...I'm ready to go full steam ahead.

I am no where near body and paint, but I want to be absolutely sure I have the right color

Hey Don,
What master cylinder and proportioning valve did you use on the roadster? I thought I remembered seeing a dual master cylinder in the pics and I'm sure it's in here somewhere. I just hate to have to dig through all 218 pages to find it...

I did a double take on this post. 3K alive again! Maybe Don will update us with some recent shots of the new carb setup as well as answering you J.R.

Best of my memory is a 68 mustang 4 wheel drums. I dont remember a preportioning valve.

Ron

I can't believe this old thing is back alive!! Yep, Ron is right, 68 Mustang drum brake unit.

No proportioning valve, seems to work ok though.


Don

Hey, you can't keep a good thread down!

Thanks for the info. I have a new master cylinder for a '67 El Camino with drum brakes. That system originally had a proportioning valve, but I'm wondering if I really need one...

Yeah! Pics of the new carbs?

I agree with need for update with pic's of carb install. Hot rods are never "done".

Reminds me of my '29 AA, in the 40 years I've had it-gone thru seven major rebuilds not including the "normal" stuff like new cams, intakes, carbs and wheels/tires

Your '27 should be headed for a major after the Dodge. Let the "new" RPU body sit for awhile.


Earl

Thanks guys. From a practical standpoint I have to say the two carb setup isn't as smooth as the single Edelbrock I had on it for the past year. But they really aren't too bad either. I think I am getting more used to the power curve. They also have a sucking sound, probably because I have the scoops aimed right at my head, but I do like the view from the drivers seat. I think they and the pinstriping changed the complexion of the car a little, and I am glad I did them both.

Skratch is an amazing pinstriper/ fabricator/ painter/ etc/etc. It was a real treat to watch him pinstriping my T and Dons T at Turkey Run. I would be nervous as h*** if someone were to watch me work, but he actually thrives on people hanging over his shoulder as he lays down lines. He goes out of his way to talk to fans while doing it, and especially takes the time to talk to young kids who are interested in what he is doing. His Girlfriend is also pretty hot. In fact she came up and talked with him for a while, and when she left he said to some young kid there, "see what you get if you are a good boy?" Skratch must have been a VERY good boy. He is also one very nice guy.

Here are some pictures of the carbs and Skratch's handy work.


Don

Don

Don, I amazed that this tread started in 2006 and still alive !!!! The pin striping only enhanced a great looking ride. IMHO

Don Shillady I love that color.
BradC

Originally Posted by BradC

Don, I amazed that this tread started in 2006 and still alive !!!! The pin striping only enhanced a great looking ride. IMHO

Don Shillady I love that color.



BradC

I'm amazed I'M STILL ALIVE !! Thank you.


Don

Nicely done. Skratch did one nice job. I like the colors too. The signature on the dash is the bomb! Must be fun to climb behind the wheel, and see his handy work up close. The carb do add to the nostalgic look of the car too! Thanks for posting the pics.

Thanks for posting the pic's Don. The roadster really has a change of appearance with the dual carbs and stripes. I like it alot.

Earl

All I can say is WOW! I've seen Don's roadster in person, up close and I didn't really think it could be improved upon. The dual carbs just add to the nostalgic look and the striping is the perfect finishing touch. NICE, NICE, NICE!!!

Well, Hi Don Snr.,Don Jnr.,and Dan. I was lead to this thread by Jim Robinson after I had followed his T build and I passed an complimentary comment on his progress. He replied straight away which, amazed me on how friendly you people are,and directed me to your thread which I have spend the last few days reading from page one to page 219.. Man have I enjoyed it, everything from the humor and cheek the members have added to "who did kill JFK?" and can I just say, Elvis is alive and kicking down here in New Zealand!!! Seriously now, I have a number of questions that will help me on my build.
No 1: you are using two Rochester 2 barrells and I have been told that the scoops that you have were only made to fit the old leakers,so do you have adaptors?
No 2: What happened to the awesome airbag set up on Dans rpu, I was so taken if the way it sat.
No 3: Dumb question...what does BTW mean??