Thread: Roadster pickup getting closer
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06-19-2008 11:11 PM #1
We went to the shop tonight with the intention of getting the firewall cut out so that we can do more work on finishing up the subframe tomorrow night. To do it we had to reinstall the engine and transmission so that we could cut just enough from the firewall. It went pretty well, and everything lines up like we hoped it would.
We need to shorten the frame 3 inches because the '30 body is shorter by that amount than the '29 body he built the frame around, but that is no problem. We just have to section it and when it is finally boxed you won't know we have been in there.
Here are some pictures of the body in it's final resting place on the frame. Of course we had to put a header on it and prop up a back tire to get the full effect.Tomorrow we should be able to get most, if not all, of the subframe bracing installed, then we only have to build the sheetmetal floor and transmission tunnel.
DOn
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06-20-2008 12:37 AM #2
Lookin nice! I love the offenhauser valve covers, on his engine! In my opinion, some of the nicest covers ever designed! Wished the'd mimic that style for the 429!
The back ground shots of the shop look great too! I wish mine was half as organized!Last edited by stovens; 06-20-2008 at 12:41 AM.
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06-20-2008 08:13 AM #3
Don, Do you think the tri-deuce 455 will have enough power to move that metal monster down the road.Or do you think Dan's going to have white knuckles after the maiden run?
Bob
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