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03-28-2009 09:30 AM #1
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I'm hooked; keep it coming.
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03-26-2009 03:49 PM #2
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That has gotta be one of the coolest builds I've ever seen anyone try. Very cool.Got Guts - Get Graphics
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03-26-2009 04:43 PM #3
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Is that 1" square bar you are using to shape the body with?
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03-26-2009 05:08 PM #4
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Yes. Think of it as using 1 inch tube to replace the wood in a Ford.
Originally Posted by Rickomatic
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05-31-2009 11:19 AM #5
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Very COOOOL!
I'm SOOOO glad I'm not the only one building a boat-tail speedster. I sure wish I had your sheet metal skills, I really didn't want to go fiberglass on mine, but I don't have the ability with sheet metal, or the room for the proper tools. I really like the Jag engine, it really goes with the style!
GOOD LUCK!! and please keep the pictures coming.
Marty
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06-01-2009 07:56 AM #6
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I don't have sheet metal skills, I have sheetmetal determination Originally Posted by 41plymouth
This is my first "real" sheetmetal project. I did some relatively simple stuff on my 48 chevy flatbed build....but nothing like this.
As far as sheetmetal tools go, I have a harbor fright shrinker/stretcher and a 36" HF sheetmetal brake. Not a huge investment, but they work OK for my current skill level.
Seeing all of the cool builds posted on various rod sites pushed me over the edge. It is not perfect by any means, but it should be decent after bodyfiller and paint. .....and it is one hell of a learning experience.There are two things in life where penetration is really important.....and one of them is welding.
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06-05-2009 09:17 AM #7
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What do you guys think about adding a rumble seat in the boat-tail? Gas tank would be mounted behind the rear end.
There are two things in life where penetration is really important.....and one of them is welding.
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03-30-2009 06:34 AM #8
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I forgot to mention why the rear hoop is so far back. .....I think I cut the door opening too far forward.
I will wait until I get a little farther along before I finish out the door opening and seat area.
As it is now, it is a tight fit when you imagine pedals and a steering wheel. The current hoop allows the seat to come back 6 inches.
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03-30-2009 11:00 AM #9
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You have me hooked Flipper. Very innovative.
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04-08-2009 05:21 PM #10
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I have thought of just such a project myself. It will be a lot less stressful to follow you along than build it myself.
Tom
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04-09-2009 07:39 AM #11
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This isn't stress. This is stress relief. You get to cut stuff up and beat on metal with hammers. Originally Posted by 39Deluxe
Its gonna be a long weekend If all goes well, I should be able to put in about 40 hours.
It should look a whole lot more like a real car after this weekend. .....that is, if I don't change my mind about what I'm building.....again.
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04-10-2009 08:59 PM #12
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Did some to the cowl today. Dash is gonna be high (33" from floor in center). I should be able to get away with a 4 inch tall windshield.
or however tall these little things are.
Dealing with dial-up at parent's house. Only three pics for now. Kinda hard to tell what is going on, but the body flares out at the dash. Dash is 49" at widest point. Firewall is 43" wide.
Last edited by Flipper_1938; 04-11-2009 at 05:08 AM.
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04-10-2009 10:43 PM #13
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Datsun 260Z motor doesn't look too bad.....
http://motoringjstyle.blogspot.com/2...ooks-like.html
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04-11-2009 04:34 AM #14
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A few more
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04-11-2009 04:44 AM #15
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Originally Posted by techinspector1
That Z motor has been camoflaged.
....and besides, I already killed a decent jaguar for this project.
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My grandfather, mom's side, drove a 39 Plymouth coupe when I was about 4 or 5 and I thought it was pretty cool and I loved the tail fins on the 49 Cadillac. I drew cars when I was in the 5th and 6th...
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