Projects 31 Kustom Roadster (DIY duvall, tudor to roadster conversion)

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I just can't find the proper words to say about your labors.
Thank You for sharing the talent you have.

 

Crazy how many subtle details in everything, you sir are a true Craftsman

 

Fantastic stuff!

Chris

 

Boy, was I wrong!
When I first saw the title I thought “PFFFFTTT!” That can’t be much, sedan into a roadster?
Gotta be a hack job, right? But with a Duvall windshield?
But then Ryan’s post hit!

OH MY! Not only is your design work amazing, but your ability to turn your idea into metal art is nothing less than what we mere mortals even think about reaching.
It’s nothing less than supernatural.
Thank you for sharing your abilities with us!

 

Shifter is in stock location on the muncie. I'm going do an bench seat. There is just enough space, because the seat is going to be set as far back as possible. Shifter handle is going to be something like 55-57 chevy bench seat version.
I have to admit toploader t5 would have been much easier... Not too much of them in Finland, and zero for sale with the s10 tailshaft... And Muncie is Muncie


This type of bench seat could be possibility also :

 

Hello sir ! I did the top myself for chevy. Its done with steeltubing, canvas was made from few pieces, hold together with snap-on rivets and strips. It doesnt fold, just lift off.

Designing the form with tape:



Finished top with finished car :



(Old photos, chevy has been sold years ago)

 

Thank you guys ! Much appreciated !!

 

Hahah maybe littly risky tittle, but hopefully draws attention if someone is looking for similar things
And Thank you very much, too kind word !

-Markus

 

As said In your quote
Nothing less than what we mere mortals even think about reaching"
There's the words.
Thank You hotrodA

 

Man, that is some great stuff. Enjoy watching your progress and problem solving. Loads of nice details.

 

Extraordinary craftsmanship and attention to detail’s -Beautiful- I have some OT stuff from Finland and just love the craftsmanship. Must be the water over there!
Thank you for sharing
Dan

 

Another great thread I somehow missed. Will have to check out it tonight.

 

Workin on the pedals assembly.
Had to shorten the assembly frame by an inch, to get more clearence for moving it upper, and also to get clear route for speedo wire ( the pushrods support bearing was on the way )
Then i had to build room for the distributor to be able to lift off.
Made the brackets and support frame to cowl, im going to ad couple more supports to make the cowl section sturdy

 

BEAUTIFUL 'show and tell'

 

Wow, so much effort & detail, most of which won't be seen!

 

Thanks guys for the support !

 

Continuing with the pedals
Build an cast look throttle pedal to match the old casted I-beam style clutch and brake pedals.
Air hammered the surfaces to get that pitted look. Alltough its not an patina car, but i like the look of the old pedals
Pedal ratio is 2:1
Made also the mounting frame with stoppers and return spring

 

Wow, that's beautiful!

 

That gas pedal is amazing! So nice!

 

Muncie rebuild is ready.
Started from the classic "straight from driving condition" to actually needing full rebuild.
Countershaft and reverse gears were toasted, wrongly assembled parts and even missing the input shaft nut, and couple broken mounts.
But in the big picture it was decent starting point, and now i know what's inside the muncie.
It has now all new bearings everywhere ( including 112 loose rollers on the countershaft), new countershaft pin, new sychros, new tailhousing bushing, reverse gears and of course new sealings.

Heres some random pics i took during the build :

And small video clip from assembly :

 

Wow! What a build! Beautiful work. I would hate to see what it would cost to have to pay to get that done.

 

Thanks Man ! I have stopped counting hours looong time ago Kind of holy grail build for myself !

 

LQQKS Great! I really appreciate a well thought out under dash cage.........

 

Long time no updates here, lets chamge that !
Starting with steering parts.
Steering box is borgeson vega. Mounting it with diy bracket

Tacked in place.
I placed the steering box close to same 7° angle as the front axle. Seemed to work best with everything in same angle, when turning full motions left to right.
And there is no space issues etc for me not to do so.


First support bearing in place





And of course adding some personal Helminen Hotrod style to it.
Stainless steel support bearing mount

 

So glad you're back. This build is Pure hot rod to the 10th Degree. Doane Spencer would be proud.(other than the chevy motor).Mr. Detail.

 

Just been through the whole of this thread and the detailing is amazing.

 

Thanks you sir ! Sorry for the chevy motor it's for financial and availability reasons, rather than personal favour of choise.
It actually goes back in the 1928 chevy 4-banger days. It was really frustrating when nothing was available for it. When the rear axle broke it took whole summer to even get the parts. After that i thought next car is going to be sbc and basic gm drive train
At least its followed by manual trans !

(Im having second thoughts... why didn't i get oldsmobile rocket )