Hot Rods 29 RPU- "Street/Strip" B/SR Build - Marty Strode

While I am waiting for the suspension parts to return from powdercoat, I have been attending interior details. The wood rail around the back of the cab was nice, so I ran it through the glass bead machine, sanded it with fine paper, brushed on some Varathane. Next, I wanted to line the inside of the cab with black, textured, ABS plastic, so I formed and aluminum channel that bolts into the original holes in the back panel. After the corners are closed in, there will 10/32 rivnuts installed for fasteners.

 

Where do you get the ABS at Marty?

 

Tap Plastics, we have several in the Northwest. It's great for interior use, this is how I finished behind the seat in my COE.

 

That's where I got mine Marty.

 

Got parts back from powdercoat, now the work begins !

 

Looks great!

 

. . . where do you get a full-size Monogram kit like that?

 

I’d like to find a pair of those C4 backing plates some day. Had a chance once but dropped the ball.

 

The giant tube of glue will be the next purchase.

 

Looks great!

Two questions: Is the wood floor tech legal? Does the space in the floor at the back have to be filled?

 

Looking good Marty! Love the powder coat and paint job.

 

I am going to skin both sides with aluminum and have all the rest clear anodized . And the rear section will be closed in. I hope it will pass tech.

 

I knew you would be watching, so I sent a slow easy one for you to pick off. Take care buddy !

 

Tech at the track or state sponsored tech before being allowed to drive it on the streets legally?? I asked as a born and raised Oregonian [The Dalles] and when I left in 1980 there were no tech hoops to jump through except at the track.

 

I would have felt let down if ol' Bill didn't chime in.
RPU is looking great Marty.

 

You do what ya gotta do, and being an Oregonian you'll know to do it with a raincoat on!

 

I will look to see if they refer to “floor boards” !

 

Well played sir, well played in deed!

 

A little update, DVC Machine took care of re-bushing and honing the front spindles. So, I got the front suspension in, and set the engine in place this weekend. Progress !

 

Cover those injector tubes before a bird takes roost - or something moves in

 

Going to be one sharp RPU! Curious about powder coating and the machined mating surfaces like the quick change bells. Did they mask them off? Are you having to remove coating from some surfaces and threaded holes? I've seen where chasing threads after powder coating was needed and also time consuming.

 

Tom, in this case the side bell/housings bolt to the side plate adaptors and it has nothing to do with the machined surfaces, or setting up the rear backlash. I will still use gaskets on the powdercoat surfaces, but the majority of the grease stays in the center section. Also, the plug as many of the holes as possible, but the time it takes to clean out holes is well worth the ruggedness of the powdercoat. Everything that is silver was 400 bucks, and with the cost of paint, I will use it every time I can. The top one on the rack is the one I used. Thanks for your interest.

 

I have 2 paid professionals to keep any unwanted intruders out of the shop. Louie and Marbles !

 

What r your pans for the champ quick change?

 

I have a few, and the one going in the '29 uses the side plate adaptors for the V-8 housings. That is my favorite look in a 60's era car. I have a Stock Car Products 31 spline locker for it.

 

Marty, about those other housings on the rack, are those the same, both Ford or is the hidden one a Chrysler?

 

Doug, those are Fords, as I remember they are both the GOOD ones.

 

Yeah, I didn't want to sound too excited, as you know you are my connection to those things, goes back near 45 years.

 

Got it rolling, since my center section isn't setup, I bolted in a greasy one ! Once I get the splash aprons back from the painter, I can set the the body on, and add fenders.

 

Got the offset belt drive fuel pump system mounted today.