Projects uncle Charlie's hot rod model A projects

That is a tricky piece to make with all of the compound curves. I sure you will get it done and looking good.

 

I am not 100 % happy with the result, Charlie's shop is limited in metal working tools. I did it with a cheap mig, left and right tin snips, a grinder, a couple hammers and a vice.

 

made Charlie some patch panels for the doors at my shop. used my break to bend the bead and return then used the shrinker to put the arch in it.

 

we also mounted up a set of tires on A rims. we went through all our old tubes to find four good ones.

 

I also made a set of rain gutters. I had made a stencil of the shape of the door and used it as a guide. I folded the outer side over, then bent the return, used the shrinker and stretcher to shape it to the door stencil, the folded the flange straight across that will get welded along the roof over the door

 

I am withholding judgement on the box.

 

so noted.

 

Charlie has been busy, I stopped by today to check out his progress. he got the head light bar and lights mocked up and wired them to the original A switch.
tires and rims really changed the look

 

I started by welding in some visor extensions to fill the gap in the roof.

 

I also welded on the rain gutters I made .
Charlie painted the windshield frame and glued the gasket on so we installed it.

 

next up:
I am going to make new metal bed sides.....

 

Awe man, no more NDTs!

 

I like the new tires and rims but I liked the vibe of Charlie using "what he had" . Charlie is going to sell them and use the cash for parts he can use.

 

bent up some bed sides per the slackers drawing. plan to get over there Friday.

 

new bed side mockup

 

then we decided to add some stake pockets, so we cut some square tube to size. also will add another piece to extend the angle and weld a length of tube to the edge to finish it off.
I will do that at my shop so I can clamp it all flat to the bench.

 

I didn't get a photo but Charlie has the dash panel all painted.

 

I then welded the patch to the drivers door. ....down and dirty

 

It’s looking better every time you show us pictures of y’all’s progress.

 

Ya do such good work Sir - I’ve really enjoyed yer posts !

 

thanks guys.

 

Now I feel I can judge the box - vast improvement. Keep up the great progress.

 

I read all the responses and "likes" to Charlie, he really enjoys fact that other people are enjoying the build. your "holding judgement" made him reflect on how the bed was coming out, he found the metal from a previous build and decided to change the bed.
FYI I agreed with the change, we would have found a way to make it look fine, but the metal is a better direction.

 

Hot rodding the original design- build concept. Try something, change it if it doesn’t suit. You all have a good sense of proportion.

 

I feel some what sheepish, thinking that I have input from behind the keyboard. In no way do I think it is right to tell other people what to build. I am however happy to chime in on something I like, and for sure I like this build. I wish I was closer and could spend some time on my back with rust in my eyes, giving you guys a hand.

 

The input is all good and appreciated, there is no right or wrong on this build. It follows no rules and isn't expected to be anything but a pile of parts and pieces assembled to resemble a vintage truck.
Something from nothing that could be redone, rebuilt, restored, rebodyed , or used till it is recycled.

 

Rock on! This build is just so fun to watch.
Excellent work.