Featured Projects JUNIORS- 1931 Av8 Build.

Some updates on what ive been working on-

Still working on the list of parts that p*** through the firewall before I pull the body off to do some more ch***is work.

I chose to use this s**** style pedal i got from Roadster supply, I liked the simple design and it felt like something i would make to imitate the look an original part. I sorted the position for my foot first and then make a linkage rod to the carbs. I made a pinch mount to pull on the connecting rod with tightens with a ball joint. i didnt want to have to cut into the hump on the firewall to make the rod and arm meet perfectly so i opted to make a little nice spacer to join them.

 

Next i finished my steering column tube. I wanted to make a column from stainless so i could choose later on how i want to finish it either polished or painted.

First i slotted the tube wall for the dash drop pinch bolt, and drilled the opposing side for the steering lock.



I tried a few different methods to flare the end that meets the steering wheel, but without much success. The originals would have been spun id guess to get that much radius and i wasn't gettin close so i pivoted to this stepped design which still felt period looking enough and doable.

The larger piece is actually a prep bowl I used for cooking that i cut up and ended up working great! 4 pieces shaped, welded together then welded to the tube.



I really like the way it looks

 

I finally was able to buy a radiator so will get that installed and then can finish the headlight mounts that i started!

 

As for paint-
I dont plan on painting it anytime soon. I have used a rattlecan laquer that polishes out kinda shiney like old paint that i will paint the new replacement metal once i have the body fixed up and drive it for a while just old black.

I will paint it someday, but i started this endevour almost 6 years ago and just really want to enjoy it for a while! plus $$$ even doing it myself.

 

Nice update! That double step flare on the column looks sharp!

 

Great job on the column! I like the custom but humble style.

 

Thank you both!

 

Wow, that looks fantastic.

 

Nice pivot on the column bell. Out of the box thinking and the result is a one of a kind column. Thanks for sharing.