Projects UPDATE: Legion SPECIAL Part 3.....It's a ROLLER!!!!!

OK, here's installment #3. Another day at Seret Speed and Custom in Vallejo, CA. We actually got a little farther than I took pictures of. I'll take more tomorrow. My two weeks of vacation is going by fast, but it's really starting to come together.

So far I think we have about 3 nights and 3 or 4 days into it.


Link to previous progress threads:Update #1 Update #2

Some guy with a flattop looked at Matt.


The dash getting attached to the dash rail.


Rat rods RULE!




On all fours!










Matt wasn't happy with the fit of the Nash sheetmetal on the cowl, so he chucked it and replaced it.

 

New motor mounts. Tomorrow the motor will officially be IN.

 

Hey Kirk , what was used on the cowl section it looks good.

 

I am talking about the dash area

 

Looking good! That dead on front shot makes it look like a dragster. looong.

 

What style grille you going with on this one?

 

Kirk!
You look scared ALREADY!!!!!

 

Great Work Kirk!

 

Looking Good!.....I like the rolled edge around the cockpit.....nice touch. What are you going to do for the exhaust......I hope it's going to be loud.

 

cool....the my little pony door is disapearing.

 

What do you mean? It's scratch-built.

 

I'm using a '32 driveshaft. It will taper on both ends and run down the center of the body.

 

I want one...

 

thats a cute dune buggy.

 

Think '30s Auto Union/Mercedes/Dry Lakes Track-Nosed Modified.

 

Looking great KIRK!

 

We'll expect that thing done by the end of your vacation.

Frank

 

thats just pompadourable!!! show us your bobby socks!!!

 

Three more build days left. We'll try!

 

That thing is fucking awesome! I thought it was a joke when you were pulling the engine towards the car but it fits great and looks the part of a 30's A/U type car.

Big plans for the interior? That's going to be one of those places that really ties this thing together and completes the overall look.

 

KIRK!,

The build looks like it's going great- three days to get it done will be easy, just prioritize- only work on the necessities to get the car up and running.

Oh, brake lines take MUCH too long to run and bleed, so don't worry about 'em- they're overrated anyway!

 

I have an early European sportscar bucket seat that looks kind of like a bomber seat (to get simple black leather). Wood floor (dark reddish-brown stain). Aluminum trans tunnel (maybe covered with black leather). The rolled upper edges of the body will get about 6" of metal below them, then there will be a leather door panel (probably with a buckled leather pocket). Dash will have the large SW gauge shown in the last update and early airplane style rotary lever switches.

 

Whats a RAT ROD ???

 

Pure awesomeness! The only thing better than a rat rod is a rockabilly rebel rat rod!

 

What catalog do they come in ?

 

kinda selfish are'nt ya? building a one seat car. sheesh!

 

I got here late, great ride!! Whats the engine set up looks way cool....

I'm showing my age with these words, ha,,

Great build, nice shop..

 

It's a Chevy 194.

 

The sketches are sick I can't wait to see this one finished..........................So hurry up already will ya....

 

Is this the first California enviroment friendly pedal powered hotrod?............just foolin ya Kirk........If it turns out anything like the sketches...it will be cool...I can picture you and the fonz zipping around in it.........The horse power to weight ratio will be nice....Good luck Littleman