Projects '29 Ford Roadster PU Project - in progress

thanks.
nope, came up too fast...we'll see what happens..

 

Rinke! That shit is looking great!

From your ol' pals in Miami!
-Sergio and The Procrastinators

P.S. By the way, how's the Studebaker?

 

I enjoy reading the updates on this thread - great project

 

okay guys...back in town. Billetproof MI was amazing. the Detroit Road Devil's are even more amazing!! and congrat's to Brandon for winning best paint and best in show in Michigan!!!!

update: Betty (my studebaker) is in my parent's driveway now for next week!!!!

lots of work this week on the truck!!! the clock is ticking...

 

Lauren, I have faith in you!

Nick.

 

Get to it!! Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

UPDATE



hammering the wheel bearing seal in drums - hammered evenly 6.10.09



putting back on..



front end complete with new wheel bearing seals




onto the back...







rear end done!





front headlight mounts are bolted into place 6.10.09



my "find" in MI - st.christopher's pin to put in my RPU 6.10.09


more work today.....
Lau

 

Lauren, I see you had some expert help, you must be SMILEING big time by now as you can see the finishline! That St Christophers' medal is a NICE touch.

Nick.

 

thanks...unfortunately, i've realized that i won't be making my deadline. i'm petty disappointed in myself, but i'm still working at it.
going to be gone for a little over a week to get my Studebaker...i know, seems like a bad time now, but seemed good a couple months ago. didn't know where i was going to be then.
anyway...tonite, just worked on the MC mount to brace it better to the frame.

and figured out more linkage for the pedals ...

more work friday, saturday and sunday.

lauren

 

Forget the deadline, don't even worry about it. I think you should write a book about your build. Serious!! Talk about hands on-do it yourself. Real hot rodding at it's finest.

 

Kev, WELL said!Lauren listen to him he knows of what he speaks!

Nick.

 

Yeah, deadlines are for suckers
In the end you'll still have a bitchin rod that you put together with your own hands, in lightning speed compared to most guys on here!

 

You're a pretty neat girl! Keep cranking, you're doing a great job.

 

MMM, That sounds like me for one!

Nick.

 

Your right Chris "In the end you'll still have a bitchin rod that you put together with your own hands, in lightning speed compared to most guys on here!"

Me to! She is fast!

 

Your doing great! Thought I was workin fast!

 

my "find" in MI - st.christopher's pin to put in my RPU 6.10.09
Lau[/QUOTE]

Patron of Transportation/Travelling now that is cool! - Very nice find - or did he find you??? - apparently he will also come in handy if you have a toothache

Nice work on the Front/Rear ends....

Spence.

 

UPDATE



grinding down weld spots on channeling 6.12.09



ground down and all shiny 6.12.09








"mounts" for holding tranny tunnel 6.12.09




holding cupeling nut in drilled hole in frame to weld 6.12.09



cupeling nut welded into frame for bolting body into frame 6.12.09



ground down cupeling nut that was welded into frame 6.12.09



bolt in place...






air cleaner welded together so that the wing-nut can be screwed into place on-top 6.14.09




welded on flexible brake line mount 6.14.09



drilled holes for brake line mounts that will go inside of frame,
used a hollow tube when drilled to make sure the drill bit didn't hit the other side of the frame and break 6.14.09




painted wheels - burgundy. 6.14.09

that's it from the past few days....
off to MI. be back in about a week with my Stude.
Billetproof NW on June 27th. see you there.

Lauren

 

UPDATE 2











nice welding



rounded off front frame 6.14.09



welded flexible front brake line mount onto front frame 6.14.09

 

Lauren, You are a STAR!Great engineering and well thought out.Those wide-fives look bloody nice in Burgundy.

Nick.

 

Keep up the good work.

 

Hi Lauren: Great progress on the rpu.
I saw this pic, though, and I'm pretty sure the big end of the cylinder is supposed to go towards the front shoe. It's a pain as the brake lines have to angle in from the rear, rather than the front which is more handy.


You need to switch the cylinders side to side.

Keep up the good work.

Mart

 

Had one of mine apart the other day for the first time in 100 years judging by how hard the hub was to pull & here's a pic - good call Mart - not many would have spotted that.
Spence.

 

hmmm....have to check on that when i get back.

Still in Michigan...leaving tomaro with Betty ('55 Studebaker)
fixed some things on her like points, spark plugs, rotor & disp. cap, etc.
the starter seems like it might be shot, but she looks sexy as hell with her new WW and hubcaps in place. so nice.
we're able to jump start it since it's a clutch, but we'll see how the adventure goes...more to follow and once done with the RPU, new thread with the Stude...

Lau

 

UPDATE



readjusted front brake mounts 7.5.09







grinding down rear axle for welding area - for rear brake mounts 7.5.09







mounts for brake lines, electrical lines, etc. 7.5.09









new front brake line mount 7.5.09



underneath side motor-mounts - welded a washer on the bottom for extra support 7.5.09


working on the firewall this week. more updates on wednesday and friday.
lauren

 

Mart - thanks for pointing out the wheel cylinder - we noticed it today - will need to switch it out soon. thanx

L

 

Lookin good!

 

lookin real good.

 

Hey Beggar! I just had to say that.

 

She would be a keeper would get mad if you stayed in the shop all night working on your hot rod , nice work keep it up .