Since my last update I've installed glass in the quater and rear windows, wet sanded the body, and now I've got WWWs (7.00x16 rear/6.00x16 front) all the way around. I've got some issues with the wheels that I've gotta fix in the next few days, before the Leadsled spectacular. I think I'll move on to building the top next, just a soon as I decide how I wanna do it .
In a distant future far far away, I'd like to build an underslung roadster. Do you have any close up pics of the suspension and build up?
Beautiful man. I dig the unchopped look alot go Super sixties style. What is the color? It looks Like HOK Turblue pearl Bitchen bro. Sam
Its "International Blue" as in IHC tractor Blue . It was the closest shade to what I wanted. I just used Martin Seynour enamel that I got mixed at the local NAPA.
I still need a grill insert, so maybe instead of stainless, I'll paint some wire mesh yellow and call it the Jayhawk Rod.
LMAO. No you just need a license plate surround that says " K-State Alumni". That'll get 'em guessin'. Did you swap out the mc and steering column/wheel?
I haven't done anything with the MC yet. Before I had to leave Saturday, I did attempt to put the '53 steering wheel in, but it doesn't fit. Its too big around, I can't move my leg enough to hit the brake or clutch peddles. So I'm back to square one on that one.
[ I did attempt to put the '53 steering wheel in, but it doesn't fit. Its too big around, I can't move my leg enough to hit the brake or clutch peddles. So I'm back to square one on that one.[/quote] why not just remove the bottom third of the wheel.
I am actually building it right now. Going with a wood frame that I'm building out of poplar with some form of white vinyl stretched over it. Not too different from original. I have not bothered taking pictures yet; goin off my current woodworking skills, I may not want to...
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