[I've owned this car for almost 17 years. Started with a body I got in a trade deal. December of 99 is when I started. 2004 it was on the road. I was never a picture taker or documentor of anything I built or painted in the past. So I have very few pictures of this cars first life. I've got a smartphone now so I'm getting better! In 09 I broke the driveshaft at the Antique nationals. That got the ball rolling for my rebuild. The first picture is when I broke it. The day I broke it ATTACH=full]3235258[/ATTACH] Now unchanneled. Nose is being roughed out.rebuild. View attachment 3235238 New firewall with recess for engine. View attachment 3235225 View attachment 3235194 Hoodside with frame cover welded in. I bobbed the frame horns but kept the spring over axle configuration New firewall and recess. Valve cover now fits under cowl!
1260889 236736876475975 1184083410 n by Pat posted Sep 27, 2013 at 5:05 AM New nose. /GALLERY] 553962 105131332969864 401624067 n by Pat posted Sep 25, 2013 at 1:57 AM 1375296 236736706475992 770935606 n by Pat posted Sep 27, 2013 at 5:05 AM hood latch and hinges.
558660 105132206303110 46139990 n by Pat posted Sep 25, 2013 at 1:18 AM 581078 105132626303068 1686863723 n by Pat posted Sep 25, 2013 at 1:11 AM starting bellypan
This is where i'm at now. Paneling in the interior. I'm going to add some inserts with the same upholstery as the seat to break up the metal.
Front kick panel area kicked my ass! I built a hoop under the dash that supports the midget steering and the pedal assembly. It's offset a little to the left for pedal room. I had to get creative to make everything fit.
I like aluminum interiors but I think they can get out of hand quick! So i'm trying to keep it subtle if there is such a thing with a racecar interior!
Thanks! Ryan encouraged me to post this. Been a member since 2002. Didn't post much but have always enjoyed the build threads. I've got a lot of ideas, information and inspiration over the years from the Hamb!
These are all I have of the roadsters first life. About 02 to 04.My buddy Bruce's body shop. My body shop in the early 90's was next door and we remained good friends. I did some paint work as rent.I lived in an apartment back then and had no place to keep my tools or car, but they say when there's a will there's a way!!
Fantastic to see build shots Pat, glad to see you posting this on the HAMB. I have liked you roadster since seeing 'The Rodder's Journal' article. I like it even more with the track nose, incredible aluminium work.
I two remember this Roadster from TRJ, and always thought it was cool. I'm sure liking the changes too.
Very nice. I, too, have previously admired this car but your changes are taking it to the next level. Thanks for sharing them. I'm collecting ideas here. Subscribed for the ride.
Yeah I remember this car from TRJ too, I wouldn't consider it a rat. That thing was quality built back then and it is for sure quality built now. Great work. Do you happen to know what happen to that pick up that was in the same TRJ? That thing was awesome too.
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