Projects Something from nothing. 29 roadster build

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NPW Mark 518 441 2260. They cut the driveshaft, clocked and re-splined it, it is an exact duplicate of the original end. The torque tube was sectioned. The weld speaks for itself.

 

Since the torque tube is short, I have to whack the radius rods too. I put my antique come-a-long to use. I pulled the rods in past the connection on the tube then released it, now they are very close. The bolt in the tube was killed so i had to drill it out.Cut and fit later today

 

I love seeing the updates on your car.


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I cut the ends off then pulled rods into position and zipped 'em up. I noticed there was no axle keys. Good thing I have a spare

 

In the foreground is the driveshaft I had cut. Very happy with the way it came out

 

Nice work Ronny! Good to see all the parts you've been collecting come together!

 

Thanx Josh, I am having a blast piecing this together. Hopefully I can stay on schedule and have it ready for the beach!

 

Building Hot Rods is always a day at the beach!

 

NPW did a very nice job on your torque tube and shaft. How much did they cost you?

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It cost a few scaffold builds and some insulation work. Call Mark, tell him Ron Wheeler sent ya, he will take care of you

 

Thanks Ron.

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I got my juice backing plates on then put the rear end back under, again. I then pulled the front spring out and ghetto reverse eyed it.

 

this was after two passes, halfway through the last pass I crumpled the "tool" so I made up,another and finished it

 

It sits pretty good I think. Mocked up windshield and hood/rad shell, got in and had a beer

 

Looks good Ron. You should have it ready by Fitchburg!

 

Looking good to me....

 

Nice car

 

That sits PURR-FECT my man! (I had another look and had to re-post)
You've done an outstanding job with this project.
And the name of the thread says it all! Well done ( have a beer for me!)

 

Looks great man. You've come a long way in a short time.

 

This would only be half a car if it wasn't for Mike Bowling. Thanks Mike for all the parts and all the support

 

I like the part about getting in and having a beer....I think we have all done that at some point in our builds.......I know I have.

 

I bet it would be hard to sit in that and not imagine driving it down the road.

 

Wow! Looks spot on


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Id have a hard time relating to a guy who hasn't sat in an unfinished build imagining his future. Drinking a beer too just shows me he gets it.
I love this project, keep it up.


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Nice looking ride... great work...buddies helping is perfect...
my first rod run was the "cam snappers" event at their local park in 1983... [newburyport ?]

 

That thing is looking great!

 

Yup, that's right. "Old fashioned Sunday " in Newburyport

 

gentleman Gerry Sheehan... think he still has that roadster...

 

Keep up the good work!!! Looks spot on!!!