Thanks everyone. I have a few days to finish shaking it down before the drive to TRoG. Let the adventure begin.
The trip to TRoG was a long one and not without issues. However with the help of my friends I made it and received a very good response from people. My friend Jeremy Minamyers Merc, Ron’s 41 Plymouth and *****ers Model A The highlight for me though was this I was honored to become a part of the Iron Lords CC. it was an amazing shake down run and I have some bugs to work out but that can wait a few days, I’m tired. Here’s our (very tired) victory photo. 1,000 miles and one crazy weekend behind us.
Got my "new to me" Edmunds choke bracket installed after a carb rebuild. I like how the curve picks up the Thickstun oil filler.
Very nice Paulie. I'll look through some of my photos, I know I have some from when we put the motor in.
Lense isn't centered just tossed in there. here is a tech tip. Use an old ****py collar from an Appleton spotlight, slightly oversized drill bit, some cutting fluid, drill STRAIGHT through the collar (or use a lathe), screw it together and you have an Appleton drill guide to install your spotlights with. It'll take a 1/2" and not hit the threads. Build the car yourself at 3am.
Next up installing the dr side 552 (bracket 990) until I can find a 991 the p*** side will have to wait. Then a special bumper treatment. All before Friday
Grille going in tomorrow. Merc bullets are done. I'll tighten up some fitting and body work this coming off season.
I really stared at the Conway Shoebox (not the clone) and realized he put his up a tad higher to get over the dash upturn on the inside. He also put his arms at a 45* angle to the hood corner.
The Congregation was an epic show! Now to the thrash for TRoG in 2 weeks. Already making new changes. Pics by club members Del and Ben and good friend Matt Hurley.
It’s been a min so a quick update/ had Bagshaw mod a 57 Chrysler grille bar setup to fit my shoebox. min not setup to weld SS and Scott did a fantastic job. We shortened the bars, changed the pitch to match the Merc grille shell. Plus Bagshaw fabricated a brilliant support bracket. Currently I got a 51 hood and am scabbing in the fender to inner fender section and setting those to the hood gaps. Also reworking the rounded corners. Del’s bad*** 32 behind me at club night stay tuned
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