The bad: So that night at in the Top Golf parking lot I jumped I'm my truck to leave and the battery was almost dead so we just push started it and made it back to the apartment. The next day the battery had a charge on it and the truck started fine on the way to the show it died on me so I pulled over an tried to start it, the battery was dead again so we came to the conclusion the generator wasn't charging. Luckily my friend David was following behind me and he had an extra battery put it in started fine, checked it with a volt meter and it was jumping approximately from 12v. to 5v. at this point I just wanted to get to the show so we proceeded about half a mile down the road my truck would die then pick back up just cutting in an out. I later figured out the coil wire was loose fixed that and was able to make it to the show.
The bad: So I have noticed the past few times I've driven my truck I noticed a lot of smoke coming out the drivers side exhaust and when I park it the next day there will be a small/medium size puddle of oil in the ground dripping from the exhaust dump pipe. So I'm positive I have a broke ring in the drivers side bank I also noticed the oil pressure at idle is rather low. So basically the motor has to come back out.
Fabulous finished truck is worth an engine removal and revampment any day! So impressed with your metalsmithing, how'd you master it in such a short time? Took me all of my youth, 2 marriages, and more than a few hot rod builds. Love this little truck, miss mine. All I got are tubs and roadsters left.
So this kinda puts me in between a rock and a hard place, the plan was after the Round-Up take it to the upholstery shop and let Troy Anderson finish out the inside leaving me with just a few small details and the truck would be done and on the road. I might have mentioned it before here on the HAMB I'm in the process of expanding my shop and getting a new paint booth, frame machine, and a few other pieces of equipment for my business all starting this spring. So as much as I hate to do it my hot rod for the first time is not a number one priority and I'm pushing it off the the side so I can focus on my new shop addition. I hope to continue work on it this winter I seriously did not see this coming and just feel I've been pushed to the absolute limit with this truck, it's time for a break. I'll do my best to keep everyone posted but for now this looks like a "to be continued build thread"
Hey man, shit happens. The work you've done on this truck is outstanding and such a bitchin' finished product. Nothing wrong with taking a little break from it. But really, it's just the engine. Some people don't "get" that , but it is. Is it possible to yank the engine out before you push it to the side? Or maybe leave it together and line up another engine and do a weekend swap? You made the roundup, Congrats on that! My '33 was ready to go, but life had a different plan for me this year.
Thanks, young grasshopper is still learning if I had it to do over it would turn out twice as good, I've learned alot during the paint and body process. Hope to start the dirt work for the addition in the next few weeks. Sent from my LG-MS870 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Before you do anything with the engine, leak down all the cylinders. That will tell you almost as much as disassembly. If you need more info, send me a pm. Be glad to help.
Sorry to hear your motor problems, also understanding need to get the frame machine and paint booth. Isosinate poisoning is cumulative and the booth with fresh air system is the #1 priority. I have seen the affect of it on painters that I known. I have been thru what you are going thru with shop expansions, but I found a way to do both. A good friend of mine put me on this, first thing when you get to the shop work on your hot rod for 2 hours and then go to your customer pay jobs. You will find this rewarding and keep your fun project going. You can always work longer to get a customer job done, and you won't be too tired to work on yours. I had a project stalled for about 10 years, and talked to my good friend Ozz and asked how he got his built and he told me to work on it first thing in the morning and by the end of the week you would have put 10 hrs. In it. Worked for me. Frank
Just a little off topic update, got the concrete done, shop frame done, and the booth up. I should have the sheet done in a few weeks. Sent from my VS880 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
How big is that sucker and wat brand did you buy. Did you get personal air supply for your health and safety. Looking good Frank
I bought the booth used from a shop in Denton it's a 38lx10hx17w in other words it's a big bitch. I took 9ft out of the total length so it would fit in the shop better. Still trying to decide what kind of breathable air system I want but leaning twords the 3M. I hope to start working on my truck again this winter. Sent from my VS880 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
It came from a shop that only did bed liner, they had three booths two 38×10x17 and a massive truck booth I was told my booth new with the fire system was 17k new. The shop owner next door said that they wanted to downsize and moved to a smaller shop. Sent from my VS880 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
@rob bob -- Had you at one pointed mentioned building more of those headers? If so, I may be interested in a pair.
Need to talk to Matt at geardrive I sold him the jig a few years back. Sent from my VS880 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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