I’m making headway with my home made hinges. Got the p*** door just about done. If things go astray I will message you. Thank you [emoji1374] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I made a 28" long set for a hardwood door at my parent's camp... but working at GE all I had to was ask for some thick wall tubes to make hinges... coffee and donuts went a long way...
Finally figured out what the 150 on your name is for, you go 150mph, 150% of the time!!!! haha. Nice job Mike, keep us posted.
Haha. This is probably going to make people go. Oh ! Mike L 50. Mike -first name L - Letendre last name 50 - Motocross racing number. I like your idea better though. Haha. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Today I believe is Day 9 or 10 Got the lower drivers side wheel well patch tacked in place. Moved onto the B pillar covers. Got them fitted and welded in. Got to access the A and B pillar bases and the channel area behind the doors. Got things final fitted and all welded in This is the metal that was bent in the brake Notched to fit around the material for the subrail that attaches to the A pillar Notched to fit over the material that attached the subrail to the B pillar These are the subrail from the rear of a sedan subrail structure. They work after a bit of fine tuning. After these items were off the list I attempted to make a set of hinges from round rod and flat stock. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
On to the Hinges Flat stock was a rusty piece of 1/4" flat steel Cut my hinge material out of this I stacked two flat hinge plates, I thought if I welded on the outside of one hinge plate and the inside of the other I could then cut my hinge I had to cut slots and notches in the door to install a hinge. Heated and bent the flat stock on the cowl side of the hinge to get the hinge to close and line up properly. I had to cut a slot in the body for the hinge I used the flat plate to help with the fitment of the door. I tacked it to the body then to the hinge once I had the depth of the hinge set. The surface of the cowl and door told me where the sweet spot was. Once I knew, I tacked the plate to the hinge. P*** door opens and closes beautifully Body lines look great when it's closed. Next is the drivers door and install a set of bear claw latches. Tomorrow afternoon [emoji1360] Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I WILL steal that B pillar "cap" idea, perfect for my sportster... where did you get the thick wall tubing?... got another hingeless body in the oven...
It’s 1/2 steel round stock. I drilled it out w/ 1/8” bit up to 1/4” for the hinge pin stock. I’ll make the pins out of the rod I’m using now or buy some stainless repop pins. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Hahah lathe. You’re cute. A drill w the round rod in a vise w/ my fingers crossed. Let’s just say I didn’t get it on the first try. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I should have posted pics last night but I hadn’t taken many. I’m in the process of building the drivers side now. I know how much H.A.M.B. ers love pictures. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
hi mike, any chance on getting a couple 1.5" long 3/16" hole... I bought the 1/4" reamer and [6] oversize hinge pins... I need a middle and lower male half for a r.pick up in the future... I can make the flat but not the tube... if you can I will get the dimensions for you... will buy or trade something for them... see ya smitty .
Last resort ... it would so quick and simple if you found someone with a lathe. These aren’t by any means precision pieces. But they’re doing the trick. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Yesterday afternoon I finished up the driver door hinges Fitting the top hinge So now the car has two operating doors. Really happy with the finished result I was recently given this old hotrod dash that was removed from a model A. It was crudely removed unfortunately, so the mounts were cut off the sides. So I made some tabs and bent them up to fit. Welded them on, drilled some holes and mounted it to the old dash rail. Next is the bulkhead for the fuel tank and a few small items before it gets set on the axles and rolled outside for a rustoleum bath. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
While I am pilfering ideas from mike i will add the inner subfloor to quarter patch re-enforcement...also those tabs welded to the cowl so you can tack your hinges to it... I have been thinking how i would hold the hinges in place when I open the door as I will have to weld the cowl [male] hinge... even more good stuff mike !
I’m glad I’m able to offer some new ideas for you and anyone else who is crazy enough to do this stuff. I work alone as most of us do. I have to be creative to accomplish some tasks. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Worked for a few hours after lunch today on the bulkhead for the trunk. No fancy bead rolling on this car, just getting it done so it can go to its new home. One more item off the list. [emoji41][emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
The seat frame is a ford F1 seat frame that I sectioned 8”. The seat cushions are from my 29 roadster. They’re mini van seat cushions. Just because I had them. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Thanks for the explanation and they do make a neat seat together. Keep up the good work. I ***ume you never sleep at the pace you are going!!! hahahaahha
I like the bulkhead work, It really stiffens the B pillars... may add that one to my bag of stolen ideas...
Just another guy building a hotrod. Nothing fancy. Thank you for the kind words. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
This is mine i used a coupe subframe and new rockers under the doors. Laid the windshield back an a 5" chop
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