Projects United Pacific 5W Deuce Build

HotRodA... The Maroon is called "Royal Hudson Maroon"
................... The "Volvo Grey" doesn't have a year attached to it. I would older think late 50's early 60's.
This is from the ENDURA paint brand.

 

Thanks!
Those are great colors, imho.

 

Today the dash has been painted.

 

Don't know how I've missed your build. Very nice job. We've both been building '32 5 windows about the same period in time. Keep up the great work.
SPark

 

That maroon, though it looks more burgundy to me, has the same named as a venerable CPR engine that's been restored here in BC. You may have to drive your Deuce out to th enext Deuce Days and make a side trip to take a ride on the "Royal Hudson" #2850.

 

Installed gauges and switches...

 

@Groovy is the yellow and black handle for the ejection seat?

 

great colour

 

That is a bomb release handle from a military Dehavilland Beaver aircraft.

 

They were put to good use by Air America in Laos. Sturdy planes landed on un-improved makeshift dirt strips.

 

More painting and dash switch labels added...

 

Frame is finally painted. Started ***embly.

 

I’m glad you didn’t get discouraged way back at the beginning of this thread and quit posting. Looking forward to seeing your beautiful car fully ***embled.

 

DAMN that is some good looking paint work.

 

Diff is finally painted and got more sandblasting done. Front & rear suspension along with motor to be installed later this week...

 

Front suspension and motor are finally in...

 

This is a pretty innovative contraption on the back of the engine to help with setup. Did you make it or is it store bought?

 

yeah man ,but id have fitted motor and trans together less likely to scratch the paint imo

 

Intake is on...
Installed the motor alone because I forgot to order the clutch fork. It's now on its way.

 

Rear brake and bent up new lower fuel line...

 

https://www.made4youproducts.com/t-clamp

I used these clamps for everything on my RPU.

Brake lines, fuel lines and wiring too.

Purpose made in many configurations and better than rubber coated adel
clamps.
Your car will be nice enough to justify using them.
https://www.made4youproducts.com/t-clamp

 

Hello Larry...
These are aircraft clamps. I know they are not as attractive as the ones you have shown... I wanted the car to have a budget build look kinda like an aircraft feel when you look under the skin. Functional/ minimalist simply there to do the job with no frills.

 

That half moon around the diff looks GREAT. Not a kink or wobble in it.

 

Everything looks great.

 

Axles and brakes are in along with loosely mounting headers and ign wires to check fitment...

 

Transmission is in along with front shocks...

 

Outstanding....... Awesome attention to detail.... superb colour choice . So can you tell us what the plan is for an exhaust system. I know the set of headers at present resembles aircraft headers . But...

 

Nice attention to detail. What was the original application for the rear shocks?


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Kiwi4d... Yes the headers resemble WW2 fighter exhaust. Not sure If I am going to run these. I want to get the body on and get it running to see how they look and sound. I would only use this setup with hood sides installed. I think the primary tubes look ugly sticking straight up along with the horizontal plenum tube. With just the tubes sticking out of the sides I feel it should look unique and appealing.

 

31Apickup... The shocks are from So-Cal Speed shop. There are 2 different lengths available for both front and rear.