Firstly, here is what we started with some time ago: And here it is as at last night '36 rear end, with 36 'bones, on an A Model spring and crossmember. The 'bones are joined withthe pivot fromt '37 front wishbone. '37 Packard trans up to a 58-62 Chev 6 bellhousing: The steeling out of the body. Last one for now:
It was good to see it in the flesh last night Mark. The work both you and Ross have put into those bodies is a credit to the pair of you. Thanks for letting me have a peek.
Its just great to have something that you can proudly display, so you're very welcome DR!! I must say that without Ross, and Glenn, I'd still be pushing **** up hill without a stick. I owe them a hell of a lot.
G'day Mark, Keep up the good work! Thanks for mailing me the link to this post. Cheers, Pete P.S. Look at that - you gave me a reason to submit my first post on the "HAMB", after joining 2.5 years ago!
hey mark, look's great!! i looked at this thread, seen the first pic and i said i think i've seen that car before. it seem's our mutual friend glenn percy had sent me a pic a couple weeks ago. man you had your work cut out for you huh? nice job on the steeling out of the body, and everything else for that matter!! great job, hope to see more updates on it. mike
Mike, Glenn repaired the roof, replacing the left hand side of the top of the back window section, and he did the repairs to the left rear quarter panel. He's a great bodyman, and a good friend as well. You probably saw it as it was going back together - 1/2 the roof on place. Peter, it was easier to send you the link as the pics are very big. Welcome aboard.
Good stuff, keep pluging along, your 'donut' day is coming... Looks like 6" based on the RHS section depth... Cheers, Drewfus
Looking good there, mate. Fill me in on the 'patina' on the door. Can't see it in the first pic, so is it 'faux-tina' or did you discover it after cleaning up the body? Hey Pete. About time!
Fantastic work Mark....its a credit to your persistance and commitment...look forward to seeing it in the flesh meself hehe !! Keep the pix a comin with the progress !! Rat
Jim, Its a stock Model a spring. The kick-up is 3 x 2 rhs on top of the mail rails, which are..... correct. the ch***is is the reason why I need your help Jim No Faux here!! The original doors needed new skins, and one had some rust in the frame as well. I saw a pair advertised on the HAMB, and was able to purchase them - from RockyMtnPit (thanks Trent). The sign writing was on the door. They came off a Tudor that was converted into a closed cab-pickup - probably for the mail run. I got them sent out, and had to replace 2" along the bottom of one door. My mate hit the door wil a stainless polishing pad to clean it up. The writing has been covered with clear, and will stay put.
"Steeling out" or using steel tube instead of wood is common practice in these parts. Makes for strong bodies and is a good foundation to hang things like doors off.
Hey Mark it was good talking to you yesterday about the coupe. I still think you're one of the luckiest son of a gun going around, you're just meant to have that car.
Yeah, I gotta just pinch myself sometimes. I feel especially lucky about that manifold I showed you pictures of too. We need to get together again, and shoot a bunch more bull. I feel a HAMB do coming on.........
fantastic mark, good to see, looks like after a hiatus your finally making some progress, head down and keep it up.
Got some more done to my coupe, finishing off the deck lid, and so forth. It should be in primer real soon - maybe this wekend here's a couple more pictures of stuff:
Mark, Its Wade RO34 Blower from a Commer "knocker" truck, puts out 3400cc of blow per rev, at about 5lbs of boost. its good to rev to 5000rpm, so it suits the stovebolt 6 to a tee. It was a present from my late friend Max Knight from Briz-Vegas. He built the setup and ran it on a 216 powered 39 Chev Roadster. I'd rather have Max here, but Its not a bad way to remember him.
Having a mental moment here as I now remember you telling me about it. And as you said not a bad way to remember a mate.
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