Projects The "Keep on Truckin' " '34 Chevy Build

I used my ****py bead roller. I am going to drill some access holes for the body mounts once I order some plugs.

 

I started the engine this weekend and figured I should add it to this thread.
Almost ready for the one wheel peel!



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Wow, you're really blazing man! Sounds pretty healthy, that's gotta be a great motivator.

 

My goal is to drive it to the HAMB Drags this year...I think I can!, I think I can!...

 

I am still working on the floors. Aargh!

 

Very Nice!

 

Thanks Scotty!

 

Good stuff! Man, I need to get busy.

 

wow!!! that thing sounds great, I haven't been able to get mine to run yet, bummer, I have to say, (since im a huge 283 fan) that that is definatly one of my favorite looking engines on the HAMB. Keep up the good work man!!!

 

cant wait to see it all the way done

 

Thanks dudes!

Now I am going to try to make this out of aluminum instead of paper. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

Sounds good man!

 

Thanks Robert!




Ok, I still have some finish work to do but, tah -dahhh...

 

Nice work! Did you use aluminum because you plan to leave it bare?

 

Thanks B.E. I made it out of aluminum because the whole time I've been thinking about the piece, in my head it has been aluminum. I know that probably sounds dumb. I like the contrast with the wood , too. It will remain raw, at least for the time being.

Thanks for looking!

-mikethegreek-

 

nice work!!

 

Thanks for the message Mike. Good pics of your truck. I,m going to have to figure out how to put my mill on my address. Haven't hung the coupe yet. The Lincoln wanted more O2 sensors
Pat

 

This is really cool, the tech in it is great and very insperational. Keep up the good work.

 

killer work

 

Hey, thanks everyone!

 

Nice!!!

 

So, I yanked the floor and everything back out so i could put the clutch in and start figuring out my mechanical linkage. Easy right?

It's kicking my ***!

Everything changed once the clutch was in. The bearing shaft is too long. The splines need to be extended... Sheesh!

I started cutting parts and mocking up a Z-bar and linkage. We'll see what happens. Wish me luck, would'ja?

 

I just paid for my registration for the HAMB Drags! I gotsta' get it done now!!!

 

Do you have your steering figured out yet...box,tie rods, links etc?

 

The steering is done. All of the pieces are in place and work ( in my garage anyway )

I may have just disengaged my clutch too! Stoked!

 

Great man,gonna be on the road soon! Just got mine out of the booth and started re***embly.Can't wait to get back on the road myself. Later ,Rob

 

Cool Rob! I can't wait to see the new paint!

 

I finalized the welding on the Z -bar and added some Zerks. I also dolled up my bracket a little. The linkage is a little convoluted, but it works!

I am trying to upload a video of it in action.

 

I love it when I see progress on this thread, Definatly one of the best ones going right now!!!

 

Here's the vid. Sorry for the poor lighting. My shop is kinda dark.




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