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Been following your build also. Impressive. Lots of great ideas.
Thanks It's nice to make use of what is on hand
Thank you all for your comments. It' a fun time building something out of nothing and saving money at the same time. Love the time in the shop....
Thank you so much for your comments. Every day is a learning day. Can't be scared of making mistakes or nothing would get done.
Then clutch and brake switch [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] and finally throttle linkage. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Installed shocks and headlights [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Seemed to get more done when working full time than now that I am retired. Keep plugging away. It will get done. Needed a break from bodywork....
When the filter is changed it is black as coal. The container is tapered so it compresses the roll quite well when it is tightened down. The oil...
I have been using 2 of these since 2004 and have had great luck with them. Both are frantz filters. I can change the filter without getting under...
Tried my hand at a visor. Decided to do the edge in wire. Was going to lathe up some dies for the bead roller to do the job, but it was a lot of...
Hey Binger I took a look at your build. Great job. Looks like a fun ride.
Simplestone It is from a 51 ford victoria and it fits like it was made for it. Fits perfect.
Made some drip rails out of half inch tubing and used panel bond to install [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Finally another installment. Made some seat brackets[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A little more floorboard...
1-shot. I was planning on making a grille. I never thought of doing it your way. It makes sense. Not sure how I will do it, but I appreciate...
Thank you for the reply, Steve. I've got a handle on it now. My loads are smaller, which makes it easier.
Hi Steve This is the best electrical thread I've seen. Been learning a lot. One thing I've been wondering about is in post #176. I understand...
It is from a 1951 Ford victoria.
I was going to narrow an old behind the seat gas tank which was not going to work. I thought making one would be more fun and save a few bucks....
The top I have seems to fit the contours of the sides[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Back to the rear [ATTACH]...
Thank you guys for all the great comments. It is encouraging. Time for a few more installments. Made a battery box to tuck in the passenger side...
Did mine the same as you, nocero. Mine is within .002" also. It seems the easiest way to go. As good as a lathe.
Thank you all for the encouragement. I originally started this thread because I had a bunch of questions I was going to ask about building this...
The panel below the trunk was rusty and needed some work so I made a new one.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Continuing on. Made a bottom rear piece from 2x2 tubing [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] With a little slicing and dicing and I'm happy with the...
Well, it has been too long since the last post. Time keeps flying by. It sure does feel better to get back into the shop. I left the body for a...
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