It's been a long time since I have posted on the HAMB. However, I frequently visit the forum for ideas and general observation. Since my last post I have built my third hot rod, disassembled it, and rebuilt it. I started this Model A Tudor build in January 2014 when I purchased a body. A few months later I had purchased wheels and tires, designed and built a preliminary chassis, and some suspension parts. I started the mockup process to make sure my ride height was where I wanted it. I also acquired a rear axle for a Cutlass that I eventually swapped out for a rear axle from an Astro van. The next steps took quite a while due to life events and the complexity of what needed to be designed and fabricated. From the beginning of this project I wanted to use a WC T5 I purchased at a swap meet. So, I needed to build a pedal assembly for 3 pedals while being sure to leave enough room for my feet to move around in that limited space. Thanks to CAD, I was able to do this without much wasted time and material. I also fabbed some floor boards, a steering column, a transmission tunnel and some shock towers with headlight mounts. PM PM I did some work on the interior subfloor structure and installed a fuel cell. When I was comfortable with all of these things being done I disassembled everything and finished welding on the chassis. The next step was to remount the body and start chopping. I took out 4-1/2 inches. I also purchased some gauges, built a dash panel, and started wiring and plumbing. A few months later I was ready to turn the key and push the loud pedal. Over the course of the next 4 years I casually drove around town and occasionally ventured to a show and shine. In 2020, like most people, I got restless and decided to tear it down and make a nice car out of it. I got the body media blasted and then sealed it up with several thick coats of epoxy primer. After patching, pounding out dents, and spreading some filler, I was ready to move on to primer. Finally after about three years, it was ready for paint. The fun stuff!! After I got the car home I started to reassemble. A couple months later it was ready for the road again. Most recently I have been working on building a roof insert. This is the most recent picture I have of my car. The next step will be to install a remote fuel filler and install windows. Hopefully my next post won't be in over 10 years.
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