Projects '29 Ford Roadster PU Project - in progress

UPDATE



outlined & scribed for cutting 4.27.09



cut out dash for gauge-panel 4.27.09



new gauge panel in place and mock-up gauges 4.27.09



new rear bump stops 4.27.09



rear bump stops with new mount - tacked into place 4.27.09


lauren

 

i just want to say thank you... reading your posts and following your work has definetly inspired me to get back to work... not getting much done as you but definetly getting back to work... your work is amazing!

 

great!! i'm glad to hear your back out in the garage. weather's getting nicer...it's a little boost too

 

This build is freaking KILLER. I love all the detailed shots of everything, and all the details in general like the bumpstops. Thats the first time Ive ever seen them used on the hamb, maybe Ive been under a rock but thats very cool. VERY inspiring for my own car. Go go go!!!!

 

Very nicely done! I can't believe that this is the first time I caught this thread. Nothing better than a young lady building her own ride. Looking forward to seeing it done. Keep up the good work.

 

Lauren,
I went and drug my 40 P/U out of Marks/Bruces, saw you truck. keep up the effort, payoff soon to come. Look great!
Corey

 

Lauren, I'm gonna nick your Bump-stop idea!MMM that dash is NICE too!!!!!!

Nick.

 

Did you litterally have to drag it out....you know, because it wouldn't start??

 

haha thanks guys!!! more to follow....

 

UPDATE

went to SRV to work on some parts...



scribed sheet metal for tranny tunnel 4.29.09



we put the piece of sheet metal through the slip roller and rotated one side, then the other to make the metal bend properly. our goal was 6" across - 4.29.09



slip rolled and bent ends - tranny tunnel 4.29.09



bead rolled tranny tunnel
ps..i'm not having the best of days...
4.29.09



okay...better shot. we also made a piece for the end of the transmission tunnel for the back end - not photographed yet. i bent the metal, then we stretch and shrunk the metal so it'd fit around the tranny tunnel. 4.29.09





bending metal
4.29.09

that's all for tonite. more to come on Friday and Sunday. lots of work left...
lauren

 

Sorry to here you had a bad day - but it looks like you still got stuff done & you are that much closer to your goal!!

I am in the middle of a spring in front conversion on a 40's rear end & one of the drums is just not lettin go - I don't really have a temper to speak of - In fact I am probably one of the most mellow easy goin guy's around - but.....Bow Legged Barny!!!! I nearly tossed my hammer across the shed.... these Hubs can be testing!! - All in all it wasn't really a bad day though cause I picked up a really good 6" bench grinder for the workshop for 20 bucks at a swap Meet that morning.

I will probably lug the whole thing over to my brothers to get his torch onto it this weekend....the rear end that is ( why would I torch my nifty bench grinder ) - Spence.

 

Lauren, very inspiring and informative thread! Your rpu is coming along nicely

Thanks

 

Lauren, Damn nice tranny tunnel.

Nick.

 

UPDATE



thanks to Ben for pin-stripping my grill shell



stretched & shrunk metal for end of tranny tunnel 5.3.09



drilled holes in just the end piece, clamped onto tranny tunnel and welded where the holes were for support 5.3.09



tranny tunnel in place and tacked 5.3.09



tacked on sill plates on both sides 5.3.09



reinforcement pieces on the body where it was channeled over the frame 5.3.09





E-Brake mount & gusset 5.3.09



6" cutout for the riser - bottom part of seat 5.3.09






base of seat where we cut out to put in webbing, then foam on-top 5.3.09





seat in the works with some foam.... 5.3.09

all for tonite...
lauren

 

Lauren, I reckon you could work in a Hot Rod shop any day of the week, Great work as always, you'll be able to sit in it for real soon!

Nick.

 

I've been lurking on this here site for ever, and i've been faithfully following your progress all the way. I'm old enough to be your grandad and your enthusiasm blows me away. Can you send me some PLEASE?? I think you got yourself a fabulous ride.
Keep it up girl!!

Charlie!!

 

Lauren,
Keep up the great work, I'd love to show my 11 year old daughter this thread, maybe it may spark some interest and motivate her to take a passion towards Hot rods someday. Thanks for sharing your talent and determination, it's definitely inspiring for me as well. Awesome stuff!
Grace and peace†
cab

 

hot damn, what i could do with a bead roller and shrinker/stretcher. i'm liking the build a lot though seems like your doing everything right.

 

deadline is coming up fast when I can only work on it a couple hours/days a week after work. and, i am going to be gone most of june! yikes!!

but, i'm shooting for June 27th - Billetproof WA

i appreciate everyone who's been following along - thanks! as well as all the great compliments!
lauren

 

WOW! Looks great! Dig that tunnel!

 

Looks FANtastic kiddo. Build photos and progress is one of the best things on here.

 

Keep up the good work, impressive.

 

Fantastic job. I love the pinstriping on the grille. Looks like it will be fun to drive.

 

UPDATE



huge 3D glasses......or......
we used a rotor to smooth out the edges and sanded down the sides being careful not to tear the foam/material 5.4.09



this image brought to u by PBR: weaved straps on bottom of seat - this was the only color they had. good thing u won't be able to see it 5.4.09





bottom part of seat almost complete - partially stapled 5.4.09

all for today.
night all
lauren

 

Damn Lauren!, I never thought of doin' the webbing like that, much simpler that how I did it.Sholud be real comfy too.

Nick.

 

Lauren great job computer was down for a few days & I missed the updates looking great Danny.

 

Wow I got to get my ass into gear

 

First time I've seen this thread. Very impressive!!! Keep it up.

 

UPDATE



testing out the new seat 5.6.09



seat pretty much completed. just have to wait to screw everything down and into place. 5.6.09



re-done shoes and drums. 5.8.09
thanks to:
Dick at Metal Frictions in Lakecity, WA



nice fit 5.8.09



cleaning up wheel cylinders we assembled a few months ago - making sure it's rust free and slightly lubricated.
5.8.09





putting backing plate with shoes & wheel cylinder back on spindles and tightening down. all ready to go.
5.8.09



another inside shot. cardboard cut-out work in progress to finish channeling the inside by the tranny 5.9.09


all for today. enjoy the amazing day!

lauren

 

Lauren, It can't be far away now!The BIG smile on your face in the first picture says every thing to me, soon it will be replaced with an even BIGGER smile when you take your RPU down the road for the first time.keep up the GREAT work!

Nick.