Projects Giant speedster project

Kit Car

I brought the wheels and pedals and linkage and gas tank and wood platform and all manner of stuff over to my other shop--a vacant warehouse that I cannot seem to rent--for assembly. This should happen next week. I'm still working on the shifter/brake assembly. I wiped the first of several coats of bondo on it today. You all probably forgot what the chassis/engine looked like so here's some pictures with the parts spread around it.

Jerry

 

THis picture is freaking me out:

Jeff

 

Must be the ghost of Seagrave's past.

 

Space and Time

Here's a little interlude for you guys. In explanation, I drove to a car show, but there was nothing of interest there--except for my REO--so I didn't video anything. When I got back we made this little film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZJ869n5lIo

Jerry

 

Thanks for the ride! Looks like a nice day for a spin thru the hills. Must have been a little humid out though. A couple minutes into the video it looked like your goggles fogged up on you,

Instead of being a one man band, I'd say you were a one man car show!

 

The moisture was from the tears of joy I get when ever I drive to old REO.

Jerry

 

Great to see the REO on the road Jerry- it's a gorgeous car in person!!!

 

This is really exciting!

Restoring an old car is really just two things: Cleaning and Painting. Well, then there's also straightening. Okay, three things: Cleaning, painting, straightening--and also rebuilding. Four things! Cleaning, painting, straightening and rebuilding. Not to mention, finding lost parts. Finding lost parts? Damn it, I told you not to mentions lost parts!

Well, I can tell you filling in rust pits on brake and shifter handles can drive you a bit crazy. You might end up talking to yourself. The nice thing is that because these are cast parts you can leave a few pits. if you don't, they come out too perfect and nobody ever accused me of making a part too perfect.

Jerry

 

Jerry,

That is a very nice car! Enjoyed the trip. I Know what you mean about the show, I once went to one, and my daily was older than anything there.

This is a bit late, but I believe you wrap the leather while it's wet, not wet it afterwords, like a banjo head.

 

I think you might have missed your calling... did you ever consider working in a bakery icing cakes?

 

i see your left handed splains alot

 

Lefty?

Who said I was left handed? I'm not left handed. Well, except for my most intimate functions. But otherwise I'm strictly a righty.

I spent yesterday forming and pouring a driveway to keep a good tenant happy. They're hard to find these days so I try to please. Today I filled imperfections and sanded them smooth. I wanted to prime but ran out of time. Maybe tomorrow I'll go on a priming marathon.

Jerry

 

hmm saw your watch on your right maybe i'm odd?

povertyflats may have windscreen for you

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6986461#post6986461

 

Mmmm, yes, the watch. I'm such a rebel.

 

hi ....!

what's up!

 

Tehran? As in Iran? Post us some Iranian hot rods!

Jerry

 

Hey, check out the Van Blerck on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1915...9220307?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2568092753

I saw this car at Hershey one year. It drew more crowds than the Duesenbergs. Can you believe at one time it sold for $385K. WOW, those were the good good ol' days.

Jerry

 

Well, OK

 

Or this one!

 

Poop

Today I had to change out a septic pump and afterward pick up my son from an 11 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail--cool stuff when you're 11. I only stopped by my shop for an instant to sand on one of the wheel covers. I sanded it down with some #600 paper then buffed it a little. I think I need some different buffing compound as it came out dark. As I recall you buff aluminum with a white compound.

Jerry

 

very early camel back / tall deck power .... meant for off road use ...

 

Looking at the Van Blerck, I couldn't help but look around for Professor Crackitus Potts.
That thing is a trip. Jerry, did I see a leather helmet and goggles in your earlier video?

 

I've got a leather helmet but so far I haven't worn it out driving. MIght need too in the Seagrave.

 

and lederhosen....

 

In fact,


It's called a Paykan there, and a Rootes Arrow body with a dodgy bodykit elsewhere.

 

No. Not lederhosen. Rather a WWI gas mask and a live brown bear (Ursus arctos).

 

what a cool car/build.. i started dis morning and finally finish this.. im dedicated reader.. has been a fun read.. fire trucks make great hotrods *my other hotrod is a firetruck too hah*** fire department will make you a member im sure just for a ride keep up the good work..

also i hate to correct anyone but like half hour ago there was some miss information **** shock**** brian johnson is not the guitar player for ac/dc he is the singer.. yeah he can play some guitar, but iv never seen him do so at a show just pictures.. its always angus young and malcom young on guitar.. ok, not that it matters.. ac/dc got mention which is good enough for me.. rock on.
chris.


p.s
what knd of goggles are yours.. not the typical ones i see on ebay all the time

 

Those goggles are some I found in an antique shop or maybe at Hershey. I think they're really safety goggles but what the hey, they're funky and that's what counts!

Jerry

 

I've been wrapped up fixing poop pumps and stopped up vent stacks and putting up for rent signs. I lost 2 good tenants last week and I've got to fill those buildings! Even so, I should show some progress tomorrow.

Jerry

 

"FUNKY" the big red PIZZA WHEELED speedster ...