grill shell

day eleven in the build series,

I wasn't going to post a modified update today but, here it is anyway

today I sectioned the '21? Studebaker grill shell I got from CGkidd Thursday.

it is now 2" narrower and 5" shorter,

kind of a hack job, I have a couple gaps I could have avoided if I wasn't in such a damn hurry

what the hells the big rush.. anyway??

oh well, not a big deal, just means a little more work at the end instead of at the beginning,

..enough of that,

here's the grill as given (before)

 

and here it is with all the cuts layed out;

 

this is where if I slowed down a notch and used the jigsaw instead of the plasma, fit would have been better..

are you listening?? save yourself the headache and take your time to make the fit PERFECT!!

the end result will be so much easier to get looking smooth.

I'm telling myself here, you already know this huh?

 

and here it is all tacked together,

 

again

 

RAD!!!

 

one last shot,

 

that's all for now,

to be continued..

Paul

 

thats cool, its like a cross between a model a and a track nose, makes it look fast.

 

It looks like it was made for it....

 

much improved proportions! - very nice - if those are the gaps your worried about you have no worries! - weld em up!
Looks great!

 

Nice work! Heard ya made some damn nice motor mounts too.

 

thanks Crease,


mounts and link to all

Paul

 

That's just neat looking, and using a cuttin' torch is "Traditional!"
This whole series is just amazing....

Does it fit a particular radiator now/still, like the ever popular '65 Mustang unit?
Or are you going to have to have one made to fit it?

 

Looks Great! Keep em coming!

 

Those are great pics. I have a "T" truck I bought from crease, and your pics. are helping me gather the ideas I need to build this truck. That's a great grille and a great ride!!!!!!!

 

DrJ,

if I can't find one I will have to have one made... or make one myself?!

how hard could it be

Paul

 

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Does it fit a particular radiator now/still, like the ever popular '65 Mustang unit?
Or are you going to have to have one made to fit it?

[/ QUOTE ]

Good question Doc. I'm kinda in the same boat with a narrowed shell. Does anyone know of a HAMB-friendly radiator shop they could recommend for custom radiators?

This little RPU is looking great. I'm amazed at the quick progress. In a world where everyone seems to either use a Deuce shell or they try to "out rat rod" everyone else by bolting on the most freakish grille shell they can find, yours is perfect. Not overdone and not crazy.

Rock on man! JH

 

Paul looks good. Glad I could help.
Eric