*MrModelT and Powerwagonmaniac build a T speedster in 6 months!*

Clayton and Chris, All that work is starting to pay off. Love being around a shop like that as things get closer to a complete and driveable hot rod "T" . The Speedster is going to be fun out on the highway. You guys will have one enjoyable trip.

Dave

 

Chris, Home this finds all is well with you and your family. Been a while since the speedster thread was updated. Know your busy - just wanted to make sure that all is O.K !

Dave

 

*UPDATE*
More from Saturday...

Chris made some great progress...actually got 3 out of the 4 fenders ready for final primer and soon....paint!






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Clayton, Thanks so much for the Sat update. Chris is looking very intent. I know those fenders are going to better than metal when he is done. Going to be one neat and well put together ride.

Dave

 

Sand Sand and final prime. also sanding the seats and gas tank to be re-coated. Had quick sanding party on Saturday my mom and Melissa where looking over the fenders and found too many flaws so into the paint booth one last time. hopefully Saturday I'll finish Sanding everything and put color and clear on Sunday afternoon. 95% of the flaws were gone after the last priming. I'll get some pics on Wednesday evening.

 

Chris, Good to hear from you. The extra set of eyes is good to have. They help to find all those little flaws that you miss. Gots to love them women ! Looking forward to the pix when you get them posted.

Dave

 

Dave I think Clayton got pictures of the parts in the paint shop today. I have 1rear fender left to finish then color goes on. Hope fully tomorrow morning.

 

Chris, Don't you be a putting me on ! Get all excited when I smell and see fresh paint. I am trying to get me '41 Ford Street Rod upholstered and repainted ! Poor baby was never upkolsterewd since I have had it. My tranny leak problem may be a minor issue. The drain plug on the trans was loose ! Took 1 1/2 turns to tighten. Also the upper cooler fitting on the side of the trans was leaking a small bit. . . . Lee did get my new intake installed and the crab rebuilt. May also be replacing the starter as it is dragging . . Old '41 must want some attention.

Have fun today. Will be looking for some fresjly painted fender photo.

Have a great Sunday.

Dave

 

Dave I just walked in the door from painting everything I could. Clayton has pics I e-mailed to him from my I-Phone.

 

*UPDATE*
The "Special" gets a coat of paint...

After weeks and weeks of blocking, sanding, priming and more sanding...Chris finally shot color on the fenders, radiator shell, gas tank and seats.

Here is a look at the last two weeks worth of work:








and the color









Stay tuned for more!
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Clayton, All this work of the last month or so was sure worth the wait. Those fenders are just glowing ! You can tell Chris he is quite the "Mad Painter !".

Very good work my friend , very good !

Dave

 

Thanks Dave,

They look even better out side I'll post pictures when I get home tonight.

 

Geeze, this isn't even a speedster anymore. It's too nice. More like a coach-built Ford Raceabout!

Looking great.

 

...That was exactly the idea...










..fittingly, the Mercer seen here is THE actual car that the "Special" was based on...and THE car that Bill got the chance to ride in that inspired us to build it for him.

 

*UPDATE*
HOT OFF THE PRESS! New clear coat shines like polished silver!




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That looks really good! You are getting pretty close now. Soon the only thing left to do will be drive it!!!

 

Very true Fred....I can't wait!

 

*UPDATE*
The "Special"...now in TECHNICOLOR!

Thought I would post up some of the latest on the paint work on the new fenders...
















Stay tuned for more!
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Chris and Clayton All I can say is - - - - - - - - - - - - - I'm just left speechless. The painted parts are just looking like pieces made out of emerald jewels. Going to be one neat and impressive hot rod speedster ! Good work there guys ! ! !

Dave

 

Thanks Dave!

...not bad for cardboard ....

 

Now to start on the body this weekend!!!! mom is starting on upholstery soon... Istill need to figure a hood, fix the rear-end, put on the rocky mountain brakes and I am there.

 

Thats looking gorgeous Chris!!

 

Thanks Mrs. ModelT

 

Clayton, Is it my imagination that there is a sag on the left rear fender ? Darn these eyes of mine. The paint came out very very nice.

Can hardly wait until - like some one said - "the only thing
left to do is drive the car . . ." I call "SHOTGUN !"

Dave

 

Dave there are a few sags in the paint I'll eventually cut and buff the fender tops and inside aprons on the front pair as they can be seen more then the inside of the rears. I'll tell you what when you get to Bonneville I 'll find a spot where you can drive the old girl, hows that?!

 

Chris, I sure will take you up on that offer ! Need to get a video of the Speedster and Clayton's "T" out there on the lake bed cruising along.

When will you pull the floor of the body off the frame ? Will the frame be detailed at this time ? I was thinking on my Model "A" I would just use a foam brush and some POR-15. Shouldn't look too bad. Did you see the thread on my "A" Coupe for the chrome parts I got ? All excited about bolting those parts up. May take the Lincoln backing plates and have them done also. Would make for a wild looking ride !

Dave

 

Guys, Will you be working tonite ? May check in with you guys. My '41 Tudor is all repaired. Got to go pick it up tonite ! Should run better with a different intake and fresh carb. Was even considering taking it up to Eagle Field this weekend. Maybe I will enter it in the Drag Races ! - NAH ! It's a cruiser not a racer. Have a great Wednesday. Hope to talk to you guys tonite.

Dave

 

Clayton, I hear that you are just wailing away on your Roadster ! Bet you will be burning them hides by mid Jun ! Looking forward to an inaugral video. Are autographed copies available ?

Dave

 

Hello MrModelT and 41 Dave. New here but we may have a few things in common. I shall return to read all these posts. Right now just passin through before I pass out!
Just wanted to say HI!

 

Model T1, Welcome to the HAMB ! Come back some time when you can have the time to check this whol thing out. Check ya later Alligator !

Dave