Projects Project 29 Phaeton

It Looks so Civilized......?

I Like it ......I guess............we'll see later?

Originals - not perfect, a little scratched and bumped.....+ some elbow grease...

 

Professionals are focused, they finish one thing at the time and go on to the next.
I'm Not / Neither...Just trying to get something done!
- Tried to get the Sedan running so i could move the cherry picker...Nope!
- Tight bends in a tubing roller ? No Bueno!
Plan Ahead:
Surgery on Friday - Gall Bladder = easy peasy they say...never had surgery B4 + I'm a wimp.
So Dr. say "No Heavy work after Friday for 2 weeks"
Hmmm- Electrical is not Heavy...thinking of getting a sheet of plywood and
make the looms comfortably in the living room...

Measurements

59 Caddy rear lights no fit the style so I got some 37's instead. - RattleSnake Wire Sleeves...
Maybe a bracket design in the computer for horn / fog lights...more measuring.
V8 = gall bladder Beer...

 

good luck on Friday and for a fast recovery. Sitting on the couch can be tough, but is a good time for designing/planning....
what does "V-8 = gall bladder Beer..." mean?

 

Gall Bladder surgery is no big deal, three small incisions , they inflate you and a camera goes in and the tool goes in. And they do it all on a monitor. Your nuts will be the size of g****fruits until the gas dissipate, the only side effect I had was gas pains. Good luck and I will say a prayer for you. Have a speedy recovery. Frank

 

Can of V8 Juice on top the Radiator...
Thanks for the "calming" input.....G****fruits huh...

 

Card board to Masonite - will be finished with aluminum.

Light Duty Work

 

Thanks for sharing this build I am really enjoying it. You have encouraged me to do some more wor$ on my coup.................

 

Back at it....
Found these in a box from when i bought my $400 30 Roadster... Little rough but fixable...

Perfect Length...

 

Been working on the electrical....Had to make a drawing to visualize...

From under the dash




Ooops...Sorry ...wrong picture (that's my aquaponics fish house pumping power PV system)

 

got my Brand New 1933-1934 Ford 8 7/8" Reflectors w/ Turn Signals from rodtiques...(E-Bay)
The Biggest I could find...

Cut out the back to access lamps. Left as much old housing as possible to keep them solid.

4 aluminum POP Rivets....(ever tried drilling out a stainless rivet?)

Looks Perfect for $130.

How does it look in the housings? I Think I'll run them through my buddies Buffer B4 I show'em to you guys!
My 32 Packard lights are the same shape and size but two types...(1 looks different in the back , extra screw in the center + extra light bulb / lenses are totally different shape (See picture 2)
So They're PERFECT for me! a perfect restored matching pair should be on a packard

 

Better than the EMT...?
Way too tall....
First bend we did today was off....
(Hey it's not that easy the first time!)
My down tube will be welded to a plate shaped and clamped under the spring clamps with bolts for removal.
Distance 34"
1. We made a perfect template for the second one!
2. It'll fit perfect w. two nice bends in it...
3. Learned something new...!

Mahalo Justin!

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Fixed the holes...No tin came out!

Like Watching Paint Dry? - The Opposite = Watching Paint Stripper Crackle & Pop...Who needs a TV?

New Gas Cap

From A 'Cuda...Mount Pump at the end...Sending Unit should work with DeSoto Gauge...?"

 

Time to start getting it all on the car...........

First Layout - Impossible to route the "Relay" cable. MSD hit steering column...RS 232 Connector on top?..not smart!
Second Layout - It flows!...

& it fits! (Making that cable is a PITA!!! and it works!)

Found Batteries w. Free Shipping to Hawaii!!! Mahalo Mr. E-Bay Vendor and USPS!

Found the perfect mounting spot for 'em.....

 

Gave my old fuel tank for the Duster to my Buddy ~ 10years ago...When I put the Hilborn in

He Still had it under his house...Thanks Buddy!

Couldn't find anyone that sells just the flange...Shame on a nice tank...


(Upside down picture) Low Level

High Level
Wires will com out on top - combo went / wire chase..connector on the outside.
If I have to replace the fuel pump I'll fish the wire out and splice 'em.

 

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Hated the plastic flimsy fuse box...looks like it'll melt one day...
And i don't need 20 fuses!...new one from NAPA.

Terminal strip from an old VFD...

 

Piece of aluminum not wide enough

Threaded weld on tabs.

Upper Bracket / MSD 6AL mounting bracket = more space on mounting plate.

 

Decided to mount fuel pump outside tank.
1. Couldn't figure out how to remove / replace pump when tank is welded up!
It barely fits through the hole...and you have to angle it to get the sending unit out.
2. That pickup tube is probably not made for 40psi?...+ hose clamps...no bueno!


Almost impossible to remove / replace sending unit with just the pickup sock.
The copper tubing will be the vent and it will be mounted on a small inspection hatch in the section where the sock and sending unit is....to guide it in place.

 

Inspection hole / Air Vent
Welderup
Also welded a hole under the strap - So it will be hidden under strap later.

 

O'Riley's Evapo‑Rust Super Safe Rust Remover!
It Works Great...(after a few minutes)

It's also kinda "soapy" so it a good leak detector.
Found a total of 4 pinhole leaks.

 

Pinholes fixed
New Filler Cap (The MG TD caps are rare and worth gold!)


Now all that's left is welding up three gigantic holes....

 

Cool project! Thanks for the detailed pics.

 

Trying to do***ent it all...good&bad.
Forgot to mention...when I "fixed" those pin holes, the TIG ran out of gas. ..by the time I figured it out.....fun fun!...no leaks.

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When I get bored with one part of the project I jump to something else to get stuff done!
Lights....everything on these Ol' cars are fighting for space!....Have to adjust head lights for looks and to avoid steering arm!

Got some more ideas/inspiration from my Boss's MG how to mount the tank...

My Buddy Bondo got a Hot Rod even though he said "there ol' junk!!!" (I know it's NOT PC Here But hey it's a Hot Rod!)

 

I hear that....... always a good plan.
nice work on your fuel tank, looking forward to how it comes out/looks installed.

 

What a build thread! Just like I was there, thanks for all the pics and mentions of tools, etc.
Great fit of body to frame, total 'stance' is outstanding! Looks like my '27 tub is going to get my '27 roadster's Deuce rails after all.
You really stretched it out, looks like it's going fast just sitting there.

Love the MoPar drivetrain, I built most of a '24 'T' roadster for a friend, used a 340 Dodge ******* for everything, steering box included! Looked like your friend's 'T', except for wheels...

 

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Snakey...

 

The whole hoop will come down ~ 1.1/4"
The top bar has a curve in it.....(not visible later)
..... It will be right at the edge of the seat pan for seat belts and tank straps,
Made a bracket for the rear bar that is bolted to the center spring bolt.

Not even going to tack it until the naub hoop is welded to the brackets.

 

bottom bends - Hoop needs to be wider than gas tank and fit inside 32 frame Crossbar down Rear Brace Bracket.