such a rad build but this images are really good. Exposures and WB are spot on. Very enjoyable thread
So linkages on log manifolds are complicated beasts... Keith got a "bright" idea though. If he cut the arm off a stock throttle shaft and put it on the reverse side of the shaft, he would have a push arrangement instead of a pull - simplifying the linkage. So... Here's how they look stock: Here's one being cut: And here's one almost finished: Brilliant, right? Only, we didn't realize that Clive actually makes a push style shaft... Limey bastard! Oh well, good exercise anyhow! Oh... And Keith has been working on the headlight bar this morning. Before it was only mocked up and sat right up against the grille. Some clearance and depth was needed. So, Keith got out his super fancy stainless bending machine and bent one right up. I'll update when it's done.
The little tweaks to the headlight bar are perfect Keith. I like the cross bar with the gentle curve so much more now.
Boy I would like to have that much floor space in the front floor . Is that a 3550 tremek we must have mine in to high because it was like gift wrapping a pig and tennis shoes only with 3 pedals . I have a 324 olds rocket I want to keep my 5 speed . Shifting gears is just plain fun ! man that is one beautiful 32 and a nailhead motor what else could you ask for ! and watching a true craftsman at work hard to top that .
Last minute mockup stuff before it all gets torn apart. I love '32 Garnish moldings. They are done. And Keith had to rework the steering a bit after fitting John to the car.
Ryan, Your photography is absolutely excellent. It makes me wish I could invest the time to sit in the shop and just watch Keith do what he does to each part of a build like this. I am just a hack but I could learn a ton I am sure just by keeping my mouth shut and observing him!!
I totally thought of the Jerky Boys when I read this. 'Should I bring my fuckin' tools?' 'Excuse me?' 'Should I bring my tool box?'
Yikes, a short bed ! Weld the cart to the bed sides ! Prayers for careful travels ... holy sh#t, and amen !
That cart has wheels. A trailer tongue, piece of flat iron and you don't even need to put it in the bed...
I still can't get over how well-executed that dashboard is! What year/model Studebaker did those gauges come from?
I already asked John this question. They are out of an early International Harvester Truck. (1934-1936). Hope he doesn't mind my answering the question.
And just like that it is just a pile of parts again….off to paint and powder coating. Thanks Keith and Ryan for keeping this moving in a forward direction.
The body is still at paint... But Keith farted around today and made a linkage for the nailhead. Check it out:
Really nice job on the linkage.....clean and neat. Do the intake manifolds move apart much as the engine gets hot? Just kind of wondering about any bind or is that figured in/allowed for(if they do move).
Hi Ryan: Sweet little video on the linkage. It is nice to have Keith's talent at hand for our world to see. Thanks. TEB Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
That's a valid question that I'm not smart enough to answer with certainty. I'd think though that any movement would be negligible.
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