Update# Dirty38 Coupe "7 days till Departure"

Well it has kinda been slow on progress but I have been trying to keep going as I can. The car is officially of the jack stands as of last night. I pretty much got it all wired, started getting all the fenders, running boards on, got the generator tension belt arm which I hope was the last hard thing that had to be done. Also got my linkage adjusted and hooked up, the driveshaft is cut and in, the carb cleaners done, I have to replace some bushing on the rear springs. Took a couple days to figure out that the rear springs are from a 1949 Ford. So I got to go to Arlington to pick some bushings up this after noon, change those out, install the hoses to radiator, Tighten some bolts down that are still loose and hopefully this car will officially move on its own power tomorrow night. Heres the latest pics as of last night actually sitting dwon on its own weight

 

Last ones

 

Looks great - love the A.C. on a gasser.

 

looks awsome. Anybody repoppin those badger scoops?

 

You're a mad man! Shoot. I'll have to invite you over a few times to help me put the roadster together. Looks like just two evenings ought to be enough time the way you work!!

Can't wait to see (and hear) that thing down in Austin!

 

The more I look at those wheels, the more I like them on that car. You're almost there!!!!

 

Looks good, Glad to see you stuck with the pontiac.

 

A/C ?

 

lookin' very sharp man congrats! i especially dig that windshield.

_T

 

Looks great Rusty! Wheels are perfect. Whats this about AC?

 

It's amazing that they can make an A/C compressor look like a generator these days!! Who needs air when you have that bitchin flip out windshield? Lookin' good Rusty. You're an inspiration!! Tim

 

Isn't it obvious??? He was just saying that car is COOL!!

 

Thanks everyone. Hopefully the only ac this will have is 2-65 southbound 35 to Austin. Keep your fingers crossed and I think I can make it. I am running out of time and steam.

Rusty

 

I hope not these cost me a pretty penny, Thanks for the comments

Rusty

 

with all this work getting done on your coupe,does your boss know that your not at work?

man that has the right look.i'm glad that you went with those wheels,i'm getting tired of steelies.get you a case of red bull,and get it done.

see you there.

-danny

 

Windshield.

 

Go ahead and step on up to the 2-75. It might cost a bit more, but I hear it works a lot better.

 

looks absolutely stunning

RRR

 

Hey now some poeple wont be driving in late models, and heck besides I thought i go pretty slow but I cant remeber when the last Hot Rod past us. The Pontiac will be just fine but I will be babying her. Probalby have less than 100 miles on the motor

You changed your mind on bringing your car yet?

 

Looks like I'll be able to see this one in person after all. cant wait to see you and your dad again...

 

What, you don't thing your old Puni-ac rag can keep up w/ traffic?

If I had this weekend to work on the Fleetline, I would, but I have another OT project that HAS to be done before the Roundup. GRRRR! GRRRR! GRRRR!

But... after Austin... IT'S ON!!!!!!!!

 

looks killer!! love the paint & lettering & are they tow bar brackets??
if so cool touch

 

Looks good... We are going to make it !!! I think.

 

Well it was another 3AM morning going to bed and having to be at work at 6. Man that sucks. I feel like a walking ZOMBIE, I was sweeping up my mess last night and fell asleep standing up. Got the parts off to got to the chromer. Got more fender bolts ,etc put in. The rite exhaust manifoild came in and that took about 1 hour to get all situated. Got my new bushing for the rear spring hangers (need to install tonight), got the headlights wired in and terminated at both ends. Pulled the tailights and made up the lights to the lightswitch. I just have to add the hot to the brake light switch and hook it up. Car is going to the muffler shop today or tomorrow to get alittle exhaust. SHould be driving this sucker tomorrow sometime. It looks like it is gonna make it

Rusty

 

Yes those are the tow brackets that were on it when I got it. Gonna stay for sure, thanks for the comments everyone

Rusty

 

Kick ass ride.........even the wheels (maybe a bit of scotchbrite to dull em' up) work.

Best of luck on the start up.

PACO

 

...ya done good bubba, now go get some sleep...

 

Drive your tired butt over to the shop in that thing when you get her going! I got something to show you.

Tim @ www.irrationalmetalworks.com

 

looks great, Rusty!! i can't wait to hear it!