Technical What did you do with your car today? * NEW*

This morning I repaired some wiring in my '51 Olds. The rest of the day I wasted!

 

Refilled my parts washer with Purple Power. Worked on Crosley block [in directly] by boring boat exhaust manifold to same port bore diameter as the block to use for trimming manifold gaskets. Then worked on an end mill with electric bushing for more port work on block. Online while looking for a particular thames I found a pic of a Ford 427 SOHC with four carbs; four barrels and factory looking air cleaners! Then lost it

 

Today I scored a cold saw, for free.

It has seen some mistreatment. I will make it right again.

I pressure washed it, and assessed its needs to put it into service.

 

The parts I need have not yet arrived so I took my pretty wife golfing. On the way we stooped off for a bagel breakfast sandwich at my favorite joint and found they were closing for good. I couldn't go visit my mom as her care facility is closed to visitors. Strange days indeed.

 

Got the carb off, and found my fuel leak. Inlet fitting threads on the front bowl are stripped. So, ordering a replacement bowl now, hopefully it’ll be here in a couple days.


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Regular day job stuff today, for me.

Boo!

 

Prepped the interior of the Fargo for color today, a little more sanding and mask and hopefully it’ll be painted tomorrow.




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From the BillyBob Shop log

May 12th 2020 Started on the back bottom bodywork. The top still has a few flaws to clean up requiring one more coat of paint but, I can still get started on the next phase. Went over the rough bottom areas with Scotchbrite cookies in the air angle grinder and gave the area the dawn dish soap and water treatment. We're ready to spread some mud. Background music was The Traveling Wilburys.

 

Actually drove my hot rod for the first time. I've been working on it on and off for about 12 years. Decided I needed to get it to the point where I could move it under it's own power. Since the Covid thing I've put in a wire harness and made the brakes operational. Today I ran a hard fuel line to the trunk area. Going to start building a fuel tank next.

This is an early mock-up picture. I wish I knew why when I post more than one full size picture they get doubled up.

 

JARACER do you click on the top FULL IMAGE or ????

 

You can do either one depending on if you want to post a large picture or not, you can do all images with the top line or individually by the photo.

 

Finishing right side inner-outer rockers/outer floor parts, working my way towards rear. Cad -51

 

Went out in shop an started up both hot rods,let run for a few min.s. My old 28 an my Son's 23.
Made a list of things I should do to them. Went back in house an piteled with stuff like this note. Bucket of go is low,but hearing the rods run,did help some !

 

Took 2 hours of free time and relaxed by sharpening every drill bit I own. Sitting in one place doing a repetitive job while listening to Texas Outlaw music. Waylon, Willie, Jerry Jeff, Gary P. Nunn with a little of Gary Stewart thrown in on the side. I feel better.

 

Got the headlights, mirror, catch can and other misc. stuff back on.

 

I click on the top one in your list and I always get multiple images.

 

Then I have no idea,but when you see that it`s wrong you can use the
EDIT button and fix the multiple pics.

 

Replaced a starter drive in the custom 500 after this one almost made me walk home,not too impressed with this starter I got from NAPA since its only been in the car for a couple years.

 

Welded in the B pillar on the 56 wagon.

 

...took my 55 out for a drive today, saw this cool ol Dodge welder's truck...

 

Finally got the interior of the Fargo finished and masked, think it’s going to be to cold to paint tomorrow so hopefully Friday or Saturday. Pictures soon on the half assed build thread.

 

Still knocking out the last of the wiring on the 34. Got my front running lights/signals wired in and mounted. I did not realize how hard it is to find something with an 1157 bulb in it. I ended up with J&P Cycles rear turn signals. Amber bulbs , clear lens. I think they look the part.

 

Finished up the welding on the 56 wagon and cleaned up the mess. Next is to start on the mechanical.

 

Just found the new thread. I brought this home Tuesday after sitting in a yard 20 years.

 

Removed a few screws. Temporarily foiled by the clutch heads. Thought I had a bit for those, but don’t, so I’ll have to pick one up tomorrow.



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From the BillyBob Shop log

May 15th 2020 Time to install the new windshield. Pulled the windshield hinges down off the shelf and gave them a two-day soak in the EvapoRust soup, followed by PRE Paint Prep and a coat of Eastwood's Extreme Chassis Black. Then the windshield assembly was fitted for new stainless steel screws. Hinge to cab screws are #10-32 x 1/2" which I have in inventory. Windshield frame screws for hinges and regulator are #8-32 x 3/8" . I don't have those so a McMaster-Carr order was initiated. Beer of the day is Wild Ride Brewing's Hidden Trail NW Hazy Pale Ale.

 

Got seat in 56, complete with cheap 1970's seat cover.( will do for now) Wife and I put in new rear window/seal and we are still married!! I'm going to ask 2 buddies to help me install windshield tomorrow, I hate to ask them with this social distancing but they said they will do it- We'll wear masks... Geez what a weird situation.... Also replaced bushings in leaf springs- actually didnt need it. But did find bracket was loose on frame-rocked about 1/8" so ground off rivets and replaced with bolts.

 

Alright how did I double post pics?? Sorry...

 

Just hit the EDIT button and fix it

 

Today I finally got some color applied to the ol' Model A pickup (driveway paint job). It's been a deferred project for about 5 years now, this Covid lockdown finally gave me the time I needed to get back on it. Been straigthening the body and doing the prep work for a couple of weeks now, shot the color and clear coat this morning.