Thread: My 26T Coupe build thread
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11-12-2010 12:22 AM #196
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11-12-2010 12:36 AM #197
Whip your a funny guy I like your sense of humour.
Still smoking i'm afraid, my trusty helper Gomez has been in and emptied the ashtrays and swept the floor and generally tidyed up
Oh yes this will get driven just as hard as the rest of them, I wear my chips with pride
I find it amazing the amount of people that say to me "you won't drive it will you"
If it gets bad i will repaint or repolish but to be honest my T was pretty much as good the day i sold to what it was when i first finished it, maybe i've been lucky ???
Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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11-13-2010 01:24 AM #198
Whip there is a build thread here mate for the Thames/Fordson, have a look and let me know what you think.
http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/showthread.php?t=37278
Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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11-13-2010 11:37 AM #199
Well with the block all smoothed and in bare metal i needed to stop it flash rusting, this was a bit of a predicament as i couldnt give it to the reborer as it would go rusty while it was waiting to be done and if i primed it he would probaly chip or scratch it, after a bit of thinking i decided to epoxy prime it and take a chance on scratches and chips
Firstly i went around the block again and sanded off any light rust that had formed, then i washed the block down with panelwipe to degrease it, next i put it in front of my blow heater to get the block nice and warm and dry, then applied 4 coats of black epoxy primer.
It came out real nice and smooth and should be even better when its flatted for the topcoat colour.
While the gun was full i decided to do the intake manifold as well, this got 3 coats of epoxy and 3 coats of green TI hi build as well as it wasn't as smooth as the block, this will enable me to flat it out and hopefully acheive a really nice finish on it
Here's the block masked up, to get a nice edge i put the masking tape over the shaped parts and gently tapped the sharp edge with a hammer so the sharp edge cuts the tape.
.Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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11-13-2010 01:49 PM #200
Thanks for the link Steve for the Thames. I have read the first 3 pages and it seems our "Pommie" rodder friends complain about how high you set that damn bar also with your workmanship. Thanks again as I am going to enjoy reading each and every post on that thread as there appears to be some hardcase individuals over there in the UK that also keeps you on your toes. And yes I will let you know what I think of the project,da.I maybe a little crazy but it stops me going insane.
Isaiah 48: 17,18.
Mark.
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11-15-2010 01:40 AM #201
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11-15-2010 05:13 AM #202
The engine & intake look amazing, Steve. I also saved the link to the Thames/Fordson Project and will enjoy going back to see it through, too. Your pictures and descriptions of the initial frame work are first rate - very interesting to see your explanations and approach. Thanks for taking time to post in such detail.Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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11-15-2010 09:09 AM #203
Many thanks for the kind comments, There are obviously many different ways to do stuff and this is what works for me, glad you like it.
I post as much detail as possible as there are a lot of people trying to build rods here in england that don't have experience or know how, hopefully i can help them with tips and enthusiasm.
If i thought there were people interested i would start a thread for the build here.
Last edited by roadster32; 11-15-2010 at 09:11 AM.
Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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11-15-2010 09:33 AM #204
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11-15-2010 10:04 AM #205
Wow Steve fantastic looking engine block and intake! Attention to details really shows, time spent worth the return 100 fold. Wish I had your patience and skill!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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11-15-2010 11:46 AM #206
Greetings Steve, have read all 32 pages and wow, your workmanship is amazing and I too appreciate your ability to give a excellent description of how you accomplish things and so ready to help others. You are a true gentleman. I had not realised one could purchase a complete Thames fibreglass body over there and they look so good. Hey I also noticed that I'm not the first to commend on the ash tray either. Over here in NZ the government has raised the price of smokes to try and get more people to give up by increasing the tax take. Luckily for me I only took up smoking in my early 20's and then quit after 3 years so I am one of those loud reformed smokers that enjoy preaching to others.I maybe a little crazy but it stops me going insane.
Isaiah 48: 17,18.
Mark.
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11-15-2010 12:48 PM #207
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11-15-2010 12:59 PM #208
Steve 32,
You rotten SOB. How can anybody even think of ever doing another rod again with the bar so high. I am going to just part my junk out and give up on this rod building fantasy. All kidding aside, your work is just fantastic. I am envious.
Jack.www.clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44081
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11-16-2010 01:40 AM #209
Thanks for the kind words Jack its appreciated.
We all build differently and for different reasons, my reason for putting in the detail is firstly i enjoy doing it and secondly if i do something even slightly sub standard here in england the hotrod knives come out to give you a good stabbing
One thing i've noticed about americans is that they always seem to like to see people get on in life, If someone starts a business they always seem to be pleased for them, It seems to work the other way here in england, if you get to successful they can't wait to knock you down
I havn't a clue why !!!
Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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11-16-2010 07:02 AM #210
Steve,
That really looks nice, Once you completely assemble the motor and it's in the car it will really be appreciated by people like me. I'm the guy you will have to chase away so you can go home. I can spend many hours looking at one car if it has the detail like yours. Your time is much appreciated, thanks for sharing.
Ken
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