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09-14-2016 04:41 PM #1
Thanks!
Todays progress. I was able to finish sectioning the A/C Compartment. The front and back are welded in. I am going to wait to get the cab off before welding the sides.
[IMG]20160914_162149 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
The vents will eventually go out the front of the compartment and up thru the floor
[IMG]20160914_163958 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Made the final rough cut on the bottom of the door
[IMG]20160914_174639 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Also cut out the lower hinge. Tomorrow I will clean up the metal around it and relocate it up a couple of inches.
20160914_174650 by Ben Modified, on Flickr
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09-15-2016 09:18 AM #2
Should really give it a more streamlined look!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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09-15-2016 04:50 PM #3
Spent the entire day moving the lower hinge on the passenger door, as well as capping off the lower section of the door.
First, I had to modify the mounting pad to angle the hinge
[IMG]20160915_093612 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Cut a piece of 3/16" flat bar to weld to the new mount area. Tapped the holes to accept the stock screws.
[IMG]20160915_150019 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Then trim up the door to accept the original hinge mount section from the further down door.
[IMG]20160915_102203 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
The hinge is in place
[IMG]20160915_150033 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Cut out a piece of metal to cap off the bottom of the door
[IMG]20160915_154705 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Welded in along with a piece of small round bar to give it a blunt edge
[IMG]20160915_171104 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Just need to finish off the bottom of the nose where it meets the door and fab a channel on the inside of the door to accept weather strip along the bottom
[IMG]20160915_173703 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160915_173914 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
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09-27-2016 07:03 PM #4
I removed the front suspension today so that I could get access to the front portions of the truck. I needed to do a lot of welding, grinding and smoothing without damaging the chrome and stainless.
[IMG]20160927_114653 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160927_172640 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Also added a small bit of sheet metal to finish off the front of the cab.
[IMG]20160927_173613 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160927_172622 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
While I have the brake system open, I need to remove the factory drum brake residual valves from the Wilwood brake master cylinder. I had already installed 2 lb disc brake residual valves in line for the four wheel disc brakes. Also did a lot of misc welding, fitting and grinding
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09-28-2016 04:26 PM #5
Putting everything back together. Road trip on Saturday.
[IMG]20160928_160251 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]20160928_161540 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
http://www.BenModified.com
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09-29-2016 07:38 PM #6
The suspension is back on and the brakes are bled.
[IMG]20160929_185357 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Also made an addtional support for the exhaust system
[IMG]20160929_185500 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Re-installed the doors along with the windows and frames
[IMG]20160929_185334 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
And wrapped the exhaust more completely, near the engine mounts.
[IMG]20160929_174459 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Changed the oil in the rear axle
Repacked the wheel bearing grease up front
Repaired a few pin holes in the sheet metal under the windshields
Added a scoop on the underside to direct additional air to the engine
Installed several rubber coated clamps on the brake lines and shifter cable
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09-29-2016 08:54 PM #7
Crikey mate!
You've been as busy as a blowfly in a bottle!
Good on ya!
johnboy
Mountain man. (Retired.)
Some mistakes are too much fun to be made only once.
I don't know everything about anything, and I don't know anything about lots of things.
'47 Ford sedan. 350 -- 350, Jaguar irs + ifs.
'49 Morris Minor. Datsun 1500cc, 5sp manual, Marina front axle, Nissan rear axle.
'51 Ford school bus. Chev 400 ci Vortec 5 sp manual + Gearvendors 2sp, 2000 Chev lwb dually chassis and axles.
'64 A.C. Cobra replica. Ford 429, C6 auto, Torana ifs, Jaguar irs.
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09-30-2016 12:31 AM #8
what he said x2" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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09-30-2016 04:42 PM #9
I sure have!
[IMG]Ready to hit the road
[IMG]20160930_174001 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
http://www.BenModified.com[/IMG]
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10-25-2016 07:55 PM #10
Quick update. The truck made the 1100 mile round trip to Cruisin the Coast with no major issues. I shot some video at the show but had to cut it short to go home and prep for the hurricane. I will post video in a few weeks.
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10-25-2016 10:35 PM #11
sounds like you had some fun! Nice job on the build" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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10-26-2016 05:07 AM #12
It's a unique and really amazing ride. Congrats on the rode trip too.
what's the clips holding on the header wrap? Don't think I've seen those before?
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11-03-2016 03:41 PM #13
Some footage from my Road Trip to Cruisin the Coast in the VW Single Cab Street Rod
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KBWW5JzVC8
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Last edited by Ben Modified; 11-04-2016 at 07:30 AM.
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11-07-2016 03:32 PM #14
20161107_132626 by Ben Modified, on Flickr
1st at a Local Show
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11-08-2016 04:56 PM #15
The clips came with this header wrap.
[IMG]20161108_134337 by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]
Got some pics from JB at the upholstery shop yesterday. The Radio Flyer wagon is now complete. He was initially going to do tan upholstery, but when he laid the red against the wagon he said the...
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