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Originally Posted by rspears
Isn't that the truth!Quote:
Originally Posted by rspears
I took the truck on its first road trip yesterday! There was no shortage of camera phones and thumbs up, which is always nice. One guy was gawking so hard he nearly hit the center divider. I drove it to Cars and Coffee in Jacksonville FL. I had never attended before and was expecting 50 cars. It was so big that the police were directing traffic for the 500 or so cars that were there! Also stopped off at an Autocross on Amelia Island, just to watch.
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The truck drove great with no issues other than the lack of side glass and heat
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Thanks so much!Quote:
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I may have a problem. This wound up in my garage today. Numbers matching
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There ain't enough there to have numbers!
ROFL.. JK, JK.... someguys have all the luck! 8-)
Ha, I just meant that the frame actually still has the original engine after all these years.Quote:
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I started working on the bed sides. Using 20ga. steel and grafting in two VW bus engine vent louvers on the drivers side and a solid panel on the passenger side.
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Laughing out loud here, haven't heard maypop since I was a kid. Thanks for that. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
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Started the sheet metal work under the doors on the cab. The tubing will serve as the bottom of the rocker panel.
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Also going to rebuild the cab corners.
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Temporarily held in place with a piece of angle iron.
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Ran out of time, just need to smooth off the tack welds tomorrow
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Everything is painted inside and out
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Just posted Part 11 of the Build!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTCsLwM-9dY
and the alarm system works great!
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LOL! I've got one of those alarms too!
Like the video, your project is flying along. Great progress. I think I missed somewhere how the head lights flip around?
Thanks! For now, the headlights rotate manually thru a spring mounted arrangement. Lift up, rotate 180 degrees and drop back into a slot. I rarely drive at night, so not much of an issue. I'll look into a cab control arrangement if I decide to keep these lights.Quote:
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While building this truck, I wanted to make sure that I could park it inside my security fence and close the gate
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Thats got to be at least a 1/4" to spare!
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Also got some work done on the drivers side
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Good thing the trailer hitch wasn't installed!
Started smoothing off the hundreds of tack welds on the headlight filler panels.
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Progress. Welded up the cut in the door and removed the alignment clamps
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Also made some progress on the drivers side bed side and engine vents. Welded in the mounting strips and grafted in the vents but still have lots of tack welds and grinding to go.
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Todays progress. The panel has many small imperfections but it should be easier to hammer them out now that it is held in place.
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Part 12 of the Build on YouTube
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Very kewl, Ben! Those front turn indicators are unique, to say the least! Wondering if folks will see them or not? Mine on the '33 flash amber on the bottom of the headlights, and it seems that no one acknowledges the signal as I approach an intersection where I'm turning right, and they are waiting to proceed - their loss, as I've clearly signaled, but wondering how the "lighted tips" will do for you. They may be enough different that they attract attention, but if not maybe if you incorporate some longhorn spacing??
Just jerking your chain a bit on the lights. Really like the side scoop compared to the louvers! Very trick, and should be very effective, too.
Thanks for posting the link.
Gotta love your unique approach.
Something always fresh and different to be sure.
'Tis a shame to cover those louvers
Just when I think this ride can't get any more insane! Awesome!
Wild Ride !!!!! Most wild rod I've seen in a long time. Are you going to finish it out or will it be RatRod look ?
That air inlet is a great touch! I like the great idea on your turn signal mounting system too!
This thing is soooooo cool. It is the epitome of hot rodding...you dream and it can be built..........great job!!!
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Thanks so much for all the encouragement! As far as finishing it out, the current plan is all black with the chrome and stainless accentsQuote:
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Very nice work. Black and chrome look good on just about anything!
That will look great! I just noticed you have the back tires I'm thinking about getting for my car. Have you driven through any water yet? How do you like those tires over all?
I have not driven in the rain yet, but otherwise, I like them very much!Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
Got started on the Engine Cover/Hood today. The plan is to make it look very similar to the roof on the cab
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Made some more progress on the hood today. Got both of the rear corners welded in, just need smoothing.
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