Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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Wow, looking at Denny's graphic thing almost made me start looking for my Iron Butterfly album............groovy.

Bob, thanks for lightening that up. My camera is getting worse all the time, got to replace it or take it in to see what's up.

Brad: Yeah, the driveshaft will be 17 inches long, from the tip of the trans to the rear u joint. I've had shorter though, the one in my Sprite with the 289 Ford was about 9 inches. Too short, had hardly any flex at all.

Ken: Funny that you should mention the ride around the block. Every second Saturday, Fort Myers Downtown hosts a car cruise, like 400 cars go. Next one is June 9th. I was thinking about putting the T on a trailer and taking it, making it just able to be pushed into place. I thought people might enjoy seeing a work in progress. With the move coming up, I'll miss that one, but maybe the July one is possible. Hold onto that milk crate, might need it.

Don

Peace Baby............now where did I leave my beads and nehru jacket?

Actually, I like it. Gonna make it my new screen saver.


Thanks Denny,


Don

Don good luck on the move and may no love bumps damage the goods. I call them that because i just moved the in-laws about 10 months ago.


Your frame is looking so good even with out the body . I also think the milk crate and frame would work right now .

this is the way the "string" set up would look.

Thanks Mike for posting that. I like that method, and it totally squares the car.

Haven't talked to you lately, how have you been?

Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Thanks Mike for posting that. I like that method, and it totally squares the car.

Haven't talked to you lately, how have you been?

Don

ok i guess. i have built a few "drag and round track" cars with a string. you can set the tow end also.

Bobby: Thanks, I'm not looking forward to the move, but the end result will be better. More room and only on the 2nd floor, not the 3rd like now. (Bringing in groceries is lots of fun )

James: Thanks. It is a little low, in fact, Dan looked at it the other night and said "do you think it might be TOO low?" And this is coming from Mr "never had a stock height car in his life." The front of the frame is 6 inches from bottom of frame to the ground, and the rear is 7 inches. I wanted it low, and will just have to watch speedbumps and possums. In person the relationship between the frame and high engine make more sense. It sort of reminds me of The Winged Express altered drag car.........sort of.

BTW, done any more on your T? I've been watching.

Denny: Hey, I like that. Now I have two screensavers to alternate. Thanks bud.


Don

That's what you need Don, a big wing just like Wild Willie, just don't forget the glove.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

That's what you need Don, a big wing just like Wild Willie, just don't forget the glove.

They interviewed Willie one time, and he said he drove with one hand because he was hanging on for dear life with the other. Had to be one scary ride in that rocketship.


James, can't wait for your next installment. It is starting to get really good now.


Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

I was thinking about putting the T on a trailer and taking it, making it just able to be pushed into place. I thought people might enjoy seeing a work in progress.

Don

Don

The car just keeps getting better. Wish I could come up with better compliments.

You should take the unfinished car if you can. Ten years ago my then fiancee and I towed the finished chassis of my 46 about a 100 miles to a show. I set it up on an inclined area sideways so you could see the whole thing easy. People were crowded around it all weekend. Most folks said they never got to see a rod in that stage.

Thanks alot. I bet they did enjoy seeing your car like that. As you said, most people never get to see one in progress. I did that years ago with my '27. Body was on, but still in white gelcoat, but frame and all running gear was pretty far along. I took 2nd place in unfinished class, but the fun was the questions and comments of people who stopped to look at it.

I may do that again with this one.

Don