Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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Looks real nice.It would of killed me to drill into that cowl with all that luster on it.

you know what they say about boats "its a hole in the ocean you throw money into" at the end of the day after you have ate the fish all you have left is and old boat thats not as cool as an old hot rod!!
even at 15K you done great ..

Any chance at a few nice clear full car shots outside in the sun?

Yep, I can do that. In the meantime how about a couple out on a dark rainy night????? Reason I say that is because I got to take my first ride in the T tonight !!!!!!! It was slightly wet, and the slicks are really tricky ..... it wanted to go sideways a lot, but I took it out anyway.

My replacement wheel cylinder came today , I got it on and bled the brakes. They came right up, and had a really firm pedal. Soooooooooooooooo, we took it out into the driveway and I made a couple of passes, but as soon as I put some power to it the thing wanted to get loose on me. I let Dan take a few passes too, then Don came by and got to drive it too.

Being the bad influences they are, the guys talked me into taking it down the street a ways, and it really pulls nice and goes straight as an arrow. No noises or shimmys or anything. Even sitting on plywood it was comfortable, and the ride wasn't harsh like I expected. Tranny shifted nice and firm and I can tell this thing is going to move pretty well for what it is. Felt good to drive something that plants you in your seat again.

Dan and Don are pushing me to get the interior done now, and have offered to front me the money for it. I'm happy with just foam for now, but they are insisting, so tomorrow I'll go talk to the guy at the upholstery shop.

Here are a couple of nightime shots. Dan did a video of he and I taking our little spin, and if we do a YouTube I'll post it. Can you guys see the grin on my face, I can't seem to erase it.

Don

I always get a little sad toward the end of a project. It's a great feeling getting it done, and getting a chance to play, but it seems sad to to see it come to an end! Nice job, once again.

I understand what you mean. It was kind of strange standing there last night watching it actually being driven past me. Luckily I have a two other projects, my Dodge truck and my old '27 to do, so I will have those things to keep me occupied.

Today I have to go over and wash the whole car. Driving it in the rain really messed it up, but ask me if I mind getting it dirty!!

Don

Is that terrific, or what??????????

Way to go....Glad to see you driving it.

Don MEYER

Don---The pictures kinda look like a black cat setting in a coal bin, but I can see the big grin!!! Congratulations---brian

Congrats Don,
Great looking car! You're making me itch for it bad, I haven't had a running toy on the road for over a year. I gotta get this thing done before spring......

ALRIGHT! The big moment! Congratulations! the Turkey Run is no longer in doubt; you will definitely make it now...

Thanks guys. Yes, it does seem like I might make it now. As all of you know, that first drive is fun but scarey.............so many "what if's." I was worried I might need more stall so it wouldn't lurch going into gear...........it doesn't, goes in very smoothly. Would it shake or shimmy going down the road........nope, rides pretty smoothly and I was actually able to take my hands off the wheel for a moment and it stayed straight. How would the brakes be? Great. No pull, and they bring it right down quickly.

I did have a water leak when I pulled back in. Nothing major, the chrome threaded plug I put in the top of the water pump isn't sealing. I'll replace it with a proper tapered brass plug and some sealant. Aside from that, it went pretty well. I know if I encounter rain I am going to have to pull over.......the slicks are just that, SLICK. Anything but a light touch on the gas pedal brought the rear end around.

It sure needs a good washing after driving it in the rain, but it was worth it. I loved seeing my Boys getting to drive it too..........especially Dan because the car would not exist in it's present form without his talents and hard work. He took it to another level for me.

Don

Looks great Don - Congratulations on that first drive!

I remember some years ago a buddy of mine put a set of 12" slicks on his T. A few weeks later our hotrod club was having a picnic at a nearby state park. About the time we were packing up to leave, it started to rain lightly. Ten miles or so into the 35 mile trip home, he hit a puddle and spun off the road. Didn't hit anything and no harm done. A few miles further down the road, it had started raining harder and the same thing happened again! After that he was really "pussy footing" along; rear tires hydroplaning at the least little puddle. Just a few miles from home, it happened a third time. He was very lucky; three times and no damage. The following day he took the slicks off and had a set of Mickey Thompsons mounted...

Moral of the story: rain and slicks don't mix. Be careful on the trip up, Don.

Right on don! congrats, im super happy for you!