Man that engine looks HUGH in there Dave, that is really going to be impressive, hood or no hood?
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Man that engine looks HUGH in there Dave, that is really going to be impressive, hood or no hood?
It will still have the hood top, but no sides....Lots of extra room, dang near 1/2"!!!!!!! Can actually still run the mechanical fan, too!Quote:
Originally Posted by brickman
Got done with the wet sanding on the Plymouth today, time to spray some sealer and look the whole body over 1 more time prior to paint!!!
Did a bit of cutting on the floor of the roadster to make room for that huge automatic tranny, only have to raise the hump up about 2" so there won't be any significant loss of floor space in the footwell area....
Huge is right!:D
Lookin good there Mister :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Lots of nice builds over here in this Thread :D
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Originally Posted by IC2
Man one nice lookin ride you have there.
Thanks - was a blast to buildQuote:
Originally Posted by PRO53
Thanks Pro 53, the Plymouth has been fun because of all the unique challenges, nobody makes a dang thing for them so lots of planning and fabricating and very few bolt ons... Ain't no fun if they ain't a challenge!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by PRO53
I got my brakes all hooked up, my exhaust all ran and just about to finish up with my fuel lines. Should have the body back on next week so I can start blocking it out.
Going for tin and paint in a next few weeks
Great lookin' body on the flopper, Deuce!!!! New one or did you dig up one of the golden oldies???? Should be a blast!
Mr. Smith, chassis looks good!!!! Fun to be able to get the body back on for the last time, huh??? Not only progress, but progress that people actually notice!!!!!:LOL::LOL::LOL:
Looks great!
Thanks Dave. It isn't up to your caliber but it will do. And you are right about what people can notice. It seems to take years before that happens.lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
I've spent the last 5 days block sanding and wet sanding...other then a dirty floor it doesn't look like I've done a thing!!!!!!!!!!!!:LOL::LOL::LOL:
I must admit I am not looking forward to all of that sanding.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Can you have Santa leave that one under my tree? :LOL: I'm looking forward to seeing this one in paint and maybe going down the track?? Keep us posted !Quote:
Originally Posted by deuce bigalow
Finally!!!!! The '36 Plymouth is getting closer!! All the jams are painted along with the insides of the hood, side panels, and grille shell. Window openings and other things are all taped off. I have a couple of hours work left for some final tune ups on the body work and I should be shooting paint tomorrow afternoon!!!!! Going to really enjoy getting this one finished up and spending time on the roadster---and maybe a bit of time here and there on the '57!!!!!!:rolleyes::LOL::LOL:
Man that baby is going to be sharp Dave. Hey I got a question I think you can answer Dave, somebody here was making lightwieght car trailor out of tubing that looked like something I would be interested in. I am hoping my 48 will fit on it, I think you know who I am talking about. Anyway just wondering , thanks.
You talking about this Tony? http://www.kendonusa.com/trailer_car.html
So is it painted? Can't wait to see some pics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Yeah Dave, lets see a few pics! Don't hold out on us. I know that's going to be a beautiful ride!
Mr Smith, your chassis looks fantastic! I love the look of the IRS; what flavor is that?
Thanks Bob, ya thats the sweet heart I was thinking about. I love the look and how it works, and I wouldn't think my car is 3000 pounds but I have never weighted her. I wonder if she would fit, know anybody that has used one?
ya Dave, why the teeze? We are dying here!!!
Yuppers, that's a very nice trailer Tony! How you been feeling these days anyway? Still recovering and gettin' better all the time I hope!
The Plymouth is painted, still at the cut and buff stage now, coming out nice. I'll try to remember to get some pictures one of these first days...
Took a bit of time today and welded the bumper bolt holes closed for the '57's front bumper and did some more sanding and grinding. Getting it ready to use for a mold for the fiberglass one that will be on the car. Found a rear bumper too, so I'll probably do the same for the back of the car.
Thanks falconvan. The rear end all the way up to the mustang II front is out of a 2002 Ford Explorer believe it or not. If I would have been smart I would have grafted the rear end into the frame of the 36. I think it would have been a whole lot easier.Quote:
Originally Posted by falconvan
Ok, just getting going on the cut and buff but here's a pic of the car. Dang florescent lights are terrible for showing anything on the paint... Hopefully one of these days it will warm up enough to get the car outside for some pics.....
Looking good Dave. What grit sandpaper do you use on the final cut before paint? Are you putting all of the glass back in to? I should have mine ready to paint next month.
Looks grade A topnotch Dave. If you ever need a warm place to paint I've got a spare room!:cool:
I final sand before paint with 400 wet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Smith
I'll be doing everything on this one with the exception of the upholstery....
I finally got my firewall and under my hood painted today and hope to be painting the rest of the car next weekend. That's if everything looks good after the final sanding. Pics aren't very good. I think maybe when the flat black turns flat it may be easier to get a good pic. Or I will have to wait until it gets rolled outside. As you can see I used spray on bed liner for under the hood. It too looks better in person.
Don't tempt me!!!!! Today's hi was 2!!!! Tomorrow will be a real warm-up, 15!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by stovens
With those temps you must have a heated booth otherwise a good number of inver red heat lamps????
I like the choice of colour on that car Dave, something different.
looking fantastic Dave, your going to work yourself out of a job then what will you do?
Thanks guys!!! I've decided that I really do like the two tone look...Where the color splits from the fenders to the body the change is very subtle. I can't take the credit for the color selection, the owner and his girlfriend picked the paint.
Didn't get much done lately, end of the year taxes, buying and selling some stuff, and doing a few guesstimates (I don't do quotes) on a couple other builds, and messing with some of the '57 pieces. Should have the front end all buffed out soon and will put up some pics then. All in all, coming out decent. Gonna be a real classy looking cruizer when it's all done.
I have been thinking about this bumper for a while so today I started cutting up my '35 brackets to figure out how to pull it in and get the bracket and bumper holes to line up. The blade on my saw got torn up so I had to move on to something else, but I think it will work out pretty good.
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That looks good, 35. Those tail lights are pretty killer, too. Same for everyone else; Dave, Mr Smith, great progress!
After many health problems I am finally able to get back to my 48
GMC project. With the help of several friends I drove it for the first
time Sunday. Here is a picture.......Don
Very nicely done - how did it "work"?Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Meyer
Hey Don, was just wondering the other day why we hadn't seen you in a loooonnnnggg time, sorry to hear you've been ill. Glad you're back on your feet to whatever degree you are. The truck looks like it turned out pretty nice...........more pictures, especially a side view please. Glad you're back here.
Very nice, Don. How about a photo from the front?
Thanks for the replies. It's great to be back in the garage again. Here are a couple more pics........Don
Fantastic, very nice, I like. :D