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Finished up around the windshield frame and got my radiator support rods made and the inserts molded in on the firewall. Also started to weld up grind some unwanted holes.

Larry

Nice. It looks like it was made originally that way. Great job.

Thanks stovens, thats the look I was shooting for.

Thaat is looking cool Crazyrat. the windscreen finish is prefect but the overall panelwork is outstanding. You have some very lucky grand kids..

Thank you Whiplash23T.

You know I started this build wanting to build a rusty rat rod but the more I do to it the more I have to repair the rust spots and put some paint on it. I guess thats the old bodyman in me from way back, just cant seem to shake it...

I started stripping the doors yesterday and getting them ready for a skim coat of filler. I will post some more pics as I progress along with them.

I'm the one thats lucky, lucky to have my grdkids and go figure, they kinda love me

Larry

I got the drivers side firewall in primer this weekend. Wish I had a picture before I started on it but I am posting one from the passengers side, its looks the same. The filler is only 1/8" deep over the weld seams and barely a skim coat on the rest. Needs some more blocking and about 5 more coats of primer before paint. Anyway this was my weekend project.

Larry

Got a little more done in the last couple of weeks, Here's few more photos.

Larry

Looking really good, Larry!

You know I started this build wanting to build a rusty rat rod but the more I do to it the more I have to repair the rust spots and put some paint on it.

Heh, heh. Another one sees the light.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

Heh, heh. Another one sees the light.

.........OK you got me, yes got to have a nice finish even though it will be OD green, Army colors with a satin black frame.

Well its been a while since I did an update so here go's.

I have blown the car apart and started working on priming the frame to get it ready for paint. Only one outside rail done for now. Hopefully I will get a little more done on it this weekend.

The cab is all but done, still have to do the final blocking and one more coat of primer. Sorry bout the cab standing on its nose, didnt take the time to lay it down to take the pictures.

I molded in the door handles, I dont think I will not need them any longer as it is a roadster now. I mean how much trouble is it to reach inside and open the door.

Anyway heres a couple of photos to bring you up to date. Enjoy.

Larry

Lookin' good with the primer on it, and the cab came out kewl!!!! Whatcha been up to, anyway? Ain't seen ya on here for a bit...

Way to go Larry! Looking great. I'm a looonnnng way behind you, but I'm hurrying, in my dreams! But I did get the motor running yesterday. That was a great inspiration to me. For some reason I can't send pictures now. I got another computer on-line, and something needs to be tinkered.

Originally Posted by oldrodder43

Way to go Larry! Looking great. I'm a looonnnng way behind you, but I'm hurrying, in my dreams! But I did get the motor running yesterday. That was a great inspiration to me. For some reason I can't send pictures now. I got another computer on-line, and something needs to be tinkered.

Hey Perley,

Thats some good news about your engine. Always good to hear that motor fire for the first time. Looking forward to seeing more pictures of your build so hurry up and get your tinkering done.

Larry

Thought I would post a couple of shots of the frame since it is now in satin black.

Now some assembly required.

Larry