31 RPU progress shots.

[lowsquire]

heres how the pick up looks now,doesnt seem like a lot of change, but theres a lot of decisions made, about proportions,cab length etc.
the motor is a '67 289W,pretty much stock,will build a three carb manifold out of the stock 2barrel alloy one.Bones will be shorter and attach just in front of cowl.next job is engine mounts and trans crossmember/pedal mount, then fab up the rear end (4 bar with A spring)
I love my overland grille shell. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
any oz guys gotta 31" wide front spring gathering dust?

[lowsquire]

heres how I lengthened the rear panel,with a section of a fordoor back door,had to angle the piece to get the reveals to line up,they turned out pretty close.also tapered the inserted piece to angle the rear panel back a few degrees to allow more room for the seat back.waiting to seew if i get a henrob for xmas before i weld em up fully http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Dirty Dug]

Looks great so far. What kinda speed will those front spindle mounts be capable of? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Fat Hack]

Wicked cool AND powered by Ford???

Gotta love it!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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[Levis Classic]

Can we see photos of the engine mounts? I will be using a 351W or 289 in mine as well!

[lowsquire]

the rear view, gonna run these tyres,aussie made light truck 7.00x16
will have 5.25x16 firestones up front.what do you reckon?i think they look a little bit dirt tracky..and they were free with the rims!
Will have a shortened pick up bed,saving for it now.

[lowsquire]

Im doing the engine mounts next,will post shots when theyre done.
(LOVE my new digi cam!)

[burger]

I like it a lot man. Bad ass.

[lowsquire]

Running the perch bolts upside down, presto! instant lower shock mount.
spring mounts to another set of perch bolts running horizontal thru bones just behind axle(oh yeh gotta do that bit too.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
grille shell needs to come down more,maybe an inch and a half.

[PEDDRO]

Hey, one shot the grill shell looks too tall and then the next it looks OK. What gives?

Nice progress though....

The narrowness of the Windsor will be kinda handy. Will make it easy to set up the exhaust, for sure, without looking so cramped.

[34Fordtk]

Lookin great,but WTF is a henrob http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[lowsquire]

Low pressure oxy/acet torch,great for sheet metal,ally,cutting etc..also called a dillon.theres posts on here about em,do a search for henrob torch.

[Elrusto]

Looks great but ya' got the steering wheel on the wrong side! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[PEDDRO]

I can see you took a while to think of that one Elrusto!

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[Levis Classic]

What kind of axle and bones are you running?

[lowsquire]

46. I dig the wide track look, reminds me of old aussie hillclimb specials like my dad used to race.
Drilled 13 holes in the axle.
for luck. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Looks great!

[delaware george]

right on!!!

[AHotRod]

I LOVE IT !!!!
Keep us posted .........
Glenn

[Elrusto]

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I can see you took a while to think of that one Elrusto!

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Us Texans are a little slow! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[lowsquire]

Thanks for all the positive comments guys, the hamb is the main reason i got my shit together to build this thing, so-what's ,Zibo's ,rogues RPU's are all big influences.
Im doing the motor mounts this week,will document it with photos and do a tech post- will be nice to contribute back to the hamb. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[flatoz]

spicer springs in campbellfield will make you a spring to your spec, with reversed eyes and all. Or there is another spring works out sunshine way, cant remember the name though.

they are dirt cheap to get made, and then you know its not 70+ years of use old.

[flatoz]

should have also said a BIG thumbs up http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Mai Ki-Ki]

looking good...!
How the seats coming along????
Cheers!

[Psychobilly Boi]

Hey Ben,

Good to see the luxo digi cam is being put to good use. The rod looks awesome. You going to run a shortened bed? I say leave it off...and make it a lakes modified...way more cooler then a RPU. And if Mikee says any different...dont listen to him!

I'm really digging those rear tyres, the look insane...Dirt Tracker look alikes. Over all everything looks excellent.

When you popping over next?

Danny

[Mai Ki-Ki]

Ben don't listen to Dan!

Needs tray to pick up stuff in!...like chicks!

Thought he did have a good idea to stick the battery up under the dash????

HEHE....when you need help next???
Im itching to help...please..!!!
Dont make me beg! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Psychobilly Boi]

Hey Ben,

Yeah I want in aswell on the helping thing. Dont make me beg for it like one of your drunken uno playing hoes man!

Dan