Register now to get rid of these ads!

Projects 1930 Pontiac 3W rescue. (sheetmetal heavy)

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by toreadorxlt, Jun 4, 2012.

  1. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    Thank you everybody. Put a few more hours in. It's coming. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1468086743.739826.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1468086754.074944.jpg
     
  2. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1468086783.941505.jpg
    Trying to get the light lines across the back of the cab straight. This will minimize filler
     
  3. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1468458466.735334.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1468458481.125633.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1468458497.088856.jpg
    At some point I hung the doors too early and the car flexed bad and both doors were sagging 1/2" in the rear. Now that it's got a roof and floor I went and started Adjusting hinges and got the beltline back to decent. Now to adjust the whole door opening to fit the door. Again.
     
  4. Your talent and drive for perfection is inspiring !
     
    wheeldog57 likes this.
  5. wheeldog57
    Joined: Dec 6, 2013
    Posts: 3,182

    wheeldog57
    Member

    Yeah, what he said. Steve that is some great work


    Sent from my SM-G900V using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  6. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1469539709.761981.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1469539722.131903.jpg
    View attachment 3282229

    My stepdad got the frame painted and is starting on chassis assembly. My buddy Matt Salamanca flew from LA to Boston with a watervliet in his carry on and helped me square away the roof more. I got distracted building an airstream last week. I'm gonna button the capsule up this week then hit it hard
     
    Last edited: Jul 26, 2016
  7. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]


    The last of reworking my old work I promise. This corner was getting thin. Had to fix it.


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  8. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
    Posts: 30,629

    The37Kid
    Member

    That roof looks great, I've got a '39 cab to fix this winter. Bob
     
  9. Looks awesome!
     
  10. Very nice save!
     
  11. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    [​IMG][​IMG]


    The chassis is away at my stepdads house where he is getting ready to fire it today. Hope to have the car done for spring/summer


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
    mgtstumpy, Stogy, TFoch and 2 others like this.
  12. Looks amazing !
    How do you like the hand held planishing hammer ?
     
    loudbang likes this.
  13. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    [​IMG]

    I love it. But my wallet doesn't. I built a second pedestal hammer to house the motor when I'm not using it.


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  14. bengeltiger
    Joined: Mar 3, 2012
    Posts: 469

    bengeltiger
    Member

    Always like it when I see you've got an update. Amazing work!
     
  15. sololobo
    Joined: Aug 23, 2006
    Posts: 8,378

    sololobo
    Member

    excellent save, love the back window in these coupes
     
    Wurger and loudbang like this.
  16. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    [​IMG][​IMG] [​IMG][​IMG]


    While we're in there. It's taking some restraint to not do the other side.


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  17. greaser
    Joined: Apr 30, 2006
    Posts: 866

    greaser
    Member

    Why not? I think the other side and the rear window frame are the only original pieces left! HA!
    Great job!
     
    Runnin shine, Wurger and loudbang like this.
  18. Excellent work as usual!
     
  19. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    Thanks!



    I have problems lol

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  20. bengeltiger
    Joined: Mar 3, 2012
    Posts: 469

    bengeltiger
    Member

    I think I could build a car from your discards & it would still be better than I could do alone. I admire the dedication & detail.
     
  21. I only know one person who does metal work that good and he recently retired. Great job sir, your passion for your work is inspired and I believe you're going to have a great car when you're done.


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
    Runnin shine and toreadorxlt like this.
  22. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    [​IMG][​IMG]

    Went home for thanksgiving and he's got the chassis about done and it runs.


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  23. Do you use a power hammer for doing the shrinking of the cab corner or what ? Beautiful work . Chassis looks great . Blue
     
  24. falconsprint63
    Joined: May 17, 2007
    Posts: 2,358

    falconsprint63
    Member
    from Mayberry

    amazing work man! gives me hope that my cab is salvageable daunting as other might be.

    Sent from my SM-G920R4 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  25. Should see it on the road this spring?
     
  26. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    If it's not, it's my fault. My jobs the body. I'm hoping for next year but not rushing too much


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
    loudbang likes this.
  27. 49ratfink
    Joined: Feb 8, 2004
    Posts: 18,829

    49ratfink
    Member
    from California

    your pics from the beginning are no longer showing.:(
     
  28. Went back thru your tread today . Must be getting old and forgot about your home made recept machine. How hard was it to build and do you have plans . I have a Yoda copy and love it but a Pulmax or copy would be nice . Great work and you sure have been putting in the hours and your skill is really showing since you started the tread . Blue
     
  29. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH

    mgtstumpy and TFoch like this.
  30. toreadorxlt
    Joined: Feb 27, 2008
    Posts: 733

    toreadorxlt
    Member
    from Nashua, NH


    Machines are fun to build because they're done in a month unlike cars. The pullmax wasn't bad just machined a part for it every night after work and I had it in a month. I do most of my shrinking with it


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.