Projects Backyard project -29 Tudor "Chick-Magnet"

WOW thats sweet. Thanks for the pictures!

Also thats an awesome Panhead, the 48 has always been my favorite bike.

 

Great thread so far Konemies. Like the chop leaving the wind screen alone. That was very good thinking. Anxious to see more of your progress.

 

man you got my admiration!!! livin in the usa its hard enough here to build stuff but to do it over there in a different country, thumbs up to you.we also build custom bikes here in our shops. i like that sporty of your wifes.and that panhead!!!!! ok car forum, got exited there for a minute.we have a 30 sedan to builf for my wife. been puttin it off for awhile now. quess ill have to get started on it now after seeing what youve done.

 

Thank you your comments
I try to put more pictures soon.

Outlaw256: If you want to see project pictures my wifes bike your can see these my web site. http://www.mopopoika.com its finnish put you can choice left: Pyörä projekti and then you see lot of project pictures. And if you have questions about that, send PM.

Jyrki

 

Looking good. What's the point in master cylinder placement?
I would replace the gauge cluster... I could have something you could possibly use. Pm me if you're interested.
--mika

 

brother after looking at all your pics. id want to move over there!! lol you do good work my friend.

 

Thanks your comments.

My master cylinder is too small, i think. Brake are so lightly without vacuum. I can stop car but brakes should be better.

Jyrki

 

I dropped cars back. Now its better.


I made temporary back lights. I used some trucks corner ligths and bikes turn signal led-lights. I change these later but i must to go Turku Kustom Show and need little lights for cops







Wind screen's frame was totally rusted. I put it in lemon acid over night.
I brushed it couple times.


It working and rust is off.


Frame painted by primer. I glued a new window in frame.


We got 3th place Hot Rod class in Turku Kustom Show (all other exhibitor made choices) Im amazed Picture took in my own yard becouse i left show before it was end.
That weekend i drove over 400 km without problems

 

next step, a sun roof


I bought Renault Twingo's sun roof.


It need some fixing because Twingo's top is rounder than Tudor's top.


I made a wood jig.

Couple careful hit with wood hammer and aluminium frame stay a right curve.


Now it's a same curve what have an original wood frame.


I made extra struts for roof. The first I made paper model.


I used squared tube for frame.




I cut the right curve and then i split it and got two mirror struts.


Struts welded in place.

 

Little work with roof...














I did stretch with torch and i got a nice shape. I haven't english wheel, i think that was better and easier made with it.







Next i weld some mounts inside the top.

 

Cool

 

Jyrki,
Thanks for posting! Very cool project with good vision and skills. Keep it up!
Dennis

 

Looking good!

 

Nice to see some reasonable use for the french shitbox parts,keep it up!

 

Way cool car, and great pictures....
Keep em' coming....and your English is way better than my neighbors !!!
Cheers...

 

Great Project! Looks amazing.
Glad to see that your son is involved!
All the best to you and your son, KK

 

Thanks your comments I go back to garage....

Jyrki

 

Hello again

Time-out is over....I had little disaster in my house and it took my spare time


But now my project is ongoing





I drop frame about 2 inches.





Next i change an original rear spring back and i think i should to change rear axel little wider. Then i drop rear frame also.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Jyrki

 

I bought new rear axle from Finnrodder.




Welded spring mounts.




I cut a frame.




Little welding..


I think its too much drop.


Now it is better.


Next it need little sand blasting and welding.

 

Any updates on the Chick Magnet?

 

No big updates I have problem with rear spring. I need a new spring or modifiy old one.

I dropped motor mounts 2 inches.



Also I bought new rear wheels from scrap yard and fliped them. Now offset is ok.




I hope that i get some good ideas for rear spring

 

Hello again,

now it is done. Rear spring modified and put in place.

 

great build thread, keep it up......

 

Looks good!
Good to see that my ex-rear axle found a new home.
Just remembered that i have a model A aftermarket leafspring in my stash.I bought it from Sweden yrs ago,but i guess it is too late to offer that one for you at this point...

 

Very impressive, Jyrki. Keep up the good work and the build journal.

 

Thanks, everybody

Next i do 4-links




I used Ford Taunus (Euro-Ford) bushings.


Already welded.


I made some plan how i do it. If i put upper arms 45 degrees then i don't need panhard arm. Is that right?

 

That is right.

 

Thanks, Zipoleon

Little update



My son help me for measurements.

 

Very cool rod, I love your build!

 

Thanks, Cracker123

I took all tech off from frame. Now it's time to final welding.




My son cleaning all joins (<- is this right word ??) before i welding them.