Projects Yet another Vicky project

I tried to keep it simple and not have the interior be a pain when I get around to it. Factory garnish moldings may not fit in the back though as I didn't have any to fit but I'll probably just make some.

 

The37Kid and Terry O

Thanks and thanks.

Someday I'll have to figure out the multy quote thingy.

 

Every time I look I see more. I just noticed the wheel arch moved up.
Really nice work and a PITA too I bet.

Multiquote, say there's 2- hit multi on first one and quote on second.
Say there's 40, hit multi on everyone and qoute on the last.

 

Yes it was, if my memories correct, I moved them and the lower bustle up 2" and foreward 1" which allowed me to avoid making pie cuts because of the taper. Also let me move the body back on the frame 1" while keeping the stock wheelbase.

Thanks for the tip and here's a couple pics of the door jambs I forgot to post earlier






And here's a method I use to drill decent holes with a holesaw, someday I'd like to get some Greenlee's.

 

New gear for the new year and another long overdue update!

 

Floor and trans tunnel. Figured rolling beads might not be all that necessary with all the steel underneath.

 

Glass seats $5.00 at a yard sale and found NOS covers for just as cheap at another sale.










Battery door.

 

Fuel filler cover.




Modified Hurst Auto/Stick-1 shifter.

 

Braces.


Pedals.

 

Column done.

 

Throttle linkage.






Custom funky drivers side header. Got the block huggers near to free and planned on running a hood later.

 

Reworked A windshield frame.

 

Corners still need some work.

 

New wheels are 15X5 1/2" and 15x6" Keystone and ET composites with round spokes just like the old American Magnesiums painted graphite in the center and polished lips. Tires are 5.60 and 7.00-15 firestones from Coker with hand painted letters.

 

Grille is a 1/8" band made in 6 pieces, corners and sides. Welded the center material from behind and made polished bars out of 1/2" aluminum rod.












Ruined a full set before I got the drilling and tapping part right.


Wanted a 1/4" polished stainless ring on the front but had trouble getting things to fit right, maybe later.

 

Also never been one to hang a name on a car but I was just checking out old commercials on youtube and this toy from 1964 has a pretty nifty moniker.

 

Good to see an update!!!

 

Just peaked my shell using some of scootermcrad's method. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462777
Very pleased with the results.

 

Also found a use for this creepy little mini lantern. Looks to be some kind of old auto accessory from the 20s, 30s, 40s?

 

I like the lettered tires. Fits the period nice.

 

Thanks, shooting for a mild early 60s show rod vibe rather than a drag car now.

 

Holy smokes, that's coming along really nice
Great work

 

Thanks, trying my best to do at least one little thing a day. Still plugging away on yours?

 

Thanks for the update, nice to see all that progress. Bob

 

very cool build.and a lot awesome fab work

 

VEry nice.

 

Thanks again and a few more details.

Forgot to mention that my new headlights I got from SoCal, pretty sure are made by Arrow are not only touted to be U.S. made but pretty cheap too and all my grille bars were mounted with little rubber spacers, actually faucet washers in a 25 pack from Ace. Fit the #10 screws perfect.



Ghetto bending jig.

 

Yeah, but on hold till valentines day waiting on custom radiator.
But you could check out " my next pet project" that's keeping me busy
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=850807

 

Looking real good

 

Boy howdy that looks great and makes me feel like a real slacker on mine. I'm going to have to study your photos real close to see how to do the inner structure on mine.