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Projects Beaver's 1930 roadster on deuce rails

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by ssgbeaver, Oct 21, 2014.

  1. ssgbeaver
    Joined: Sep 29, 2014
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    ssgbeaver

    my take on a post war style hot rod,,, no holds on this project

    i'll add a few pictures of what I started with and a few of the project as it sits now.

    The guys over at Old Soul Hot Rod Shop put together a kick ass custom frame and suspension, really great work. 1962697_10152524415273411_5108129319077566645_n.jpg 10686642_10152524415268411_8473364254170008497_n.jpg 1970546_10152143415638411_1062720671_n.jpg 1959336_10152579879198411_6828375520293123861_n.jpg
     
  2. ssgbeaver
    Joined: Sep 29, 2014
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    ssgbeaver

  3. racinman
    Joined: Dec 30, 2008
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    Looks good! keep posting!
     
  4. WHEW!!
    Glad you nixed the seats. YIKES!
    Good progress so far.
     

  5. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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    Yeah glad the seats went. Looks great.
     
  6. Chuck R
    Joined: Dec 23, 2001
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    Really cool , keep posting as work progresses.
    chuck
     
  7. redo32
    Joined: Jul 16, 2008
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    With the Buick engine I guess you meant post "Korean War"
     
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  8. Metaltwister
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    X's 2 on the seats. Looks great and keep moving forward!
     
  9. ssgbeaver
    Joined: Sep 29, 2014
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    ssgbeaver

    got the rear subrails in and mostly fitted to the frame, not really quite sure how it will all tie together at the rear bumper area (if anyone has some detailed shots of how they pulled off this style subframe set up i'd be interested to see) I also started to mess around with a 47 dash to see how it would fit, then also started checking out the windshield posts and it seems they are going to take some fitting to get right, my guess is heating up the cast part they bolt to and adjusting them (if anyone has tips or info on fitting roadster windshield stanchions it would eb great) 1463725_10152627637023411_969181609514612835_n.jpg 1607088_10152627636998411_1841556409790740877_n.jpg 10262147_10152627635808411_8452182618422036560_n.jpg 10393985_10152627636938411_7299809781085168785_n.jpg 10615352_10152627636968411_5126836317777719945_n.jpg
     
  10. Like were your headed and welcome to the Hamb. Tim
     
  11. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    Nice project, Welcome to the HAMB ! If the lower stantions are reproductions you will have to adjust things. I think the original mount is cast not forged and heating it isn't going to be good. Getting a nice fit on the lower stantions takes time if you want cowl, door and cross rail gaps the same. Be sure to order the special lead filler pieces that go between the rail and stantions. Bob
     
  12. Atwater Mike
    Joined: May 31, 2002
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    NICE roadster, Beav! (glad you removed those seats, LOL) That rounded windshield frame had me in the same place as the seats...Whew!

    As for 'cast' (or forged, 'hard' nevertheless) stanchions, the rule is to massage the massagable... the tin.
    Sheet metal around and below the hard stanchions is shapable, and Bob mentioned some lead pieces...
    Not familiar with those, but they sound like 'lacing', or 'fairings'...
    This car is an astounding study in simplicity....Without the seats...
     
  13. The37Kid
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    Snyders or any good A parts supplier will have the lead shims. Their job is the seal the area between the lower stantions and the cross rail under the windsheild, other wise rain and wind will just rush in. Bob
     
  14. ssgbeaver
    Joined: Sep 29, 2014
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    ssgbeaver

    not sure if i want to cut the lower portion of the rear wheel openings to the contore of the 32 frame or leave them origanal, any images or ideas
     
  15. ...and thanks for your input Mike and the Kid.;)
     
  16. DIG it !!! Another fantastic rod getting screwed together. All the right stuff. Nice Beaver !
     
  17. RICK R 44
    Joined: Dec 13, 2009
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    Like your choice of engines
     
  18. BONNEVILLE BOB 95
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    Welcome aboard SSgt! Outstanding "A" bone ya have there.
     
  19. adam401
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    Subrails are perfecto! Good job
     
  20. ssgbeaver
    Joined: Sep 29, 2014
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    ssgbeaver

    Thanks for the input gentleman
     
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  21. ssgbeaver
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    ssgbeaver

    I'm still interested in ideas for the rear inner fender treatment
     
  22. Runnin shine
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    You should check out how 51farmtruck did his on his roadster a couple months ago. Real nice stuff in a big hurry too.


    "I need my mirror boy"
     
  23. ssgbeaver
    Joined: Sep 29, 2014
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    ssgbeaver

    got the inner fenders welded in and the doors are about lined up and closing great, next is frame mounts 10613013_10152662926978411_3425117335043998422_n.jpg wheel well.jpg
     
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  24. Nice work! I love the look of that dash. Reminds me of Jimmy Bean's roadster dash..
    hallock.jpg
     
  25. ssgbeaver
    Joined: Sep 29, 2014
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    ssgbeaver

    Right on.. I got the idea from California Bill's hot rod manual it's got a rough image
     
  26. leroux
    Joined: Jan 29, 2008
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    That dash is sick.

    Please install on in my 30 coupe


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  27. ssgbeaver
    Joined: Sep 29, 2014
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    ssgbeaver

    punched in on the tail this evening KIMG0080.jpg KIMG0082.jpg
     
  28. slick31
    Joined: Feb 12, 2012
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    Where are the inner fenders from I need to do the same to mine?
     
  29. slick31
    Joined: Feb 12, 2012
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  30. ssgbeaver
    Joined: Sep 29, 2014
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    ssgbeaver

    The inner fenders are repops I modified to fit the sub rails, I'll see if I can find a photo
     
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