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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by dumprat, May 31, 2015.

  1. Runnin shine
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    Look again Sir, that is a model A
    I maybe or not unfortunately have a Model T box on my 32 and I have convinced myself that it will work.
     
  2. dumprat
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    Hmm, wasn't paying that much attention. Just saw the box and thought it was another loathesome Shine pickup clone.
     
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  3. tinmann
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    Friggin' awesome work on the grill insert, Matt. That's thinking outside of the box. Carry on and keep posting updates.......... please.
     
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  4. MBog
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    Wow Matt, just found this thread. I'm jealous, looking great...
     
  5. dumprat
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    Thanks Mark. How have been?

    Truck is coming along slowly. Tons of other summer stuff to do right now, like drink beer and sit in the sun!
     
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  6. MBog
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    Bin busy, keep at it, we're watching you....no pressure lol
     
  7. MIKE-3137
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    Enjoying this build...very timely, since I just started my 34 Pickup saga...Carry on.
     
  8. Hey Matt,
    Wow... I looked through all my pics and these two were all I could find of the jig. I will have to take one and post it.
    My brother's roadster does look cool tho. Ha ha
     

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  9. BTW I guess I should stop in for a beer and have a closer look. Do love the insert.
     
  10. dumprat
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    Yes now that I am back from holidays I am back at it!
     
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    Spent the small amount of time over the last couple of weeks fixing rads. Cut the extra tubes off this five core and soldered on some patches. It holds water and will let me finish the engine mock up and get the six fired up!
     
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  14. dumprat
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    Pic with the rad in and engine spaced up to where it needs to be to clear the u bolts. Needs a fan spacer.
     
  15. Runnin shine
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    Then let the vroom vroom begin.
     
  16. dumprat
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    And for those that care my son Tommy was out helping me put the rad in today. Learning about hydraulics and pneumatics. He is ten.

    image.jpg
     
  17. Six Ball
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    Send him here when you've learned all you can and he can teach me too. o_O
     
  18. clunkerbob
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    I'm really liking this build dumprat and regularly check out its progress . It shows what can be done with some ingenuity , good mechanical skills and a bit of scrounging . Good job , looking great !
     
  19. dumprat
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    Got a 12volt genny from a friend. Needs some clean up and a new bearing(which I had!) and will allow me to convert to narrow belt. New brushes and she paint and we are away. Cause it is pretty crusty now! Lol!

    image.jpg
     
  20. dumprat
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    image.jpg Got the genny all cleaned up and new brushes installed. Still needs paint and some shiny bits.
     
  21. dumprat
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    image.jpg And I got the flange welded on the steering box! Next stop holes grinder and we will have steering yeah!
     
  22. Six Ball
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    I'm trying to do as much of that kind of stuff as I can before I get into the main build. It may just be an excuse.
    Good to see you plugging along and making such good progress.
     
  23. dumprat
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    Got the seat back from the shop yesterday. It turned out awesome! Now the fold down mechanism works and I can get it fit into the truck and the seat risers built. image.jpg
     
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  24. Runnin shine
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    Is the grille she'll fin'e?
     
  25. tiquer
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    Hey Dumprat long time no see Great build Nice to see a non 1-800 build
     
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  26. 340HilbornDuster
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    I love this "use whatcha get" build.
    Awesome work so far!
    Subscribed
     
  27. dumprat
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    Hey Brad!

    No the grill shell is not done yet. Working on steering, clutch/brake pedals and linkage and getting the steering column in tonight. Tomorrow is rear springs and finishing tonight's work. For now it is off to bed....
     
  28. AHotRod
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    A home-made Hot Rod ....... how cool is this.
    Great job Matt !

    Glenn
     
  29. dumprat
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    Got the steering box and clutch linkage all bolted in and figured out. Pitman arm needs reamed and bent a little bit but it is getting there. Now onto dash and column! image.jpg
     
  30. CaliDreamin'
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    Great build so far, keep up the good work.
     

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