Projects And So It Begins

Yep! I've done my share of filing on the coupe along with the shrink disc. Know exactly what you mean about "feeling" it..... funny.....what my left hand can't feel, my right hand picks right up on it. If I close my eyes, the imperfection becomes larger..... I know what he means about Zen, working the body, even filler is absolute therapy for me! Although the paint was a giant hurdle, I'm kinda missing the body work aspect of the build now that it's done.....Hmmm....there's always Piewagon to work on....that needs some attention..... But, I'll stick with the coupe for now...

 

Nice!!


I JB weld almost everything the rest I use bubble gum.
Life is to short to do it right the first time

 

Just went through this thread...sure came a long way! Looks AWESOME!

 

Thank you kind Sir! I'm a JB Weld fan myself......

 

Thanks Jay! It's been a long haul.....I can finally see the finish line!

 

Way too late for this project, but another way to "feel" bodywork is to have a paper towel or thin rag between your hand and the body.

 

I've heard of that Rod.....never tried it though....

 

Can you guess what I’m making?


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Headers!

 

Frog stabber

 

Well....drop axle is in. Of course there are domino effect issues, but they are all easily remedied.... I think I’m gonna love the stance when completed. Here’s a pic of approximate stance....the ass will come down once it’s loaded with deck lid, floors, gas tank and battery......went a little backwards, but I think it’ll be worth it in the end!


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looks bitchin...............

 

You’re funny man....you’re a funny man!


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I'm a little slow, will you elaborate please? That picture looked like tube steel that you were making a tapered point on each end. How did you get to dropped axel? Thanks, ty

 

Shock mounts for the rear axle Ded...I just have to radius them to fit and weld them on....





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Thanks Carl! Been a long haul getting to this point. I'm soooooo looking forward to driving this thing! Hopefully mid summer.....

 

I made rear shock mounts for the rear axle tubes......need to radius them and weld them on. I picked up the drop axle a couple years ago and now I'm finally putting it in service on something.....

 

The struggle is real! My shock mounts and steering arm came today, so tomorrow I can get this thing back on all 4’s! Playing dominos got old.....FAST! But, the drop axle is in and steering back to functional! It all better be worth it..... Thanks for checkin’ in fellas!


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Well, front axle done! Lower shock mounts installed etc. I need to shorten the upper mounts I made and install those....my ‘32 grill shell came, so here comes the tedious stuff....all good though and I’m getting excited!

Front came down nice....once the rear is loaded with deck lid, battery, gas tank, spare tire etc....it’ll have a nice rake! I have a set of 6.50’s to replace the 6.00’s on the front, so that’ll bring it back up a bit. Thanks for checkin’ in fellas!


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Good stuff man, keep it it coming

 

You should name it "Yellow Jacket"

 

Wailed my shins on those damn running board brackets one too many times.....so off they came! It looks SO MUCH cleaner and slimmer!


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Thanks Os! Gettin' closer!

 

It's funny you say that....my slot car business is "Yellow Jacket Performance"

 

Looking great.... really does...
Better cover thems cuberiters, no tellin where a chunk of errant metal might land.....

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Removing studs to install my offset generator bracket....


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Thanks man!!
Yep....only uncovered them for the photo KB.....way ahead of ya!

 

Got my toe board sorted out. Though I was gonna struggle a little more, but it kinda fell into place! Flanges on either side and I’ll make fillers for the left and right uppers that will all screw into place so it’ll be all removable, also have PLENTY of clearance for shift linkage.....AND, I have WAY MORE room than I thought I would! I picked up a parking brake lever for under the dash, kinda like my C10 Delivery that’ll leave even that much more space. I love when a plan comes together! Thanks for droppin’ in fellas!


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Rear shocks done! Not leaving them green though!


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Offset gen/alternator installed finally.....AND got my front upper shock mounts done that I made from scratch from our material pile and an old set of shock bolts that I had rollin’ around in my tool box for ages! Fun stuff!! #homebuilt