Introducing my Fuel Coupe-styled Tudor

1) Yeah- I tossed that regulator in the trash the next day when putting everything away.

2) I gotta have filtration somewhere. I'll look into other options.

No- but the Coleman Camping Store does.

Thanks, guys!

 

Took a break from bodywork to finish weld the last few brackets.



And detail the drivetrain.




More rustoleum flat antique nickel metallic.


I'd already sprayed it on the front wheels because it matches the ET III rear wheels' paint.

 

Nice!

 

Looking great Gary!

~Peter

 

Very nice Gary, everything looks great painted.

 

Can't believe I just now found this thread. Great build and nice work! Subscribed

 

Lookin' great!

 

Great progress Gary!

 

That's a great shade of silver (nickel) paint! Thanks for sharing it.

 

More detailing:


Like the "Uncertain T" and "Federale Coupe", I added an Offy mini breather for incoming fresh air....






... and re-polished the valve covers & valley cover per an old *Tech Week* thread (remember those?).
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/polishing-polishing-finned-al-valve-covers.97179/

Then taped & painted between their fins.

Contrasting textures make 'em more "visually interesting".

 

Ooh shiney!

 

Nice. You gotta love those valve covers.

 

Gary, I don't think I've seen your thread before. Wow, lots of work to get to the fun parts. I cheated and jumped right to the fun parts lol. Proud of you for sticking with it. Thankful to you for sharing the whole thang. It's looking great. Valve covers are awesome.

When you're sanding and sanding and sanding and sanding...
Maybe it helps a little to know there are people out here like me... and @mad mikey lol... reading your story in the early morning hours.

Getting exciting.
Gonna be cool.

 

Looks great ! Love that mini breather too !

 

That flat nickel looks Great!

 

The headers got sandblasted, then cleaned with wax/grease remover.


VHT painting instructions call for heating them, both before & after spraying. I used what I have- MAP gas.


Spraying a smooth, even, run-free finish was tough, especially around tight bends.


"It's just a "Black 'n Decker aquarium pump."

 

Gary, the engine with the white headers looks sooooo good.

 

I gotta put on my sunglasses
Looks great !!

 

Man I sprayed my ram horns white vht a week ago that shits thin! Ended up with one good one and one drippy one. I’ll put the drippy one on the side I don’t look at lol

progress is looking great!

 

I see you took advantage of our great weather last week, what's Next?!

 

Man, that looks great!

 

Gary has all the detail work going on. Carry on!

 

Sweet lookin' engine!

 

Holy Cow Gary! ..... your doing a fine job, excellent details.

 

Yeah, like watered-down skim milk.

More small part detailing until warmer weather, then I'll resume bodywork.

 

Small stuff.

 

I sanded & degreased the frame & small parts while awaiting a warm, dry Saturday.



Same epoxy as on the body; but reduced 4:1:1 for better flow-out, and with a *decent* gun regulator.

Unfortunately, the 15' long "booth" was a bit too short for all-around frame access and I accidently bumped into the hanging parts a couple times.


I squirted a bit less than a half-gallon of primer (before thinning). Even on the rotisserie, getting even coverage on the center x-member was tough. Still, everything got ~3 coats before running out.


Between coats, I checked coverage, drained the compressor tank, and refilled the spray gun cup.


I'm pretty happy with the results.
Now for a filler skim coat on the frame and more sanding dust.

 

Damn, I hate spraying white. But I love white parts! Great progress!

 

Your doing an amazing job Gary !
I Love it buddy !