Projects '29 R.P.U. Build

Like Nick says, the hood looks fab. It is some more U.S. tin you've stold?

 

Forgive me, it might be earlier in the thread is that one of Francs screens?

 

Thanks fellas!The stolen hood's needing a bit of tweaking around the gas bottle and couple of notches to clear the headers but it's getting there.
Not sure where the screen came from,Mark.It was with the car when I got it from Archie.He got it at Pommona at least 12 or 13 years ago and can't recall who made it.
Mark

 

Too cold Mark, yep, that's why I'm off home to Aus for three weeks tomorrow!!!

I want some updates by the time I get back ;-)

 

Steve,I'd like to think you'll spare a thought for us poor bastards when you're relaxing on the beach with a cold one.Don't suppose you will though!
Safe journey,
Mark

 

Looks like you are building some nice ankle-burners! I wonder if there are any sources for those table legs here in the States; the cones I bought from Speedway are 36".
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Richard D
Hi Richard.I would think that any larger home improvement stores would be likely to have something simillar.Just a case of searching them out.I assume you have IKEA throughout the U.S.They'd maybe be worth a look.
Mark

 

Modified the F1 shock mounts this evening,as per the Bishop/Tardel book.Didn't have any dry sand to slow down the cooling process so,following a tip from the HAMB,I used kitty litter.Worked great.Just wish they'd said to take the turds out first!
Also made up some threaded bungs for the shock mounts.These will pass through both sides of the frame rail to give a strong mounting point for them.

Cheers,
Mark.

 

You'll know for next time.

Looking good Mark, you'll be ready in plenty of time for the Hayride!

 

Finally got back to doing some work on the car!Headers still need the welds cleaning up,blanking caps and a take-off for the rest of the exhaust system but,the hard part is done.When finished,I'll spray them with either matt or satin high temp black paint.Building headers is a lot harder than I thought.Don't want to build another set any time soon!





Cheers,
Mark.

 

Lovely job Mark, I'm sure they'll sound great too.

 

Home made Tri-Y headers! Looks fantastic.

 

Thanks fellas!This is my first shot at making headers and I'm pretty pleased with them though,must admit,they seemed to be the hardest part of the build so far.
Mark.

 

Bloody exhausting work building those, a Mark

 

Mate,you're not kidding!Just glad that bit's done.

 

Boy those pipes look great, I'm looking forward to the video so I can hear them. Good job Mark.

 

Thanks Gary.Rest assured,as soon as the old rust bucket is running,there will be a video!
Cheers,
Mark.

 

More progress today.
Drilled some 7/8 inch holes in the frame and welded in the threaded bungs for the F1 shock mounts.The holes were drilled through both sides of the frame so I can weld both ends for a good strong mounting.
The front bungs are about 1/8 inch out from the face of the frame rails so that the shock mounts are parallel with the centre line of the frame.







I also cut up a stock headlamp bar and tack welded the cups to the shock mounts so I could trial fit the Marchal Aerolux headlamps.




Next job will be to fabricate a tie bar between the shock mounts.
Cheers,
Mark.

 

Really like this build... Keep up the good work!!!



Malcolm

 

Thanks Malcolm!

Got the tie bar fabricated today.Made a couple of tabs from 6mm plate and drilled them to fit on the upper shock mount and to take the bar ends.
The bar itself was made from a length of 14mm bar stock which I rolled to give it a slight curve.Then bent the ends in a vice(with the assistance of a fuckin' big hammer!) to fit the tabs and welded it together.





Not sure if the headlamps are too far apart or if it's just my shitty photo!
Cheers,
Mark.

 

Decided today,that the headlamps were too far apart.
Brought them in by 1/2 inch each side,looks a lot better.



Mark.

 

car look great love the headers

 

awesome, those headers are amazing

 

Thanks guys,I'm happy at how they turned out.
FREEBIRD,you got your new pup yet?The suspense is killin' me!

 

Loving the build, there is some skill being thrown around for sure!

Even motivated me to clean up the garage and get my R.P.U back in to the daily grind of life.


Keep the pics comming.....i may steal an idea or 2!!!

Leon

 

Killer headers man, you are building a nice car there.

 

Looks better with the new distance between the lights.

 

Hi Mark nice to see your build on here, Look forward to the updates

 

Thanks for the comments fellas,much appreciated.
Leon,steal as many ideas as you like,I've stole plenty from the HAMB!LOL
Mark.

 

Cheers Steve.Yours must be just about on the road now?