Projects Love it or hate it ... but here's my version of the T Modified

I started with stalled project I picked up,

P5290054 (Small) by k1w1rodder posted Oct 15, 2017 at 5:36 PM

P5290053 by k1w1rodder posted Oct 15, 2017 at 5:36 PM

It required a new chassis and I didn't want the pinto motor that came with it. I had ideas of doing something a little different, (ideas I got from the Hamb) So we went with a 1/4 eliptic front end set up

2 by k1w1rodder posted Oct 15, 2017 at 5:34 PM

From there we picked up a donor car to supply all the goodies. Remember this is a budget build.

Everything that was useable was stripped out. The diff went under the back end with a model a rear spring

5 (Medium) by k1w1rodder posted Oct 15, 2017 at 5:34 PM

The four bars were fabricated in my spare time at work

5 (Medium) by k1w1rodder posted Oct 15, 2017 at 5:34 PM

Engine mounts

PB270211 by k1w1rodder posted Nov 27, 2014 at 8:58 PM

Cross member and drive shaft loop

4 by k1w1rodder posted Oct 15, 2017 at 5:34 PM

I do a little hobby casting so I made a few bits and bobs to make the build a bit more unique

roadster 131 (Medium) by k1w1rodder posted Mar 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Petrol tank is an old Dodge unit

new petrol tank by k1w1rodder posted Jul 28, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Every thing was fabricated and painted in my 30 x 30 shed and carport

roadster 143 (Medium) by k1w1rodder posted Mar 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM

headlights are Guide units

roadster 088 (Medium) by k1w1rodder posted Sep 22, 2012 at 11:26 AM

more to follow

 

I love when a car gets De-ratted! You are on the right way!

Post more please!

It dont look good design wise, but I Think it look like you going the right way, so please dont let me down, and go street rod.

 

donor steering column

steering box is HQ Holden cross steer

steering box HQ Holden by k1w1rodder posted Jul 29, 2012 at 6:35 PM

from paint to reassembly

roadster 105 (Small) by k1w1rodder posted Feb 11, 2013 at 9:35 PM

front wheels are getting swopped

Now don't flame my diff cover...it was done to try and get the diff looking more central due to off set pumpkin. I know it doesn't look as good as the real thing but it is completely home built and..... i like it!

roadster 103 (Small) by k1w1rodder posted Feb 11, 2013 at 9:35 PM

From here it was body time. Now I know it glass......trying to find steel down here is like trying to find rocking horse sh!t. It was framed out, stretched, with opening doors. beggars can't be choosers so I left it as it was.

roadster 145 (Medium) by k1w1rodder posted Mar 5, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Chassis colour is Milk Chocolate,body colour is Dutch White. Oh motor is 308 Holden, Edlebrock manifold and four barrel, box is just a trimatic


more to come

 

Where did you get the 1/4 eliptic's from?

 

Snells in Auckland made the springs to my specs and I fab'ed the mounting brackets with adjustable height.

 

Looks like a great start!

 

I like the white/brown combo. Would look good with a bit of pinstriping.

O/T, but did you make your own furnace for casting? is it an old LPG bottle then cement lined and running off gas? I've been looking at plans for a 'flowerpot furnace' to do a couple of things but yours looks pretty sweet, especially the swing-away lid set-up.

 

What engine and transmission is that?

 

I think we can all apreciate a budget build. Besides it looks like your havinf fun and well on your way to a fun ride. Keep posting looks good so far.

 

I like it but where is the land of the long white cloud?

 

Post 3 says it's a Holden 308

 

The steering wheel on the wrong side should be a clue!
So is the mill, Holden 308.

My Best gez is NZ. and I'm semi-stupid LOL

 

That would look great with a DuVal style windscreen, I'm sure you could make your own!
Keep going, that is one of the best looking budget builds going, even if it is tupperware (For now).

GassersGarage, the Land of the Long White Cloud is New Zealand.

Doc.

Edit: Good guess Volvobrynk, I don't think you are that stupid at all!!

 

Nice work, K1W1. Been a while since i caught up with ur progress. Ive had a few 308 Holdens, and they go well. GasserG, the land of the long white cloud is English translation for Aotearoa, which is the Maori name for New Zealand.

 

I like it! And for all those guys and gals out there asking how to build a low buck rod just keep up with this build. Keep posting pictures. I'm watching and waiting. I started the same way (not much money) and later when I started making more the finish will come.
Gary

 

Looks great.

 

Looking good, looking forward to see it finished...

 

Looks like a great build. I get what you said about the cover you made for the rearend pumpkin, but unless it really bothers you, maybe you should lose it. Most, if not all, hotrodders would understand the off set pumpkin. There's no need to try and disguise it.

I like the color combination you're going with. And I like that you're keeping things simple. Just like a modified should be.

 

in the first post he states it's an old Dodge unit

 

K1W1, whats your motometer off? I like it, but dont recognise it.

 

Thanks. I didn't see it between the pics. Cool looking tank.

 

Nice job...but it looks like some of your photos got reversed....

 

Yes but it's 1 1/2 old gas cyl to make it a bit taller. I cut one in 1/2 and then took a 6 inch slice out of another and welded together.
And yes pinstripping is on the cards for later.

 

Hey Jeff thats another little casting project, wings are copied from a piece a friend had and the rest I made.

 

Quick up date...



ahhhh the thought of tackling the wiring job

measuring up and making a template for the windscreen glass



and lastly view from the drivers seat and my new front wheels and tyres

 

Hi K1W1.Know what you mean by "low buck".Seems like that describes my entire life.Hehehe.Love the build,AND the colors.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

Love it! You have a good eye for design.

I'm heading to NZ this weekend. Know of a mid-30's Morris 8 for sale...or possibly a Ford Model Y or Model C?

Ken

 

^^^^nothing that I'm aware of

 

Nice trans crossmember. Should stiffen up the frame.