Projects Scratch built 1929 Roadster body sheeting structure

Nice Job Cryptkeeper...Where are you in Louisiana ?? I'm down south..
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I'm in Slidell. you are where Homa. Morgan city?

 

I'm in Lockport,,I'm good friends with Ronnie over at hillside streetrods..He's up your way... Might have to stop by one day..

 

Sounds good. I haven't heard of Hillside street rods. Where are they located? Seems like i have seen pic's or a write up detailing how you built your body is it the one that's built with box tubing and sheet steel? I can't remember how i saw it maybe in one of the mags like in the readers rides section? nice talkin to ya! I can't wait to finish mine hows yours going?

 

Oiled Silk! Humm! My wife likes Silk. I don't know about Oiled! Thanks for the response!

 

Hey CRTguy you take a chance yet? Have you tried a small project, I'm rootin for ya! Thanks for following I am amazed at the response my little project has gotten and all the support I've received, It's so cool.

 

Had a hour or so to play with the rod, So I thought I would fool with the door jams I am creating a inner lip to attach a gasket so the doors won't rattle while driving as well as keep road dirt and exhaust fumes from entering the shell. I made some flanges that are approximately 3/4" wide to lap over the inner door frame. I'm not quite satisfied with them so I have to regroup and maybe make something else. Will post pic's as I go.

 

Great Metalwork!

 

No I have not yet but want to. I'm been down with the flu twice and in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins for doctors appointments for me and family.

I'm working on the the idea in my head for building a t bucket and I wouldnt mind to try doing it in metal. Your work is inspiring man.

Keep us posted!

 

Hillside is in covington.. You might have seen my C-Cab on Gearz.
Just do a Google search on Homemade C-Cab,, you will find it..

 

Cool now I remember it was featured in the What are you working on segment! That's to cool. I have been watching Gearz's for awhile but there is not enough new shows! I Have been keeping an eye on the SLC build but haven't seen anything new on it in awhile. I find the show is one big infomercial, and that turns me off. Still would love to have my little creation featured!

 

Hey guys, today I began finishing the door jams and creating the pinch flanges to attach a rubber gasket to seal the doors from road dirt and exhaust fumes. Completed the passenger side and started the driver side, almost finished it. Will finish it on sunday and post some pic's.

 

Awesome cryptkepper I didnt even think about the door jam gaskets. Keep going and keep us posted!

 

Just found this thread! Man, I dig what you are doing. Nice work with limited resources- heavy kudos man!

 

Ok guys, got a chance to work on the rod Saturday and half of today! I wanted to smooth out the jams and align them with the inside of the doors and create a pinch weld to attach a rubber seal to seal the door form the outside elements. So I bent all the pieces I need with 20 gauge sheeting and bent all the flanges. So here are the pic's! The next project is going to be the dash and door panels so be patient.

 

Man Cryptkeeper!!! Tha this awesome work! I wish I had your skills. I think you should start teaching man. This is a lost art form that a lot of young kids if they got into it now would have a very bright future.

Very awesome metal work!

 

Thanks CRTguy, TEACH!!! with what time? Man I need to be wealthy you know like win the LOTTO! LOL!!

 

If you win let me know I'm a long lost cousin haha


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Will do! I should be so lucky!

 

I am sure your rubber seals will keep the elephants out! lol
Really great craftsmanship!
Davo

 

Incredible build....WOW!!!! Still trying to catch my breath from that suicide perch!!!

 

Had a couple of hours to work on the rod today after work, started forming the dash trying to keep it simple. Will only have a speedo 3 3/8's inch and two 2" gauges these will be centered in the dash, here are some pic's.

 

Coming a long very nice...

 

Thanks, that suicide perch was done on a Whim! I have seen so many on rods that looked like S#&t that I swore I would not let mine look like an after thought. I love Art Deco styling so it just had to be done! It was easy and didn't take long to fab.

 

Hey guys, got some temp wheels and tires from a good friend. They are trailer wheels 5 on 4.5 lug pattern. I wanted to see how it would sit. The fronts are the right height but the rears are 1.5 inches short. Gonna run five inch wide rims on the front and 7 inch in the rear with 4 inches back space, the front will have 3 inch back spacing. so here are some pic's, it's her first time in the sun.

 

That is just awesome! I can not put into words how cool this build is and that it is hand made. Just freaking awesome man!

What are the plans for the interior?

 

Hey Guys, Haven't had a lot of time to work on the rod, so it's Saturday and had a list of honey do's got em done and was able to fab up a windshield frame. I had been avoiding it and was able to focus on building it, it is not complete will finish it tomorrow, here are some pic's so far.

 

Oh wow man! That really ties the whole body in and it pops man! I dig it!

What is next after the windshield?

 

looks like you're doin a hell of a job..i am starting the same type of project now..could you please foreward any more pictures of the build?thanks ..50shubox

 

Hey shubox thanks. I have posted all but a few of the pic's I've taken while building and those I haven't posted were of poor quality. If I can help let me know what you need!