Projects 36-taildragger.....Made in Sweden

Had a few hours left today so I went out in the garage to make some progress on the 36. The quarter panel on passenger side has been repaired once in the past so the new patch I have wasn´t big enough to cover the earlier repair.Made a new pieace to lengthen the patch and tacked them together before it got on the car.This patch got the same treatment in the Pullmax as the front patch to get the right crowning. They are delivered as flat as the roof of a model-T so they need some work before they fit properly



Here it is tacked in place ready for welding.

 

Thanks a lot .Much apreciated

 

Looks great Kenneth. But that's so not fair you have the pullmax to add the crown to the flat as hell patches. I had hours in the large one I had to add the crown too. Keep up the good work. Later Kipp

 

Thanks Kipp.The pullmax makes a hell of a job that´s for sure and I´m glad I have it.Had about ten minutes in mine

 

Here´s a small update from last few days.Have made the lower piece for the wheelwell.Started with a plate cut out of sheet metal



Made a small recess were the subrail will attache.


Then I made the bead for strength and it will conect to the original beads in the well


Here it is after the Pullmax. The bead in the middle is to be worked out to flow with the rest.


I have made this tool for hammering beads.


Used that tool to hammer out the bead and round the corners for a smothe transition to the bottom bead.


This is how it looks afterwards.


Made a plate to clamp the sheet between for making the recessed part were the bolts will be.Put it in a hydraulic press and you have a recess.


Here it is.


Then some time in the Pullmax again this time with doming dies to radius the front part.


Here it is done and drilled with some 1/4" holes for spotwelding against the subrail.

 

Impressive! One of the best project diaries on the HAMB for a while. And the car is cool too. Thanks for sharing.

--mika

 

You got some skills ,hat off to you amigo ...I feel really proud that my ex 36 is in GREAT hands!!!

 

amazing

 

I've read this entire thread about three times, great build and even better work by you! Keep going.

 

Bitchen panel Kenneth looks totally OEM.

 

Thanks for the kind words Mika.

Thanks Reno. Trying to give your old lady the best treatment I possible can.

Thanks

Thanks.

Thanks Kipp.

 

Kenneth...you have some amazing skills!
Thanks for taking the time to post!
-Palle

 

Thanks Palle.

 

Have been a little busy last couple of days but today I got a few hours left after work so I have the patch for the wheel well tacked in now.Not mutch of a progress but a little bit here and a little bit there is better than nothing

 

Looks like it fit great in there.Seeing stuff like this makes me wanna buy a Pullmax.Keep up the good work!

 

Thanks Finnrodder.If you want a Pullmax I might know of one for sale.

 

This is great! Can I get a peek of the rear of the wheelwell..im interested to see where you made the cuts

 

Leave it to the Swedes to build something badass! Way To Go! subscribed.

 

Don´t have any good pics of that part yet but I will post one as soon as I can.

Thanks Model-A-Bomb

 

Awesome work... BTW Model T roof's aren't flat!!

 

Thanks for the offer,but i have to pass that one.I've planned to buy one for awhile,but at the moment i am out of space.So i have to get rid of something before i can bring new toys in the garage..

 

Thanks chaddilac

I´ve put mine on wheels so when needed I can roll it up against the wall.Very usefull in tight spaces.

 

Thanks for posting! Great metal skills!

 

Thanks tbauer

 

Time for another small update.This pic is for Heyitsnate.Have cut out the rotted parts and will repair the inner piece before I cover it up.Not sure if this is what you was asking for Nate if not just hit me again.



Also made this piece to cover the hole in the wheel well

 

Exactly! Thanks!

 

Thanks for taking all the time and trouble to show how you are making these parts.
I love looking at this stuff

 

Thanks cleatus.I hope it ´s bringing some light and being to some help for other builders on here.I myself like to watch buildthreads like this and learning a lot from them .
By the way I love your Chevy.Would like to see it finished in gloss paint.Is it something you´re planning or are you keeping it in primer?

 

Someday yes. Right now I am sanding it down for new primer, but I still want to make some significant changes before I move to painting it. I don't want to paint it and then sit around and agonize over all the things I still don't like well enough to leave alone.
Basically ... I mostly just like messing around with it, more than I would like polishing it.

 

I love this thread. Lots of thought has gone into every detail.