Projects finally got my long desired 34 3 window

LMAO

My '27 T Roadster build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t= 734383

 

Some how I managed to duplicate another window channel and I got a good start on the passenger door. I had to tack some extra tubing to the window frame because they tend to twist and you don't realize it until the door is al assembled ... Ask me how I know this.... And it's a bitch to cut it back out. This dork will be done tonight and time for the deck lid



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Just trying to learn.
Why not use steel all the way around and tie the lower cross piece to it?

 

It makes sense however in real life it is a bastard to get formed and also to make it so the door isn't twisted.. The steel would be formed in perfect flat pattern .. The door is far from flat.



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you're gonna need a bigger garage

 

Nice work Ben!
Yeah, Blaise and Norb are good people.

 

I was glad Blaise give me the opportunity to buy this car.. It's gonna be a fun one.


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Dang another kickass build going on too. I already subscribe to both your coupe might as well post the Linn to the Tudor too. That way I can keep up. Nice work on the windows and doors seems like you are really maki g the extra effort for longevity there. Building them to last. Nice work as always
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Score! I picked up my hood and side panels today!! I got a smoking deal on these babies . !
It fits rather well for the body and grill never being measured out . Very little adjusting to do
Guys, I need to see what the tabs on the rad and cowl look like to hold the hood, also I need to see what the latch tabs look like on the rad and the body .. I need to see how this hood goes on properly, any one have pics?

I also got a grill pan for the bottom of the grill. So that will finish off the sheet metal I needed. Still on the hunt for a real deck lid.

And I found my salt flats race number... 394.... It was spray painted on the hood when I got it. What a perfect reason to use that number







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And my custom wood kit was dropped off today. The guy did a great job! It flits my templates like a glove .



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Damn that hood is nice! Great project!

 

I went home and jumped right in on the wood for the car... What a mistake that was. The guy I had do it, was a total joke! I offered to pay for the stuff and he said no no you help me out a lot... Below is a picture that shows why you can't find anyone to do good work anymore. He asked for templates , so I carefully made templates .... And look what I get in return! Almost every piece was this way. I spent all evening shaving and sanding oak to make it fit.. And I only got 2 pieces done. . Slightly discouraged !



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Well, the price was right. Discouraging none-the-less.

My '27 T Roadster build: www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t= 734383

 

How did it go from fitting like a glove to not fitting at all??

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Cause in didn't try every single part when he handed em to me . Thank you for making that a point though


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One door hung . It opens and Closes nicely.. I have to get some longer striker bolts but it workes well.



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Hell yes Ben. The hood was a score. Have a look on Wescott's site for latch brackets. Grill to radiator brace acts as front bracket. Maybe they make a steel insert for rear instead of just a hole in the glass. Doors look nice and strong, but for fuck-sake, dont break a glass down the track. Be interesting getting the new piece in.

 

ill check that out! my idea for replacing the glass if it breaks will be sawing the tops of the doors off and sliding new ones down in! ha
actually i can get the glass out if i cut an access in the inner door. you can do it if the door is all the way open.. we ere testing. but it will still be a bastard

 

I messed with the drivers door a lot today. It opens and closes nicely now. Still some tweaking to do. My window channels finally came in ... Not sure how they are gonna work. They don't bend very easily. We will see. I may form them tomorrow .. Some of the wood is attached to the body now.. I have a lot of structure to make yet but it's a start



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My door works great after some adjustment! Very happy with the sound even.. Does not sound like a cheap junk door

 

Bloody good. Better again with outer skin on. You could go mad and line both panels with that street rod dynamat stuff for a deep tone, but that sounds fine as is.

 

how long have you spent opening and closing the door today ?

 

Only the last hour... Geeze..... Wouldn't you !


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Door panel is screwed in place. Body lines match up perfectly! Door handle is screwed In. Looks great. Tomorrow I will trim some material off but leave enough for plenty of sanding to make it fit just perfect.

3banjos:
I am glassing over the steel braces in the bottom . The. Lining everything with a real thick coat of spray in bed liner. This way it never comes off! It will be quiet. I think that will help stiffen the outter skin also .

I'm pretty excited this turned out so well... For my first time, it is so much better than I ever imagined




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Looking Good!

 

Well I yanked the doors back off after they were all fit. I spent all day shaping wood. It's all glued and clamped in using 3m 8115 panel adhesive and a few hidden screws. It is also all seam sealed with a high strength construction adhesive. This baby is gonna be nice and sturdy. Tomorrow I will hang both doors permanently. I have templates cut for a few roof bows and I also am making a piece for above the windshield and my hinges will mount to it. . Stil bed a back window frame.. Taking a template to a friend to see if maybe he can make me one that actually fits this time





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I have never been to interested in fiberglass body’s and I think that’s because they remind me of a street rod not a hot rod. But that one that was in Street Rodder mag a while back and now yours is making me change my mind. Thanks for taking the time to post your progress, I’m enjoying this build.

Tom

 

It's all about the look. I agree with the street rod idea.. Glass cars get a bad rep because of full fender cars with a/c and power windows.. I'm still hound soo I want Loud, fast, and as traditional as possible. Even with the intentions of driving it cross country. Glass cars can e made nice. They just need the correct hands. The one in street Rodder was a huge inspiration. And he truly transformed , or polished a turd , if you will.


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Here ya go nitrobrother

If I would have been thinking I woulda pulled them out further and got a good background and doctored the photo up so it looked old ..with no door skin!


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