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Here is what I did(with the help of some knowledgeable friends[ATTACH]
Cool project! Lot's of era hot rods had ythe side aprons left on as evidenced in old pictures. I think because they are a lot of extra work to...
Thanks dmar836! Mostly original parts. It was a struggle to stay true to my original idea of a late 30's to mid 40's hot rod, but here it is.
Thanks wheeldog! I was super stoked.
It happened - I drove this today for the first time. The linkage came together with the help of some friends who were able fabricate a solution....
Thanks wheeldog57, I am pretty excited to take this one for a spin.
All in due(ce) time!
I understand! If it's not in your wheelhouse , it's just not. I hope they they do too.
Thanks The37Kid! It is a Model A, so not a lot of circuits. If it was a larger car with lots of accessories, it would have been far more...
I finished up the wiring today. Headlights mounted and wired. Taillights mounted and wired. Turn signals and hazards wired. Fuel pump wired....
Thanks for the encouragement! That's a cool story about your Dad never giving up! He's got a really cool hot rod as a reward!
Thanks ccain! I'm happy to be back at it.
Got some more done today, windshield glass installed, radiator repaired and installed(after I got a good cap, it sprung a leaks that I chased...
A buddy came by to lend a hand with the wiring. I'm trying to keep it as neat as possible. I will be hding the wires with some sheathing once...
Right. This has always been an "Occasional Priority"! I don't really know much about the intake, I bought it used from a friend in a package...
Thanks! I hope it doesn't go that way, again.
None of my time records are very impressive!
For real! I have more patience, but less energy... Thank you!
Haha! Glad you're here with me!
Here it is plumbed(fuel) and wired(ignition) - and the block off plate. I've only got one carb, but I may get a dummy. Now to wire it up with a...
At the urging of a great friend, I'm back at it after many years and even more excuses. I picked up a dual downdraft, Holley 94, FSI ignition,...
Its going on the wall in my studio. That and a couple of old headlights.
Thanks manyolcars.
I picked this up today in an antique store with the intention of turning it into a wall hanger. I got the blessing from the boss, and all I had...
So I have a little update on the running rough. I thought that maybe the condenser was bad so I replaced it. It fired right up, but died again...
Thanks for the support guys! Bob, thanks for the info, I don't like dealing with crappy parts.
Got some gas in the coupe today and it fired right up. All seemed well until it started running rough and died. It wouldn't start and was...
Lots of stuff going on here Tiny. I discover new stuff here all the time!
Not since '62, that was The37Kid! I'm thinking he's had his since them. I've been working on this for about 5 - 1/2 years. Bob, where do you...
Its been a while since I had a chance to do anything to the World's Slowest Hot Rod, but today a couple of friends came by to lend a hand. We got...
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