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Projects '29 Model A Roadster Chassis Build...lots of pics.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Bass, May 7, 2008.

  1. Bass
    Joined: Jul 9, 2001
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    So this afternoon I put the body back on the car temporarily to figure out exactly what angle to mount the steering box and column in the car.

    I like how it's turning out so far...although I did decide that the windshield posts are going to have to be raked back a little more.

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    Once again, thanks for looking and for all the nice comments...I really appreciate it.
     
  2. man this is going to be the perfrect A. i hope to see you at pile-up
     
  3. Ryan
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    Jesus age....
     
  4. zapp69
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    Now im going to have to cut the front off my chassis, I wasnt that happy with it before but now seeing yours with the kick and the awesome Engine mount I know I can do better.
     
  5. striper
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    Ah yep... just about over it ;)

    That headlight bar / nerf / shock mount is sooo tidy.

    To all you TIG admirers, give thanks to ARGON (the MIG god) because without him most of us would be in the shit. The fabrication is spectacular but we can't all be experts.

    Pete
     
  6. Dirty2
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    Very very nice. I have been wanting to build me a different head light bar but you just took it to a different leval ! Nice and clean ..
     
  7. banginona40
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    Pretty much everything has been said about your fantastic craftsmanship. Could you comment on how you prep the metal, removing mill scale? Sandblasted or sanded , grinding what grits? Sooo clean Thanks, Craig S.
     
  8. Bass
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    I usually start by bead blasting the parts in my cabinet, then it's a combination of 36 grit Roloc, Scotchbrite Roloc, hand filing with assorted files, DA with 80 grit, then hand sanding with 80 grit.

    Most of the time I'll only do all that if the part is slated to be chromed. If not, a once over with the Rolocs is usually enough.
     
  9. Stu
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    Dead on perfect!!
     
  10. HotRodMicky
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    What about the exhaust tips?
    Are they stainless?
    Who sells them?

    Again, awesome work!!!
     
  11. Rusty
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    Damn it take a brake. I am trying to soak in the first week of work you have done on this. This is awesome.

    Rusty
     
  12. vendettaautofab
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    Fresh ideas and design, well engineered and executed... nothing more to ask for really. Very nice work Brian.

    Truly,
    Mike K.
     
  13. Bass
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    Thanks...

    The exhaust is just mocked up right now. I had a couple of old Cal Custom chrome belled-tip extensions that I bought at a swap meet a few years ago, and I'm using them for mock-up.

    I'm planning on duplicating them when I get around to doing the exhaust for real. Not totally sure how I'm going to do that yet though...
     
  14. Bass
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    Thanks Mike...I really appreciate it. That chassis your doing is going to be super nice as well!
     
  15. vendettaautofab
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    You deserve it, nice work consistantly

    and thank you, truly
     
  16. paco
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    Just plain old GOOD CLEAN THOUGHT OUT WORK!!!

    Paco
     
  17. panhead_pete
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    You are not alone mate, fantastic build.
     
  18. Glen
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    My new shop motto:

    "What would Bass do?"




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  19. 50Fraud
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  20. You are fast becoming my favourite hot rod builder.

    Wow!... So many nice details and did anyone notice the welding? ;)

    Can't wait to see this one done. Will it get paint?
     
  21. dutched32
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    Can't Wait To See It Finished.the Pics Are Like Christmas M0rning
     
  22. Bass
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    Thanks Brootal...I really appreciate it, even though I'm still a little fish (no pun intended :) ) in the big ocean that is hot rod building.

    Yes, this one is slated for paint. It will most likely be the first real painted and upholstered car out of my shop. I've done several "finished" bikes, but I haven't got any other completely 'done' cars under my belt, and this will probably be the first. The '49 Chevy Fastback is still slated to be a finished 'done' car as well, but I'm not doing the paint or upholstery, so I don't know when it will be finished.

    I still plan on painting my coupe some day as well, but it's one of those long term projects that has no immediate end in sight. The roadster will be 'done' pretty soon though.
     
  23. Bass
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    That's funny Glen, I'm finally starting the '48 Buick Super project that's been in my shop for a while, and I keep looking at it and saying, "what would Glen do?" :)
     
  24. I dunno... you look pretty big, um... tall, in the photos I've seen of you. :)

    So where did you learn to weld? Is it just from building hot rods or are you a trained welder? Nice welds really are like art to look at.
     
  25. Evel
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    Your my hero.
     
  26. hemi coupe
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    Brian, looking good man, You should be proud!!
    Jimmy White
     
  27. Tinman
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    JEEEEEZ, that's some nice business!

    I'll be "referencing" the shit out of your chassis sometime in the near future!
     
  28. Durod
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    ill be referencing the hell outta those exhaust tips once he gets around to doin some.
     
  29. Beautiful fab work, nice car!!! welding looks top notch. I can only hope to be that good someday!!!:rolleyes:
     
  30. nailheadroadster
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    Mr. Bass, sir... absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. You DO inspire many.

    Regards, Dave
     

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