5 Months to build a car from scratch for the Mpls Messaround...

I've lost my mind, and you guys and gals get a front row seat...here's a little background info...a week ago I got layed off, handed a sweet severance package and now I've got too much time on my hands and the weather is looking beautiful, so rather than mow my lawn and do landscaping I've decided to build an entire car in 5 months and drive it to the Minneapolis Messaround car show...and when I say "build an entire car", I'm not shitting, here's some pics...






I've got nearly all the parts I need to get this done except for some Ford straight axle components (steering, spindles, spring, perches and shackles), but I should be able to acquire those as I go...hopefully this unemployment thing will work out for the best...see you at the Messaround!!!

 

so whats the plan?

 

good luck

 

Hey, Johnny! Good to see you posting again. Is the gasser done? or are you putting it on the back burner? Good luck on the new project.

 

keep us updated! good luck, 5 months is reasonable.

 

what is that front half a tudor rear half back of a fordor?
Talky

 

This should be fun to watch. Keep us posted. And kudos for turning a "negative" into a positive, lay-off wise...

Tucker

 

pfff...i could do it in 4!
adam, you got your work cut out for ya bro!!!!build it by june and get your arse down here!

 

Not To Worry THERE Is Such A Simple Solution To The Problem ! Call Boydd ! There Always Under A Deadline ! Hey Where's The Mpls Mess. Held ? THANKS Rich

 

It's held at Memory Lanes in Mpls. formerly Stardust Lanes and it is Sept. 2nd this year...someone asked me to post a list of parts i needed and i will do that on monday in case you guys have anything i need for sale/trade...

 

Should be do-able if you can work on it everyday. Here's my old 31 PLYMOUTH shortened 4 door but I never got it finished before somebody else wanted it more than me...
The photo is actually a chopped photograph of my non-chopped, but shortened car.

 

It's entirely possible with that much time available. I built my 54 Stude in 4 1/2 weeks for BTT50's a few years ago while working full time as well. That was a thrash but it happened. 3 weeks after completing it I had over 3,000 miles on it!

 

looks like xtra parts waitin in the background
van roof and car stuff

but wait you show green grass
heck i am barely outa the snow .. did you start this last fall??

paperdog

 

The green grass is just a sign that he was planning on getting laid off to get this project rolling forward!

 

Do you buy that car up at a garage sale in Stacy Mn last fall?
There was one just like that up there.

I bought the t bucket that was there for $10.00

 

ah shit bro it can be done
i started with this october 16 and rolled it out of garage under its own power as this feb 28th

and there was several weeks during that time i didnt turn a screw

same laid off situtation and everything

 

..........if I could find the enthusiasm and ambition I used to have, I could roll one out in four 40 hour weeks, but not anymore! Good luck, you can do it!

 

Overhaulin does it in a week....You can wait till after fifties to even start!

Doc

 

Sept. 9th ! I'LL Have To Check It Out. Thanks Rich

 

Dang. Have fun with this one.

heh heh~!

~Scotch~

 

ok. you got the car (shell anyways)

you got an audience

What's the plan?

Good luck, seems doable. Keep in mind you've got to update us at least once a week.

 

So, are you planning on leaving the bullet holes in the cowl? Real bullet holes just scream class. Where can I find more info on the Messaround?

 

The plan is a new 2x4 frame, using the back doors as suicide front doors, 400ci poncho/auto,62 poncho rear 3.23 posi, rear trailing arms, front ford axle with unsplit 'bone...plain and simple...

 

www.luckybastards.com will give you info on the messaround, i'm gonna need some help finding parts and setting up the front axle...this ought to be a fun build...i'll try to keep you guys updated...

 

I haven't been able to find a "historical document" yet, i'm not picky about what make/model or year it's for as long as it's late 20's or early 30's...

 

5 months ? You should be able to do it....... here's a picture of my project, which is a '30 2-dr Sedan that I shortened 15" and chopped 4 1/8"......

 

You have the technology to rebuild her....so keep us posted...

 

It's very doable! Check out my the teck on my build. 3 mos. Don't get flustered and enjoy it. It'll work out fine!
Eddie
TECH: From left over parts to a Model A truck!

 

You can do it and you better keep us posted on what you're up to!

Welcome to the shortened 4-door club! Some people don't like us, but oh well!

 

As for the people who don't like shortened 4 doors I agree "oh well" If you don't like it you don't have to drive it!