Projects Can't afford a 32 3 window, make one.

Now the real "fun" begins... I don't care how cold it is in Florida this year, you'll be sweating.

 

Sprayed the last coat of primer on the doors today. If the weather holds I will paint them. I sanded and polished the front end bolts.

 

Wow.....like I have mentioned before...words will do no justice

 

Damn HotTurkey! What fun is it going to be cleaning that car if there are no rough bits or sharp edges to cut yerself on??

You'll be stylin' for sure when this jewel's done! Can I call a true hot rod purdy???

-Dave

 

Wont be purty long, it will get dirty on my dirt driveway. Hell I cant wait to pound on it and see what I can break!

 

ATTABOY!

-Dave

 

Forget the 3 window I am speechless at the bolt.

 

Me too! Way to make cheap bolts look pretty. It's either time or money.

 

I like that attitude!!!

 

How does one install and remove such a pretty fastener without marring it's wonderful finish?

It looks awesome, I'm just puzzled as to how you got it installed without putting a mark on it. lol

It's like you're a magician AND a ninja.

We can suss out later whether that makes you a maginja or ningician.

 

That is soooo nice!

 

Sir you are a CRAFTSMAN extraordinaire and I don't say that about too many people. The work you are putting in to your car is amazing even parts that nobody but you will ever see that Sir is what being a craftsman is all about.

 

Your work is immaculate, love the way nothing is left unfinished.

 

You are using common hardware grade bolts for your backing plates? I realize there is no real stress put on them,but wouldn't Grade 5 be safer?

 

Hey, I heard JeffreyJames said "adorable" on the HAMB. That can't be so, can it?

(LOL. Shelby IS cute as a speckled pup, and dad builds nice CARS, too!)

 

yeah, dad had better get that shot gun ready, and that car is over the top. H.T. how many hours do you estimate you have in it so far?

 

I was wonder just the same thing......this thing is gonna be a jawdropper!

 

I will be by soon...liker i always say...

 

Car looks great.

I'm not trying to be an ass, but did I read that you didn't paint the doors with the body?

 

This is the first time I've looked at this thread(my loss!).To be honest,I'm not a fan of 'glass but,glass or steel,a cool car is a cool car.And you mate,are building a very cool car!
Fantastic attention to detail.Wouldn't want the bill for your sanding discs though!LOL.
Take a bow,Hot Turkey,you deserve it!
Mark

 

Oh baby.

 

Over 2000 so far with over 600 in the last 4 months. I have worked on it some everyday since September. Most days over 8 hours. The little things take a ton of time. Come spring, that will all change.

I put tape on the bolts to keep from screwing up the finish.

 

Well, it looks like it.. I can't wait to see it in person. Thats why it's hard to earn a living building that class of a car. If the shop labor was just $65.00 an hour ( real cheep ) that would be $130,000.00 in labor only.

 

Holy smokes, your work is beautiful. Two tone front axle is very cool. I've never seen that before.

 

Mark well put, I couldn't agree more!

Nick.

 

More like a Panty Dropper!

 

You're one anal son of a bitch...

and I love it.

For your first rod, it's a home run.

The attention to detail, color selection, you have a gift.

Rich

 

Hot Turky, He's so dreamy

 

LOL, you guys are killin me.....
Thanks for the kind words, had a bump in the road today. I went to look at the leather hides and they were not good. They were very uneven in color and you could see where the die was rubbed on. So I sat down and went through samples for a few hours and came up with a new combo. Going with a high end vinyl and a loop carpet instead of pile carpet. It will save me a few bucks and wear better. Well back to the shop, I will post pictures tonight.

 

sucks about the leather, hand rubbed stuff is hard for some to match, not enough grease in the elbows sometimes, that's what I've witnessed(sp)
The carpet might be a good move too if you're planning on driving it much, never know what the weathers going to be like when you get there.