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Post by ScaleModelRestoration on Feb 9, 2010 21:51:12 GMT -5
I got over my slump finally! I am working on a rotted rod it is a 1937 Ford Panel Van....... I chopped the top 4" and weathered and pretty much rusted the whole thing, and i think it has the look i am after............... Scratch built the shelving in the back and it will have rusted out old parts................also you might be able to see the floor board is pretty rusted with alot of holes.............. and even tho the engine looks like an old boat ancker it still runs pretty well........... it needed anew starter and batt. (6-volt) fuel tank is gone as it was rusted beyound any repairs.......... neat idea i cam up with on that so you will have to wait till after i get that part done........ She will also have a new intake two strombergs as well.........(as soon as he can afford the set on craigslist) The back doors was one piece and you had to glue it in place when you was building this so i went one step farther i sepparted them to make two doors and also hinged them so they can be opened and closed.......... This wont have any glass (cause glass cost to much to have special cutted) Still aways to go yet tho........ next up will be making a set of headers for it also............just a backyard brew of grand dads old panel truck............. Oh the original tires are wheels were beyound replacing so new was found and put on............ Also added new wood floor boards in theback to help hold up the metal shelving.......this kid doesnt have alot of dough so hes doing what he can do with what he has........even if it isnt right...................LOL Dont even know if the brakes still work at this point........
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Post by ScaleModelRestoration on Feb 10, 2010 23:05:41 GMT -5
This part is time Consuming............rusting everything i need for it and then some.......... seeings how the gas tank was rotted beyond use, i found an old jerry can 5 gallon i believe, that should get me most places with what 50 miles? at best LOL........ Hoping to get the intake on tomorrow some time...........decided on going with a rusted one...... (Couldnt afford the one on the graigslist LOL).... Here you can see i am also starting to fill up the shelving............. Have the headers made also, and i couldnt get a tight enough bend in the pipes, so i heated up some plastic rod for the bend i needed, then found alum tubing that fit it........... That should be done some time tomorrow...... neat flat head four i rusted and installed as well.......seemed fitting.......
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Post by virgmeister on Feb 11, 2010 10:45:20 GMT -5
Looking good Mj. The detail is immaculant as always.
Virgil
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Post by ScaleModelRestoration on Feb 11, 2010 10:57:53 GMT -5
Thanks Virgil i try hehehhehe
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Post by ScaleModelRestoration on Feb 11, 2010 22:55:20 GMT -5
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Post by MoparMarc68 on Feb 13, 2010 14:36:34 GMT -5
Looking good Mj, I really like what you did for the interior of the back half including the bike!
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rdnck078
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Rust, Its not only in my blood.
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Post by rdnck078 on Feb 15, 2010 13:01:04 GMT -5
That things awesome MJ... See i told ya ya could do it.. LOL that would look really nice next to my 37 Ford Pu..Red
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Post by ScaleModelRestoration on Feb 15, 2010 20:04:31 GMT -5
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Post by olskoolrodder on Feb 24, 2010 23:55:09 GMT -5
WOW,MJ!!! The detail you put into this one blows my mind!!! AWESOME job! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by MoparMarc68 on Feb 26, 2010 12:34:55 GMT -5
Nice work weathering this one Mj. Between you and Red you two could start your own junk yard.
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