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Post by geezerman on Jun 18, 2010 18:10:39 GMT -6
I have gotten a start on my next build. This 50 never pleased me, even tho I had got a pretty good chop on it.  SO, I tore it apart. the wheels and chassis went on the 40 Beater 'vert. The cab is now in black primer and I am working on a slammed frame. Was going to use a blown engine salvaged from a different build. but instead am planning on a new nailhead Buick with 6 Deuces on a log manifold. Fotos as soon as I can get them into Fotki. Hang in with me. |
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Post by mastermodeler on Jun 18, 2010 19:59:10 GMT -6
OOOOOOOOH. I can't wait to see this process going on. Mouth is watering already.
Alex
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Post by geezerman on Jun 19, 2010 5:09:47 GMT -6
I'm premiering this build on this board. Not on the other 4 that I frequent, yet. Here's the carcass.  Stuff for this build. Nailhead and intake parts in the forground. Other engine and parts will return to the salvage yard ;D  |
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Post by mastermodeler on Jun 19, 2010 5:20:08 GMT -6
I am REALLY looking forward to watching this one come together, as I have several of these yet to build. One of the ideas I have floating around in this concrete block I claim to be a head, is swapping in that Caddy engine from the Revell '49 Merc kit. What do YOU think, Clay?
Alex
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Post by dogfish7 on Jun 19, 2010 12:09:09 GMT -6
I see a Rat Rod in the making!
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Post by olskoolrodder on Jun 19, 2010 21:39:27 GMT -6
Oh,Clay...you knows I really dig the suede black jobs! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by geezerman on Jun 20, 2010 4:44:40 GMT -6
I decided to open up the cowl vent for this baby. Sitting next to the stock body thats from the new kit I got for xmas. Don't know what I'm going to do with that kit yet. Almost too new to mess with.   Here's the scratched frame ready for engine mounts and other thingies that I'll need to get on it before I paint it.   |
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Post by mastermodeler on Jun 20, 2010 11:42:30 GMT -6
Clay........my mouth is starting to water even more now. Your framework is terrific.
Alex
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Post by geezerman on Jun 21, 2010 15:31:11 GMT -6
I know I've admitted this before, but I'm only active on 4 forums. I want my Rustbucket homies to get the first mockup post. Y'all can get an idea of the basic overall look of this baby. I have a LOT of small stuff to do yet. Haven't even touched the engine other that getting the block together, but the mind is whirling !!    |
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Post by olskoolrodder on Jun 21, 2010 21:18:23 GMT -6
Man that thing's looking mean as...all get out! Olskool LIKE!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by bob29579 on Jun 22, 2010 8:03:02 GMT -6
Can you show the front spring bracket closer or tell how you fabricated it? That's something that's holding me up right now. Thanks for your help. Greg.
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Post by geezerman on Jun 22, 2010 15:58:19 GMT -6
Can be lots of variations on this, Greg, But this is how I did this one.   Not very hard, just have to do a little thinking. Install tires, wheels on yer axle. Measure to the top of the spring. That's how much yer spring perch should be from the ground. Determine how high you want your frame off the ground then deduct the difference from your first measurement. That's the basic. This lil drawing might help you figure out how to go about the actual making of the perch. May be some variables to consider. There usually is. Notice I used a riser block in mine to get the frame lower.  |
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Post by geezerman on Jun 22, 2010 16:05:45 GMT -6
Iff'n I had a nice lathe, I coulda whipped out a neat symmetrical tank in a matter of minutes. Geezerman don't got no such luxuries. Instead, I spent a pleasurable couple of hours making this not so symmetrical tank. Coupla Ticky Train barrels, top off of an acyetlene tank and the noise end of a horn. Hubcap rounds off the bottom end. ;D  |
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Post by bob29579 on Jun 22, 2010 17:09:33 GMT -6
Very good Clay. Thanks. That helps a lot. Greg.
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Post by mastermodeler on Jun 23, 2010 11:14:28 GMT -6
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh............the master does it again. Thanks for the sketches of the front end work.
Alex
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