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Post by geezerman on Apr 25, 2010 5:03:52 GMT -6
Here's 1 of 2 '40 convertables I recieved in a box of salvage from Jody. One was totally FUBR and beyond all salvation. This one wasn't TOO bad, but still a mess. I cut the body in two myself, expecting to use the rear end on a different project, but decided to try for a complete really beat up model of a 40 convert.  |
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Post by mastermodeler on Apr 25, 2010 10:24:16 GMT -6
That's going to be an interesting build, Clay. Can't wait to see the progress on this one.
Alex
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Post by geezerman on Apr 25, 2010 15:42:55 GMT -6
 I do know how to spell convertible, should have proof read my post. This'll be somewhat of a curbside. It'll have a chassis that I cannibalized from a previous build, but it won't be very detailed. I have reattached the rear of the body:  And have rear fenders on now.  Cutting out the boogered Deluxe side louvres from the grill area. Going grill less 
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Post by dogfish7 on Apr 25, 2010 16:45:13 GMT -6
What a mess..... but if anyone can make a silk purse from a sowes ear.....  |
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Post by geezerman on Apr 27, 2010 3:59:07 GMT -6
Stance mock. Got to dirty down that small block Ford.  |
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Post by mastermodeler on Apr 27, 2010 9:01:42 GMT -6
That's coming along very nicely, Clay. I know that it will come out looking great, but really enjoy watching your work progress.
Alex
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Post by geezerman on Apr 28, 2010 3:42:51 GMT -6
Yesterday I worked a bit on zeroing in more on the body/frame matchup and salvaging the firewall out of the FUBAR 40. It had been narrowed 1/2 inch.  |
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Post by olskoolrodder on Apr 28, 2010 20:39:15 GMT -6
Oh,this one's gunna be kool (already is!) ;D
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Post by oldhermit on Apr 29, 2010 16:01:20 GMT -6
Ya got a good start but ya definately got your work cut out for ya.
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Post by geezerman on Apr 30, 2010 14:24:05 GMT -6
Seein's as how I have to rebuild the top of the windshield, I might as well chop it a bit. Also, prevoius owner decided to eliminate the wipers, as I will do, except it required some serious fixin.  |
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Post by geezerman on May 1, 2010 17:17:52 GMT -6
Here's the rebuilt and chopped windshield. Firewall is mocked in...but hitting the frame and holding the front end up some. merely superficial.  |
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Post by geezerman on May 2, 2010 16:30:52 GMT -6
And this morning I whipped up a set of 'imagineered' inner door panels.  I gotta quit doing open stuff !!  |
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Post by dogfish7 on May 3, 2010 21:46:07 GMT -6
Nice touch Geeze!!
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Post by olskoolrodder on May 5, 2010 12:48:18 GMT -6
Very kool,very tedious! Looking great,Clay,you always seem to pull off these "impossible-for-me-at-this-point" stuffs and make em look soooo easy. Sweet! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by geezerman on May 6, 2010 4:45:25 GMT -6
Thanks, Guys. When I started this, I replaced the 50 truck axle with a 40 Ford one in true gluebomb fashion....just glued to the frame w/ no suspension, rods, linkage, etc. With that said, I can't explain this, except that they may be visible thru the open top, but here I am putting in some imagineered interior bracing:  And some springs behind the seat ! :roll:  |
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I do know how to spell convertible, should have proof read my post.
I gotta quit doing open stuff !!