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Post by geezerman on Oct 21, 2014 10:33:02 GMT -6
I've been Jonesing to build a '27 turtle deck for quite a few years, but alas, none has come my way. So, I found an AlaCart in my junk box and started to fabricate a '27 turtle deck on it after I fixed a corner post and filled in the pleated back.
Figured I ought to start rummaging for some parts. Wouldn't ya know, I found some primo AlaCart bodies that I wouldn't have had to repair! Found an engine with a Latham blower that I'll take off. Some frame parts, and some old 5K wheel castings that fortunately fit the tires I picked out. So, off I go again !
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Post by geezerman on Oct 22, 2014 10:23:18 GMT -6
Now that I've convinced myself that the 27 is doable, there's a ton of stuff to figure out. I have modified a frame for engine mounts and have started looking at the rear end. I'm gonna see if I can't work this salvaged independent rear drive unit under the deck somehow. And still have a channeled body with some rake.
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Post by dogfish7 on Oct 22, 2014 16:56:43 GMT -6
Lookin good! 
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Post by bob29579 on Oct 22, 2014 18:28:09 GMT -6
Nice. Where did you find all of these track noses ?
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Post by geezerman on Oct 22, 2014 20:29:06 GMT -6
Bob, That track nose you see in these fotos is from the Ala Cart. I'm gonna have to remove the headlight bulges and fill the gap.
The track nose on salvage rod #3 was bashed from the front edges of a pair of 40 Ford front fenders.
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Post by bob29579 on Oct 23, 2014 14:25:12 GMT -6
Cool idea.
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Post by geezerman on Oct 26, 2014 15:43:14 GMT -6
Got some done. Not much to show.
Rear kickup is done. Used some sections of a Toyota PU frame. Repaired and got the independent rear end parts painted and assembled.
Sleeved the hubs to fit the backing plates I found.
Started filling the headlight indentations on the AlaCart grill. Have the front axle perch done.
It'll start looking like something soon.
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Post by geezerman on Oct 29, 2014 10:04:22 GMT -6
Running gear all installed. Making sure and fitting stuff before I install the wheels.
Starting to refine the engine and have some of the early Bondo work curing.
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Post by bob29579 on Oct 29, 2014 17:42:52 GMT -6
Nice and clean. Much higher in the front than back ? It almost looks like a gasser from that shot.
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Post by bob29579 on Oct 29, 2014 17:43:20 GMT -6
Or much larger tires in the back ? Hmmmm.... Can't wait.
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Post by geezerman on Oct 29, 2014 19:50:05 GMT -6
Slightly, Bob.
That's mostly the camera angle though.
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Post by geezerman on Oct 30, 2014 10:37:03 GMT -6
WoW ! After modifying this AlaCart nose piece and looking at it in place, it looks MASSIVE !!
 I think I'll see what I can do with this '34 grill shell.
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Post by geezerman on Nov 10, 2014 15:21:12 GMT -6
Let's see. Where was I at ?
I had it up on wheels, ready to install some bashed headlights, and finalized my decision to widen the turtle deck. I had attached material to each side. ( 1/16" matt board)
I put on an additional layer to each side today. That'll make it 1/4" wider over all. More like a '27.
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Post by bob29579 on Nov 10, 2014 19:06:14 GMT -6
Looking good. Still stuck on the nose ?
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Post by geezerman on Nov 11, 2014 3:21:18 GMT -6
Looking good. Still stuck on the nose ? |
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