project: 1949 FlatShopRat

[M4wdFab]

window crank from ebay came in

more rock auto boxes came- i think i couple inner tie rods and rear shocks for 2007 chassis, and wiper blades/arms for the '49

[M4wdFab]

gooseneck hitch and bumper hitch / crash bar welded in.  just need some finishing plates and gussets / rings welded on and ready for deck. 

[M4wdFab]

missing driver window crank installed
door catch rubber bumpers installed
wiper arms and blades installed

wiper vac actuator torn down, cleaned and re sealed.  it works now but doesnt seem to have enough ass to return the wipers.  seems to have a ton of power one way. might add a spring or look in to electric swaps.  was neat to tear down and reassemble to get working. 

[M4wdFab]

2nd call and answers given to Hagerty.  All pictures submitted, including "garage kept picture"

[M4wdFab]

two inner tied rods changed
rear shock upper bushings changed since wrong size shocks showed up from RA

[M4wdFab]

Hagerty application process has been long and anoying.  most work and time i have put into insurance.

will try these guy next if it fails again

http://thephoenixinsurance.com/so-you-have-built-your-rat-rod-and-now-you-need-to-know-how-to-protect-it/

[matt]

Be careful on insurance and what they cover, some are only to and from car shows.

[mr.mindless]

They look interesting.
I'm curious what they'd say about our race cars & trailers.

[mr.mindless]

Be careful on insurance and what they cover, some are only to and from car shows.

if you click the link, that's one of the major points they mention. limited miles, but NOT restricted miles.

[TrailTamer]

I didn't look, is there's even an odometer in the flatshoprat??? 

[M4wdFab]

no odometer lol

[M4wdFab]

Hagerty approved for both CJ and 49, effective today!


"Our policy allows you occasional pleasure use with no fixed mileage restrictions**. With Hagerty, you can go for a weekend drive, take your vehicle up to the local ice cream shop or attend unlimited events and cruises.

** Occasional pleasure use does not mean use for daily driving to and from work or school, routine shopping, etc.

[M4wdFab]

picked up a load of white oak today.  stopped at Lowe's and for a new circ saw blade and wood bitter sawsall blade.  much beer later and a bit of supervision on chips xj, the deck and headake rack is done. 

test piece sealed with waste oil, not sure it's what I'm looking for.

[M4wdFab]

flat bed completed.
all surfaces rolled with waste oil after a couple test pieces provided good results. 
deck screwed down
tail lights and plate mount done
signal lights and running lights wired to blinker / hazard switch- all good
mud flaps mounted


should be ready to inspect with some horn and mirror work.

[M4wdFab]

sober guy found the drunk guy forgot the back side of one of the deck boards while it was on the lift tonight- pulled fixed and re attached.
picked up a shifter seal for the trans tonight as that seemed to be the only potential source for trans leak area- pulled NSW and noticed the pressure service port plug finger tight and freshly leaking stream.  easy fix yeah!
did some finish welding in the under side of the bed while it was in the air, fixed some steering line abrasion issues, added a front body mount to support the front clip as it would be on the 49 chassis after finding metal 1/64" away from power steering lines at box in let. 

needs headliner put in or serous clean/prep.  rust falling on head and seat is annoying.  took to lunch today for first real drive with lights and such. 
horn switch and mirrors ordered and on the way. 


bed looks great after a day in the sun to soak up the waste oil.