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Re: 1926 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #45 on: July 08, 2016, 04:09:00 PM »
started finish welding...

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Re: 1926 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #46 on: July 20, 2016, 11:10:05 AM »
6 hours into welding the chassis.  8)




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Re: 1926 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #47 on: August 01, 2016, 12:07:07 AM »
welding on the chassis complete
























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Re: 1926 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #48 on: August 01, 2016, 08:09:07 AM »
very nice work..
I never wanted a red car.. always thought they were tacky and common...
I now have 4 very not common cars and they are all red.. :o

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Re: 1926 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #49 on: August 01, 2016, 09:55:05 AM »
looks schrong!
Retired

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Re: 1926 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #50 on: September 08, 2016, 08:34:36 AM »
Made up some header baffles.
Also installed some auger style mufflers and finish tig welded.










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Re: 1926 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #51 on: October 09, 2016, 08:25:55 PM »
started final assembly and electrical.






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Re: 1926 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #52 on: October 10, 2016, 08:23:54 AM »
Thats awesome, looks like fun

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Re: 1926 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #53 on: November 19, 2016, 07:29:46 PM »
electrical work is complete.

i used incandescent bulbs to keep the classic look.

i retro fit modern bulbs (9003) into the headlight buckets.






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Re: 1925 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #54 on: November 26, 2016, 09:41:04 PM »
Fired the engine this weekend.   Sounds awesome.

Working on the windshield design

fab list is getting smaller

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Re: 1925 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #55 on: December 03, 2016, 06:27:33 PM »
Windshield  design complete





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Re: 1925 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #56 on: December 03, 2016, 06:33:52 PM »
the mounts to the body are 3/16" mild steel plate that i heated and formed over and anvil to match the body shape. then i added the posts and built up space where the post meets the mount with weld. next, using a flap disc on my grinder, i formed the transition curves and got it all smooth. Then using a rosebud on the torch, i heated the post and formed them to the exact angles i wanted. (just a slight tweak, its amazing how 1/2 deg is visible) Now the post material is hollow, so to allow for the windscreen mount bolts to pass through and have some clamping force, i milled up some slugs and welded them in. The though bolt that allows the windscreen to hinge is a 3/8 fine thread. i did that so i can use the traditional windscreen wing nuts. (not pictured) The windscreen its self is 1/2" black pipe that i milled a 5/16 slot. this allows for the u channel grommet and the glass. The glass will install from the bottom and i will put small tac welds to hold the bottom of the windscreen frame. I still plan to mill some decorative grooves in the pillars.

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Re: 1925 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #57 on: December 03, 2016, 06:39:01 PM »
also, new spal 16" 2000cfm fan




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Re: 1925 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #58 on: December 03, 2016, 09:50:36 PM »
work of art, as usual. nice.
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Re: 1925 Roadster Pickup
« Reply #59 on: December 04, 2016, 10:41:30 AM »
That steering wheel cracks me up. Project looks amazing though. Excellent work sir!

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