MikeMc Posted March 17, 2008 Author Posted March 17, 2008 Now you're gettin' down there!! You gotta get 'em low enough to make the snails scared! You know, put a rotary blade up under the cab and "mow the lawn way down close" kind of low. At least 2" front clearance without bags if its gonna be on the street!! What do you think about lowering the bed? I can trim more in the rear of the cab to keep things lined up...but I might lose some of that rake!!
Raul_Perez Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 At least 2" front clearance without bags if its gonna be on the street!! What do you think about lowering the bed? I can trim more in the rear of the cab to keep things lined up...but I might lose some of that rake!! Personally, I like the top of the bed to be no higher than the beltline of the body...and you're just about there... You could cut out and raise the floor of the bed to get it a bit lower, but I wouldn't go too far... The only other thing I'd do now would be to cut the front of the frame rails so that they're pointing forward again.
ajulia Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 Hello there friend! yeah your right these guys can leave you itchin for scratch! Ive never built one of these time machines but I like how it looks! If youre still uncertain of the bed maybe add some side paneling to the lower end of the bed' maybe tuck away the chassis shown beneah the bed. However I do like the way bed sits flush w the cab! Its just you have a mean rake goin on!Excellent progress so far! None the less "Keep on wit the keepin on!!! peace ajulia
Darrell Gwinn Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 This must me an epidemic, i just bought myself a '34 on ebay....see what I can come up with when it gets here.
MikeMc Posted March 17, 2008 Author Posted March 17, 2008 Now we are getting somewhere!! That looks sweet! I agree with Raul make the front of the frame rails point forward or down. Thanx guys...... I'm gonna work on the frame horns and gusset my Z's next,then on to my bed project!!
MikeMc Posted March 18, 2008 Author Posted March 18, 2008 (edited) I guess I still wasn't feeling it.....So out came the Zona again... filled in the Z's , cut the horns down, stretched out the frame so I can get a big block to fit Can you see a blown 421 pontiac in this puppy?? I guess I really like this wheel/tire combo! that grill is gonna come down more!! Edited March 18, 2008 by MikeMc
OLDERGUY Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 All I have to say is the frt. frame horns look kinda funny to me, think the shouldn't angle towards the sky. I want to know about the 38 sedan delivery, from anyone.
MikeMc Posted March 19, 2008 Author Posted March 19, 2008 I thought I had cut em back!! as far as the '38: http://www.lindberg-models.com/land_model73064.html I found 1 source taking preorders thats all I know!
Raul_Perez Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 I thought I had cut em back!! as far as the '38: http://www.lindberg-models.com/land_model73064.html I found 1 source taking preorders thats all I know! That's the old Testors Vantastic kit #5309 from 1998. It has the same engine and chassis as the Boyd's Smoothster and Coupster models.
MikeMc Posted March 20, 2008 Author Posted March 20, 2008 That's the old Testors Vantastic kit #5309 from 1998. It has the same engine and chassis as the Boyd's Smoothster and Coupster models. just picked up the coupster But the frame is badly warped...what a shame it looks sweet
MikeMc Posted March 20, 2008 Author Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) 421 I may not use the blower there is a six pack...... Edited March 20, 2008 by MikeMc
MikeMc Posted March 20, 2008 Author Posted March 20, 2008 Same Subject.........Different School tranny is also in for a little shave!!
MikeMc Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 Special thanks to Evergreen and Tenax!!! OK......let er rip!!!!
Darrell Gwinn Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 (edited) Same Subject.........Different School tranny is also in for a little shave!! I definatelty think these look much better than the new school ones. Edited March 28, 2008 by Dirk
Kenny Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 I guess I am bucking the trend here but I have to say this shot with the chrome rims & wide tires looks pretty sweet!
MikeMc Posted March 24, 2008 Author Posted March 24, 2008 I guess I am bucking the trend here but I have to say this shot with the chrome rims & wide tires looks pretty sweet! Thanx Kenny....My thought is big motor ...big rubber....big brakes!!
MikeMc Posted March 24, 2008 Author Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) The Bed Hope this works!!! Materials needed: 1\16th" thick 1/4" wide basswood found in rc plane area. (I use bass not balsa) .10" (2.5mm) evergreen #273 I Beams cardstock tape tenax cement or similar Start by cutting out a template that fits snugly into the box, out of cardstock Cut 2 each pcs of I Beam the EXACT width needed.these are the front and rear.With a sharp blade remove 3 of the 4 lips on each. Next cut as many planks as you will need...lay them side by side on template, the number needed depends on the width of your bed 6 or 7 is common.These should be the length of the template Now cut lengths of I Beam to proper length 1 less than planks Inspect wood planks and I Beams for burrs etc and remove. Now lay out your planks and I Beamson top of the template ,work slowly and you will dry fit the parts with the tape. If your finished width is wider than your template, remove the center 1 or 2 planks and thin them for the correct fit. Once satisfied cement weld 1 end to the ends of the I Beams the lip ( goes up and in) Edited February 9, 2009 by MikeMc
MikeMc Posted March 24, 2008 Author Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) DAfter it is dry remove the tape and planks now you can paint your framework and the other end. once dry reassemble with tape underneath. I like light wood but if dark is wanted stain them now! once together I spray 3 or 4 coats of duplicolor clear lacquer on entire surface let dry and now fit into bed... you may need to file end down for the other end piece to fit in snugly. Use a course sanding stick till you can slide it in .If wanted flip it out and you can weld it on also Doesn't this look better than this?? You can also BMF the Beams...I would do it after the clear . Now lets see some Bedwork Edited February 9, 2009 by MikeMc
Raul_Perez Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Mike, I'm all for the big engine and big tires!! I don't know about the big brakes...it's just not dangerous enough if you can stop, too!
MikeMc Posted March 25, 2008 Author Posted March 25, 2008 Mike, I'm all for the big engine and big tires!! I don't know about the big brakes...it's just not dangerous enough if you can stop, too! Did I mention brake lines ? did't think so!!
Raul_Perez Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Did I mention brake lines ? did't think so!! Enough said!
MikeMc Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 just being smooth........and takin my time!!!!
Paul Payne Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 How about a beefier diff to cope with all that power up front and wide rubber down below? Maybe a quick change?
kasteer Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Sweet ride! Great job! I love when the builds are documented with lots of pics. Are you going to Rat it out, or make it a show truck? That may help decide which tires you go with... I think both sets of tires look great (IMHO). I had suicided my front spring on the low rat I built and I think it came out pretty good. I altered the front spring and raised the rear frame where the axle mounted, but hadn't Z'd the frame. I was able to get it Very low (as in sliding a piece f paper under it, but nothing else). Keep the pics coming!
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