Edsel Ford Model 40 Speedster

[Art Laski]

I meant to show some of the behind the scenes pics of the dash build, but jumped right to the completed dash. Anyway, here is the process:

Aluminum tube for the gauge bezels and inkjet decal printouts of the faces. Even though it is printed on decal paper, I didn't remove them from the backing. I tried photo paper first, but it was thicker and a little mroe difficult to work with.

Polished the tubes.

I made some punches out of brass tube that is the same size as the bezels to punch out the gauge faces.

Made a bracket to support the steering shaft.

[Foxer]

I was going to ask about the gauge bezels, but now see they are Al tubes ... wonderful way to do this .. filed away.

 

[gasser59]

Art - finally found your thread and have to say, you're really doing this one justice. It was a treat to see this in person at DSC and now I'm loving your progress. Your fabrication and innovation skills are evident on this one.

[Mooneyzs]

Art... Thank you. I am following you on the water soluble bummer that it made the faces bleed. But man the results you got with the epoxy looks great. I really love the behind the scenes pics of the guages. DId you draw and print those decals yourself?? Mind if I ask why type of paper and printer if so? Keep up the great work and I am looking forward to your next update.

[gtx6970]

Very cool . I haven't been following along as close as I should. Looks like I need to change that

I never knew this existed in real life. I really really like this build

[Metalmad]

You just gotta dig the craftsmanship !

 Awesome detail Art !

[Art Laski]

Art - finally found your thread and have to say, you're really doing this one justice. It was a treat to see this in person at DSC and now I'm loving your progress. Your fabrication and innovation skills are evident on this one.

Thanks for the comment, Brad! Glad you found me!

Art... Thank you. I am following you on the water soluble bummer that it made the faces bleed. But man the results you got with the epoxy looks great. I really love the behind the scenes pics of the guages. DId you draw and print those decals yourself?? Mind if I ask why type of paper and printer if so? Keep up the great work and I am looking forward to your next update.

Thanks, Chris. I didn't draw them, but I did pull the images from the internet and printed them out on white inkjet decal paper on my inkjet. As I left the backing on when I used the faces, I think I might have mentioned earlier, the photo paper I tried first was a little thicker and not as easy to work with,

Very cool . I haven't been following along as close as I should. Looks like I need to change that

I never knew this existed in real life. I really really like this build

Thanks, Bill! Appreciate the comment.

[Art Laski]

You just gotta dig the craftsmanship !

 Awesome detail Art !

Thanks, Seth. Marching towards the finish line on Sunday!

[Art Laski]

I glued the taillight bulbs in and covered them with foil tape to keep the light from bleeding through the bottom. Then I sealed up the chassis, but not before I had to replace the toggle switch. The one I had stopped coming on for some reason, so I got a slight upgrade at Radio Shack.

I also replaced the molded-in bolts on the front fenders with some Pro Tech photo-etched nuts. These things are great!

I shaved them off and drilled holes so I could locate the nuts after painting in the original spots.

[John Teresi]

Art......you have really done some magic on this build.......really really cool man.......can`t wait to see it Sunday at So. Cal. NNL .

[Art Laski]

Art......you have really done some magic on this build.......really really cool man.......can`t wait to see it Sunday at So. Cal. NNL .

Thanks, John. I'm digging your new bike build too in the All the Rest section. Too bad it won't be done this weekend. Or will it?...lol

Edited April 26, 2016 by Art Laski

[Mooneyzs]

Art... things are looking good. Nice and clean work. Loving the Pro Tech bolt heads. Can't wait to see this all finished up.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Looking great! I need to pick you done of those nuts.

[blunc]

Looking great! I need to pick you done of those nuts.

DAMMMMMNNN YOU "AUTO-CORRECT"!!!

Edited April 29, 2016 by blunc

[Modelbuilder Mark]

DAMMMMMNNN YOU "AUTO-CORRECT"!!!

well, that's embarrassing. Lol I meant to say, I need to pick up some of those nuts.

[Art Laski]

well, that's embarrassing. Lol I meant to say, I need to pick up some of those nuts.

Well, I knew what you meant, Mark.  I have some for sale, just send me a PM.

Edited April 29, 2016 by Art Laski

[Mooneyzs]

Art... Have you got this beauty all ready for the show this weekend?? 

[Art Laski]

Almost, Chris! I made exhaust pipes last night, and scratched these tips. I also made a gas cap. Alclad tonight, then final assembly! these are in progress shots:

 

 

[Art Laski]

This is the pic from page 1 that shows both items.

[Art Laski]

A few more pics as I head down the home stretch...

[Danno]

Superb!

[Mooneyzs]

Art... this build is looking sweet and I am loving it. It Looks great!!

[gtx6970]

 I like this one a lot.

must feel good to be near the end

[Nytrozilla]

I think you've earned this:

[gasser59]

This sure is going together nicely Art. Kickin' some tail on this and it sure looks great. Only looks like you're just a few more details to call this one done.