misterNNL Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 I am thinking about trying this method on a 1937 Chevy convertible I am building as a tow vehicle for the scratch built 1936 Aerocar 20 ft travel trailer. The hitch for these very unique trailers is done goose neck style. The nose of these trailers looks lot like the beak for a bird of prey curving forward and down to a point. The attaching device is a horizontialy mounted aircraft tire on a specially rim secured into what would have been the rumble seat area of the tow vehicle.That requires removal of the trunk/rumble seat lid of the '37. I have started with a Trumpeter scribing tool and am considering finishing the job using the thread method. My biggest concern is how do I hold the body secure while obviouly using both hands to work the thread. I don't think my hobby Vacu-vise is a good option with the curved body panels of the Chevy.Any suggestions ??
Snake45 Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 Don't use both hands for the thread. String the thread up on a coping saw or jewelers saw. Then you can saw with one hand and hold the body with the other.
SfanGoch Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 My two cents, since you started with the scribing tool, finish the job with it. If you've never attempted the thread method, it could be somewhat tricky to maintain a straight cut within the the separation line. You'll also need to make a hole/cut through which to feed the thread so it can be attached to a jewelers saw handle or a homemade one made from a wire hanger. Too ponderous and time consuming. At least with the scribing tool, you'll be able to securely hold the body with one hand and manipulate the scribing tool with the other.
misterNNL Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 Tanks Joe,youze was right in da foist place. I finished it with Da scribe tool. Woikd great.
SfanGoch Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 No problem, Tom. Say, d'ya tink you could see yer way t'have a woid wit Chuck Wirick 'bout a parkin' ticket dey tagged me car wit back in 1988? See, wuz on me way to pay a visit to a boid what lived in Paynesville, Mn. an'........
misterNNL Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 Sointnty! I know a guy dat knows a guy dat can make it all go away.
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