GSL-XXVIII '29 Track Nose Roadster K&R Slice-n-Dice Special

[bobthehobbyguy]

Thought the old cover looked OK. But the revised cover really suits the design. Would have been tempting to stay with the old cover but sometimes it's necessary to make revision. So cool to be able to watch this come together.

[Kit Karson]

Looking back at the original tonneau cover and forward to the new one...

After a short conversation, @Rocking Rodney Rat suggested a more tapered opening and not quit as far forward as the old tonneau cover opening...

Sketched up a template for the leading edge of the new opening...

Better, but not quite right, yet...

This inspired this:

Yep! The 22 Jr clear windshield might just fit the bill...

Here's the final plan:

Maybe even recess the glass into the cover...

 

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Awesome....rev up the Sawzall?!!!  -RRR

[Kit Karson]

On 10/19/2022 at 8:48 AM, Rocking Rodney Rat said:

Awesome....rev up the Sawzall?!!!  -RRR

The pencil line across the back edge of the new opening will be removed initially and replaced after the rest of the opening is completed... -KK

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[Kit Karson]

Update on the '29 TNR:

 

 

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[Bullybeef]

Looks almost, almost ready for primer 

[Kit Karson]

On 10/22/2022 at 8:43 PM, Bullybeef said:

Looks almost, almost ready for primer 

Not quite, Brother... yet seriously anticipated!

Cockpit Opening Prep:

Traced the Glass Windshield from the 22 Jr

It will be recessed in the cockpit opening...

Drilling along the arc of the opening will be the first order of business... -KK

[Kit Karson]

This montage Should speak for itself, if you have any questions, please drop a line... -KK

 

[Bullybeef]

Slap chop, slice n dice, gettin er dun! 

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice step by step tutorial.

[Kit Karson]

Adding a shelf for the glass to set on:

Sitting a tad bit too low! -KK

[Kit Karson]

Happy Halloween

[Kit Karson]

'29 TNR Tonneau Kover fini

Wait for it... the tabs that have been keeping the trailing edges of the bell pan are about to go the way of the dodo bird! -KK

[Scott Colmer]

Excellent work, KK. The extra work on the windscreen paid off. 

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

REALLY nice job on the tonneau!!! -RRR

[Kit Karson]

'29 TNR as seen at the ACME NNL last Saturday!         

Yup! At this end of the Primer Table... 

Thanks for attending! Hope to see you next year... -KK                                                                  Pictures by: Norman Newcity ACME Member

 

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[Kit Karson]

'29 TNR Mockup Step-by-Step:

Gotta love it when a plane comes together! -KK

[Dennis Lacy]

Gotta keep reminding myself to come check this category of the forum… ?

This is going to be the most epic ‘29 Roadster model ever built. We in the audience couldn’t have imagined where this project was headed. (You probably couldn’t have either ?)

[Kit Karson]

On 11/12/2022 at 8:25 PM, Dennis Lacy said:

Gotta keep reminding myself to come check this category of the forum… ?

This is going to be the most epic ‘29 Roadster model ever built. We in the audience couldn’t have imagined where this project was headed. (You probably couldn’t have either ?)

Au contraire my friend... the '29 TNR is and always has been headed in the same exact direction!  Gotta love it when a plan comes together... what was not expected was to see over 20k views and the overwhelming support from loyal followers here and on fb!! @Rocking Rodney Ratis somewhat pleased with the constant progress and steadfastness being applied to this build!!!  @Speedprohas watched from afar with a willingness to step in, much in the same manor he has on the '29 Trib' PU for @tim boyd, but RRR is adamant that I carry this thru to completion.  

So, on that note: Let the engine work begin!

 

[Kit Karson]

Quick update on the engine stand...

 

Tolerances between the Engine Stand vs Chassis & Belly Pan are silly close... -KK

Engine Stand vs Chassis & Belly Pan

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[Bullybeef]

Nice to see this getting to the engine stage, been anticipating the work you are going to do to the flat 12. 

[Kit Karson]

Thanks, Bil...

Been so busy with things downstairs that getting back up here has not been a high priority.  Sitting here at my laptop on Mom's old dropleaf table with my bench behind me, my comfort zone.  Talked to @Rocking Rodney Ratabout the eight-pipe organ powered by the '41 Lincoln Potvin Blown Flathead V-12 and discussed the corrugated exhaust pipes from the Beverly Hillbillies kustom version.  But both of us after box diving and second checking, they turned out to be a bit too big around.  So, back to the side pipes from the AMT Model T kit from wayyy back.  Here's where the cuttin', drillin' & slashin' all come into play:

Drilled & Pinned the first pipe to fit the block... really raw!

Pilot drill out the center of the pipe...

Tune the wall thickness with a bit bigger drill bit...

Code line dotted to guide the slash angle of the tail of the pipe...

Following the pattern to the nth degree...

From this angle the slash pipe almost resembles the well-tuned pipe organ...

A little more fine tuning & shaping will place this pipe right through the opening in the belly pan! -KK

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

14 hours ago, Kit Karson said:

A little more fine tuning & shaping will place this pipe right through the opening in the belly pan! -KK

You're playing my tune!!! -RRR

[Joe Nunes]

Coming along nicely and sure is cool!  ?

Joe

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love watching this process. A great way to get everything to line up.