rmvw guy Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 Your weathering looks like the real thing. I'm a big fan of the Flathead, can't wait to see your progress on it.
1930fordpickup Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Great looking build . My brothers 1:1 1952 truck had the tank behind the seat . That would mean that from 1949 on they were in the cab until they were under the frame in the 70's .
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 thanks guys! i finally made it to the bench this evening, progress will be coming, stay tuned cheers bryan
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 I decided to run a fuel line from the tank, since i was dumb, and didnt remember that the fuel tank is behind the seat! LOL ill have to relocate the filler neck as well... its probably tough to see in the pics, but its there... i terminated the line at the bottom of the firewall, and added a "fitting", ill run the rest of it when the engine gets in there. i also added a new drainplug to the bottom of the tank........ now i will figure out where the filler neck/ fuel cap will be...........hmmmmm, possibly in the bed, not really sure yet. maybe at the rear of the left rear fender, theres alot of room behind it... thanks for lookin guys! more to come bryan
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 im also gonna add to the length of the steering shaft that goes to the box, so that i can run it through the firewall...... thanks for all the comments guys, more to come. cheers bryan
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 Your weathering looks like the real thing. I'm a big fan of the Flathead, can't wait to see your progress on it. thank you Ron! i appreciate the kind words!! thank you to everyone that has commented, thats what keeps me goin! more to come bryan
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 ok, i am thinking about doing some minor rust holes in this one......the black marker indicates where they will be. im not positive about it yet tho......you guys let me know what you think... very bottom of the front fenders and a little around the headlight mounts...... the sides of the front fenders.... and of course, the cab corners... which will all end up looking like this.........well, not quite as heavy as this 58 impala. this impala was the first rusty car i ever did, i think it was back in 05, maybe 06... heres a couple shots of that rusted out hulk! this was the car that broke my "rusty cherry"........and i havent stopped since! lemme know what you think about the idea guys. thanks in advance for your input, its appreciated! cheers bryan m
John Teresi Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Bryan......nice work.......looks like you got the rusty look down.
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 i finished filling and sanding the seams on my cobbled together flattie, and i noticed it was minus a tailshaft...... not that you will really see it, but it was buggin me! i found a donor flattie with a tailshaft and hacked it off. just a little more tweaking and it will fit just fine. thanks for lookin guys! i think this session at the bench is gonna be an all-niter, im not even close to bein tired, so its time to get something done! more to come bryan
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) ok, i finished tweaking the tranny so it fits nice now........ the gaps between the new tailshaft and the main trans housing had to be filled, and i remembered i had this stuff..... i dont know if you guys have ever used it, i got it from a company we used to order our supplies from (nuts, bolts, fasteners, urethane sealer, ect, ect) i got some of this and tried it out, and wow! this stuff is amazing... it has an adhesive, sorta like superglue, but stronger, the other bottle is a welding powder. you can fill some crazy gaps with this stuff. you can even tap it out and put threads in it for bolts!! its a little expensive tho, our cost on it was like 30 bucks i think...... but it does perform very well. the next top-chop i do, im gonna try it out and see just how strong it is! it even comes with an instructional video.. if you ever get the chance, grab some! i cant get it anymore tho....bummer! but ive had this kit for well over a year and a half. ok im babbling about glue, it is awesome....`nuff said! LOL gonna take a short break for station identification, we`ll be right back! stay tuned Bryan Edited June 5, 2012 by bryan_m
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 thanks again James, glad ya like it! what do you think about my idea of doing some light rust holes? ( its on the next page back) thanks! bryan
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 thanks Jeremy! i think i am done for tonite.........i thought i was gonna be up all night, but im worn out now. tune in tomorrow for more. cheers bryan
Dr. Cranky Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Looking good, B, keep it going. Your weathering is excellent.
59 Impala Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Lookin good Bryan. I think what you marked out for the rusting would be just right. I like rust too myself. Dan
59 Impala Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Yep, I agree Virgil, or should I say Prez Virgil of the Crankyheaded Rustheads? :lol: Dan
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 Thanks Dan & Cranky! i havent made any progress today, i didnt fall asleep till 4 am or so, and i was back up at 730, so im kinda like a zombie today. ill be at the bench later tho...... stay tuned! bryan
wrecker388 Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Looks good, not tried the rust with water technique yet,i`ll have to give it a shot
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 Thanks Riley! time for some dinner and then hit the workbench! stay tuned bryan
Dr. Cranky Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Please, our daily allowance of eye candy. Bring it on.
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 im tryin cranky, i havent slept well for two nites, im kinda shuffling around like a zombie.....gonna make some burritos, then ill hit the bench. im hungry! LOL cheers bryan
bryan_m Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) I started on the rust holes......it takes a really light touch to do this with a dremel, once you get it going you can watch the plastic start to "bubble", and it looks like its liquid....a little pressure and you can make the tiniest holes.......too much pressure and you`ll rip the fender off! LOL heres a few shots it leaves nice jagged edges and strange shaped holes.....its been a while since i have done this, so i hope i dont totally screw it up! a couple shots sittin on the frame... once the "rust" is on there it will look so much better. im not gonna go crazy with the holes, just a few here and there.....doing them around the headlamp mounts is out of the question tho.....not enuff room in there for the drum sander. more to come, stay tuned. thanks for lookin! cheers bryan Edited June 5, 2012 by bryan_m
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