landman Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 I just hope I don't forget something until it is too late. Lotsa stuff to think about at this stage.
landman Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Started on the "glass". Edited January 12, 2021 by landman
Superpeterbilt Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Very Cool! I love this style of Ford. Do you know what its going to be hauling yet?
landman Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) On 3/11/2015 at 6:05 PM, Superpeterbilt said: Very Cool! I love this style of Ford. Do you know what its going to be hauling yet? Likely one of the Mustangs. Maybe this one. By the way, anyone remember what it was? IMSA? Edited January 12, 2021 by landman
Mopar - D Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 That's a nice fit up on your glass and your Mustang will look good on it.
landman Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 Dan, look at the photo in post # 52 and you will see some stress applied to the vent window frame by the clamp. Well, it broke. Not only that, the retaining strip I had glued to the inside of the roof hadn't dried completely and the window stuck to it. I ripped it trying to remove it. So back to square one. At least I still have the pattern. That's a nice fit up on your glass and your Mustang will look good on it.
landman Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Once the engine and cab support crossmembers were finalized I made a transmission support out of some channel. Also made some new hangers for the rad as it hangs quite a bit lower. I used some "Ontario license plate blue" I had mixed from a scan several years ago thinking "I have it, so might as well use it". The darn stuff doesn't seem to want to dry. It is still sticky after 4 days.Any ideas, suggestions? Edited January 12, 2021 by landman
kilrathy10 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Man, this looks good....Lots of nice work I can see, here.....You might try spraying some clear over that paint that won't dry....Some dull cote, maybe....
landman Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 Man, this looks good....Lots of nice work I can see, here..... You might try spraying some clear over that paint that won't dry....Some dull cote, maybe....
landman Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) These are the blues I have. I might go browse the shelves at the store to see if I can't find another shade. I prefer the one on the left. Threw a bit of primer at the frame. Edited January 12, 2021 by landman
Tesla Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Somehow I missed this... You're doing a fine job! The N series Ford has always been a favorite of mine
landman Posted March 14, 2015 Author Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Added two more blues, Testor's 1110 & 1108, shot with my new airbrush. Tried to find a workable location for the hood hinges. Looks like tis is it. Made a second valve cover breather out of tubing & hex rod. There was only one with the engine. Wired a distributor , drilled the motor and inserted boots. Edited January 12, 2021 by landman
landman Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 -Finished the spark plug wires on the engine. Added the first layer of belts and the oil filter. Added the exhaust manifolds. Before I go any further I want to add a couple of vacuum lines.-Cut a new windshield out of an acetate sheet. Made the patterns for the side and back glass. Glued the other hood hinge.-Started painting the frame. Once it is dry, I'll flip it over and paint the underside.-Still waiting for opinions and suggestions on which blue to use and what color to paint the wheels.
Mackvision Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Personally,i like the blue (second in from the right) will you be using spoke wheels?.........................................Mark
landman Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Personally,i like the blue (second in from the right) will you be using spoke wheels?.........................................Mark Edited March 15, 2015 by landman
landman Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Mark, I'm using the slotted wheels that came with the resin body along with the hubs & backs from the hauler kit. See post #4.Mark, I'm using the slotted wheels that came with the resin body along with the hubs & backs from the hauler kit. See post #4. Edited March 15, 2015 by landman
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 you're doing super work on this. finishing a car hauler myself. the imsa load will look great. loved the gtp cars and it was a sad day when they did away with them.
landman Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Test Edited January 12, 2021 by landman
landman Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Had to test Photobucket. It no longer lets me just click on the Img. link, I have to highlight & copy. The photo above shows the notch I made to the front crossmember to clear the oil filter. Also modified the exhaust pipes to fit the 534. Shortened the rise on both, the run on one and made recesses in the ends to hook on to the manifolds. Almost ready to mount the engine. Edited January 12, 2021 by landman
landman Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Here's what is supposed to be in place of the second muffler shot. Edited January 12, 2021 by landman
kilrathy10 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 This is a really interesting project.....The more it comes together, the more I find myself more intrigued.....Looks awesome, already....
landman Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 I just had another idea. I was to shorten the longer exhaust pipe so it came out between the cab & body to install the kit's stacks. But the way they are, I could rotate one of them and have both exhaust come out the side à la Nascar. What do you guys think?
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