Petetrucker07 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks Clayton my next challenge is the front bumper. The ford bumper is to long and skinny. I'm thinking some thing along the line of a Texas bumper. Im open for ideas. I wonder, this old cab has curves. A regular Texas bumper might not look quite right, IMO. Maybe a modified 377 bumper, it has some taper to it, it's bent around the sides, hhmmmm. I can hook you up with 1 or 2, if you want, to experiment.
mustang1989 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Dan that motor looks right at home in there and I like that air intake buddy! What kind of firewall detail do you have planned out?
Tesla Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Nice work on the engine compartment getting everything to fit...it looks good!
Mopar - D Posted March 21, 2015 Author Posted March 21, 2015 Clayton - thanks yea I will take you up on your offer see PM Joe - thanks for the comments I'm not sure about the firewall I don't have any good reference pictures and not sure what would be requires other wise I would add some detail. Dennis - thanks there was a lot of grinding to get every thing to fit.
Superpeterbilt Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) I would try to make a custom bumper that mocks the shape of the front end. It shouldnt be too hard to bend one out of some thin brass. It would add a lot to the build. I think adding a bumper from another truck would look like just that. The time period in which this truck is from, the cars had big elaborate chrome curvy bumpers. The truck would look good the same. Edited March 21, 2015 by Superpeterbilt
cowboy rich Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Good looking build I like it, hope you never have too change a head gasket though. I have to agree with the custom bumper, 377 bumper Clayton talked about could get the mind going on ideas, I wouldn't do a Texas for sure though. Rich
Mopar - D Posted March 22, 2015 Author Posted March 22, 2015 Terry - thanks for the input I'm at a mix of old style and custom but I think the bumper will need more old style. Richard - thanks for your comment I have agree this is not an engine you would want to work on.
landman Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Terry - thanks for the input I'm at a mix of old style and custom but I think the bumper will need more old style. Richard - thanks for your comment I have agree this is not an engine you would want to work on. Richard, I think Dan has made all the wiring to the front clip "Quick disconnect" and the front clip itself is removeable to facilitate servicing.
Mopar - D Posted March 22, 2015 Author Posted March 22, 2015 I've been working all over this yesterday and today so here's most of the items I've been working on. First I ground the backs off the heat light buckets to mont on the resin head light mounts I picked up. Worked on removing the dips in the ramp I covered them with some checker plate and added some strips on the sides and filer where I made the cuts to lower the ramps. I've glued the fuel tanks and have them in the tub de chromeing. I've started checking out the exhaust fit up to the stacks and will be moving the fuel tanks forward that will put them under the door foot steps and provide room for the stacks to pass through. Painted the interior yellow and primer on the cab. Here's the pictures.
Petetrucker07 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Nice, very nice Dan. One these days I'll actually break down and finally one of these kits. I need to get over the blue oval thing, I think.
72 Charger Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 She's going to look sweet with those pipe's . What colour's are you thinking ?
Mopar - D Posted March 22, 2015 Author Posted March 22, 2015 Dave it's going to be plum crazy purple, yellow and red. Clayton that's why I have changed out the cab.
tbill Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Clayton, don't let the blue oval stop ya, I bleed chevy orange too, but I have a lot of fords and mopars in the stash, they are all good in plastic
slusher Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Looking great Dan, love those stacks. Real nice progress...
mustang1989 Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Test fit , test fit , test fit and more test fit! If it's one thing I'm understanding now is the proper planning and set up to pull something like this all together. You're doing a terrific job keeping up with all the future concerns and fit issues Dan.
Mopar - D Posted March 24, 2015 Author Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks Carl Joe thanks for the support I like to try and keep the surprises at the end to a minumal amount.
Mopar - D Posted March 28, 2015 Author Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks Blair Worked on the fuel tanks tanks today will have pictures tomorrow.
Mopar - D Posted March 28, 2015 Author Posted March 28, 2015 Finished up the fuel tanks and mounted them on the frame also added checker plate to the top of the storage compartment so it can be used as a viewing point at car shows. Getting ready to start priming the back section. Thanks for the support and comments.
Mopar - D Posted March 28, 2015 Author Posted March 28, 2015 I already have one left over from my last build. The challenge is to find some lawn chairs to put up there.
Petetrucker07 Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Now your talkin! Don't forget the cooler filled with some cold drinks.
Mopar - D Posted March 28, 2015 Author Posted March 28, 2015 Clayton of corset hat goes with out question. Here's some pictures of test fitting the head lights.
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