Finally starting - Page 4

mickmate · #1 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 06:23 PM

It's addictive isn't it Carl, the more you do the more you want to do. Nice work mister!

63mercury · #2 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 06:58 PM

Thanks guys, I hope my build can be an encouragement to another person sitting on the fence about their project, either one underway or a pending start

A point to ponder; Anything man builds, man can change, copy, or improve.
Carl

63mercury · #3 (**permalink**) 01-24-2010, 12:13 PM

And the project continues.

63mercury · #4 (**permalink**) 01-24-2010, 12:15 PM

One more;

63mercury · #5 (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 08:18 AM

Another quick update, I am fitting the body onto my frame, a few changes are needed and then I will start on the birdcage. I still need to find a hood and deck lid but that will come after I buy the disc brake kit for the rear, Speedway motors has one for $430. with the emergency brake. More later. Carl

mickmate · #6 (**permalink**) 04-25-2010, 08:47 PM

http://s0.ilike.com/play#Johnny+Cash...36754a15a7bd80

Ozgur_Tan · #7 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 05:10 AM

we love pics !

63mercury · #8 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 06:01 PM

Ok Ozgar, here come the pics of the truck and camper.

they are both large. The truck is an F350, diesel, 168 in wb, and the camper is 2750# empty,I get 13.9mpg on the road with this streamliner!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ozgur_Tan · #9 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 11:49 PM

we love pictures of roadster than truck !

63mercury · #10 (**permalink**) 12-05-2010, 01:21 PM

Just a short update, no I haven't quit, the patterns for the inside are slow to make as they require 1st cut oversize than cut to fit and than redo as something isn't right, than try again, only in cardboard for now.
When the fit is right than will make real parts in glass and/or aluminum. The job at Advance Auto parts is taking up more time also as good help is hard to find, so I get many extra hours, doing 30 to 40 hrs per wk part time. More later maybe with pics. Carl

63mercury · #11 (**permalink**) 01-22-2011, 03:26 PM

Finally got back to work, the brakes are mounted on the rear axle, 96 Ford Explorer discs on a 57 Ford 9in, sure a kit can be had for this project but
$ 300 is better than $600 or $700, plus all parts can be had from local parts house not special order.

some explanation in my gallery.

63mercury · #12 (**permalink**) 05-15-2011, 06:30 PM

Another update; the ffr deck lid has been modified to closer resemble the original lid. will be doing more work on it tomorrow and will get some pics posted. I have been thinking of recessing the license plate into the lid and making a remote opening system for the lid, maybe a cable pull from behind the drive seat.More later, Carl.

G-Pete · #13 (**permalink**) 05-15-2011, 08:09 PM

Carl --- Pictures -- Carl

stengun · #14 (**permalink**) 08-12-2012, 02:27 PM

Howdy Carl,

I'm glad to hear that you are doing better and feel like working on your car again.

For templates I've been using the white poster board that comes in the 10 sheet packs from WalMart. It's easy the cut and I can bend it with my bench top sheet metal brake.

Keeps us updated you your progress.

Paul

63mercury · #15 (**permalink**) 08-13-2012, 06:24 PM

I have been using larger chunks from the local Tractor Supply, their shipping comes with these as dividers, it comes in sizes up to 55" sq and a little heavier than poster board.

63mercury · #16 (**permalink**) 01-28-2013, 07:18 PM

Just about done mounting the radiator, 2 lower brackets to weld and 2 upper brackets to drill and bolt in. Upper hose assy is done lower has parts on the way from Speedway Motors. Footboxes are progressing slowly, trans tunnel is also coming along, next step is to transfer patterns to 16ga steel sheet metal. The trunk area will be my next challange. Pics will follow shortly.