falconvan
Well-known member
This is a great looking project, Bob. Dont know how I missed your thread before but I'll keep up on it now!
1940 Plymouth Truck
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WOW! you found one of the only set of prototype "inverted valve" chevy heads! rare find indeed
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Hopefully you don't go Mopar Green. Viper yellow looked awesome on my model a.
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
yup, yellow looks good on this dodge
Shea Laking
Well-known member
yup, yellow looks good on this dodge
Now THAT'S a purty truck
No gimmicks, nice wheels, sits right, shiney solid colour you wouldn't be afraid to leave in a parking lot. THAT'S a hot rod!Regards,
Shea
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Yellow is nice!
After completing the Peel & Seal I covered the back panel and roof in this material. It is like bubble pack with aluminum on both sides. Should be a good thermal insulation. However, I started thinking, a dangerous activity on my part, that the material didn't have much noise reduction capability. Checking around I found EZ Cool sold by a HAMB member. It doesn't cost much and has very good reviews for both heat and noise reduction. I'll use it on the floor and firewall.
I should have kept the valve cover on so you guys couldn't see my expierimental valve arrangement.
Yes, the yellow looks very good. I never would have thought of it. I was leaning toward maroon. This opened my eyes.[cl
After completing the Peel & Seal I covered the back panel and roof in this material. It is like bubble pack with aluminum on both sides. Should be a good thermal insulation. However, I started thinking, a dangerous activity on my part, that the material didn't have much noise reduction capability. Checking around I found EZ Cool sold by a HAMB member. It doesn't cost much and has very good reviews for both heat and noise reduction. I'll use it on the floor and firewall.
I should have kept the valve cover on so you guys couldn't see my expierimental valve arrangement.
Yes, the yellow looks very good. I never would have thought of it. I was leaning toward maroon. This opened my eyes.[cl
Flying Rat
Active member
Great looking progress Bob. I think instead of dying the tacky looking seats go to a yard sale and find some polyester pants to match. You'll be the talk of the car cruise.
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Thanks for the great suggestion Flying Rat. I ordered these today.
I ordered some small parts from Speedway & insulation from the HAMB guy. Also took parts to Jerry the Sandblaster. So, along with helping my wife babysit our newest grandson (6 mos old) and his Husky I did get a few things done.
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sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Can I borrow those??
Got a DISCO party to go to next week.....would fit right in..... now.... where can I find some platform shoes.....????[S
Thanks for the great suggestion Flying Rat. I ordered these today.
I ordered some small parts from Speedway & insulation from the HAMB guy. Also took parts to Jerry the Sandblaster. So, along with helping my wife babysit our newest grandson (6 mos old) and his Husky I did get a few things done.
Got a DISCO party to go to next week.....would fit right in..... now.... where can I find some platform shoes.....????[S
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Almost Matching Snap Brim Stroker Hat
Wanna borrow my hat too? Unless of course, Tripper wants to use it.
(For those of you wondering what this is all about, go back to page 19 to see the hokey seats I'm using)
Wanna borrow my hat too? Unless of course, Tripper wants to use it
.(For those of you wondering what this is all about, go back to page 19 to see the hokey seats I'm using)
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Tell me that is photo shopped!!!!!!!!!
But....... if you look at it, kinda grows on ya....NOT!
But....... if you look at it, kinda grows on ya....NOT!
Shea Laking
Well-known member
Okay, this plaid thing's gettin' WAY outta hand....
....But then, why is everybody havin' so much fun with it?!
Regards,
Shea
....But then, why is everybody havin' so much fun with it?!
Regards,
Shea
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Well, we could take it to the golf course then.
Flying Rat
Active member
Bobw, I'm sure glad to see you are going "period correct", that's important. You sure came up with a pic of those plaid pants fast. Shame there's not enough room in that cab for a disco ball.
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
I don't like the creeping anxiety feeling that i'm getting from this thread.
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Wow! Tripper posts hundreds of great pics from the Lone Star Roundup and I keep showing insulation. Anyway, I finished the second layer. It is EZ Cool foam inside of foil. Easy to work with and not expensive. All the seams are taped, some with mylar and the rest with foil tape.
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
I cut the inner fender panels for a-arm clearance. Added 1/2" round bar to reinforce the tin.
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Don't Worry Earthman!!!
I got another foot farther along on the exhaust system. The offset pieces provide the needed clearance under the crossmember. Got the hangers installed too. When the truck is ready I'll drive it to the muffler shop for some nice tailpipes.
Notice, no mention of plaid. I read all about dying the seats & am looking forward to doing it. I need to select a body color so I can paint the dashboard and dye the seats in the same or a complimentary color.
I felt like crap today but am very motivated to get the truck on the road by mid-summer.
I got another foot farther along on the exhaust system. The offset pieces provide the needed clearance under the crossmember. Got the hangers installed too. When the truck is ready I'll drive it to the muffler shop for some nice tailpipes.
Notice, no mention of plaid.
I read all about dying the seats & am looking forward to doing it. I need to select a body color so I can paint the dashboard and dye the seats in the same or a complimentary color.I felt like crap today but am very motivated to get the truck on the road by mid-summer.
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