My 1941 Dodge Truck Build

[phillip-r-s]

This is a question that goes back a few pages but where are you getting the 36" poly tube that you are cutting for body mounts. I was looking at using a hardening poly mix from granger but am interested in the cost comparison not to mention your way sounds alot faster a less labor intensive. P.S. found this thread while at work tonight got nothing done but read from begining to end and all i can say is impresive.[cl

 

[Motorhead]

I think what I ordered was McMaster part number 8637K16.

Go to www.mcmaster.com. Look under Raw Materials -> Rubber -> Tubing. You can choose the exact material specs that suit your project. This is the link to that page: http://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber/=amxxoa. Linking to the exact page on their online catalog doesn't always work. Give it a try.

Good luck!

 

[earthman]

Anybody home? Had to go back 8 pages to find this thread! need an update please

 

[Motorhead]

Anybody home? Had to go back 8 pages to find this thread! need an update please

8 pages?

There will be an update soon, I promise.

 

[DJ3100]

Earthman, you were right, he is still a live!

 

[Motorhead]

Earthman, you were right, he is still a live!

Yes, I'm still alive. It comes as a surprise to my, too, considering what I've been doing and how busy I've been. LOL

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Well, here it is boys and girls. I never thought I would do this, but somebody made me an offer I couldn't refuse.

 

[Z.Z.Rat]

Hey congrats!! Had to really twist your arm huh ??? LOL

 

[Sam_Fear]

Well, that's quite an update! So what's next?

 

[Motorhead]

Hey congrats!! Had to really twist your arm huh ??? LOL

Yeah, loading a non-running, non-steering car onto a trailer is pain. I had to think long and hard about it. Plus, I built a garage to finish this car, and now the garage is going to sit empty.

Well, that's quite an update! So what's next?

What's next? I'm going to finish it at the shop! I kind of wanted to hint that I sold it; I don't know how many bought it, though. Well, I didn't sell it.

My boss/friend offered me to bring the car to the shop and work on it there (the offer I couldn't refuse). It's an 8,000 sq. ft. shop that is air conditioned. Plus, I already have my mill, lathe, welders, compressor and a bunch of other tools there. I'm setting up the shop now, and should be back on rat rod duty soon. I'll post pictures of the shop when I'm done running the air lines.

Thanks for looking!

 

[earthman]

Dirty trick! I was bummed

 

[zzrodder]

Dirty trick! I was bummed

What E-man said ! Almost dropped my beer ! Of course, now you have no excuse for slacking....[P

 

[jfg455]

hahaha! I read the post in "what did you get done this weekend" first so you didn't quite catch me out!!

 

[jrotten]

Absolutely beautiful! You really blew me away when ya said that you sold it.That truck would be a keeper forever to me. So glad to see that it was a joke. Just don't do that again, please. LOL

 

[earthman]

Been a few days......MH is layin' low........

 

[Motorhead]

Dirty trick! I was bummed

What E-man said ! Almost dropped my beer ! Of course, now you have no excuse for slacking....[P

Almost dropped your beer? Oh no, sorry!

hahaha! I read the post in "what did you get done this weekend" first so you didn't quite catch me out!!

Doh, bummer! LOL

Absolutely beautiful! You really blew me away when ya said that you sold it.That truck would be a keeper forever to me. So glad to see that it was a joke. Just don't do that again, please. LOL

Thanks bud!

Been a few days......MH is layin' low........

I do have an update, but I left my camera at the shop. Tomorrow, I promise!

Earthman, are you going to the GCC swap meet tomorrow?

 

[earthman]

Not going to make it to GCC MH. There is a small show at Kiwanis park that i can putt to and another out east on Baseline. Always some cool cars in the parking lot at the GCC swaps so take your camera!

 

[Motorhead]

Update! Wow, about freaking time!

I started working on the floor. I made the piece that would later form the transmission tunnel. I also reinforced the door thresholds by using 0.120" wall 1" square tubing. I need to finish the floor skeleton and make 4 body mounts and I'll have the cab completely mounted.

I also scored a set of Riteway Headlamp headlights at the swap meet today. I don't know what vehicle they're from. The seller told me they were an after market accessory in the 30's. I don't know if that's true or not, but I don't care, because I like the way they look. They've also been "converted" to use 7" sealed beam lights, so replacing the glass or getting new bulbs will be pretty easy.

This is pretty much where the headlights will end up. They're a little longer than I initially wanted (9" in diameter x 11.5" in length), so I have to modify the grill that I have yet to build. LOL

Does anybody know anything about these headlights?

Thanks for looking!

 

[Charley Davidson]

Don't know anything about them but they sure look cool, I like the long look.

 

[skull]

headlights buckets

those headlights buckets,,, like' really neat

Later

 

[rainman]

I agree really like the lights!!! Nice score![cl