Bertha

[Neverdone]

Column looks much better.
Is it going to be raise up closer to the dash? Looks low to me.

Curently it is against the dash in the back. I still think it looks a little low, may need to reshape the dash a bit to get it in the right spot.

 

[Neverdone]

Out lightin fires again last night. Front bag mounts nearly complete!!! Just need to do a little shaper grinding on them and smooth the edges a bit!

And my title showed up in the mail!!! Glad to have that!

 

[Neverdone]

What are everyones thoughts on Suicide doors?? I am thinking of doing that on this machine. Been looking at hinge kits and bearclaw latches for the old girl. Kinda needs new pins anyway so I guess I might as well move the hinges to the back.

 

[AZRodDave]

And my title showed up in the mail!!! Glad to have that!

Hooray! Always a good thing.

What are everyones thoughts on Suicide doors?? I am thinking of doing that on this machine. Been looking at hinge kits and bearclaw latches for the old girl. Kinda needs new pins anyway so I guess I might as well move the hinges to the back.

I like the idea of suicide doors. Like you said, gotta buy stuff anyway ...

 

[Torchie]

Suicide doors. Sounds radical.[cl
Make sure what ever you use is strong. Those old doors are heavy as a MoFo.....
Torchie

 

[clamor]

Not that you probably need it, but I saw this episode this weekend.
http://powernationtv.com/episode/DM2015-01/project-banana-split-deadly-doors
They put Summit suicide hinge kits on a post-war Ford 2d.
Had to modify the kits a bit, a bunch of good tips. I really like the Power Nation stuff.
-Chaz

 

[Neverdone]

I'm still on the fence about the doors..... Dunno......

Did pick up some tires to go on the rims on the back, and grabbed a yolk for the trans. Also did a little grinding action on the car to clean up some of the mount stuff. Slow going. I think the winter blues are stomping on my motivation.

 

[Torchie]

I'm still on the fence about the doors..... Dunno......

Did pick up some tires to go on the rims on the back, and grabbed a yolk for the trans. Also did a little grinding action on the car to clean up some of the mount stuff. Slow going. I think the winter blues are stomping on my motivation.

I hear you there brother.
My only salvation is that the forecast for next week shows the entire week above 30 degrees.[cl [cl
Hang in there neverdone......
Torchie

 

[sgtpontiac]

I'm still on the fence about the doors..... Dunno......

The way you've been kickin butt on your builds lately....heck....those doors should take you.....what?.....twenty minutes....?? lol...

 

[Neverdone]

Door kit ordered. Headlights ordered, still need the retaining rings.

Shortened up the column, that is all done, now just need to rebuild a steering shaft to get from the box to the column.

 

[AZRodDave]

Door kit ordered. Headlights ordered, still need the retaining rings..

I think Napa carries the rings. $8 as I recall ...

 

[Old Iron]

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[Neverdone]

Headlights have arrived , door kit has not....

Spoke with the racing neighbor last night if I can get the car over to his shop we will be doing the four link Monday or Tuesday. It will take some light mud bogging to get over there, but it will be worth it!

 

[Neverdone]

Bertha got to have her first taste of fresh air since the project began, no pics in the daylight. Hooked her up to the back of the tractor and drug her across the back yard to Bad Habitz Fab (the neighbors race/fab shop) and 4 link installation has commenced!

Also the door kit arrived, pretty happy with that!!

and one pic of the headlights that were chosen...

Since the car is out for a little bit got to do a little shop clean up that was really needed. Also since it is gone I can focus a little on some other stuff that needs to happen for the baby on the way and stuff like that....

 

[Old Iron]

Looks like it's going your way!!!!!!!!!
This isn't a good recipe. Sparks flying and a big block engine in the background with no carb or intake protection.

 

[Neverdone]

Looks like it's going your way!!!!!!!!!
This isn't a good recipe. Sparks flying and a big block engine in the background with no carb or intake protection.

Agreed...... Not my shop, not my motor. I did mention it sitting there open, he said he was going to cover it. Hopefully he eventually did.

 

[Torchie]

Going to be some good progress neverdone.
Nice to have a neighbor like that.
[P [P [P
Torchie.

 

[Neverdone]

Fresh back from the neighbors shop last night. Still need to put in the bag brackets and some other finishes, but it seems to be successful. The diff is now in the trunk, so I guess that's good [S

That is with blocks in the back holding it up for transport about 2.5" The front is sitting on the bump stops but does not have the drop spindles in yet.

And one pic of my two rust babies together.

 

[Snake Farm]

....... The diff is now in the trunk, so I guess that's good [S

Precisely where it oughta be!

Lookin' good man!

 

[Old Iron]

Right on, They look good sitting there together [cl [P