Roaring Forties #81 - Page 7

Simon · 01-12-06, 09:13 PM

Got the cut off wheel out the this past weekend.

Simon · 01-12-06, 09:15 PM

Before

Simon · 01-12-06, 09:17 PM

Ouch [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

Simon · 01-12-06, 09:18 PM

After

Simon · 01-12-06, 09:20 PM

Everything tacked to check fit

Simon · 01-12-06, 09:27 PM

With the G50/50 I was able to raise the tube and the hinges.

Simon · 01-12-06, 09:33 PM

There is an aluminum piece that covers this tube.

Mark Worthington · 01-13-06, 01:18 AM

Nice work, as usual, Simon. But I'm confused - I thought you already modified the frame for the G50?

Simon · 01-13-06, 02:08 PM

Mark, your right, I already made the modification to accept the G50/50. I just didn't like the square tube hanging down that low so I raised it and installed two 1/2" rod ends at either end, makes adjusting the body much easier.

Simon

Dan Weilacher · 01-13-06, 05:47 PM

Great job Simon , the "push bar" has been haunting me and I was thinking of doing a similar thing. It sure cleans up the back of the car in your picture . Regards, Dan

Simon · 01-13-06, 07:31 PM

Thanks Dan, No more equalizer hitch. I just picked up the paint so I better get busy.

I was supposed to be in Tulsa this weekend with my wife to visit family. I talked her into going to the Chili bowl one night but have a job deadline so stayed behind to work. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif[/img]

Simon

Dan Weilacher · 01-14-06, 02:27 PM

Simon if your ever coming up to T-town, let me know , would like to have you over . Dan

Simon · 04-03-06, 07:32 PM

Still not quite finished yet but went for a drive yesterday. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img]

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif[/img]

Simon

Simon · 04-03-06, 07:34 PM

another 1

Simon · 04-03-06, 07:35 PM

I want to thank Bob Lacy with Vintage wheels for for a great product. I wish everyone was as pleasant to do business with.

Simon

ijvpet · 04-03-06, 09:00 PM

Beautiful car Simon. Nothing beats the Gulf cars for me.
Set nice and low.

Any problems with scraping road surfaces?
What clearances are you running?

Mark Worthington · 04-03-06, 09:28 PM

Looks great, Simon, especially the rear flares. You did a great job with your build.

What do you have left to do other than windows?

Simon · 04-03-06, 11:16 PM

Thanks John,
I have to tell you that when I started this dream several years ago I said that my car would never be painted the Gulf colors. But as time went on every time I looked at one it just excited me more than any other color.

As for the ride height, I started with 4" on the front and 4.5" rear but the springs seem to have settled some so will raise her up some more. It did bottom out a couple times on the front which is now at 3.5".

Mark, I still have to finish some of the interior, fire system and would like to find the side windows with hardware.

Simon

Simon · 04-03-06, 11:20 PM

Oh! I also got this thing last week and the Tec3 stuff should be here in a few days. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Pantera1889 · 04-03-06, 11:43 PM

Absolutely beautiful!
Nice job!!!!