Roaring Forties #81

[Simon]

Got the cut off wheel out the this past weekend.

 

[Simon]

Before

 

[Simon]

Ouch /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Simon]

After

 

[Simon]

Everything tacked to check fit

 

[Simon]

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

 

[Simon]

There is an aluminum piece that covers this tube.

 

[Mark Worthington]

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

 

[Simon]

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 W]

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]

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. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif

Simon

 

[Dan W]

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

 

[Simon]

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

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Simon

 

[Simon]

another 1

 

[Simon]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Ron McCall]

Absolutely beautiful!
Nice job!!!!