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| | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | That's a great idea Willy, might get the beer a tad warm though! And despite what they say, Poms and Jocks do not like warm beer!( especially the Jocks!)  Keep up the great work. 
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1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Now yer just showin' off!  Seriously though.....I wish I had half the talent some folks on the Stovebolt have. Having the right equipment also helps!
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | No not really
Just showing how easy it is to make stuff with only basic home made equipment | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 | Wow some fabulous work to say the least. I wish I had half the sheet metal skills as you.
As I was going though your pictures I was wondering about the switch to right hand drive but now I see you are from New Zealand it all makes sense now LOL.
Great work and I will be looking forward to seeing you progress with this project.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | I had to break out the old hammer welding skills that I haven't used for a long time to patch the holes where the locking handles were. I'ts like riding a bike once you know how to do it it should be easy (so they say) http://community.webshots.com/album/573567191xiTfam?start=84 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Thanks for the update Willy.
I guess I'm still learning to 'ride the bike' then!
What are you using as a hood/bonnet latch?
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | using late model Holden Viva but any late model catch that has a bolt on lock system will do. Most late model cars have catches built it as an intregal part of the radiator support panel but there are a few like the Viva that still have the bolt in type. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 93 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 93 | Very impressive. I wish I had that kind a fabrication equipment. However I will say I can do quite a bit with a hammer, a vise, vise-grips, a angle grinder, a welder and a bit of redneck ingenuity. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | yep ingenuity and a bit of courage thrown in is all it takes to tackle stuff like this. Oh and it helps to be a little mad as well to take on such big projects.
Big dreams
Big ideas
Big trucks
= BIG FUN cruising when completed. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 120 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 120 | Wow! This is the first time I've seen this truck. Very nice work. I love the use of the old rear fenders.
I want to visit NZ so bad...can I bring you a wrench or a sandwich or something ???
1954 44001954 3800Jim D. '41 Chevy 1-Ton Pickup/dump...292" 4-speed w/Ranger OD ... Newest Truck '54 Chevy 3800 Dump........New Truck! '54 Chevy 4400 flatbed/dump, Gone to my brother-in-law '13 GMC 1500 daily driver ... 5.3 6-speed auto just turned 13k miles '01 Chevy 2500hd, might be my new daily driver ... 6.0 / 4L80-E
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | No problem come anytime. I have plenty of wrenches just bring a bottle of JD's to drink while chewing the fat between working on the truck LOL
By the way I love your red '54 4400 awesome looking truck.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | after recovering from shock getting a quote of $25k for body repairs and paint I decided that maybe I should break out the old body repair tools and see if I could still remember how to do it myself. What do you think so far ??????????????? http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2103796890104889838XIoWHW
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | It's great when you've got 'proper' metal to work with Willy.
Much better than the junk they use to build cars nowadays.
I've had a go at the smaller dings etc,and about hammer on/off techniques,but I'll leave the bigger stuff to my friend who's a good hammer and dolly guy.
Some knuckledragger stood on the hood at some time in the dim and distant past!
Keep up the great work!
Last edited by jockbolter50; 04/03/2010 7:43 AM.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 | looking good, just take your time and you will be fine. will keep a eye on your progress, enjoy | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | just added a few more pics on my webshots page showing me cutting out a rusty piece in the RF fender and hammer welding a patch into it.
I am quite enjoying this as it is a bit of a challenge. I just hope I don't run out of patience as I really need to take my time doing this to get it right.
I admit to being a little impatient at times wishing things would progress a little faster.
Last edited by kiwiwilly; 04/06/2010 7:57 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | Well after 22 hours of old school panelbeating the RF fender is almost ready for a coat of epoxy primer. Another 2 hours or so and it will be done. I figure 24hrs @ $48 per Hr I just saved myself More than eleven hundred dollars. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2451135300104889838erVPYA | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | At those prices Willy, it's easy to see where the $25K Body and paint quote comes from.
You've just saved $1100+ and you get the satisfaction of knowing it's done the way you want.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | That's $48 kiwi which is about 16 quid your money. What do panelbeaters charge out their labour at in Scotland? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Y'know Willy I'm not even sure, I'm afraid to ask! If and when the time comes, I plan to call in a few 'favours'. My job takes me into many bodyshops. Some are your basic high volume/lower quality places to others who are concours standard. One of the latter belongs to a friend who does a lot of rally prep,concentrating on the 'earlier' cars such as MkII Escorts and other classic rally cars. His guys do a real nice job too. They've just 'refreshed' a MkII for Jimmy McRae,father of the late great Colin McRae. I've heard figures of around £70,000!! To be fair that was more than paint. Almost a shame to rally it! Ricky's already mentioned painting my truck based on 'Mates rates' No price given as yet..... 
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | my 90 year old mother bought NEW a 1980 MkII escort 1600 sport and still has it with only 110,000klm on the odometer. She has decided to give up driving and now wants to sell it. What would it sell for in the UK ? I have it on trademe in NZ see link http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=282454308
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Willy, I like the idea of a 90 year old driving a 1600 Sport!
It's a nice looking wee car.
Your mother/climate seem to have been kind to it.
I actually learned to drive in one,and also learned about opposite lock/drifting in the snow in it too.
Great fun!
Good,solid 2 door MkIIs are pretty sought after on account of the 'rally boys' bending/wrecking so many of them!
I'll have a word with my buddy,as he's a bit more 'clued up' on these cars.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 | Hi Willy
Thats really impressive work, on a scale I would not tackle, given certification hassles in NZ.
Steering- Is it steering box or rack and pinion? I have a '96 nissan bus, have a look at one of those, the steering layout is like what you may need, cab-foward. The steering box is right foward, the drag link heads straight back to the pitman arm off the steering knuckle.
cheers
'47 Canadian RHD 1.5 ton truck
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | steering is all sorted with Chev RHD power steering box. Very simple setup using a short 8" Flaming River tilt column and steering universals. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | well folks my COE is finally making some progress again this year.The chassis is now about 90% done including airbag rear suspension and the panelbeating of the body is also 90% done just the hood and grill to go. Still undecided what bumper to use on the front. I quite like to look of a '48 pickup bumper but pickups being narrower accross the front I think I will have to get two bumpers then cut and weld them to give a wider version. Anyone out there done this before? Anyways I loaded up a few more pics on my webshots page so have a look if you are interested http://rides.webshots.com/album/573567191xiTfamCheers Willy | | |
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