Big Block Bantam

bob w · Mar 29, 2016

Started brush painting the frame and roll cage...International Harvester Red. A coat of primer and a coat of red paint ought to hide the crappy welds pretty good. The welds are strong, just not pretty.

Thanks everyone for the positive comments. They're a good motivator.

Torchie · Mar 29, 2016

[QUOTE=bob w
The welds are strong, just not pretty.
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Sounds like a description of me

Looking good bob
Torchie

smallfoot · Mar 29, 2016

Torchie said:
bob w The welds are strong said:

^^^^times two^^^^ from a guy that take off on a perpendicular seam a lay a pretty good bead across the flat...

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oneeye · Mar 29, 2016

Love your work! [cl Would it be possible to stop in for a shop tour someday?

bob w · Apr 7, 2016

Bought this '32 short radiator, shroud and electric fan for $200 from Dillon radiator in Rochester,MN

Yes smallfoot, I'm able to lay a nice bead somewhat near the joint but not on it. I get the "yips" when welding roll cage tubing and am unable to make a quarter round in one pass. I worry that I'm going off line and have to stop and look.

peabody · Apr 7, 2016

05snopro440 said:
You've been holding out on us, that thing is beautiful!

That thing is wayyyyyy Awsome !!

bob w · Apr 7, 2016

The frame is painted. I ran the fuel line today and clipped it to the frame. Made the battery cables. Picked up the narrowed rear end housing Yesterday. Now, I have to order axles.

earthman · Apr 8, 2016

Looks good from here

old28 · Apr 8, 2016

Frame & Cage looking real sweet [cl

What color you got in mind for the body[S

That BBC looks right at home in the rails

smallfoot · Apr 8, 2016

That's one badazz dragster...[cl

sgtpontiac · Apr 8, 2016

Another way too cool build

Man, you don't let any grass grow under those....feet..tools...parts....

bob w · Apr 8, 2016

Got the radiator and '32 radiator shell mounted. In front of it is a brass shrouded trans cooler made by Jim Babb.

Actually Sarge, this thing is going together a lot slower than desired. I'm finding lots of excuses to avoid working on it.

Torchie · Apr 9, 2016

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Torchie

Old Iron · Apr 9, 2016

That red really pops [cl

sc5080 · Apr 9, 2016

Looks REALLY good Bob.

old28 · Apr 9, 2016

Love that painted / drilled axle on this HOT ROD. Period correct.

Lots of drilled running gear, every pound counts at the track.

bob w · Apr 10, 2016

I made a square "bubble" where the drag link comes through the cowl. The pic doesn't show it well but it attaches with 10 screws.

Tom, I used a hole saw on the front axle and it went fairly well.

bob w · Apr 10, 2016

"Nuther view. It will be painted body color so it doesn't stand out.

zpi28 · Apr 11, 2016

The car is looking great. Alot of nice work done on it. That thing is going to rumble with that Rat in there.

05snopro440 · Apr 11, 2016

Great job, Bob! It looks great!

I really like your simple and effective cowl steering cover.

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