Recent content by 1952B3b23

I'll try to explain it as best i can. I was looking for a specific thread on one of the metal shaping forums that detailed exactly how to do it. Of course i can't find it. Step 1: Apply strips of low tack tape to the surface that you are trying to copy. The strips of tape must not overlap each...

When i saw you started this thread i had to take a look. I knew it'd be worth it. Great work, you're attention to detail is awesome. [cl -Chris

Congrats! This thing looks and sounds great, i really like your color choice on the dash. [cl -Chris

Well i'm finally back to working on this thing, boy it's been awhile! Since i last posted i got my '39 Plymouth coupe (see my avatar) back on the road after buying it in July of 2014.*That turned into way more of a project than i expected.*But i learned a ton in the process and the new skills...

I apologize for not seeing this until now. I'd been so focused working on my '39 Plymouth that i hadn't touched the truck for a couple years. Likewise i didn't even bother to check on the build thread and see if anyone posted. I'll have to check out your thread. It's awesome that you're also...

Looks great. Your metal work is awesome.

This is going to be awesome....again! [P -Chris

So i almost have the steering box completely removed from the car. Im now thinking about the rebuild process. Are there any old manuals you guys know of that might be helpful? I've never rebuilt one before. Or i may just see if my mechanic friend can help me out. Thanks in advance. -Chris

Yup thats what i'll have to do. :D

So along with doing the dual exhaust*on the car i'm going to remove the steering box so it can be rebuilt. It's extremely sloppy and can't be adjusted any more. I made a simple steering wheel puller yesterday out of some .25" steel plate, three 3/8 bolts, and a 1/2*bolt. It worked great and the...

Yea i had a hard time getting good weld penetration with the MIG. I was rushing too much because of being paranoid about all the sparks flying around the engine bay. The heat definitely helps the situation and is probably the reason for this working so well. -Chris

When i removed the intake/exhaust manifold i had one of the threaded studs snap off in the block. I got lucky that all of the others actually came out. To take it out i wanted to try welding a washer and nut to the end and then turning it out. I was paranoid that i would catch the car on fire...

Thanks guys. I really like vintage speed equipment. Reminds me of what a kid may have done to his old coupe back in the 40s or 50s. It'll give the engine a bit more pep, look cool , and sound cool too. :D Yea George sure is a master at this stuff. A real nice guy too. -Chris

I received pictures of my completed dual intake and split exhaust. In three of the pics you can see the venerable Mr. George Asche. He's a mopar flathead guru and probably the most knowledgeable person on these engines. He's 85 and been doing this for a very long time. I feel honored to have him...

Thanks a lot. Shes far from done or perfect, but shes a blast to drive! :D