1949 Ford bobber build
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gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
My M-37 was a great truck. I put a V-8 in it, power steering, power brakes, fuel injection, roll cage, heater, custom bumpers, custom wind shield, and 39 inch Bogger tires. With 5:83 gears it would climb like a goat. Ran it for ten years.
I sold it because it needed a complete tear down and overhaul. I just moved on. Miss it though.
I sold it because it needed a complete tear down and overhaul. I just moved on. Miss it though.
Torchie
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Mac is right as usual gold.
I had to put a series of notch's in mine to get the right contour.
Since I still have to do the passenger side I will have another chance to do better
Torchie.
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gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
Thanks for the compliments guys. The second vent window is looking better than the first. I might go back and adjust the drivers side a bit.
Old Iron
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The key to this is to use a torch and heat the inside of the wing vent channel, you can bend it to the shape you need. It will not wrinkle the edges and no welding on it.
If the pivots don't line up just drill and relocate them.
Here's a pic of mine to show you. As you can see it almost didn't even turn the chrome blue.
This top has been chopped 3", the A pillar leaned back so it make the corner even a tighter bend and still no wrinkles.
If the pivots don't line up just drill and relocate them.
Here's a pic of mine to show you. As you can see it almost didn't even turn the chrome blue.
This top has been chopped 3", the A pillar leaned back so it make the corner even a tighter bend and still no wrinkles.
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gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
That's pretty cool OldIron!
gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
So today I had a couple of hours to work on the vent window again. Here is the process and the result. enjoy.
Pretty much the same as the outer frame. I did have to extend the top tip about an inch. Same process as the chop though.
You can see my 1/4 thick copper with a piece of sheet metal crimped to form a spring to hold it all for welding.
Now I just need to do a little clean up, paint, add test the seal fit. Then go to glass and install that into the frame for a later date.
Pretty much the same as the outer frame. I did have to extend the top tip about an inch. Same process as the chop though.
You can see my 1/4 thick copper with a piece of sheet metal crimped to form a spring to hold it all for welding.
Now I just need to do a little clean up, paint, add test the seal fit. Then go to glass and install that into the frame for a later date.
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GJunktionMike
Something's wrong with that boy!
way to go Gold.
gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
Thanks Mike
Torchie
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Agree with Mike, gold.
Looks good.
I have tried Old Irons method and I alweays seem to distort the channel.
Wich is why I notched my first one this time. Plus with it not being chrome a little welding filling and paint and there you have it.
Since I have to do the PS still I may give it one more try with the torch.
Torchie.
Looks good.
I have tried Old Irons method and I alweays seem to distort the channel.
Wich is why I notched my first one this time. Plus with it not being chrome a little welding filling and paint and there you have it.
Since I have to do the PS still I may give it one more try with the torch.
Torchie.
05snopro440
Well-known member
I can't believe I didn't see your build until now! It's a very sweet truck!
I am continuously amazed by the amount of cool stuff being built around here that you never know about! Yours will be by far the coolest bobber truck I've seen around Edmonton.
I am continuously amazed by the amount of cool stuff being built around here that you never know about! Yours will be by far the coolest bobber truck I've seen around Edmonton.
Old Iron
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Wing vents look really good [cl [P
gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
It might be cool, but only if I get it finished!
Thanks for the compliments guys.
Thanks for the compliments guys.
gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
I got the passenger side window in. Thanks for the advice Torchie. That stuff is a bitch by yourself
MercuryMac
Builder Junky!
Hey it does sound like he works for Walt Disney Studios.
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Gold you are moving right along....
Everything lookin good....keep up the work...[cl
Everything lookin good....keep up the work...[cl
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Lets see it installed! The suspense is killing me!
I never really thought about chopping a vent window, definitely something to think about on the next one I chop!
I never really thought about chopping a vent window, definitely something to think about on the next one I chop!
gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
Thanks guys.
I still need to cut the glass for the vents or get a shop to do it.
Tonight I patched up a few screw holes in the cab. Fixed a dent in the dash. Reworked a oil can in the passenger door. (I hate that door) I also welded in a patch in the valence above the windshield. Mouse nest made it rust through.
Everyday a little progress.
I still need to cut the glass for the vents or get a shop to do it.
Tonight I patched up a few screw holes in the cab. Fixed a dent in the dash. Reworked a oil can in the passenger door. (I hate that door) I also welded in a patch in the valence above the windshield. Mouse nest made it rust through.
Everyday a little progress.
Torchie
Well-known member
So what did you do to overcome the "OIL CAN"
Torchie.
Torchie.
