'29 Chevy RPU from junk

[bob w]

Thanks for the offer old28. I'm trying to get it usable for you. Latest item is I couldn't get the theater seats to fit right with the arm rests. Finally I discarded them and made frames for the seat backs and bottom cushions. Getting closer...

 

[old28]

Thanks Bob, just trying to be helpful. [cl[cl[cl

Not going back to see the Grandkids this year but would be a nice side trip when we go back to Fenton, MI next year. You never know who will show up on the front porch for a free ride in the '29 & a driveway burnout in the Silver Bullet. [dr[dr[dr Stay healthy. Tom

 

[oneeye]

Hey Bob, great build and great car. I got sidetracked on my roadster project that I started a few years ago but I'm getting back at it now. I was given one of those super cool wavy front ends like you used on this build. Were you able to get rebuild parts for yours? My drums are currently seized onto the pads so I'm thinking I will need new pads and am wondering about availability. Thanks.

 

[bob w]

Hey oneeye, great to hear from you. Try andy bernbaum. Pretty expensive but he has lots of early Mopar stuff.

http://store.oldmoparts.com/

 

[joedoh]

chasing air in brakes is one of my least favorite activities. needed a second pair of hands on the last one.

 

[oneeye]

Thanks Bob, I'll look into that. I did start a build thread way back when, once I make a bit of progress I'll update it.

 

[bob w]

Driver Dave, the pilot of my little dragster came over and we had a brake bleeding party. First we did the Bantam, which went quite well. Unfortunately it was for naught because Dave didn't fit in the car and I gutted the inside to rework it and make more room for normal size occupants.

We then tried to bleed the roadster brakes. Didn't work. So I set up a bench bleeding operation. The section for the rear brakes bled well. but I cannot get all the bubbles out of the front brake section. Any suggestions???

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

The section for the rear brakes bled well. but I cannot get all the bubbles out of the front brake section. Any suggestions???

Are you using tubes returning to the reservoir? I've bench bled MCs that would not stop making tiny bubbles no matter how many strokes. Plug the ports. If it gets firm, put it back on the car and carry on...

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[Old Iron]

I use a medium size syringe. Draw up some brake fluid in it then stick the needle in the reservoir holes and inject fluid until the bubbles quit coming out and you're good to go.

 

[bob w]

Just got back on the RPU. Waiting for the new driveshaft. Thanks OI, I'll try the syringe method if one more bench bleed doesn't work, It sat for a couple months so I'm hoping time will be the cure.
I stuck the mufflers on it. The plan was to get in and out the passenger door. However, getting out of the seat and over there has proven to be a challenge. Now considering making the driver's door into a half door. A Dutch door. Getting in and out that way is quite a bit easier. I've practiced. Will throw a heat shield on the upper muffler so I don't toast my buns.

 

[old28]

How ya feeling old man, I felt a lot better with my stents and the blood flowing like it should. Just take it easy for a couple of weeks. Roadster PU is looking real fine. [cl

 

[Skip]

The exhaust looks great! Hope the bun protection system doesn't detract from the visual effect. But, form must follow function. Waiting to see what you come up with. [cl [cl [cl

 

[earthman]

originality lives!

 

[bob w]

I didn't get much done today because I'm still being very cautious. But I couldn't wait to see what cutting the door in two would look like. After adding some 1" square tubing for framing the two halves I took the zip wheel and did it. Still got a lot of welding and grinding to do. The bottom half will be welded in place. I'll add a hinge to the top half so it swings open properly.

 

[joedoh]

that first steps a doozy!


fine work!

 

[old28]

Well Bob, That door will look like it was OEM when your done. Sure will make it a lot easier to get in and out. Both our old bones will thank you when I make the trip east to MI for youngest grandson High School graduation next June. Sent you an email yesterday, check it out.

 

[bob w]

The half door now has two hinges. Now working on mounting the door latch. I'll take some of the bracing out of the bottom half of the door since it will be welded in place. Relocating the hinge was a lot more work than I anticipated.
Got the new driveshaft yesterday. Shouldn't need any more significant parts to finish this roadster.

 

[BillM]

That turned out really nice Bob, but take it easy will ya! Congrats on the 10k posts as well.

 

[DozerII]

The door turned out great Bob, yup that's a lot of post. [cl

 

[Old Iron]

I like the plan and execution
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