Big Block Bantam

[bob w]

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]

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

 

[smallfoot]

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

 

[oneeye]

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

 

[bob w]

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]

You've been holding out on us, that thing is beautiful!

That thing is wayyyyyy Awsome !!

 

[bob w]

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]

Looks good from here

 

[old28]

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]

That's one badazz dragster...[cl

 

[sgtpontiac]

Another way too cool build

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

 

[bob w]

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]

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Torchie

 

[Old Iron]

That red really pops [cl

 

[sc5080]

Looks REALLY good Bob.

 

[old28]

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

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

 

[bob w]

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]

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

 

[zpi28]

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

 

[05snopro440]

Great job, Bob! It looks great!

I really like your simple and effective cowl steering cover.