Bits and pieces, Leslie's car.

[endicott_jb]

Good luck, finding lettered Y-block tappet-covers, JB.
They are very rare up here. I've only seen one pair of Mercury ones at a car show and maybe two pair of Ford ones. ---- And I have my eye out for anything Y-block.

Same here. I really have no need for more y-blocks, especially being as young as I am, but I have a weird fascination with them. Probably why I have a Lincoln 317 Y sitting in the shop on a stand that needs a complete overhaul but it’ll cost more than it’s really worth. Aside from the cool factor.

 

[DozerII]

Looking really good JB, black pipes look way better than purple.

 

[BillM]

Looking really good JB, black pipes look way better than purple.

I'll second that!

 

[soltz]

OK, me three [cl

 

[endicott_jb]

Glad everyone else agrees with the black. The biggest thing was making the woman happy with it.

Finished up the overflow tank today. Then installed a vent in the fuel tank. Tomorrow I’ll get the piece above the windshield made and then I can work on the windshield frame. Should keep me busy until more parts show up.

 

[Burgerman]

Like the overflow tank, black pipes too. [cl. [P

 

[endicott_jb]

Over the last few days, built an air cleaner, replaced the glass fuel filter with a Holley 100micron, checked my wiring, found a piece of hose that fit as perfect as you could ask for the upper radiator hose, and got my carb linkage sorted out proper. Need to make a lower radiator hose, get my oil filter sorted out, fill her with fluids, replace the battery, and she’ll be ready to fire up. Only thing really left to do to make her driveable is Bleed the brakes and get a piece of glass cut for the window and mirrors. I have to say, in 9 months, this is the quickest any of my builds have gone to this point. I’ve been talked into going to Rat City again in April so she’s gotta get registered and insured by then.

 

[DozerII]

Looks really good JB, you build a car in 9 months and some of the design changes on mine took 9 months. [cl[cl[P [P

 

[BillM]

That looks great JB, your air cleaner is awesome. Congrats on getting this much done so quickly, now comes the fun part!

 

[Old Iron]

^^X2^^

 

[endicott_jb]

That looks great JB, your air cleaner is awesome. Congrats on getting this much done so quickly, now comes the fun part!

No, now comes the part that throws my anxiety through the roof. Even though I feel confident in the engine and tranny, I still get really nervous about firing up an engine for the first time.

 

[endicott_jb]

Looks really good JB, you build a car in 9 months and some of the design changes on mine took 9 months. [cl[cl[P [P

It’s funny you mention design changes. Most of the design hasn’t changed a bit on this car. I had a vision in my head on how I wanted this car to look and I’ve pretty well nailed it. I’m sure it’ll get all the shock factor that I’m looking for without going overkill on the “rat” appearance.

 

[MercuryMac]

I agree with you JB, I don't like the really rough 'over-kill rat' look, when a car can look quite pleasing with 'out-of-the-box' additions and no shine. You have 'nailed' the latter. Keep on tinkering.

 

[05snopro440]

Glad to see you replaced the filter, that Holley one will serve you much better.

It's looking great, I wouldn't think you should have any trouble getting it running and roadworthy before April.

 

[endicott_jb]

With the car coming to an end of its build, there won’t be many updates from here on out. I do have another car coming into the shop very shortly. So stay on the lookout for my next build. It’s gonna be something else.

 

[endicott_jb]

Got a good chunk of the windshield frame built over the last couple of days. Need to decide if I want it to swing out or not. Got a template for the glass made and sent it to the closest glass shop, should be done in a few days, should be.

 

[soltz]

Outstanding

The first start is always a nervous time for me. In my 75 years i've lost count none of blowen up. The worst the happens is it won't.
Good luck with it and video it you can and share [cl
Next ? [P

 

[dutch]

the chain frame looks awesome [cl

 

[Old Iron]

Your chain theme is coming together nicely

 

[endicott_jb]

Oil filter relocation came in on Thursday and got it installed today. Just need to prime up the oil system and she’ll be ready to fire up. Got the windshield frame finished up this afternoon. Took a few tries to get the slides to be just right but they turned out nice(enough.) And lastly, because it’s Saturday, time for a new side shot.