Hercules

[zzrodder]

Thanks everyone for the support - I'm trusting you all to let me know if I get too weird or head down crazy street on this one....

 

[MercuryMac]

Don't be lookin' at me to tell you when you're too weird, ZZ, because I don't think you're at the far end of unique, let alone getting into the weird category.

Keep on tinkering.

 

[05snopro440]

Thanks everyone for the support - I'm trusting you all to let me know if I get too weird or head down crazy street on this one....

You're doing good so far! I like the stuff you're building right now, a little more wild and crazy than usual, it's awesome!

 

[zzrodder]

You're doing good so far! I like the stuff you're building right now, a little more wild and crazy than usual, it's awesome!

As you know, I'm working unsupervised now... - I call it "freedom of expression"

 

[zzrodder]

Been working on adding to the cab framing, boring but necessary on a scratch build like this. Added tube pieces to the doorframes to create a ledge for the weatherstrip to seat on, also framing around the front and rear windows for a seal to fit against as both front and back windows will be hinged to tip out - flow thru ventilation!
Also added tubing to the top plates for more stiffness. Once the top wood is in, I'll add 3 crossmembers to help tie it together and screw the top strips to. My idea is to have the top wood exposed on the inside like a woody wagon...

 

[Old Iron]

Of all the vehicles I've built I've never done a ground up scratch build.

 

[zzrodder]

I love working with old tin and re-making it into my version of 'correct' for sure. But with this kind of build, I'm not having to fit stuff into a existing body, I just make the chassis how I want it, mount the drivetrain where I like and build around it. The biggest thing to keep in mind is looking ahead to where things go and how they relate to finished concept, trying to make it look cool, be comfortable to drive and not end up looking "unique" - (polite word for weird-o)

 

[Old Iron]

Thanks for the direction. I may end up doing a build from scratch.

 

[zzrodder]

Mounted the pedals today, used all the F100 parts, just had to move things around a little [
Brake pedal arm needed reshaping and I shrunk the pedal pad down to the size of the clutch pedal, shortened the column 7". 1/4" plate and 1' x 1/8" tubing to mount it so no bolts thru the firewall. Made a simple recessed lower mount from exhaust tubing with a pinch bolt, this moves the u-joint back into the firewall to get it away from the head and rear pipe, might get lucky and not need to cut any pipes for steering shaft clearance. Steering wheel came today, right on time. The third u-joint just came so tomorrow I'll find out how that works out, hopefully finish the steering.
Have to put on my thinking touque to come up with the bellcrank mechanism to mount the master cylinder sideways under the dash...[S[S

 

[MercuryMac]

Looking good, ZZ.
I'm using your principle of tucking that bottom U-joint into the firewall to save some room, on my Dodge Brothers truck.

 

[05snopro440]

As you know, I'm working unsupervised now... - I call it "freedom of expression"

The results of you working unsupervised are pretty awesome to watch, Charlie.

Hope you're doing well!

 

[zzrodder]

The results of you working unsupervised are pretty awesome to watch, Charlie.

Hope you're doing well!

Thanks Colin, this is my therapy, it gives me direction and a purpose - also keeps me up at night problem solving the next days fabrication challenges..[S[S

 

[05snopro440]

Thanks Colin, this is my therapy, it gives me direction and a purpose - also keeps me up at night problem solving the next days fabrication challenges..[S[S

Good to have that therapeutic outlet!

 

[soltz]

ZZ, that looks great [cl
I'll be steeling some of that info, I don't have much room for the brake master or steering column,[P Thanks

 

[Torchie]

Lot's of great idea's here, ZZ.
I'm with Mac on stealing the recessed steering U joint.
I'm 100 percent with you on the therapy part. Just spent 3 hours in the shop and felt the best I have in month's. Of course tomorrow may be another thing entirely. I'll let my PT deal with that.
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Torchie

 

[zzrodder]

Steering is complete - it's squeaker but a miss is as good as a mile I figure No header mods needed - pure luck in that situation...

Ever have 'made to fit' parts that don't fit??The headers are made for this engine/trans combo but the clutch throwout arm hit the collector flange and on the pass side the collector hit the bellhousing. I performed a collectorectomy (new word!!) and added 3" to each, angling them out of the way at the same time.

 

[Bamamav]

Lots of angle on that U joint, does it not bind?

 

[zzrodder]

Lots of angle on that U joint, does it not bind?

Nope, still some gap, not maxed out. I think the angle of the pic makes it look more severe, it works smoothly.

 

[Old Stuff]

Great build to watch. Love the details.

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[DozerII]

You are just flying through the build ZZ, looks great. [P[P