T Boy Update

[Ted Brown]

You are right as far as that body type needing a bumper, it pulls it all together, not to forget it will serve it's purpose in life... could save a nasty crunch.. ouch!!!

 

[Mr. Fixit]

Who made that body? I like it!!!!!!!

I made it from scratch. It is a steel body. Thanks...

 

[Mr. Fixit]

You are right as far as that body type needing a bumper, it pulls it all together, not to forget it will serve it's purpose in life... could save a nasty crunch.. ouch!!!

All I can say it that I never want to test its capabilities.

 

[Corley]

I'm thinking that the high back on that body may really cut down on passenger wind issues, especially if the windshield is laid back just a bit...?... You are doing doors aren't you.?.. Without those you'd be back in wind city... Great work so far!

Love the bumper Just last week I backed the Mark II Jag into the shop door opening trying to get as close as I could, and the bumper saved the car from a ding. Shop got a small one though... Wish my neck moved like it used to so I could see stuff... Those front fender mount mirrors I put on the Jag look great, but just don't help much. HA!

 

[Ted Brown]

As far as wind goes? hard to say which I like best, top on? or off? Had it on for the first 12 years or so, then off for a few and then on for a few, now off... I can tell you it is much quieter without the top, plus I made it much quieter when I ran the exhaust out back, best thing I ever did to get more comfort, I think... Wind? I guess I will have to pay closer attention and check that out, as I am wanting to cut out in the riders side door, room to step in real easy, my back and knees don't like that big step any more... and a side step is not so great with the top on... Ya think guys?

 

[timar]

Great job Steve. Please keep the updates coming

 

[Mr. Fixit]

As far as wind goes? hard to say which I like best, top on? or off? Had it on for the first 12 years or so, then off for a few and then on for a few, now off... I can tell you it is much quieter without the top, plus I made it much quieter when I ran the exhaust out back, best thing I ever did to get more comfort, I think... Wind? I guess I will have to pay closer attention and check that out, as I am wanting to cut out in the riders side door, room to step in real easy, my back and knees don't like that big step any more... and a side step is not so great with the top on... Ya think guys?

Funny that you mention the door. The initial motivation for my T-Boy body project was to get two doors and I knew that the original glass body that I had was too short for me so there was no point working from a bad start.

 

[Mr. Fixit]

Hello all:

I know, I know, where have I been??? Well, between trying to make a living and using the limited time that I have left to work in my shop on the car after all of the family duties are taken care of of course, I havent forced myself to participate on the forum as I should, shame on me :spank:

I have made progress and the car is now on the road, but not yet finished. I am in the midst of fabricating some custom headlight brackets with integral turn signals and running lights so I can get out there in the evening.

Weather permitting this weekend(no rain), I will get her outside and take a few photos to post.

Be back soon...

 

[blownt]

Who made that body? I like it!!!!!!!



He did. There are pics somewhere on here of when he first started with a square tube framework then added the sheetmetal.

Great workmanship.

 

[RocknT]

Needs an orange Hour Glass on the trunk ,,,JK,, man you have done some great work and mad skills ..

 

[Mr. Fixit]

Who made that body? I like it!!!!!!!



He did. There are pics somewhere on here of when he first started with a square tube framework then added the sheetmetal.

Great workmanship.

Thank you for the kudos. Actually, I have looked for the original post which had over 1200 replies over time and cant seem to find it. If you do, please let me know so I can revisit all of the great input.

Steve

 

[Mr. Fixit]

Needs an orange Hour Glass on the trunk ,,,JK,, man you have done some great work and mad skills ..

Thanks Man..