1926 Model T RPU

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Look plenty bright from here. Where are my shades when I need them

 

[tfeverfred]

Man! Your build looks fantastic! And LooooooooooooW! Love it. VERY motivating!

 

[tfeverfred]

Assuming the seats in the bed are the one's you're going to use, what are they?

 

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yes, those are the seats i was planning to use. (they are boat seats) but now i think i will build some aluminum bomber seats.

 

[tfeverfred]

yes, those are the seats i was planning to use. (they are boat seats) but now i think i will build some aluminum bomber seats.

I tried boat seats in my last build and they lasted 10 miles. But I took them apart and used the frames to make a flip forward seat.

 

[Zandoz]

I tried boat seats in my last build and they lasted 10 miles. But I took them apart and used the frames to make a flip forward seat.

At one point I had planned on using boat seats, but with the flimsy hinges replaced with power chair seat hinges...but then I decided the seats were too small for this big ole butt. Now I have 3 NIB boat seats taking up space in the shed.

 

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Dash layout, lights, horn, tach, key, temp, oil, volts.

 

[one finger john]

Will you be making block off plates for the vents on the "blisters" ?

 

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Will you be making block off plates for the vents on the "blisters" ?

i dont think so

 

[one finger john]

Or perhaps doors that open to allow some air flow into the cockpit without causing a hurricane of turbulence, esp. @ speed.

 

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Or perhaps doors that open to allow some air flow into the cockpit without causing a hurricane of turbulence, esp. @ speed.

that very well could happen... i will address that if/when the time comes.

 

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on another note. fired the engine for the first time! pipes sound good, i like..

 

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windshield design complete. 5 degree rake back, and 5 degree slant in on the A pillars.
about 3 hours on the mill cutting the channel for the glass

 

[cmcdanl]

Do you have any more pictures of how you made those windshield posts? The windshield turned out great. I like that idea.

 

[Spanky]

That's shaping up to be a really neat looking ride!

 

[choppedtop]

Liking that front view for sure.

 

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Do you have any more pictures of how you made those windshield posts? The windshield turned out great. I like that idea.

pics, no, i got started and just kept going...

here is what i did. the mounts to the body are 3/16" mild steel plate that i heated and formed over and anvil to match the body shape. then i added the posts and built up space where the post meets the mount with weld. next, using a flap disc on my grinder, i formed the transition curves and got it all smooth. Then using a rosebud on the torch, i heated the post and formed them to the exact angles i wanted. (just a slight tweak, its amazing how 1/2 deg is visible) Now the post material is hollow, so to allow for the windscreen mount bolts to pass through and have some clamping force, i milled up some slugs and welded them in. The though bolt that allows the windscreen to hinge is a 3/8 fine thread. i did that so i can use the traditional windscreen wing nuts. (not pictured) The windscreen its self is 1/2" black pipe that i milled a 5/16 slot. this allows for the u channel grommet and the glass. The glass will install from the bottom and i will put small tac welds to hold the bottom of the windscreen frame. I still plan to mill some decorative grooves in the pillars.

In all maybe 10 hours... But for me, shop time = play time

 

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i forgot to mention the jig i had to make to hold the channeled pipe for the windscreen so that it would match the pillar rake perfect.

 

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[one finger john]

Man, did you make the wing nuts too ???