Back again...

DrChop · August 29, 2006, 01:55:27 AM

This time I'm thrashing on the bodywork for the sledd, been slinging kitty hair at it for the past several weeks. Last time I was on here for an update i worked on it awhile, mostly stripping rust off, and my painter buddy told me he'd get epoxy on it... he ended up just shooting some old enamel sealer all over the car, when I was away from work for a weekend....

I don't work with him anymore... beer is for AFTER the job is done, not as an eye opener at 7AM...

Needless to say I had to strip all of it back down to bare metal and start all over again. This time it's taking shape.

This past summer Shannon and I have taken the car to a few local shows, and got a plaque 1st in Class at one, and a trophy 1st in Class at the other. Does'nt matter to either of us that we were the only taildragger there....

I got that loose upper balljoint changed out, finally... and even though I did a 'racecar' alignment on it setting the camber with a level against the rim and a string to set toe, it tracks pretty well, good enough not to be scary on the highway.

The hood and fenders are finally welded up solid, and I have the oval grille opening finished up and filler going on it. I also welded and filled the trunk lid seams up, looks better and the lid was a moot point anyways since the fuel filler is the only thing on it, and the tank fills the space.

Mechanically it's running fine and steers/stops good. The air ride is also working out well.

Hoping to finish body/paint work before snow flies, and work on glass and interior over the winter months.

Eight years in it so far... I'm tired of seeing it unpainted.... don't care how bad gas prices get, it's worth it when the skinny pedal is on the floor...

Doc

purplepickup · August 29, 2006, 06:10:21 AM

It's good to hear from you Jay

Got any pics of the sledd?

Are you coming to K'zoo? We haven't had a firestarter as good as you lately

rooster · August 29, 2006, 08:11:22 AM

Welcome back Chop. Do you still have the web site? Lets see the Ford.

phat rat · August 29, 2006, 09:15:25 AM

Welcome back Doc. Glad that 500's still going and doing the job for you.

jaybee · August 29, 2006, 10:04:20 AM

Good to hear from you. I've often wondered how things are going, you always have an interesting take on things.

Dave · August 29, 2006, 12:01:39 PM

Welcome back Jay
Dave

40 · August 29, 2006, 06:36:13 PM

Good to see you back among us!

DrChop · August 29, 2006, 08:55:33 PM

My camera software is not compatible with NT on this box, so I can't get it to upload anything. I will probably get to Walgreens or wherever and get some new ones onto a PhotoCD and see if I can get them online that way... just takes time...

Doc

GPster · August 29, 2006, 09:46:27 PM

Quote from: "DrChop"My camera software is not compatible with NT on this box, so I can't get it to upload anything. I will probably get to Walgreens or wherever and get some new ones onto a PhotoCD and see if I can get them online that way... just takes time...Doc

Just send them to Fat Cat or Purplepickup. They seem to have a way to turn them around and post them. Being able to get your daughter for car shows is a good thing. GPster

Pep · August 29, 2006, 10:19:21 PM

Glad to see you back Doc....I often thought how you were going with the Ford.....pics will be good when you figure it out

phat46 · August 30, 2006, 06:30:37 AM

Nice to see you back. I'd like pics too please!

DrJ · August 31, 2006, 01:00:46 AM

Welcome Back!
I was wondering where you were.
Seems like it was everytime I started thinking about Model A;s and four wheel drive....

Pictures of the sled please!