'38 112 Convertible Update
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The fan blades and fuel pump were put on yesterday. The underside of the body is now finished.
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Pictures of the body0
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Dave,
It is looking really great. I do want to mention that there are some hazards using the copper tubing for gas lines. There is a chemical reaction that takes place between the gas and copper that can cause problems resulting in failure. It takes a bit more work to install steel tubing but you are much better off and safer than with the copper.0 -
Thank you for your suggestion Brownie. The old line I took off the fuel pump was steel. I replaced with a copper line to stay consistent with the oil lines that had already been installed. The main line from the gas tank is steel and has been mounted to the frame. I do not want to create any unforseen problems so I will change the copper line out in the next couple days. Thanks for the heads-up.0
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Dave
Great pictures, keep them coming this is a super nice project. Will it be at next years National i hope? Chuck G0 -
Thank you for your comments Chuck. I hope to have the car at next year's annual show. I will keep the pictures coming as long as there is an interest.0
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Browniepetersen wrote:Dave,
It is looking really great. I do want to mention that there are some hazards using the copper tubing for gas lines. There is a chemical reaction that takes place between the gas and copper that can cause problems resulting in failure. It takes a bit more work to install steel tubing but you are much better off and safer than with the copper.
Brownie,
What is the chemical reaction using copper tubing for gas lines? I've been using copper on my Essex for the last 10 years that appear to be fine.
I am aware of the benefits of annealing them every so often (10 yearly?) but not any other problems.
I run about 4 to 5000 miles each year using a vac tank as distinct from a gas pump if that makes any difference.0 -
dave kastelic wrote:I will keep the pictures coming as long as there is an interest.
Dave,
Keep the pictures coming because they are the blueprint for my '39!
Not only does the engine and body look great but I was admiring the interior bracing to prevent the body from flexing and that you bolted the trans cover in place to help also.
Did you make the rotisserie?
Please tell me you will have your car at Gettysburg in 2012 as we won't be able to make OKC next year.
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We welded a 1" square piece of steel on both sides to hold the body together. If we had not done this I do not believe there is any way the body would not have cracked. Yes, we built the rotissiere with the same 1' steel. It might not be as good as the "store bought" models but it is functional and pretty easy to attach. Total cost was about $150. The plan is to use 2" x 6" wood to lift the body back on to the frame. We have 4 pieces of re-bar to guide the body down into place. Will take some pictures when this is accomplished.0
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Got the body back on the frame today. Will get pictures up tomarrow.0
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Body on frame pictures.0
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WOO-HOO! YEAH! Isn't that a great feeling? Putting the body back on for the first time. That's a great moment in car restoration, right there.0
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Congratulations Dave!
Like Russell said, it's gotta be a good feeling to have the body and frame back together.:D
You can really see the Mandalay Ivory with the car in natural light. It looks good!
What kind of material did you use on the frame rails between the body and frame?
Keep up the good work!
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Thank you for your comments guys. We put a felt material very generously on the entire frame. Sprayed the addhesive on and pressed the material on immediately. A couple small pieces fell off when we put the body on but most stayed in place. Yes, it was kind of a milestone to get the body back on the frame. Had a couple cold one's to celebrate.0
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The color out in the open really shows up a lot better than the "interior" pictures. The black frame really shows up nice with the ivory color. Not bragging, just giving the old Hudson people credit for their original choice in colors.0
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Please go to "my garage" to see what this car looked like prior to the restoration. It was pretty rough. Mr James Carswell is 99% responsible for the credit in getting the car back to where it is at this point.0
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Dave
What tire size are you using and what brand, Where did you get them?0 -
Keep the pictures coming--they are highly motivational. Great work, great car!!0
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I purchased the tires from: Diamond Black Classics 4753 Hwy 90 Conway, SC 28526 1-888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com They are 175/75R16-2.5" Whitewall Tire-Special Wider White. With radial tubes the cost was $1044.500
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Thanks for the tire info. Dave. Keep the pictures coming as you can see there is a great interest in your project. Did you completly go thru the engine? Chuck G0
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Had the cam and crank machined. Replaced everything else except the block. There were no cracks in the block. The cam had to be built up on four lobes, then ground back down to spec.0
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Thank you for your comments guys. I will post more pictures as we make progress on the car.0
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My painter is scheduled to be here tomarrow to paint the motor details. If this happens I will have pictures up tomarrow.0
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Dave,
This car is looking fantastic! I know I don't need to say it but keep up the good work. I've saved a couple of the engine pictures to give me some clues as well.
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Thank you for your comments Paul. I realize we took some liberties with the motor colors but we thought it was worth it to give it some detail.0
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Pictures of todays work.0
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The motor got painted as well as the hood emblems. I do not know why the "T" appears to have some silver but this is not evident when looking at the motor. Check out the other motor pictures.0
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Got the rear fenders on yesterday and took a couple pictures of the underside.0
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Thought I would get a few comments regarding the tail lights. Please let me know what your thoughts are. We tried to match the tail lights to the head lights as close as we could. Dave0
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Well, in my opinion they look a lot more streamlined that the normal '38-39 112 lights (even cooler than my '37 lights) but of course they're not original. I'll never know why Hudson didn't carry the streamlined look from the front, to the back of the car. The tailllights on the 112's (and on my own '37 as well, in my opinion) looked like afterthoughts.0
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Let me guess - what you did for the tail lights was to take a spare pair of headlight buckets and shrunk 'em down in boiling water!!!
Right??
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0
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