panel delivery update
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When I had the 36 Terraplane coupe, back in the day, it came with hood, front fenders and front grille off the car.
I did as you did - put the grille shell and hood on, then the fenders. My personal experience was that it was easier to put the fenders on first - you just have to be extremely careful not to scratch the fenders.
It can work, however, putting hood before fenders - just open the hood sides.
Never did get that 36 out of my barn - sold it to a fellow in Massachusetts.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
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One fender went on today. It is starting to look more like Terraplane.
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Looking good Dave, I had to take the "beak" off and on about 6 times to get it all to fit right. I think that the radiator shop put the brackets on the new radiator incorrectly. It was reaching nightmare status, but it fits pretty well now. There is a lot of geometry in that nose section!0
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That is looking "sweet" Dave. Since my 36 was built at a custom house I did not paint the sides of the front grill. I think it looks good both ways?0
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dave s wrote:I think we put the cart before horse, but we put hood on before fenders. Fenders should go on Tuesday.
Having grown up with my dad's 36 2dr sedan in the garage and several 36 parts car strewn across the property, and never seeing it finished, I love seeing ones like this. Beautiful.
BTW, what tires are you running on that? The tread looks pretty aggressive and the whites look ribbed.0 -
Thank you, the tires are Good Year Deluxe 6.50 x 16 and they do have 6 ribs in sidewall. BTW, do you have any parts left from the 36 parts cars? My current wish list is for the 6 pieces of stainless that go on sides of hood.hornet53 wrote:dave s wrote:I think we put the cart before horse, but we put hood on before fenders. Fenders should go on Tuesday.
Having grown up with my dad's 36 2dr sedan in the garage and several 36 parts car strewn across the property, and never seeing it finished, I love seeing ones like this. Beautiful.
BTW, what tires are you running on that? The tread looks pretty aggressive and the whites look ribbed.0 -
We covered top today, just needs the hidum around edges and molding across front.
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About the stainless strips for the hood,,,,There used to be a fellow,Max Merritt, in the Packard club, that could make any lenth or width stainless strip you needed. The tapered ends looked correct for the Terraplane. Might find him on the Packard site..Good Luck and the Panel looks just great....RD0
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Dave, these people make any and all types of stainless mouldings. I used them for running board strips for my '32. Nice job!
http://www.northfield-forming.com/ They are in Ohio.
Beautiful panel!
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Thanks for suggestions, I have lead on a few of them now and hope to be able to find a couple more. I would rather go with original ones.0
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Looking good Dave. Will you have it at Gettysburg?0
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Great job, as usual - what we expect to see when your crew gets their hands on a Hudson, etc, restoration. Your restos should last for many years giving people who've never heard of Hudson, Essex or Terraplane a glimpse into the past.
And speaking of the Pittsburg resto group - I wonder how Paul is doing on his restoration of the Martz (??) custom job. Haven't seen anything from him in a while.
Husonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0 -
Original anticipated completion date was for Gettysburg and it will be there. It may be long trip to drive it, until it gets proven, so I am planning on trailering it behind our 46 pickup.hudsonsplasher1 wrote:Looking good Dave. Will you have it at Gettysburg?0
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It is coming along fine.
thanks Doug
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A little more done, next step is moldings on outside of running boards.
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Dave,
Your Panel Truck is looking far better than it did when new..... Beautiful work and in such short time....0 -
Looks REALLY GOOD Dave!0
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A real credit to you and your helpers
will be around for another 100 years
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Dave, what engine is in your '46 pickup?0
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350 Olds, I call it a Hudmobile0
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dave s wrote:350 Olds, I call it a Hudmobile
If you had a 350 Chevy engine then you'd have a 'Heavy' pickup. hehehehe
Hudsonly,
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if it had a hudson motor it would be called a hudson0
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Ken painted pinstripe on hood today.
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Close-up picture like that is a tease. :P
It does look nice, tho.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
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Beautiful truck. I really enjoy seeing the updates. Hope to see it in person some day.:)0
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Nice... Is there anything that Ken can't do?0
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Thank you. Still a long way to go, but we try to get 2 good days a week working on it. Today, I fabricated hardware for inside door that holds window and we installed one door window. (hardware was missing for one side, so I duplicated it) While Ken was waiting for me to finish, he cut out hardboard for inside of firewall and side kickboards. Friday, we plan on installing running board outer trim and other door window. Ken will probably stripe doors and cowl, now that I am happy with color to accent the black.0
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Your work is fabulous Dave. It's only about 18 months I'm in the HET Club but I already know that I will be in Gettysburg next year and your truck is one more reason to go. Hope to see a lot of you guys from the forum. Went to the Eastern regional in Albany N.Y. last june and was talking to a guy and finaly asked if he went on the forum and what was his name there and he answered: Uncle Josh! I was so glad. Next year I plan to wear a t-shirt with: "54 Superwasp on the forum"
written on it. I might have more chances to meet more users of the forum this way. That's a cool gang! Michel.0
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