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Post by geezerman35 on Oct 21, 2014 11:40:49 GMT -5
I've been Jonesing to build a '27 turtle deck for quite a few years, but alas, none has come my way. So, I found an AlaCart in my junk box and started to fabricate a '27 turtle deck on it after I fixed a corner post and filled in the pleated back.
Figured I ought to start rummaging for some parts. Wouldn't ya know, I found some primo AlaCart bodies that I wouldn't have had to repair! Found an engine with a Latham blower that I'll take off. Some frame parts, and some old 5K wheel castings that fortunately fit the tires I picked out. So, off I go again !
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Post by mainemodelbuilder on Oct 21, 2014 20:12:24 GMT -5
That is a sweet looking hot rod! I can't wait to see that finished.
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Post by geezerman35 on Oct 22, 2014 11:21:24 GMT -5
Now that I've convinced myself that the 27 is doable, there's a ton of stuff to figure out. I have modified a frame for engine mounts and have started looking at the rear end. I'm gonna see if I can't work this salvaged independent rear drive unit under the deck somehow. And still have a channeled body with some rake.
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Post by boxcar on Oct 22, 2014 19:45:48 GMT -5
Got me hooked again!
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Post by geezerman35 on Oct 26, 2014 16:46:56 GMT -5
Got some done. Not much to show. Rear kickup is done. Used some sections of a Toyota PU frame. Repaired and got the independent rear end parts painted and assembled. Sleeved the hubs to fit the backing plates I found. Started filling the headlight indentations on the AlaCart grill. Have the front axle perch done. It'll start looking like something soon.
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Post by harron68 on Oct 26, 2014 16:53:18 GMT -5
Jaguar type I.R.S. looks right at home! Good luck on the body, measure twice, cut once, test fit repeatedly!
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Post by dogfish7 on Oct 27, 2014 14:40:51 GMT -5
Lookin great sittin in your shop!
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Post by geezerman35 on Oct 29, 2014 11:07:11 GMT -5
Running gear all installed. Making sure and fitting stuff before I install the wheels. Starting to refine the engine and have some of the early Bondo work curing.
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Post by geezerman35 on Oct 30, 2014 11:39:15 GMT -5
WoW ! After modifying this AlaCart nose piece and looking at it in place, it looks MASSIVE !!
I think I'll see what I can do with this '34 grill shell.
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Post by dogfish7 on Oct 31, 2014 10:58:00 GMT -5
Think you're right about the grill. The other one made it look too nose heavy.
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Post by geezerman35 on Nov 10, 2014 16:18:13 GMT -5
Let's see. Where was I at ? I had it up on wheels, ready to install some bashed headlights, and finalized my decision to widen the turtle deck. I had attached material to each side. ( 1/16" matt board) I put on an additional layer to each side today. That'll make it 1/4" wider over all. More like a '27.
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Post by boxcar on Nov 10, 2014 19:22:46 GMT -5
Verry interesting how you progress on your builds, especially this one.
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Post by geezerman35 on Nov 16, 2014 11:14:16 GMT -5
Re contoured rear deck ready for 1st primer.
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Post by TooOld on Nov 20, 2014 8:29:12 GMT -5
Great progress on your '27 , I'm really liking this one ! I know there are a couple Jag IRS rears out there , do you know where yours is from ?
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Post by geezerman35 on Nov 21, 2014 7:16:40 GMT -5
"......Hey Clay, fyi, that cream chassis and IRS are from the very rare AMT kit of Don Tognotti's King "T".
With metalwork and orchid-pearl paint by Winfield, Don Tognotti’s King T was named America’s Most Beautiful Roadster in 1964. Looking amazingly stock, the ’14 roadster is the oldest model car ever to bag the big trophy. The independent suspension was custom-made around a ’56 Chevy centersection."
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