Winter build project T body

[32 chevy vett]

Got the roof wood done. 2" X 3/8" X 9' - 23pcs. You may need a air gun.
And 1 1/4 brads.

 

[OLDTGUY]

32 chevy vett,
Any progress on the "T"? Hope all is well with you, looking forward for the next update. Thanks again for posting.
JJ

 

[32 chevy vett]

OLD T GUY i just started to cover the roof. Will post photos soon. I was going to
just build the body. But I got into my parts and think I will build the whole car.
It will be a 1919. To make it correct I have to change the firewall to wood.
And find some front and rear fenders. I think I have the rest. Thanks.

 

[OLDTGUY]

A "19 sounds great, can't wait to see the roof.
JJ

 

[32 chevy vett]

Covering the roof. Mark the center on both car and covering. Line up the marks front and rear.Best to do this on a hot day in the sun. Then start tacking.
When done tacking trim up cover. And add hideim. I did mine alone but it is alot easier with a little help.

 

[32forddump]

That certainly is a lot of hidem to nail on. You must be a patient soul. Looks great cant wait to see the undercarriage working under it.

 

[32 chevy vett]

Started stripping frame. I goofed on this one about ten years ago. I put primer sealer on. And run out of time. And could not paint it for two days .Wrong! I should have done sum sanding. Now I have to strip the paint off. And sand and prime it. Learn the hard way.

 

[32 chevy vett]

Back to work on frame and parts. Got frame and some parts primed.

 

[32 chevy vett]

No photos. I goofed.

 

[OLDTGUY]

32 chevy vett,
Thanks for posting, your project is looking good, making good progress.
JJ

 

[32 chevy vett]

Painted some parts today.

 

[32 chevy vett]

I worked on the wheel jig. I have my spokes for the four wheels coming. $7 a spoke good saving. Thanks again Steve. For the address and the prints for the jig.

 

[toms32]

Looks awsome ! Great work. Tom

 

[32 chevy vett]

Finale getting back to work on T project. This is as far as I got. When i left it.

 

[32 chevy vett]

Today I done sum sandblasting. I will prime and paint tomorrow.

 

[zzlegend]

I don't go on this t site very often but I spotted this winter build thread and thought I would check it. Gotta say chevy vet, you work is very impressive. Your wood working abilities and patience are outstanding. Cant wait to see the final build. Keep it up. Mark.

 

[big job]

Very nice work, I'll tell you, you gave me a hellofa idea. Being wooden boat
minded, what if, I remove my body replace with something like yours, I will
enclose it like a truck for getting hay in the winter, then in the summer put the touring body back on. Now I got two cars right. I'll just stick a farm plate on
it. My kid can do that. Yes I got the room the shops 50 x 40.
sam

 

[32 chevy vett]

Sounds cool to me Big Job.

 

[32 chevy vett]

I made a few changers to my spoke press. I welded a crank ratchet into a crank pulley.Then welded a 5/8" washer in the crank ratchet to center it. Then I welded a 2"x1 3/4"
exhaust pipe to a hub and welded a 5/8 washer inside the end of the 1 3/4" pipe and a 2"
washer over top of that. Added a bearing and washers and my nut.

 

[32 chevy vett]

I finished the wheels today. I have always done them in black in the pass. So I thought with all the clear wood. They would look good clear. I also done a few front hubs to put away for later.