some new progress pics (modified)

[scotty t]

here'e some pics of whats going on with my 48. it has 1942 rear fenders,fender trim and tail lights, 49 plym bumpers, 56 354 chrysler, 5spd, ferd 9" rear axle.

[Dave72dt]

Looks like you might have brought the bumpers in a bit tighter to the body. I like what I'm seeing.

[casper50]

I like the front bumper a lot.

[greg g]

Looks good.  I like the larger rear wheel well openings.  Which hemi is that?

[Oldguy48]

That front bumper looks great.

[mrwrstory]

Very cool !  Especially like the 42 fenders and the stance.  I've got some catching up to do.

[DCurrent]

Yes I agree with the others on the front bumper. Awesome job with it!! Very unique idea.

[oldodge41]

Looking good!

[DJ194950]

Very intrigued about how you made the reverse curve in that front bumper   and the chrome is still pretty intact.

Please share! 

 

Thanks,

 

Doug

Edited November 26, 2013 by DJ194950

[Don Coatney]

Bumper looks great but I believe the chrome is gone and what is left is bare metal. Is that correct?

[scotty t]

yep, the bumpers are bare metal, after all that work they WILL be chrome though! the front bumper actually took 2 bumpers, or at least a chunk of a second one. a lot of relief cuts and welding made the curve. they are sucked in to the body quite a bit. i'm using the the stock steering wheel and column attached the a cav r&p. stock pedals with hyd clutch and dual master cyl. stock front seat. the 5spd shifter is a stick cut out an old grain truck (tapered round rod)

 

im getting excited now, i found real nice rocker trim and gravel guards for the front of the rear fenders.

 

Greg g, 1956 chrysler 354.

[Bmartin]

Definitely digging the customizing, great looking ride!

[chopt50wgn]

Reminds me of the old style customizing from the 50-60's. Everything done is done right and so subtle that if you didn't know what you were looking at, you would think that's the way it was built. I really like the look and you're doing one helluva  nice job.

[scotty t]

Reminds me of the old style customizing from the 50-60's. Everything done is done right and so subtle that if you didn't know what you were looking at, you would think that's the way it was built. I really like the look and you're doing one helluva  nice job.

thanks for the compliments guys, at this point i can only take credit for the concept and parts scrounging. i have a friend doing the fab work, he's in his early twenties and self taught. and very talented.

 

chopt50wgn, i'm glad you said that because that is exactly the look i'm after.

[deathbound]

Nailed the stance.....looks great, & a HEMI!

[fstfish66]

car looks great,, love the  front bumper,,,  are  u  any  where on the east coast ?  im sure  ive seen this car or bumper at some event?? maybe i seen pics  else where,,,,

Edited November 28, 2013 by fstfish66

[scotty t]

car looks great,, love the  front bumper,,,  are  u  any  where on the east coast ?  im sure  ive seen this car or bumper at some event?? maybe i seen pics  else where,,,,

 

i'm in the midwest and that bumper has never seen the light of day. maybe you saw these pics on the HAMB?

[GlennCraven]

Cool bumper, and just the right awesome engine. A great project!

[fstfish66]

i'm in the midwest and that bumper has never seen the light of day. maybe you saw these pics on the HAMB?

could be,,,i cant imagine 2 of those if its never been out,,,but once it gets seen some one is gonna try  to  duplicate  it,, cause its KOOOL

[scotty t]

here's a couple updates, the hemi is on permanent mounts, the brackets and pulleys are figured out. and a nice master cyl bracket. the clutch uses a wilwood master cyl. and it mounts on the frame . stock clutch linkage should work as well. if this bracket works out like we think it will, they will be made available.

Edited March 9, 2014 by scotty t

[OldDad67]

here's a couple updates, the hemi is on permanent mounts, the brackets and pulleys are figured out. and a nice master cyl bracket. the clutch uses a wilwood master cyl. and it mounts on the frame . stock clutch linkage should work as well. if this bracket works out like we think it will, they will be made available.

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Very nice fab work, and nice work overall. That's what hot rods are all about. It'great to see young guy's keeping the hobbie going.

[falconvan]

Excellent work, love the big bad hemi!

[pflaming]

Will that work on a 53 and or 54? 

 

[scotty t]

i realy dont know what else it might fit.

[OldDad67]

i realy dont know what else it might fit.

If your going to build something like that to sell 49 to 54 Chevy's car and truck are very simular to the Mopar in that clutch and brake both pivot off the front of the mastercylinder, just a thought if your looking to increase your market share. I'd be interested in something like that for my 52 hardtop Chevy. Just a thought.