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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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Thanks I have fun doing it... both building and writing

Posted on: 2017/6/24 14:05
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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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I have had no luck finding the clamps that holds on the bumpers so we drew the shape and made a batch of them. These will be painted the same black as the frame.

I have extras in case anyone out there needs them.

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Posted on: 2017/6/23 7:46
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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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When I considered the trunk lid prop, gas spring, and the scissor prop were the choices. Then I was at the Marina a few weeks back and saw these hatch props that are simply a tight wound springs.
This will add a little touch of vintage individualism. I can fasten to the inner trunk lid with a couple of small screws. Maybe 8-32. And the bottom of the spring will fasten to a little metal bracket that will weld to the bottom of the drip trough along the side of the trunk opening.
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Posted on: 2017/6/16 13:04
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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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Mike Bartrom
Just added it😊

Posted on: 2017/6/14 15:24
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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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Spent the morning welding and grinding on the doors. They are now ready for sand blasting and primer. The outside door handle is installed and looking good.

Below is a link to the video update:

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Posted on: 2017/6/14 15:18
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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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I'm on a roll... passenger door about done. Next I will pull the hinge pins and finish welding and grinding on the bench.

Here's a link to the video updatehttps://youtu.be/HfWySSIswNk

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Posted on: 2017/6/8 16:16
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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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Mike Bartrom
The second door is coming together faster than the first one. Here's a link to the video update...



https://youtu.be/g8LZHcAaAew


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Posted on: 2017/6/4 17:45
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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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Made good progress on the driver's door... The top of the door where it meets the top of the quarter had to be built at an angle for a good fit and eliminate any rubbing when opening and closing the door. I installed a bear claw latch... much safer than original style.
Next is the handles and linkages. I will probably build the passenger door before I skin them.

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Posted on: 2017/6/4 6:08
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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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I was able to get about 2 hours on my doors last night... I was having Packard withdrawal since it has been over a week since my last therapy session.
I was able to make the jam panels for both sides and weld in the driver's side. I cut out the door top for the same side and have almost got it formed.

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Posted on: 2017/6/1 12:11
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Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point
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I spent all week in Chicago, so no progress on the speedster build... but I did get to order pipe bends for the tail light stands, polished stainless steal for the windshield frame and parts for the wiper system.

When I bought the 1 1/4" pipe bends I had to buy enough for two sets of tail light stands... so if anybody out there needs a right and left stand let me know.

Here is my guide for the tail lights:

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Posted on: 2017/5/26 21:58
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