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Mike Bartrom

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#81

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This past weekend was mostly productive for the Packard project. Floor complete. Inner back of cab wall complete. Radiator removed and disassembled.
Next is building the door jams and the bracket that will locate the master cylinder under the floor board.

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Posted on: 2017/2/20 8:42

1930 boat tail speedster

Mike Bartrom

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#82

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The checkered board floor and a wire and black sharpie make a 5 foot compass to layout the sheet metal.

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Posted on: 2017/2/20 8:47

1930 boat tail speedster

Mike Bartrom

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#83

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Last weekend we were in Texas for business so no progress on the Packard. I got an hour here and there this week to make a little progress... the door jams are formed and welded in place... the master cylinder bracket has been designed, fabbed up and painted... gas tank sandblasted.

This weekend should see the progress on the body

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Posted on: 2017/3/3 18:53

1930 boat tail speedster

Mike Bartrom

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#84

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It is getting exciting... today the rear deck got cut out and formed. I used 14 gauge steel to give it a good foundation. If all goes well tomorrow I'll get it all welded down to the frame. Next I'll frame out the boat tail.

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Posted on: 2017/3/4 14:09

1930 boat tail speedster

Mike Bartrom

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#85

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Today's update is the rear deck is welded down and the grinding is about done. I started forming the bottom radius for the boat tail. This is a 1 1/2" exhaust tube split long ways into 1/3ds. I used my shrinker and stretcher to shape the piece. A little dolly and hammer work to remove the gross marks.

Hopefully this weekend the tail will really start to take shape.

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Posted on: 2017/3/10 0:05

1930 boat tail speedster

Mike Bartrom

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#86

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Just came in from the shop. I'm having fun with making the shape of the curves. Tomorrow things should really start shaping up.

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Posted on: 2017/3/11 22:40

1930 boat tail speedster

Mike Bartrom

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#87

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Here is an update after today's efforts.

Video...

https://youtu.be/_VJ7dEVD7QY

The second picture shows the left side formed very close to what it will be and the right side straight.

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Posted on: 2017/3/12 19:03

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Ozstatman

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#88

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Mike,

You're excited? I reckon you should be, the boat tail is coming along nicely. I'm enjoying following your progress.

Posted on: 2017/3/12 19:40

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Mike Bartrom

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#89

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Thanks Mal this is the first time I have shared my therapy work in a blog. It is nice to have the documentation and reliving the progress while posting has some value also... it is also kool that others are interested.

Tonight I was able to make the right rib and tack everything together. I have a boat tail!

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Posted on: 2017/3/13 21:33

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Mike Bartrom

Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

#90

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I also started the rounded point at the tip of the boat tail. The progress on this piece is two beers worth... I believe it will take a few more to get it done

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