whtbaron Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 you're staying ahead of me... haven't even got the extra concrete poured yet and that was "supposed to be" done by the end of July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Made progress today. started the motor this morning and on top of that I made my first bracket for the clutch linkage. I'm only about 4 months behind. Monday I order parts and start making the brackets for the pedals Then it will be on to the firewall and floors and the body will be last. Hope your concrete comes Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 LOL... good thing it didn't. I'm nowhere near ready for it yet and the harvest season will soon be upon us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 well today the electric co, the guy next door and myself met and talked about trimming the tree. we decided the tree is coming down! I volentiered to pay for the stump grinding. The guy from the electric co said I should have power by the end of next week!! I did manage to make progress on the car today. Made my templates for the firewall and floors and finished the clutch linkage. things are looking up. Parts from Studebaker inter. are on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Today I have power !!! including a few pics of what I have .The parts came from stud inter but the clutch and bearing were wrong so they went back. Hopfully I get the right parts early next week Its nice having power, should be able to get back on track. notice I lowered the grill 4 inches, I think it looks a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Time for another update!! got the correct clutch in and the trans is hung. all the brackets for the pedals are in and painted. The driveshaft angle was a bit of a problem but I put angled shims between the axle and spring and it seems better.I'm going to have to order a gas tank and fuel lines soon. Today I worked on the shifter as it needed to be made longer.Tomorrow I'm hoping to complete the brake linkage. I'm planning on starting the body by the end of the month. I have a target date of april 2015,like to have it ready for the southeast Studebaker zone meet here in Spanish Fort. Will send more pics later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Well heres the pics I promised. notice the wood instead of cardboard I don't like the looks of the shifter and I may change it . I have a few more things to think about then I will start the sheet metal. I need to do something with the e-brake as I can't reach it from the driving position. only minor progress this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Looks good Boojoe. Big difference from the first pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrhd29nz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Looking good. Must be nice to play in the new shop. Advice..... Get your pedals in before you commit to your positions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks ,I'm going to order seats Monday and see where they land Pedals are in but need to be finished.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 I haven't posted much so heres's whats happening!! The throttle linkage is done and the pedals . the framing for the body is welded in and the sheet metal is cut for the body. I almost welded the first half in today but decided to cut the other side first. Made it a lot easyer to get it lined up .The dashboard is welded in and I mounted the gauges.I will try to start wiring this week . I'm feeling better about this and maybe I can make my self imposed april deadline. Also the fuel tank and lines are mounted. PIcs to follow . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Great progress, Boojoe. Looking forward to those pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Heres what it looks like today Thanks for the interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hey, you're doing great! I have an April deadline too... I just haven't decided which April yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Update----- Wiring completed,gas tank mounted and fuel line in . Had to redo the shifter as it was to short . Going to try and get the radiator mounted tomorrow. Once I weld up the shifter I will weld in the other side of the body. Wife says I should work on siding the house one day a week ,That sounds reasonable.. Four days to work on the car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hey I haven't been here for a few weeks1 Work is progressing ,not as fast as I would like but nicely. I got the driveshaft back last Thursday and installed it today. As you can see the seats are in but I may move the driver seat closer to the steering.Ordered siding for the house ,should be here later this week!! Need to try getting the details finished and complete the body work! Will get my tubes and mount tires soon. Pics attached 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Progress!!!! had the motor running today . started the body work and should be ready for paint next week. I need to move drivers seat and mount the tires , I only have a little over a month left till April . I've been working on my 65 wagonaire, Looks like I need a new gas tank.will order that next week. When will it end always something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 You're in the progress of building a running car of your own design... why would you want it to end?? Congrats on the running engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hudson33 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Correct comment for sureJust like home renovation, building a car has a beginning and middle but no end. Looks great, keep up the good workFred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks for the great comments!! I It means a lot to me, I've been building cars since I was 16, Along time ago but this is the first time I put my work on display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I am a big fan of Speedsters, and would love to build one some day, I've only done restorations. Thank you so much for posting your work, what a transformation from what you dragged home! Nice work! I will be looking forward to seeing your progress. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 My friend Brian came over yesterday and we managed to mount the tires and get it off the jack stands. Looks great!! We ran the motor but I think I need another carb. It appears this ones leaking fuel. Its pretty low even with the 21 in. tires.We used plastic bags to mount tires and it worked pretty good .Took 3 hours to do 4 tires!! Pics to follow Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Boojoe,I was looking at your pics again. Did you form the cowl by hand over the wood frame?Thanks,Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 I formed it over the firewall and a 3/4 square frame welded to angle iron bolted to the wood floor.It was hard to get the first part right!! The second piece was easyer. I formed it in two pieces a right and left side . I was going to use a stock hood but I'm thinking I my form my own>.The two halfs are welded together in the middle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Nice. I didn't notice the weld before. This guy seems to have hand-formed his cowl also. I like the way he formed and attached the raised piece on top of the cowl.http://midwestspeedster.com/bullet_body#Previous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 That ones real nice. I used 18 ga. sheet metal. I need to take more pics and post them. I'm waiting for a water pump and my gen. is getting rebuilt. When I get it back together pics will be coming!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Looks nice!Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 O K heres some pics I took to send to my brother!! I got the water pump but the guy at the gen. shop said he couldn' make it 12 volts so I may have to use an alternator. or buy an expensive make believe alternators. Looks like a generator. Trying not to cheap out now.Let me know what you think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Jason will know if your particular style generator can be converted. (only the field coils need to be changed). He comes highly recommended on this forum:http://forums.aaca.org/f158/generator-starter-distributor-restoration-services-287608.htmlPaint! WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Ash Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) I had my 6 volt, positive ground generator rebuilt for 12 volts, negative ground by Luna Industries in Tucson, AZ. They did a good job at a fair price. Of course, I haven't started anything up yet, but it should be fine. I think I need to give them a call to figure out what to use as a regulator now.See http://www.lunaindustriesinc.com/generator.htmI found that a generator or starter will fit in a US Postal Service flat rate box - the cheapest way to go for shipping heavy, small stuff cross country. Edited May 3, 2015 by Gary_Ash (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks Gary, I will give them a call Monday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Somebody told me those PowerGen's were around $700, but I see Summit sells them in the $300 to $500 range if you do end up going that direction. http://www.summitracing.com/int/search/product-line/powermaster-powergen-alternators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Gary Ash told me about Luna Ind. I called today and they can do it! He said total with a regulator would be about $250. Will be in the post- off tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Bill from Luna Idus. called Thursday!! My gen is done and on its way back. The price was $230 with a regulater , sounds fair. It won't be long now!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Today was the day!!! the car moved under its own power!! The only minor issue is I can't seem to find reverse----- Anyone know the pattern for a Studebaker truck trans ?? Its a 4 speed. The engine runs decent and has lots of power. And the carb stopped leaking. Soon as I figure out reverse its time for the test ride,or danger ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreakofkorn Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 its coming along nicely =0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Today was the day!!! the car moved under its own power!! The only minor issue is I can't seem to find reverse----- Anyone know the pattern for a Studebaker truck trans ?? Its a 4 speed. The engine runs decent and has lots of power. And the carb stopped leaking. Soon as I figure out reverse its time for the test ride,or danger ride.I would try moving the shifter right or left with a little bit harder force, then try going up or down. The four-speed on our 1930 Packard has reverse in the normal 1st position, 2nd is straight down, 3rd upper right, fourth lower right. The missing first gear (which many people are not even aware of) is hidden by pushing with more force to the left, then down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 I found reverse this A M ,Its to the right and down So today it went in both forward and reverse Nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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