keiser31 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 By the look of the bullet headlamp buckets, I believe it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose50 Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 This is what I've been doing the last couple of days. I don't have an English wheel or any real sheet metal tools, other than a borrowed Harbor Freight shrinker/stretcher, so I had to piece this one together. Compound curves are a bitch. Seems like it came out OK though. Just a bunch of finish welding and grinding to do now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Looks good! You've made some real progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose50 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Did the finish welding and grinding today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose50 Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Some more updates. The wood wheels have been replaced (temporarily or permanently?) with 20" steel discs on front and 21" discs on the rear. The babbited bearings are being shipped back from Kansas City to NH to be line bored. Soon I'll have them back and engine assembly will begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 That is looking GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose50 Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 It has been a while since I have posted here. Last week the thing that was holding me back was finally overcome. I got it registered!!! Today I took it for a few drives, no issues. I am very happy. There are still adjustments needed, but it is all little stuff. I'm driving! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose50 Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 So, questions for you guys. I'm planning on getting a new set of tires. Does anybody know where to get tubes with the bent stems for these disc wheels? Do I need to use flaps too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I believe Coker can vulcanize bent tubes in them for you. I refused to pay to pay the extra price and have straight ones on my discs. They are a pain but usable. Yes, you should use flaps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I bent them myself. They were long straight stems and have a brass tube (I think) inside. This thread has some photos of what they look like (page down to blue wheel) https://forums.aaca.org/topic/305892-26-disc-wheel-inner-tubes/?tab=comments#comment-1708571 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari12 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Hey Moose, What's the status of your coupe now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose50 Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 It came out of hibernation in the last month, and I've had it out a few times. I did replace the tires, everything went well. Runs good and fairly strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari12 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Did you stay open wheeled and if so do you like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose50 Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Yeah, no fenders. This car was left to rot for way too long, and there was no chance of going back to stock so I'm going with a period hot rod look with it. I enjoy the open wheels, the change I want to make is to change the cherry bomb to a little bit quieter muffler. Just too much noise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari12 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I understand. My car was turned into a tractor and then left to rot. I have found a set of fenders, but they need a lot of work. I keep waivering back and forth about open wheels or full fenders. I'm planning a tapered rear for the body so it would be 30's race car or full-fendered boat tail. Either way it won't be a restoration but just something fun to drive with a period feel. Thank you for the response. I like your car hopefully getting mine running soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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