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My new 27 DB Coupe!


moose50

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  • 1 month later...

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.IMG_20170321_103145.thumb.jpg.99186c4a977725d82a2c28ba197eea11.jpgIMG_20170321_103134.thumb.jpg.dc8e34cf8b00dfb3f2ce622589ccc28f.jpg

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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.

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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!

 

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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.

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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.

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