64 project "Money Pit"

noley99 · Post by **noley99** » April 10, 2011, 8:57 pm

Wow! Wish I had the skills to accomplish that kind of fab work. Love the console!

Keep the updates coming.

Max · Post by **Max** » April 10, 2011, 10:01 pm

Very cool! This will be awesome when it's painted. Great progress.

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » April 16, 2011, 9:00 pm

Made a little progress today on the console. I got the door for it bent up and fitted and the box for the console made. It may not sound like much but it kicked my tail trying to get the slide mechanism to work. Here are some pics of the progress. I hope to get the sides made and welded on some time next week.

Hookedtrout · Post by **Hookedtrout** » April 16, 2011, 9:49 pm

That's awesome, nice job!! Can I put in an order?

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » April 17, 2011, 1:08 am

Great looking console Red!, it really suites the seats!. Have you come up with a way to stop the bonnet tilting too far forward yet?

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » April 17, 2011, 6:39 pm

Alan, I did come up with a solution. I put some steel blocks on the rdiator core support and drilled and taped them/ I'm using a button head bolt for the tubing on the frame to rest on. I'll try and remember to get some pics to post the next time that I'm at the shop.

dragginwagon · Post by **dragginwagon** » April 17, 2011, 9:19 pm

lookin good!

UNIFAN · Post by **UNIFAN** » April 21, 2011, 8:41 pm

Wow man, as always looking great! What did you make the slide out of?

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » April 24, 2011, 8:31 pm

I used perforated aluminum from McMaster Carr. It is 14 ga with 3/16" holes. http://www.mcmaster.com/#perforated-metal/=c0sqfh
I used UHMW for the slides. I got it from McMaster Carr also. I used metal spacers to space the uhmw strips apart. If I had it to do over, I would have used another strip of uhmw. Hind sight is always 20/20. I'm working on the front bumper now. Reshaping the edges, sucking it up towards the grill and narrowing it. I also took the ridge out of the lower fender. Here are a couple of pics of where I am with it. It's a work in process. I've recut it 5 different times so far. I know what I want in my mind but having a hard time making it out of metal. I'll get there. I have lots and lots of patience.

Power by Ford · Post by **Power by Ford** » April 24, 2011, 8:53 pm

Red the bumper looks nice. Are you planning to cap the ends?

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » April 24, 2011, 9:05 pm

No, I'm going to remove the tag section. I want the pointed end to be parallel with the fender. I may have to recess the fender to get what I'm looking for I'm debating applying some heat and seeing if i can bend it on around. Just not sure if I'll be able to keep a smooth radius. I think a 6 pack and some staring time will help with a workable solution. LOL

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » April 25, 2011, 6:55 pm

Thanks Red!, now I know what I do the most of!, staring time!!!!

, it now has a name!

UNIFAN · Post by **UNIFAN** » April 26, 2011, 7:45 pm

Looks great! Are you going to recess it into the corner of the fender for a flush mounted bumper? You're really taking this truck to the next level. Keep it up!

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » April 30, 2011, 7:29 pm

I'm not sure yet if I'll have to recess it into the fenders yet. I don't really want to but the point sticking out has to go. I'm not too fond of the look. I want to try and reshape the raduis but I'm not sure how that is going to work. Either way, it will be flush. On the flip side I did get some new goodies in this week. A set of polished billet pulleys and hardware. Considering the cost, I feel that its a pretty good milestone.

64low-n-slow · Post by **64low-n-slow** » April 30, 2011, 9:53 pm

Freakin' sweet ........

rickairmedic · Post by **rickairmedic** » April 30, 2011, 10:19 pm

Red I dont know if you have seen it or not but on a recent episode of Gearz ( with Stacy David ) . He started reworking the front bumper on Project Copperhead . I know its a chebby but it might give you some ideas. Heres a link look on the right side of the page for clips from the show.Yours is looking AWESOME cant wait to get the Uni back in the garage ( maybe tomorrow if I am lucky ) .

http://staceydavid.com/episodes/easy-diy-customizing

Rick

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » May 1, 2011, 7:00 am

rickairmedic wrote:Red I dont know if you have seen it or not but on a recent episode of Gearz ( with Stacy David ) .
http://staceydavid.com/episodes/easy-diy-customizing

Rick

Thanks man. I have not seen that but did watch your link this morning. I had not thought of using another bumper to get what I wanted on the rounding part. Thats a good idea. Just goes to show that 2 heads are always better than one.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » May 1, 2011, 1:29 pm

Reds Rod Shop wrote:...Just goes to show that 2 heads are always better than one.

Mine always fight with each other...

Those pullies look good. Console is looking good as well.

rickairmedic · Post by **rickairmedic** » May 1, 2011, 3:58 pm

Red Gearz is on speed every saturday and sunday morning here . He does more than just trucks but usually has some pretty cool styff on . He is doing a KILLER Cougar right now.

Rick

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » May 1, 2011, 4:02 pm

rickairmedic wrote:Red Gearz is on speed every saturday and sunday morning here . He does more than just trucks but usually has some pretty cool styff on . He is doing a KILLER Cougar right now.

Rick

I have it set to DVR but it hasn't recorded lately. I'll have to check into that. I like his program, he does some really neat stuff.