[TFoch]

Excellent work Ghost, you should be proud!
Tom

Thanks Tom. I see ya bouncing around like me. You stated awhile back that it was a half roller when I got the front suspension installed, and that statement stuck with me. John

Then when you get the wheels and tires on it it'll be a full roller   Either way you've come a long way in a short time.  It was a few panels when I last saw it.

[ghost28]

Not to much exciting to report. I have just been doing some of the little things, like finish drilling all the mounting holes for the running boards to the fenders and splash aprons, I did get a set of  front fender supports from a friend that worked out well, but I am not sure what they are off of and I guess it doesn't matter cuz they are for a buick roadster now. I finished welding and grinding  the new front fender mounting plates to the fenders they came out pretty swell.

[sammons]

Every little bit counts, pretty soon all those little bits ad up.    Use what ever works!  I try to keep it written down so that if something breaks I've got an idea what I used.  I have bins full of cool usable bits that dad or I have saved for projects. Most that I have put up I know what they were off of, dad's stash......... all guess work!  Keep keep'n on.

[ghost28]

I got a little bored with all the hammering, grinding and straightening of the front fenders. So  I decided to put a rear tire and wheel on the roadster for grins. These hoosiers are about 27 1/2 inches tall and not to bad, but I am thinking a 29 to 30 inch tall tire would be a little better to fill the void. even though the the car is resting on the axle with jack stands, I will know better when I can set it on the ground. It's starting to look like the picture moose did for me.

[logride]

It's looking great!

[themoose]

Really starting to take shape. I enjoy seeing it come together...You're doing a great job!!

Moose

[chopper526]

Nice, Ghost. That top looks awesome!!

[62131]

Ghost I agree with you on the space between the tires and the fenders. I also like my wheel opening filled you just have to have clearance for suspension travel so the tires don't rub. Do your tires set under the fenders completely? What type of springs are you using in the rear?

[ghost28]

Ghost. Do your tires set under the fenders completely? What type of springs are you using in the rear?

No the tires are sticking out just a little on the edge of the fenders, but I am thinking if the tires were 70 series instead of 60s they would tuck under the fender a little better. If not maybe a 7 inch rim  instead of 8 inch be in better. The springs are adjustable coilovers and are adjusted all the way out. I do like the placement of the tire in the fender well opening, but it's just not big enough?

[62131]

The placement is fine I was just about the suspension travel and if a taller tire would rub.

[ghost28]

The placement is fine I was just about the suspension travel and if a taller tire would rub.

I would have to hit a hard bump to get the sidewall to rub, and most likely it wouldn't rub then because of the amount of travel distance I have.  I think a 70 or 75 series tire even though taller they would be narrower in size. I can check this at my local tire shop. Thanks John

[EDNY]

If you increased the wheel back space (1/4", 3/8"or 1/2") ..would you have enough inside clearance?

[TFoch]

Looks good Ghost!  I went with a 70 series tire for the rear on mine.  You're right they are a little taller and narrower.  I looked at www.tirerack.com to get the tire dimensions.
Tom

[ghost28]

Thanks guys. I found a 265-70 series tire that is 29.63 inches tall. So I know they are out there.
I have been hammering on the front fenders and they are starting to look a little better, but there is so much more to do, and I hate body work with a passion  So I stopped doing that for awhile, and decided to make some header flanges so I can start on the lake headers.

[sammons]

Lookin good. It helps to do a change up once in a while.

I'm the opposite,  i'm tired of all the other fab work and can't wait to get to the body work! 


If you had access to one of those 3D printer things, (along with someone to operate it), maybe you could find a couple pic's of the flapper girl of your choice and print one out. Then send off to get Nickel plated (or chrome)