Steroid Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yesterday Mark welded the spring perches on the 1969 Spotty trailer. After that it was time for lunch and a cruise ! ! Where else would We go but to Lazy Harry's ! ! ! ! The L-20 seems to have good enough power to pull the trailer. Now to get everything painted and hit the open road ! ! ! 1 Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 One of the projects that needs to be completed prior to painting is to fabricate a full length removable roof. Rich Boyett started on the rear of it before moving so Mark has taken over on the welding. We went to look at the condition of a 521 wagon that has been out in the desert for many, many years abondoned. After totally looking the car over to see if it was restorable We determined that it would take way too much for it to be drivable again. We also looked over what few remaining parts could be usable to others. Next, We set out to remove the roof to see if it can hopefully be grafted between 620 pieces to form the dually's roof: Success ! ! ! The final removal: Poor goon ! ! ! Mark throwing what is left of the liftgate into the goon: The idea is to build something that looks much like this: But not with canvas or bows, hopefully with full metal. We can now proceed with mockup and fabrication thanks to "the desert goon" ! ! 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 This truck is FUN!!! It rides like a Cadillac! I think it might be longer than a Cadillac! LOL Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Ill add some info to the wagon roof removal. It took 2 hacksaws & 3 blades to remove it & only took 20 minutes. That car has been sitting out there for years & still has a few saveable parts on it...a return trip may be in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Therapy ? ? ? 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Any updates since March? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 So badass! Love the lake pipes and the camper. :D 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Any updates since March? Yes Charlie there is. Rich was here for a few days awhile back & he got the wagon roof to fit the dually quite well. Theres lots to do still but now you can see how it'll look. Mike is lagging on the pix though...LoL 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I thought that you were Steroids official image poster Mark!!! LOL Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Ok update time. Tomorrow ill be doing some fab work on the roof of the dually & a few tricks will be incorperated that i used on my 620 roof. The 510 wagon roof actually looks good & has the right contours except on the very edges but theres where ill make it look like it was built that way. Ill be taking pics btw :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Isn't Mike's middle name "Lagging on Pictures". LOL Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Isn't Mike's middle name "Lagging on Pictures". LOL Indeed but in his defense hes not been able to log in lately. Ok i spent most of the day on the roof & got 1 side roughed in. The "skin" of the roof is off a 510 wagon & the edges were hammered flat to get that extra inch or so in width & it's welded to the round upper bar then I added this 1/4 inch solid stock then bent it to match the roof contour. The rain gutters have been shaved too... then added some sections on the sides... then started this process.. in a few days ill start on the other side. 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 is that a removable hardtop, or permanent? 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 is that a removable hardtop, or permanent? It will be removable. The rods you see in the last pic go into the bed & are on both sides. Up where the visors are Ill fab up a support beam & the latches. And i may weld some rods underneath like headliner bows to make it more solid. I have hours of grinding ahead of me still.... :pirate: 2 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 It kinda looks permanent with the welds along the rear bottom, but he could have done that to hold it in position till all the welding is done, then when it is cut loose, it will stay the shape it's supposed to be. This is a lot of work what you are doing, I hope it looks factory when you are done, like it was just another model that was made. 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Mark nice work. I was only joking about steroids middle name. Just curious how heavy do you think the roof will be when completed? Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Wayno it will be a mix of custom & factory when its done. Im doing all of the work with the roof just sitting in place & theres no flex. Charlie hard to say what it will weigh but it'll be a 2 person job to remove it for sure. I plan to go back this Sunday & get more done. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Mark were you able to get bottles for the torch? Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Mark were you able to get bottles for the torch? I dont have them yet but would be nice if i did so i can heat up the metal in spots before i hammer & dolly it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Mark the rental on the bottles is pretty cheap. it is a economical way to get bottles. You can purchase the bottles after you win the lottery! LOL Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Mark the rental on the bottles is pretty cheap. it is a economical way to get bottles. You can purchase the bottles after you win the lottery! LOL I may end up renting them seeing as i dont play the lottery. Today i got the PS roughed in & had to use several pieces of steel but shes strong. Ill be adding many more tacks then its hammer & dolly time... & this piece will tie into the brace Ill add on the underside... & this shows the rods that slide into the cab & hold it in place... 2 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 When you cap the end of this rail/window frame piece, are you going to weld a nut on the back side first, then use it for the mount bolt location for the front on each side? 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Looking great Mark! The rental on the tanks are annually and it is cheap. First time you pay the annual fee and the cost of the gasses. Then you pay for just the gasses. I think gene mailed you the paper for the long board. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I got Genes box so Grimace will get some love again. Mike & I spent a few hours fabbing the underside of the roof today using factory 620 sheetmetal. Save everything came into play today ! Pics coming soon :D 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sweet Mark. Finally a box from Gene. He has been rattled since he started his new job. Quote Link to comment
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