Rocket 32 project

[langysrodshop]

A few people have asked why i havn't posted my 32 project on here as they have trouble accessing Webshots sometimes, So here goes .

I won't bore you with too many details as there are more detailed pics here http://rides.webshots.com/album/551832694OXeiHX (http://rides.webshots.com/album/551832694OXeiHX)

The car has a mechanical/rocket theme in it which started with the rocket engine, after watching the original 50's Flash Gordon film my mind started to get idea's

Chassis is a homemade 32 frame using Speedway rails, tubular centre section & crossmembers, a lot of the original chassis stuff as been heavily modified as the engine/box has changed from a blown 283/TH350 chevy to a 394 Olds Rocket with dual hydromatic auto, This is a much bigger engine and needed a lot of chassis mods to fit.

Body is a Rodline 32 roadster and needed a fair bit of work but more about that later.

Frontend is an I Beam setup with Aluminuim Superbell axle, Posies spring, Hairpins etc etc, Steering is Vega cross steer. Brakes are Rowdys Rodshop dummy Buicks with Willwood discs/4 pot calipers.

Rearend is a narrowed 8" Ford with 3.50 gears and a LSD, Half shafts are Moser, Brakes are 11" Ford drums adapted to the 8" axle.

Wheels/Tyres will be Chrome reverse rims & Firestone whitewall crossplys.

This is the original artists impression i started with by Tootall, A few minor things have changed along the way but mostly its according to plan. Colour is Green metalflake with an off white underfloor & firewall, Interior will be off white with green metalflake vinyl diamond tufted inserts. Folding top is going to be white on a homemade stainless steel folding frame with original style wood bows.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Langydonenoroof.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Langy32roadster-1.jpg

Here's the chassis in its SBC configaration.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/PICT3558.jpg


Here we have a hidden disc inside a Buick style drum, The kit originated from Rowdy's in New Zealand and hides a Willwood Caliper/Disc setup inside, As usual with any of these kits it didn't fit straight on and required fettling and modification to work correctly.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/FrontBrakes.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/FrontBrakes2.jpg



1st job was to mount the grp body and add the steel framework to hang the door hinges/locks/strikers from so as not to stress any of the grp.

Body, Grille shell & hood mounted


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/PICT3571.jpg


Here's the 394 Olds dummied together


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/PICT0019.jpg


Here's a pic of some of the steel frame


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/22sept068.jpg



While steeling the body out i got the idea that a 40 Ford dash would be nice so found one and narrowed it to fit


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/26sept068.jpg


The body turned out to be a nightmare to fit doors too, I can only assume it was taken out of the mould too quick, The doors just didn't fit at all and had to be split into 2 pieces, The rear quarter panel on drivers side stuck out 1.5" further than it should have, It involved a fair bit of work to get it to all line up properly, More pics on link.

Here's a door finally fitting


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/32trunkdetails014.jpg


Once i had both doors fitted on i moved onto the trunk lid, As per the doors it fitted where it touched !!! At this point i decided to cut the outer skin off and make a louvred panel to replace it.

Here's the panel made.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/LouvredTrunkSkin.jpg


Now fitted


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/LouvredTrunkSkinfinished1.jpg


I really wanted an original cowl vent but my body was plain, Luckily i had a friend with a steel 32 5W so once he had got his body in primer i pulled a mould from it and popped one out.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Cowlvent10.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/CowlVentfitted2008.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/CowlVentHinged13.jpg

[langysrodshop]

Now i had the body panels sorted i moved onto the rolling frame, here's the motor/trans mocked up in place.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Mockeduptrialfit.jpg


The front motor mount is mounted on early Ford rubbers and is in the shape of a pair of rocket wings, Its made from 10mm Stainless steel so will be polished.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/FrontEngineMount3.jpg


Headers are homemade stainless lakes style which will connect to a polished stainless under car system just as soon as i get round to making it.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Flakevalvecover1.jpg


Rearend is mounted by homemade stainless ladder bars/panhard rod and coilovers, All are fully adjustable.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Rearshockbrackets002.jpg


Here's how the car sits so far, I may drop the rear slightly but i do want a 60's look.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV11171.jpg


Here's some pics of the exhaust system, for some reason i never took a pic of the complete system.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/ExhaustPassengerside1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/ExhaustPassengerside2.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/ExhaustPassengerside3.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Exhaustpassengersiderearsection-1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Exhaust10july086.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Exhaust10july085.jpg


I was using original 32 stainless headlamps but have now changed to these, a bit more work as i need to sort out the rims to suit the 36 lenses and they are rare, My mate Keith is going to try to duplicate them in brass and i will get them chrome plated.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/32roadsterpics20.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/36headlamprim1-1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/36headlamprim3-1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Rocketheadlamps31dec079.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV11578.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV11585.jpg


Both ltype of lights fitted for comparison.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV11527.jpg


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[langysrodshop]

My next job was to paint the frame, first it was sand blasted and epoxy primed.

Then basecoated in green mettalic


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/BasecoatGreen.jpg


Then 2 coats of forest green flake were applied.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/FLAKENOLACQUER.jpg


Then 3 coats of lacquer were put on, Looks shiny now 8-)
This was allowed to kick off overnight and next day keyed up with a grey scotchbrite ready for the next 3 coats of lacquer. This was allowed to harden over night and then flat & polished next day.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/LacqueredFlake.jpg


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[langysrodshop]

Now i had a painted frame the nice part of fitting up started

The autobox is currently being rebuilt so engine can't be put in yet, so first job was to install the stainless brake lines and fittings and front motor mount.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/August27083-1.jpg

Next up i fitted the exhaust system that i had already polished.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/August270810.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/August270818.jpg



Next up was the frontend assembly and steering box.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/September1st0824.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/September1st0820-1.jpg



Front brakes were next after recieving a good dose of green flake. Can't make my mind up what to do with the drums at present, I like the cast look but i think it don't go with the painted & polished bits, 3 different extures don't look right to me so will probably flake the drums and polish the fin tops.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/September1st089.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Sept6th083.jpg


Got the rearend painted and now in place.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Sept13084.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Sept13088.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Sept130813.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Sept130819.jpg

Well with the forum down i found time to paint the rear tailights & finish off painting the diff.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/32roadsterpics86.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/TailLightFlaked16.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/TailLightFlaked15.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/FlakedDiff.jpg



Well thats as far as it goes at the moment as i have to wait for the rebuild kit for the autobox to arrive from the states 8-(

Once i have the rolling chassis finished i can wrap it in plastic and paint the body/panels, I have to do it this way as i use the same workshop for painting as where the car is 8-(

Will add more as i find the time although i might not be in the order it was done.


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[1st dibs]

how cool is that :cool: it has certainly given me a good chunk of insperation
loads of clever bits, stuning colour :) now i had better go out the garage and get on with somthing :eek:
garry

[Little Terry]

Love it Steve. Keep us posted.

Mark.

[langysrodshop]

I made this up and put a little flake on it then gave it to my mate Ian (bigbossman) who applied the letering to his usual high standard, script is the original Ford.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Langybadge001.jpg

Rear number plate surround made from 20mm x 6mm flat bar.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Numberplatesurround2-1.jpg

Iron Cross brake pedal pad

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/IronCrosspedal005.jpg

Dashboard pic

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Transtunnel002.jpg

Now ready for paint

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/June212008.jpg

Hood side panel stainless steel spears

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Sidepanelfinishers2.jpg

Arvin heater

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/ArvinHeater5.jpg

Rocket fuel block to feed the 6 carbs

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV11533.jpg

[Violent Veg]

Lovely stuff...

[langysrodshop]

These are my alternative headers i will be using from time to time.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Zoomiesfinished.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Zoomiesfinished1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Zoomiesfinished2.jpg


Stainless battery holder, there are 2 of these as i'm running a propshaft driven alternator, If after a few months on the road i find the 2nd battery is not needed i will cut the top off and gut it and use it to store some tools.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/PolishedBatterybox005.jpg


Firewall mounted fuel pressure gauge.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/MoonFuelPressureGauge006.jpg


There will be a few that won't like this 8-) click on the pic to see. But i like my music so i'm fitting a decent stereo system that also plays DVD's on a small screen, Amp's will be mounted behind the seat.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/th_DVDRadio006.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/?action=view&current=DVDRadio006.flv)


There is also another version here http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dfpiYTkbePU
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[chaley]

Wow, far out in a groovy kind of way daddyo, looking good, keep 'em coming.
Chaley

[English Impala]

What a load of rubbish, no orange peel or runs anywhere! You need to hold the gun 1" from the frame while spraying then while its still wet get your wife to open the garage door & let the wind blow dust all over it.

Seriously, that looks awesome, can't wait to see it finished. And a proper "mans" colour! :D

[TOAD]

i agree it is a proper mans colour.......GREEN .......thats awesome steve m8,...........hope your mantle piece is big m8, got a feeling your need the space..............TOAD

[rottenpop]

Alt running off the prop?
Tell me more.......

[rodbuilder]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/th_DVDRadio006.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/?action=view&current=DVDRadio006.flv)

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Beats me how you can turn out such quality work without breaking those nails:p

[langysrodshop]

Hi Russ, the reason the alty runs off the prop is that i didn't like it up front, the engine looks nice and balanced with the 3 carbs either side and if i had added the alty it looked unbalanced so i decided to run it off the prop. It runs off a pulley that is fitted to the front slip yoke,
Most prop run altys that i have seen are usually fitted on the rear axle and run off a pulley mounted at the rear of the prop, Didn't like that system as it was ugly and the alty would be subjected to shocks.
To eliminate any belt flex i have slightly longer ladder bars so that the joints share the same axis as the front UJ, This means that the slip yoke only moves about 3mm in & out even on full suspension travel, The belt can cope with this.
The pulley is an aluminium SBC water pump pulley that i modified on the lathe.
The alternator is a 100amp Toyota small job, This charges a 720amp truck battery which has a big reserve capacity so shouldn't be a problem, There is another of these batterys as well which is wired in on a solenoid should i need extra power to start at any time, I don't think it will be needed really so it may get the top cut off it and gut the inards and used for tool storage after a few months road testing.

At the engine end i have added a small idler pulley for fan belt tensioning.

Here's some pics to explain

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Alternatormount.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13013.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13023.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13021.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13018.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13019.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/FlakedFrontyoke.jpg





Alt running off the prop?
Tell me more.......

[langysrodshop]

LMFAO Gary.



What a load of rubbish, no orange peel or runs anywhere! You need to hold the gun 1" from the frame while spraying then while its still wet get your wife to open the garage door & let the wind blow dust all over it.

Seriously, that looks awesome, can't wait to see it finished. And a proper "mans" colour! :D

[rottenpop]

Yep, that,ll work, like it.
As you say, most prop driven alts are at the back and it,s like..........yeah but, no but....
Up front and keeping the ladder bar pivots and prop in sync, much better. Cool.

[Asbo]

1st class work as normal steve!!!!

[mopar_mark]

Hi Steve,
Cars looks great, even had the patience to go through all 45 pages of photos.
Real credit to your skills, patience, design capabilities, really look forward to seeing it in the flesh

[sbchevy]

like the alternative headers!

[Adam]

Watched this evolve from the bare chassis to present. It's amazing how much Steve can get done in a day despite all the phone calls. In this time he has rewired my race car, modified the hood and repainted it. Your going to need a few spare rear tires mate!!!!

[Mark Bull]

Beats me how you can turn out such quality work without breaking those nails:p

Looks cool Steve....but was wondering(or at least the wife was)are your nails real,or are they fake acrylics??
If real,credit to you for keeping them so nice!

[Klunk]

Steve, I assume it is ok to run the alternator backwards? for the brief occasions that the car is in reverse.

*inquisitive head on*

[langysrodshop]

Alternators charge and can be run either way Tony



Steve, I assume it is ok to run the alternator backwards? for the brief occasions that the car is in reverse.

*inquisitive head on*

[Paul B]

Incredible work Steve. I started grinding and tidying my chassis up for paint yesterday, but I just don't have the dedication or perseverence to get it so good it'd looks like yours :(

I'll settle for 'near enough' and a hand brushed coat of 'Black Magic' satin black I reckon. :D

[langysrodshop]

Patience Paul, patience


Incredible work Steve. I started grinding and tidying my chassis up for paint yesterday, but I just don't have the dedication or perseverence to get it so good it'd looks like yours :(

I'll settle for 'near enough' and a hand brushed coat of 'Black Magic' satin black I reckon. :D

[Holmsey]

Just absolutely amazing work and your eye for detail just blows me away.. But change that brake pedal... not in with the rocket theme imho ;o) x
That really is going to be "probably" ;o) the best 32 ever, let alone best in Britain.
Does your stomach turn over when you look at your own work Steve?
It makes mine, with pure lust ;o)

I would enjoy doing a project if I could do work like that,,, awesome.

[langysrodshop]

Hi Nick, there is a big battery and another big battery as backup, Cheers hope to see you soon.


Just looked at all the photos in my lunch 2 hour break (it is Friday after all). Excellent job and nice to see some detailing for a change, particularly the spears on the lights and side panels. Often wonder about altys under the floor though, when something goes wrong with it, in the rain, on the hard shoulder? Looking forward to seeing it orbiting next year.
Nick

[langysrodshop]

Here's the block being washed out again prior to being put back together 8-)
All the block core plugs were knocked out and replaced.
Front and rear gallery plugs were removed and carefully washed out with rifle brushes and degreaser.

Crank was lubricated and installed in Clevite 77 bearings, The crank and associated parts have had a full balance job. The crank spins nicely pulling just 20ftlbs on the torque wrench.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Oldspainted2.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/07102008138.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine10thoctober0826.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/06102008134.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/06102008135.jpg


My mate Adam found a nice big bag to cover the engine whilst its being built up.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine10thoctober0835.jpg


Noticed this a while ago so thought i would sort it now rather than later, the problem was that the aftermarket Finned valley cover was 10% smaller than the original steel cover, i assume that when it was cast they didn't take into account of the shrikage that you get when casting, this was solved by cutting a piece of T6061 Ally sheet 4mm thick just slightly bigger than the cover, this was fastened to the underneath of the cover with countersunk 4mm set screws and now it fits just right with a decent size gasket surface.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine10thoctober0814.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine10thoctober0816.jpg



Pistons & Rods tomorrow 8-)


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[boyceeeee]

Steve,
I think everything that could be said about the "Rocket 32 " project has been said already , 'kin awesome :) . Just one question , which model toyota did the alt come from ? Mine is similar but is a diahatsu jobby & only just about copes so i'd like to upgrade to the same as your 100 amper .
Cheers Tel

[langysrodshop]

If i remember right Tel it was a twin turbo Supra, Pretty sure it was as i've had a few of them and it was on the my spares shelf.



Steve,
I think everything that could be said about the "Rocket 32 " project has been said already , 'kin awesome :) . Just one question , which model toyota did the alt come from ? Mine is similar but is a diahatsu jobby & only just about copes so i'd like to upgrade to the same as your 100 amper .
Cheers Tel

[Koolstude]

You've got alot of nice detail bits on there Steve. I can't wait to see it finished.

[langysrodshop]

Got the pistons/rods in at last.

First job was to gap the rings, Ring gap should be 3-4 thou per 1" of bore, The Olds has a 41/8" bore so i set the gaps at 16 thou.

First a ring was inserted in the bore and pushed squarley down with a piston, Then the gap could be checked.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine11thOctober083.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine11thOctober084.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine11thOctober088.jpg



To increase the ring gap i use a ring filing machine as here, go slowly as it can take off more than you need quite quickly.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine11thOctober0810.jpg



Once the rings are gapped the can be fitted to the pistons with ring pliers.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine11thOctober0811.jpg



The ring gaps should be in this position.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine15thoctober088.jpg




Once the rings were fitted and the pistons were on the rods it was time to put them in the bores, First 2 pieces of rubber were put over the rod bolts to protect the crank journals, Then we broke out the ring compressor.
We dunked the assembled piston into some oil and proceeded to install them.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine15thoctober08.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine15thoctober089.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine15thoctober081.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine15thoctober082.jpg



The caps were then torqued in place in 20 ft/lb steps.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine15thoctober0812.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine15thoctober0813.jpg



When you have the pistons/rods installed a good rule of thumb is to put a torque wrench on the crank and see what it pulls when rotated, Anywhere between 50-60 ft/lbs is good, This one pulled 50 ft/lbs




http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/th_Engine15thoctober0815.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/?action=view&current=Engine15thoctober0815.flv)



Next job was to install the cam, I used a degree wheel here to dial it in perfectly but have no pics as my hands were oily.
Once the cam was in the timing dots were lined up and the timing wheels & chain were fitted. With the cover buttoned up i turned to fitting the oil pump, It all stopped at this point as i found they had sent me the 60-64 Oil pump and my engine is a 59 8-(



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine16thOctober081.jpg



Here's where i am at the moment until the new oil pump arrives.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Engine16thOctober089.jpg

[ROCKIT]

This is certainly gonna be an eyeful when it appears Steve !
Can't wait !

[merryknees]

NICE with a capital G ;)

[langysrodshop]

Got my Headlamps sorted today ready for flaking, Buckets are GRP and my biggest problem was i wanted to use 36 Ford lenses as they are nicely rounded but the bezels are very rare, My mate Keith came to my rescue and made a mould off one kindly lborrowed from Andy on here (thanks Andy) and metal spun a pair up in brass, They were then chromed and i made up some adaptor rings for it to all bolt together, Reflectors are also 36 Ford fitted with some halogen bulbs Keith sells to fit the old ford fitting.

I think they came out real good, Well pleased.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Rocket32Headlamps1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Rocket32Headlamps4.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Rocket32Headlamps5.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Rocket32Headlamps8.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Rocket32Headlamps10.jpg


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[Morris460]

Oooooh! They do look good! Coming along very nicely Steve.

[hershambob]

clever how you rubbed out the filler and didnt scratch the chrome

[langysrodshop]

Headlamps finally painted, Autobox now back and ready for paint so hopefully i should be able to drop the motor/trans in early next week.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/RocketHeadlamps10.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/RocketHeadlamps9.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/RocketHeadlamps8.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/RocketHeadlamps6.jpg



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[Adam]

They look good in the pics but these headlamps look so much better in the flesh.

[BigBossMan]

Strangely, I want to caress them like the big mamma they were modelled from.

[langysrodshop]

Ian you always bring a smile to my face, For more than 1 reason LOL



Strangely, I want to caress them like the big mamma they were modelled from.

[merryknees]

Strange my headlamps have a portly chap with a camera on the chrome too:D
Lovely Jubbly Langy
sounds like a sixties trio, can I feel a song coming on
Gedupta Singh (Karaoke Champion)

[langysrodshop]

The Dual Hrydromatic auto is now back from rebuilding so gave it a splash of colour, Hope to get the engine/trans finally mounted in the next couple of days.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Hydromaticpainted1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Hydromaticpainted17.jpg

[BigBossMan]

One day Steve, you'll meet yourself coming out of the workshop...Fast work mate!

[cabby]

Out standing!!

Tony

[Adam]

That looks heavy!!!!!!

[boyceeeee]

Different class !! can't wait to see it finished Steve

[langysrodshop]

Very heavy indeed, You will find out later as i need a lift with it please.



That looks heavy!!!!!!

[rem]

You're not painting the torque converter then? You know you'll regret taking short cuts :)

Looks very nice, though. And that trans does look heavy.

[Blackpopracing]

All looks very nice Steve.

[langysrodshop]

Its in at last. 8-)


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Enginefinnallyin1.jpg

[bladerunner]

nice .nice.nice....baz

[langysrodshop]

Finished my propshaft alternator.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Alternatormounted2.jpg




And made up an adjustable idler pulley for the front.




http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/26112008244.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/26112008247.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/26112008251.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/26112008252.jpg




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[Asbo]

looking good punk

[merryknees]

Propshaft Alternator, Trick as fek BUT why???

[ROCKIT]

Propshaft Alternator, Trick as fek BUT why???

On a shiny, sparkly engine like that ! You have to ask?

[langysrodshop]

Ian/Shaun i wasn't keen on the alternator showing as it didn't look quite right and also the engine when veiwed from the front looked out of balance aesthetically, I wanted to run the original generator but the 6x2 Holley setup got in the way and i couldn't run hood sides, so the alternator was put underneath.

[englishrodder]

Looking good as always.

[langysrodshop]

The sump is now painted, I've been looking for a replacement as this one was in very poor condition but havn't found one yet so i welded some patch panels into it and hammered the dents out, It looks reasonable now but i will still change it if a better condition one comes along.
The off white is the same colour as the firewall and the underneath of the body.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Sumppainted.jpg



The trans pan had a hard life in the past and was covered in small dents, a couple of hours with a hammer and dolly saw it in much better condition, primed it up and shot in a couple of coats of off white.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/04122008256.jpg

[Paul]

looks far too good!!...any chance of a drive when it's done???

[langysrodshop]

If your a good boy, maybe lol



looks far too good!!...any chance of a drive when it's done???

[daly]

1st class work looks graet steve
Brian

[langysrodshop]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Undercar14.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Undercar8.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Undercar9.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Undercar.jpg

[hershambob]

steve your underside looks very nice!!!

[langysrodshop]

I know exactly what you mean Ian, feels like your getting somewhere when the paint goes on.

Got a bit more done tonight, gun finish so will need a little flat & polish tomorrow.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/08122008267.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/08122008265.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/08122008266.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/08122008268.jpg



Oh I just cant wait to paint my bits:o
Keep looking at your bits Langy and they make me ooo soo jealous;)

[cross spring]

very nice i like yes

[randrhotrodimports]

I like the white oil pan and trans pan Steve, sets it off against the green well and i must get of my ass and drop on by. Looking forward to seeing what Toms done on the interior as well, might have a job for him myself.

[Stuart Flitton]

Wow first time really looking in this section after posting my A

Well Steve that really looks the bo*locks, love the flake

Stu

[langysrodshop]

Had a few hours spare today so did a bit more today.



The 40 Ford dash has been narrowed 1" in the centre, The chrome speaker grill has been narrowed also and also the ends where the ashtrays normally are was filled in (not much point in ashtrays in a roadster) then the ends were reshaped to match the narrower 32 scuttle. the gauges are VDO white faced which are fitted behind a custom made aluminium insert which was CNC'd and fitted with the original 40 ford chrome trim, the guages are then fitted from behind.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Dashpainted5.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Dashpainted6.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Dashpainted9.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Dashpainted11.jpg





Grill shell fitted up, the badge was made from a pice of aluminium and shaped to fit in the spoon, It was lightly flaked and then my good mate Ian (bigbossman) weilded his magic brushes and put on my name in the style of the original ford script and a border line around the outside in a darker green. Thanks Ian.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Grillshellfittedup3.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Grillshellfittedup9.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Grillshellfittedup10.jpg

[Morris460]

You sure about the speedo range Steve?;)

Looking reeeeeaaally good, dash is excellent.

[eeb43]

i hate to tell you this steve but you have put the clocks on the passenger side

[langysrodshop]

Yep no what you mean Paul but its electric so can be turned off 8-)


If i told you it took over 6.5 hours to fit the dash trim below would you believe me ???


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/10122008271.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/10122008273.jpg



You sure about the speedo range Steve?;)

Looking reeeeeaaally good, dash is excellent.

[langysrodshop]

And there was me thinking nobody would notice Mark.



i hate to tell you this steve but you have put the clocks on the passenger side

[Spence32]

Looking good Steve, fantastic attention to detail, can't wait to see it!

[langysrodshop]

Idler back from the chromers and finished.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Idlerfinished3.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Idlerfinished1.jpg


Bit more paintwork done.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Passengerdoor13Dec082.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Passengerdoor13Dec083.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Passengerdoor13Dec084.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Passengerdoor13Dec085.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Passengerdoor13Dec087.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Passengerdoor13Dec0814.jpg

[TOAD]

Steve, looks fantastic work m8 and only comes with years of experience and you do have a lot of experience so that must mean your an old sod ...............flmao!.............steve & sue have a good xmas ..........toad

[cabby]

Looks the mutts wotsits Steve, loving the green flake :D


Merry Christmas Sue and Langy

Tony+family

[Fatguyz]

wait till you see the trunk lid:eek:

FG:cool:

[cabby]

you could of taken the hinges off before spraying Steve tut tut! I mean! you have over spray on ya hinges now :D :eek:

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Passengerdoor13Dec084.jpg

[plumpcars]

Steve you know my thoughts on the car! :cool::) Thanks for dropping my brackets off yesterday....

[langysrodshop]

Your very welcome Steve, Always look forward to our little chats.



Steve you know my thoughts on the car! :cool::) Thanks for dropping my brackets off yesterday....

[langysrodshop]

This one Jase, Needs flat & polishing yet.


wait till you see the trunk lid:eek:

FG:cool:



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Trunklidpainted5.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Trunklidpainted4.jpg

[langysrodshop]

Here's a taster of the interior trim, Trimmer is coming this week for trail fitment, i can't wait !!!


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Trimming2.jpg



My 40 dash has the deluxe trim and glovebox so i really wanted an original 40 ford clock, I didn't realise how sort after they are and even half decent ones reach £200 on Ebay, There is a company in the U.S. doing a cheaper replacement that has a quartz movement but even these are £70 each so i decided to do my own. I bought a chrome front & a repro clock face from Bob Drake for £20 and picked up a quartz battery powered movement for £2 from Ebay.


Here's the repro clock face with the quartz movement fitted, I had to cut all the hands down as the were originally 4" long.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock2.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock3.jpg


Here's the repro chrome front.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock4.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock5.jpg



Due to the spindle on the quartz movement being quite long and it wasn't possible to shorten it i had to make a spacer that fitted inside the chrome front piece, this was cut from a lump of 12mm ally plate.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock6.jpg



Here's all the bits fitted together, Don't look too bad does it ???

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock8.jpg


Here's the veiw from the rear, When its fitted to the glovebox i will make up a cover to hide it all away.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock9.jpg


Here its all fitted to the glovebox, I'm pretty pleased how it turned out. I might repaint the face white to match the other gauges.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock15.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock17.jpg



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[hershambob]

clever git!!!!looks good steve

[ROCKIT]

Fantastic alternative Steve!
Its the little touches that take a little extra effort, they make a car for me.
Besides the in your face colour and design!

[Stuart Flitton]

Steve
Love the car
who done the louvers ??

Stu

[langysrodshop]

Shaun your not gonna believe how bright it is in the sun !!!



Fantastic alternative Steve!
Its the little touches that take a little extra effort, they make a car for me.
Besides the in your face colour and design!

[mopar_mark]

Shaun your not gonna believe how bright it is in the sun !!!

Well take some photos outside, then we wont have to make believe :D :D

[langysrodshop]

Trouble is Mark they just don't show up in pics. 8-(



Well take some photos outside, then we wont have to make believe :D :D

[langysrodshop]

Got a surprise xmas visit from my trimmer last night who bought over some of the finished panels, this is one of the door cards finished and with the stainless finishers fitted.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13472.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13441.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13443.jpg



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[Russ]

very nice Steve as always, can`t wait to see it finished,
Russ

[langysrodshop]

Wasn't very happy with my clock face so thought i would change it. I cut a new piece of sheet ally and based it in white then added the green flake iron cross by brush, Didn't think it would work but came out just right, Letraset sorted the text

Before

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Clock15.jpg


After

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/NewClockface1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/NewClockface13.jpg

[scottie]

yep, i like that

[langysrodshop]

Also made this up, I never like to see the sender & the oil pressure switch on a detailed engine so i had a fuel block i made up age's ago but never used so its bolted underneath on the frame and a -3 braided line runs from the oil takeoff to the block where the senders are mounted.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13568.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13569.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV13570.jpg



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[scrap yard dog]

steve thats as cool as a cool thing can be brrrrrrrrrrrr /// looks the ******ks

[langysrodshop]

The seat base was made up ages ago in 25mm box tube but the trimmer wanted to get on with the seat so i need to add an apron around the frame to hold the ignition switch, indicator arm, cigarette lighter socket and the heated seat switches.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SeatApron.jpg

I cut a peice of 2mm ally sheet and basically just followed the shape of the base around, Its held by screws at the moment as somebody borrowed my rivet gun. Once it was secured to the base i marked around the perimeter and removed the excess.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SeatApron3.jpg


Now the trimmer can finish off the base and hopefully i will have a complete seat soon.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SeatApron6.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SeatApron8.jpg

[scottie]

steve

have you got a wiring diagram for that flasher switch ?, got most of them sussed but just need to check

scottie

[langysrodshop]

Here ya go Scottie


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/IndicatorSwitchWiringDiagram.jpg

[scottie]

aha thats what the orange one is for

cheers

[langysrodshop]

Decided i didn't like the skull shifter nob i had so i had a rummage through my scrap stainless bin and made a jig and made a much better shift nob.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Shifterhandle.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Shifterhandle2.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Shifterhandle5.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Shifthandlejigplain.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/ShiftHandlejig3.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/ShiftHandledone7.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/ShiftHandledone8.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/ShiftHandledone6.jpg

[chaley]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/ShiftHandledone8.jpg

That really is Da Bomb!!
Chaley

[ross@rmrrestorations]

Steve, how are you turning those radiused ends so neatly? I need to make some heads for a tool I am making and could do with turning some large radii ends on bar stock.

Did you get my mail btw?

[langysrodshop]

Yes got your PM Ross, Just trying to decipher it LOL

I just turn it roughly like a threepenny bit, Then i soft sand to shape on a linisher whilst spinning it in a drill, Then polish as normal.


Steve, how are you turning those radiused ends so neatly? I need to make some heads for a tool I am making and could do with turning some large radii ends on bar stock.

Did you get my mail btw?

[ross@rmrrestorations]

Ah ok, no clever radius fixments on the lathe then.......
Want me to call to explain about the parts list?

[langysrodshop]

Yep call me.

Yeah no special tooling, it was quicker to do it the way i went.



Ah ok, no clever radius fixments on the lathe then.......
Want me to call to explain about the parts list?

[smallford]

Already been said numerous times, but absolutely amazing standard of work. At a level most of us mere mortals can only dream off.

[CalumA]

Stunning workmanship Steve. Better get trophy polished for its new home!

[STEPSIDEBILL]

steve your work makes me sick...........................with envy. well done fantastic work.

[langysrodshop]

Thanks guys, Bill did you get it ???



steve your work makes me sick...........................with envy. well done fantastic work.

[STEPSIDEBILL]

got an appointment with the guy tommorow steve ,he is a wee bit funny with people,he called last night to see if i was still keen,it was last taxed in 93,gonna get it running and clean it up a bit i will post some pictures on sunday.i had a long talk with him he has just turned 65 and is really into hotrods oldest hotrodder i have ever met,i will keep you posted.

[langysrodshop]

Well my cylinder heads finally came back from the machinist so now i can get a lot of the fiddly jobs finished like the throttle linkage and kick down assembly.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February5091.jpg



When i got the 6x2 Wiend drag star intake the rear water crossover was missing so this was made up from stainless bends.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February5092.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February50910.jpg



The front water crossover/thermostat housing i have is a stock Wiend type but due to it coming from a smaller displacement Rocket motor it didn't fit the larger vee on my 394, this was solved by adding some spacers to the ends, These will be welded and polished as soon as i get a chance.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February50914.jpg



This is the engine steady i made from some scrap stainless hex bar.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February50925.jpg


Top hose is made from stainless steel bends and finished off with short lengths of rad hose and stainless clips.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February50932.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February50933.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February50921.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February50937.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February50938.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February50935.jpg




...........

[BigBossMan]

Looked at your site today Steve wondering how it's going.

How does the engine steadier benefit? as I would have though a fair amount of vibrations would transfer into the body (even with chassis tape), rattling the hood etc.?

[langysrodshop]

Havn't updated the site for a while Ian as i'm up to my ears in customers projects that keep getting in the way :D

Had them on all my cars Ian, Never noticed anything untoward. It also has to be there as it was a bit tight squeezing the rocket motor in a full hood and side panels, Its quite a big engine :D so not a lot of clearence :eek:



Looked at your site today Steve wondering how it's going.

How does the engine steadier benefit? as I would have though a fair amount of vibrations would transfer into the body (even with chassis tape), rattling the hood etc.?

[BigBossMan]

Does look very nice.
No troubles for you getting to work these days eh :)

[TOAD]

It looks the mutt nutts steve.................toad

[als57]

First class

[Hotrod Rod]

Steve thats very, very nice, love the details and those headlights, i could go on.........

[langysrodshop]

Thanks Rod.

Well instead of looking at the forum last night i had a go at the thottle linkage.
I bought a kit from the states but to be honest its absolute garbage so i will use it to setup and remake in stainless while the carbs are stripped for paint.

First job was to make up a mount for the cross bar to fit to, I found a bit of 12mm x 6mm stainless flat bar in the scrap bin that fitted the job just right and drilled and tapped the log intake for it to fit too.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February6096.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February60912.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February60910.jpg


Next up i found a couple of rose joints in my box to mount the cross shaft, I also drilled the bar to make it not look so bulky, and gave it a quick polish.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February60914.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February60918.jpg



All seems to work quite well and not as heavy as i thought it would be, Off now to finish the other side and mount some return springs and make up the kickdown linkage.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February60916.jpg





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[sbchevy]

looking very good steve, is the dizzy cap staying clear?

[langysrodshop]

Yes Vic, The points are there to fire an MSD ignition. I like the clear cap but its marked in places, Got most of them out with T -Cut, You don't see them for sale very often these days i'm afraid. :(


looking very good steve, is the dizzy cap staying clear?

[mike noble]

it amazes me the way you kinda make nothin of it, then produce something that looks shop bought !! hmmmm you'd love the linkages ive made in the past..... NOT:eek::)

[BigBossMan]

Steve, those linkages remind me of leg pinnings that bikers sometimes have.

Not been rifling through the bins at the crematorium have we? :eek::)

[langysrodshop]

Sorry Mike i should of said its all really terribly difficult and took me 3 weeks to make. :D



it amazes me the way you kinda make nothin of it, then produce something that looks shop bought !! hmmmm you'd love the linkages ive made in the past..... NOT:eek::)

[langysrodshop]

Thats cause your a weirdo Ian :D:D:D




Steve, those linkages remind me of leg pinnings that bikers sometimes have.

Not been rifling through the bins at the crematorium have we? :eek::)

[langysrodshop]

Getting closer to fire up, Throttle linkage/Fuel pipes all made and finished.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February11096.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February11097.jpg

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[martin]

Looks the mutts nutz Steve, we'll be having a closer look tomorrow evening.

Martin

[grommit]

hi i must say you have worked v hard looking great, ou must be proud !
cant wait to see more, keep up the good work,

grommit

[rottenpop]

Some really cool details and fabrication Steve, nice.......very nice. That radiator though......hmmmm. Are you going to build a shroud or try and lose it a bit with black paint? It just seems, well, a little out of place? No offense, it just spoils things a bit if you get my drift. The era you,re setting the build in, the whole feel of the car and yet, that radiator......

[langysrodshop]

Yes Russ its going to be satin black, Havn't done it yet as i was going to polish it and do the core black, Made the decision now.

[martin]

I quite like the rad staying as it is, or polished, matches all the shiny bits on the engine, & stainless heater hoses.

Martin

[langysrodshop]

It all went a bit wrong this morning, Had to go to media blasters so thought i would see what the headers would look like vapour blasted, They looked really good until i run one of them over with my daily :eek:

Bit the bullet and saved what i could and started to make another.

Saved the front pipe and back pipe so used these on a new cone. They are a little tricky to make as the pipes have to have a 45 degree bend as they exit the head and the 2 centre pipes are siamesed so the pipes have to have the side cot out of them, this causes the tube to spring open so they have to be clamped slightly to make them round again before the straight bits are welded back on, if that makes sense 8-)


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February1309.jpg



New centre pipes


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Got to this stage and run out of TIG gas until monday [:(!]


The rear breather road draught tube was missing from the engine so the scrap bin was raided and the bit welded together and polished.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February13095.jpg


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[langysrodshop]

Cracked on with repairing the header tonight and got everything ready for welding tomorrow evening.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February160910.jpg

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Came up against a little problem that the plug wires were fairly close to the headers, solved it by making up some bars that would hold the wires tight to the block, I replaced the bottom header bolts with some longer studs so the bars bolt on here, The plug wirs are held in place by a couple of Adel clamps either side, looks neater as well.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February16092.jpg

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[Fatguyz]

the pics don't do the engine justice Steve........it looks stunning in the flesh..........like the way the leads have been routed ;)

FG:cool:

[langysrodshop]

Well the replacement header is finish welded and ready for white paint.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February19094.jpg

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Had an hour spare today so thought i would paint the carb scoops white to match the firewall instead of the red, Now i'm not so sure, Carbs have yet to be painted green flake so maybe they will look ok then, If anybody has got any idea's i would be pleased to hear them ???

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/February190910.jpg

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[Morris460]

White looks good Steve, gels with the sump and headers.

[hershambob]

i vote white

[bladerunner]

polish those carbs, steve they will look the muts nuts mate..baz

[DaveC]

Steve
Take another photo but with a white background and see if it looks any different.

[langysrodshop]

Baz if you want to pop in and make a start don't let me stop you, remember there are 6 to do :eek:



polish those carbs, steve they will look the muts nuts mate..baz

[Holmsey]

They Look good in the white to my eye, as Paul says they tie in with the sump and header tips also will all look tied in when viewed with the white bulkhead.... real different and cool.
If you polished them, the sump and header tips would then look out of place... IMHO. Or all green would work to. awesome detail Steve make me stomach wobble with excitement ;o)

[Flathead Elmo]

I think you should green flake the inside and add a while pinstripe design to the inside.nothing wild, something subtle...but then I like the green flake look on your car

[bigted]

Christ that engine is a work of art... AMAZING.

[langysrodshop]

Good idea Dave I will try it today, I can see now why your on the committee LOL



Steve
Take another photo but with a white background and see if it looks any different.

[merryknees]

White looks great to me.
Attention to detail is second to none unlike your crap text messages ;)

[langysrodshop]

Striping them was always gonna be done Elmo, just the colour was/is the problem.



I think you should green flake the inside and add a while pinstripe design to the inside.nothing wild, something subtle...but then I like the green flake look on your car

[sbchevy]

White looks good Steve, gels with the sump and headers.

i agree white rather than red with the green.

[langysrodshop]

Thanks Vic but the red was never gonna stay, The quiery was White or Green.



i agree white rather than red with the green.

[randrhotrodimports]

Having finally seen the car in the flesh, outstanding details/finish gonna be a great year.
Oh and the tea was very nice and the fish tank made me want to go and get one.

[langysrodshop]

Had a couple of spare hours so thought i would get the kickdown linkage sorted, 8hrs later its sorted :eek:
Its amazing how long these simple little jobs actually take !!!

Main problem was that i didn't want the throttle to be overly heavy and make driving a chore so i removed the carb springs from the corner carbs and decided to go with fairly long levers to lighten the action but this of course meant longer lever throws, another fly in the ointment was that the Hydromatic kickdown isn't a conventional type, its a type of shuttle valve that opens larger ports to let the box pressure increase with throttle opening and has a 2 stage return spring.

It would of been a lot easier to make it cable operated but 94's work the opposite way round to most carbs so the throttle arm ended up pushing instead of pulling so therefore had to be operated by a long rod down to a bellcrank which then works the kickdown lever by another short rod. (I hope that makes sense :confused:)

The levers were cut from 5mm stainless plate and are 75mm pivot to pivot, some thickwall stainless tube was cut and tapped for the 3/16 unf rose joints, to save a lot of cutting the levers were cut out of 5mm ply to start as some of the holes had to be played with.

It all works really well now and has a fairly light throttle action.



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[sbchevy]

does not look to little of a job to me!!!! nice bit of work there.

[Rover V8]

Hi Steve,
Looking really top notch, real quality, enjoying the thread, keep up the good work,
Cheers,
Mike C.

[langysrodshop]

Thanks guys, Nice to know that posting the pics is not a waste of time.

[Nutrocker]

Thanks guys, Nice to know that posting the pics is not a waste of time.


never a waste of time. I haven't replied to any of the pics as most who have have said it all and I'm not a man of many words, but I do study the pics regularly. Keep 'em coming.

good work by the way.

[ROCKIT]

It's certainly not a waste of time Steve.
It serves to make most of us extremely guilty, for not getting on with things, and then very jealous cos you do !

[martin]

Looks great Steve, as always.
I think we need to come round one evening again soon for a closer look.

Martin

[Flamin Black A]

definately not a waste of time posting pics steve I can't wait to see it in the flesh at wheels day

[langysrodshop]

Managed to get another of those pesky little jobs done last night, I've never liked the look of the oil pressure senders, Even painting them they just don't blend in so i thought i would try a different approach and make a cover for it. I found a bit of thick wall stainless tube and bored it out to suit the diameter of the sender, The ribs were already in it as it was an offcut from something else.
A capping disc for the end was one of the holesaw off cuts from my 26T chassis, Glad i never threw them away now !!!
The hole was cut in the end and shaped to accept the terminal block on the end of the sender, The disc was then welded to the end of the tube. Plenty of weld was put on so i could linish a nice radius on the corner.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/Oilpressuresendercover.jpg



The weld was then cleaned off on the linisher.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/Oilpressuresendercover1.jpg



Then it got a quick lick on the polisher.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/Oilpressuresendercover4.jpg


Painted in between the ribs and i reckon it looks just right now. Guess i will have to make one for the other oil switch now.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/Oilpressuresendercover7.jpg

[martin]

Thats fuggin lovely Steve, you clever git....LOL

Martin

[langysrodshop]

Ian thanks for the present LOL

Bigbossman sent me a present today to keep the theme going, Its a pair of Rocket pants, I do love his sense of humour, We are all still laughing.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/Rocketpants.jpg

[langysrodshop]

Really when !!!


Mandy says they should make you go faster :rolleyes:[/quote]

[BigBossMan]

when you wear em on the strip I guess.

[langysrodshop]

Not had much time on my own car recently but managed to sort out my trans cooler, Its mounted under the car out of the way so i've added a scoop to funnel air through the matrix, Also fitted 2 electric fans that are switched on by a 215F switch mounted in the gearbox out cooler pipe.
The rest was made from offcuts from my stainless bin.
The ally scoop will be painted off white to match the underside/firewall.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/Other%20stuff/Transcooler5.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/Other%20stuff/Transcooler4.jpg

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[Fatguyz]

just been round Steves with Edd Brown to help Steve lift the body off ready for the next stages.........and i have to say that i am wondering why there are distinct traces that Mr Golding and Mr Haskell have been there.....in fact it would appear that many of the distinguished rod builders that reside in the UK have been round.........is he paying them to build the 32 :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

FG:cool:

[Rover V8]

Steve,
Very good work as usual, should work a treat, and look real good, I'll have to lie underneath it for a couple of months to take it all in,
Cheers,
Mike C.

[langysrodshop]

Looks different now Dave.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/March14096.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/March14093.jpg



Steve
Take another photo but with a white background and see if it looks any different.

[john56]

Fantastic stuff, please don't stop posting. Can't wait to admire it for real.

[DaveC]

Thanks Steve.
That looks really great what a difference? Well I think it looks much better, really blends in,that`s if a wacking big V8 Olds can blend in, what do you think? After all its your Rod.

[BigBossMan]

Steve,
am I right in thinking there ain't any decent braided fuel lines on the market?

i think the white firewall looks great and has toned down the s/steel etc but shown up the black fuel lines more. It'll all come back to normal in the end I'm sure anyway, when the body is finished.

[langysrodshop]

Yes Dave i'm pretty happy with them now, I think once the carbs are green flake it will bring the white scoops alive.



Thanks Steve.
That looks really great what a difference? Well I think it looks much better, really blends in,that`s if a wacking big V8 Olds can blend in, what do you think? After all its your Rod.

[langysrodshop]

Ian i had braided stainless AN aeroquip fuel lines on it originally but they just looked way to heavy/thick compared to the other parts of the engine so changed them for the cloth overbraided rubber you see now which i think looks a little older although AN hose & fittings were being used in the 50's, saying that i'm not aiming for a period 60's car but a 60's car with a bit of a modern twist, if that makes sense ???



Steve,
am I right in thinking there ain't any decent braided fuel lines on the market?

i think the white firewall looks great and has toned down the s/steel etc but shown up the black fuel lines more. It'll all come back to normal in the end I'm sure anyway, when the body is finished.

[Fatguyz]

just stuck my "nose through the door" at Langys to get the use of a torx bit.........and the green flake on the body :eek: stunning.........when this car hits the road in full sunlight be warned..........................you will need sun glasses:D:cool::D

FG:cool:

[Asbo]

Come on then Slang lets see some pics of the body painted.

[Fatguyz]

Come on then Slang lets see some pics of the body painted.

when i left he was busy mixing and prepping and all sorts......i've just realised i have lots of green paint dust on me......wonder where that came from :rolleyes:

FG:cool:

[Morris460]

Sounds good, hopefully I will get to see it when my bumpers come back. Seems a shame to cover the chassis up though. No chance of leaving it in "donk" mode Steve LOL

[langysrodshop]

You might see some of it Asbo but not all just yet especially after the morning i just had :eek:



Come on then Slang lets see some pics of the body painted.

[neilswheels]

that's definately green!

[langysrodshop]

Well spotted Neil !!!



that's definately green!

[martin]

Where are the latest pics then Steve, none on your site yet either.
Or do we have to come over for a visit to see it?

Martin

[langysrodshop]

Mart there won't be any complete pics posted for a while, had a slight mishap :eek:



Where are the latest pics then Steve, none on your site yet either.
Or do we have to come over for a visit to see it?

Martin

[langysrodshop]

No not runs Bob but a nasty reaction, ended up stripping, repriming and repainting, it pays to keep everything from the same maker it would appear :eek: not something i wanted to be doing now.



steve i heard your not very well,,something about the runs!!!

[edd brown]

steve now its seteled a bit it looks awsome,,, ,, ill email photos over to you now ,,,edd

[langysrodshop]

Edd a public thankyou is in order.
I found i had to repaint my 32 body due to a mishap but due to my workshop being very full i had nowhere to do it, My good mate Dave Haskell offered the use of his workshop but that wouldn't of been fair as he's a busy chap, So my old mate Eddie stepped up and let me use his workshop and acted as a willing apprentice :D Thanks Edd

Its now all redone and should be back on the chassis by friday.

[Fatguyz]

Edd a public thankyou is in order.
I found i had to repaint my 32 body due to a mishap but due to my workshop being very full i had nowhere to do it, My good mate Dave Haskell offered the use of his workshop but that wouldn't of been fair as he's a busy chap, So my old mate Eddie stepped up and let me use his workshop and acted as a willing apprentice :D Thanks Edd

Its now all redone and should be back on the chassis by friday.

Edd the Apprentice LMOA.......let me know when the return trip is.....you have until the 14th else im somewhat busy:D

FG:D

[ROCKIT]

Steve

I think you need to keep your eyes on the job instead of that Alix girl !

You know how things like those distract you.

Well done, I for one can't wait to see it.

[KICKSY]

No not runs Bob but a nasty reaction, ended up stripping, repriming and repainting, it pays to keep everything from the same maker it would appear :eek: not something i wanted to be doing now.OH NO:eek:,come on hurry up i wana see that finished body on that
chassis, it gona look pucka.:)

[langysrodshop]

Dave thats what i said twice !!! Not sure what caused the bad reaction twice :eek: but changed basecoat manufacturer and third attempt turned out ok :confused:

This was the first time i had used a HVLP gun on a complete body so i was a bit concerned that i hadn't had enough practice as HVLP is a little different in application, Turned out to be ok but not the best gun finish in some places i've ever done, it certainly lays the paint on thick with very very little overspray, finish isn't a problem as its all gonna be colour sanded anyway.

I had to paint it in Edd Browns garage so made up a jig to hold the body on my small trailer for transporting it back and forth.

The flake don't really show up in pics and these were taken before the sun came out, when the sun came out it really sparkled



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April1097.jpg

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Started the laborious job of colour sanding today :(



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[langysrodshop]

Wondered how it would look under street lights at night so took this pic


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV14118.jpg

[mopar_mark]

Glad it turned out good in the end Steve. Keep it up mate...

[langysrodshop]

I'm not one for shirking a challenge Mark but this one run me close :D



Glad it turned out good in the end Steve. Keep it up mate...

[kapri]

I presume it was it lifting in bubbles Steve ?

[langysrodshop]

No bubbles Kev just wrinkles, I have a feeling there may have been something wrong with the basecoat i used as it wasn't from my usual supplier, spoke to all my paint friends and it has them all baffled.

It looked like when you break through to basecoat but definitly wasn't that



I presume it was it lifting in bubbles Steve ?

[BigBossMan]

Used to get something similar called 'Crizzling' usually caused by 'force-drying paint' or second coating over an improperly dried 1st coat.

Heat lamps would do the same too.

But then that was signwriting and very long time ago :o

[Fatguyz]

No bubbles Kev just wrinkles,

I forgot it was your birthday that day.....belated Happy birthday.........someone once said that wrinkles were a sign of your age;)
It does look superb when the sun catches it.....them pics dont do it justice......like the night pic as well.

FG:cool:

[martin]

Wheelsday then Steve????

Martin

[langysrodshop]

Mart it would be too much of a rush i'm afraid so not this year.

I did a vid clip today which shows the flake a little better although still not a true representation. its more sparkly in the flesh.

Vid here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qho59xyHZhc



Wheelsday then Steve????

Martin

[ozzie]

Steve, takes me back taking photos in the daylight in the drive, with street lights late at nite looks lovely but if you ask me would I ever have a car flaked again the answer would be, OH NO !!!!!!!!!

[martin]

Looks lovely Steve, we'll have to come over one evening soon to take a look.
You book it, & they will come!

Martin

[langysrodshop]

Tony i know what you mean m8



Steve, takes me back taking photos in the daylight in the drive, with street lights late at nite looks lovely but if you ask me would I ever have a car flaked again the answer would be, OH NO !!!!!!!!!

[merryknees]

Very nice Steve but more importantly :D:D:D:D coz it's done

[langysrodshop]

This is the nice part of Rod building :D




http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/SNV14131.jpg


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[Russ]

nice Steve, these screen post pics were just what i need i`ve got the measurements and now the pictres and i got the cowl on Tuedsday , hope to get it fitted on Saturday,
Russ

[KICKSY]

A joy to look at your build thread ,Coming along very nicely Steve.:)
Dave.

[DaveH]

stunning! I don't think I would be exagerating to say that this rod will be a future UK milestone Hot Rod

[langysrodshop]

Well first rodrun of the year Wheels day was a bit of a washout which was a shame, but good for me as i got home early and assembled my Arvin heater which i had restored earlier and had the various parts rechromed, also fitted the rear bulhead and the electrics that sit on it.

The original core was pretty good considering it was 70 years old with only 1 pinhole which i managed to solder up, The fan has been replaced with a new 12v 6" Spal fan the front of the heater has 3 opening vents and the front also revolves to direct heat where you need it so i should be nice and cosy especially with the heated seats :D


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/April100911.jpg

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[langysrodshop]

Well in between watching the various dummys being spat out i've fitted the dash and got 1/3rd of it wired :)


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/SNV14156.jpg

[poprodder]

outstanding steve.
how the hell do you keep the mojo going considering you do this for a living.

chris.

[langysrodshop]

Never had a problem keeping my mojo going Chris as i absolutely love building them. After building streetrods all day its nice to get back on a hotrod :D:D:D
outstanding steve.
how the hell do you keep the mojo going considering you do this for a living.

chris.

[Russ]

WOW is that a hotrod mister, :D

[merryknees]

Stunning Steve, just stunning.
Never had the pleasure of meeting you in the flesh BUT judging by your projects if your tasteful colour choice is in anyway similar in the clothing dept, LETS KEEP IT THAT WAY!!!!!;););)

ps don't forget the shiny bits, my TT deadline is fast approaching;)

[langysrodshop]

I nipped in for a few hours when she wasn't looking Ian :D



[quote=langy;223070]Well in between watching the various dummys being spat out i've fitted the dash and got 1/3rd of it wired :)


Oi!,

You're not supposed to be working Sundays.

Must be enjoying it :)

Ian

[hotrodgirl]

She was looking !
He thinks I'm stupid ......far from it , I'm one step ahead of Mr Lang , but when boy's need to play with there toy's .
Enjoying it , I should say so , his like a pig in sh.t when his down that workshop , bless him .
Be soooooooooooooo pleased when the 32's done , driving my pickup on my own without getting ear ache , bliss !! :)


[quote=langy;223070]Well in between watching the various dummys being spat out i've fitted the dash and got 1/3rd of it wired :)


Oi!,

You're not supposed to be working Sundays.

Must be enjoying it :)

Ian

[chevy2]

although i've been following this thread for a long it's the first time i've posted on your 32 build Steve,
must say it looks excellent,
remember many years ago when flake was far more common they did a real a real heavy flake in a similar green called 'glowble' is it the same stuff?

[langysrodshop]

Cheers Gary, I guess you never know whose looking in :D

No its not Glowble its a straight forward green flake called Forest Lime, Never seen it available anywhere before. Its actually a fairly small flake but sparkles like nothing i've seen before.



although i've been following this thread for a long it's the first time i've posted on your 32 build Steve,
must say it looks excellent,
remember many years ago when flake was far more common they did a real a real heavy flake in a similar green called 'glowble' is it the same stuff?

[langysrodshop]

Well the car is really getting there now so times for some wiring.

For those that are interested here's how i did it.

First job was to get a decent battery, the one i've used is a Yuasa Elite part no 100T Its a Jaguar v8 battery and has a 680CCA and a 70 amp hor capacity, I've used these in quite a few cars and found them to be excellent. There is 2 in my 32, 2nd one is a backup due to the propshaft alternator,probably won't need it but you never know :(


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April180918.jpg


Next up was a wiring kit, I couldn't use the normal 9+3 as it stands a little high off the panel so i'm useing a mini blade fuse 12 circuit which is tiny and fits where i want it easily, I didn't want to put the fusebox under the dash as most people do as its difficult to get to and you just know if a fuse blows it will be in the dark and raining !!! I prefer to have them under the seat or behind as this one is.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April180913.jpg


The fusebox was mounted and the wiring dummied up in place.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April1809.jpg


All the wires were run into position and are held to the floor with rubber lined Adel clamps.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April180921.jpg


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http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April180924.jpg

We have a glimmer of life at last !!!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April180925.jpg


This is a handy little box of tricks, its a Spal fan controller which has an upper and lower temp setting, upper is st at 200F and lower is set at 160F, Both settings are adjustable to your requirements, It also brings in your electric fan at 1/2 speed and gradually builds up to maximum speed as needed. I'm not a fan (get it :D) of just having a switch as it relys on you remembering to turn it on :eek:


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April180931.jpg


Ignition is by Mallory Hyfire 6AL electronic which is switched by the points at the moment.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April180917.jpg


Here's the gauge panel wired up on plugs & sockets.


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http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April18094.jpg


Next i came to the wiring that you see under the hood, Its always difficult to hide these so i decided to make a feature of them and ran them in cloth braided vintage style wire and then laced them together the old fashioned way. This is only from the firewall socket forward, I did consider doing the whole loom in it but its not cheap and its not seen anyway plus it would of took ages to lace together :eek:


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[raysal]

Steve, there's a tie upside down, only joking, great looking bit of wiring.

Ray

[Terry Howarth]

There is alot of clips and cables how long did it take ?

[langysrodshop]

Your right Terry its surprising how much there is there but i'm not prepared to rough it i'm afraid as roadsters are not always the warmest of cars 8-( so i've included things like a heater, heated seats and a stereo to make the journeys a little more comfotable, not gonna be everyones cup of tea but then again i built it for me :D

It took 4 x 8hr evenings to wire it, to be honest it could of been a lot neater but it won't be on show so no point in spending anymore time on it. I know there are a few people on here at this stage that are worried about the black art of car electrics, hopefully this will give them the encouragement to take the plunge :)


There is alot of clips and cables how long did it take ?

[martin]

Love it Steve, can't wait to see it next week.
Jeleous, me, nah....LOL

Martin

[mike noble]

its got the most important thing for a smoking roadster driver i see. first thing i fitted to mine:)

[Paul B]

Just caught up on this Steve, makes me want to go back out in the garage and crack on with mine mate. Excellent work, excellent.

[speedemon]

. I know there are a few people on here at this stage that are worried about the black art of car electrics, hopefully this will give them the encouragement to take the plunge :)[/quote]


Keep having a go at the electrics then change my mind , but will have to take plunge very soon , very helpful though steve

Cheers

Craig

[ROCKIT]

. I know there are a few people on here at this stage that are worried about the black art of car electrics, hopefully this will give them the encouragement to take the plunge :)


Keep having a go at the electrics then change my mind , but will have to take plunge very soon , very helpful though steve

Cheers

Craig[/QUOTE]


Its just like plumbing Craig !

[langysrodshop]

Spot on Mike :D:D:D



its got the most important thing for a smoking roadster driver i see. first thing i fitted to mine:)

[langysrodshop]

Actually Shaun your spot on, Thats how i sometimes explain it to people.



Keep having a go at the electrics then change my mind , but will have to take plunge very soon , very helpful though steve

Cheers

Craig


Its just like plumbing Craig ![/quote]

[Brizey]

We have a glimmer of life at last !!!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April180925.jpg

With a little bit more `mouth to mouth`, that Olds should be firing up pretty soon as well Steve ?.
That`s one of the great things about doing electrics, you wire something in, flip a switch, and it puts life into what has so far been an inanimate object.
Looking good Steve...

[langysrodshop]

Thanks Dad 8-)

[langysrodshop]

I forgot to post this little gem earlier, If anyone is looking to fit a radio to their car and don't want the ugly look of an aerial this is just the job Dakota Digital electronic aerial, They work absolutely superbly and are reasonably cheap. Mines fitted under the cowl but i've fitted them up in the headlining without any problems at all. they are powered off the radio and consume very little power.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April2009.jpg

[Holmsey]

I was looking for a hidden ariel when I did my truck, I got one from Halfords and it was only good in strong signal areas, and with AF was constantly retuning *what a PIA* ;o)...

Wish I had known about the Dakota one, Whaaaaa Whaaaaa..... I have just took my headlining out, cut a hole in the roof and fitted a sharkfin (very period correct I know ha ha)... Hope that works good after all the hassle to fit it.....

Got to add, from all the jobs I did on my Truck the wiring was the only job I enjoyed. Never wired a car before, got a kit and took my time, it was very satisfying. As Langy;s dad says ;o) *sorry Brizey* couldn't resist.... it is great when you wire a part up and an inanimate object sparks into life...

Go for it Craig, if I can do it anyone at all can... you will find it a breeze mate..

[Blackpopracing]

Does it work through steel car skins Steve?

[langysrodshop]

Yes Mark, Perfectly.



Does it work through steel car skins Steve?

[Clarky]

I have been watching this thread for some time now and I have spent the last couple of days going through the 700+ photos you have in your album.

My hat comes off to you :cool:

[langysrodshop]

Thanks Clarky, Its always nice to get feedback from a fellow Hotrodder, Hopefully these type of build threads will inspire others to start, Unfortunately there isn't enough build threads posted these days 8-(



I have been watching this thread for some time now and I have spent the last couple of days going through the 700+ photos you have in your album.

My hat comes off to you :cool:

[Clarky]

Thanks Clarky, Its always nice to get feedback from a fellow Hotrodder, Hopefully these type of build threads will inspire others to start, Unfortunately there isn't enough build threads posted these days 8-(

Agreed, I'm lucky as I not only manage to get out to the garage quite a bit I also keep a full build diary on my site on the off chance it gets a few people interested via a google search!

Next step for me is to get enough steel sheet/tubes/rods in my garage to allow me to start this whole fabrication piece you make look so easy :D

[langysrodshop]

Just had a look Clarky, Nice little site which i'm sure will get bigger.



Agreed, I'm lucky as I not only manage to get out to the garage quite a bit I also keep a full build diary on my site on the off chance it gets a few people interested via a google search!

Next step for me is to get enough steel sheet/tubes/rods in my garage to allow me to start this whole fabrication piece you make look so easy :D

[Blackpopracing]

Yes Mark, Perfectly.

Excellent, so where are they available from Steve & how much?

[langysrodshop]

I used to get them from a guy in the states but havn't been able to contact him for a while now, Try Ebay U.S.

Here's the Dakota link but i never paid anything like their price http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=105/category_id=110/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd105.htm




Excellent, so where are they available from Steve & how much?

[langysrodshop]

Car has progressed quite a lot over the last few days, Tom the trimmer has been busy on the seat and we had a seat test the other night.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April26092.jpg



Tom returned 2 days later with this seat base and a armfull of foam and proceeded to make a hell of a mess cutting and sanding the foam.



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April26094.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April26095.jpg



Seat position is spot on so Tom is now going to cover the seat back :)



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April2609.jpg



Doors are not on at the moment as its easier to work without them but this is how it looks so far :)



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April26098.jpg

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http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April260910.jpg


If anybody wants any trimming done i can highly recommend Tom, He's very fussy about getting it right :D


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[cabby]

Major league cool ride the Steve, I thought of doing the same to the seats in the Falcon?

Tony

[Russ]

it`s getting better everytime i see it,

[langysrodshop]

Tony i would give Tom a call as he's not as expensive as you would think and his stitch work is a thing of beauty


Major league cool ride the Steve, I thought of doing the same to the seats in the Falcon?

Tony

[chevy2]

Looking good Steve,
Won't be too long before you need the ignition key:)

[langysrodshop]

But where is it Gary ??? :D


Looking good Steve,
Won't be too long before you need the ignition key:)

[KICKSY]

The seat look's lovely, thank's for the tea and chat last week. Sorry i
didn't get to sample Sue's tea,
See you soon,

Dave.:)

[langysrodshop]

Panelled the trunk out over the weekend.

A friend from the HAMB donated a couple of rocket shaped trims to the project, originally they were fender skirt trims apparently. Didn't know where to use them so decided they would look cool on the trunk sides.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April28094rubbedout.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April28091.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April28092.jpg

License plate surround fitted

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April2809rubbedout.jpg


Chromed and drilled trunk hinges.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April28093.jpg


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April28095.jpg



I'm a bit undecided whether to use this interior mirror or not ?


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/stevelangylang/32%20Roadster%20Project/April28097.jpg

[KICKSY]

Look's in keeping with the rest of the car, nice one .

Dave.:)

[Spence32]

Got to say Steve I've been following your build since the start and i never tire of looking at it.

The level of detail is outstanding and it is the one car I really can't wait to see in the flesh

Keep it up mate

[Blackpopracing]

If you fit the mirror Steve, you'll never look back! :D:D:D

[merryknees]

Chroming looks really good Steve;);););););););););););););););)

[langysrodshop]

Shame about yours :D:D:D



Chroming looks really good Steve;);););););););););););););););)