Thread: Started my truck

Wheels look terrific Ross. Did you do the spokes on your jig?

New wheels Fitted Now
I am back.It seems ages.Well it has been.
I have finally fitted the spoked wheels and rear axle.I am also working an another rear axle ,as I am not happy with the current one.
I have glued the front and rear bumpers on.You cant see the rear yet as it is fitted to the tray.I dropped the tray and it has a couple of dents.
After wiping away a little tear I thought what the heck it could get a dent like that at anytime.
Only some minor things to do now but they take time,then a good cleanup
I don't seem to be able to get enough spare time at the moment
PS To Munruben,I didn't do the spokes on my jig,I have had these wheels for awhile now so I am using them.
I could easily make the spoke and hub setup now.The rim has me now got me beat.I only have a little metal jewelers lathe and the chuck wont hold wood very well.
I am thinking of getting another metal lathe and make an adapter to take a wood chuck and the tool rest(or what ever you call that bit.
I need a metal lathe so that might be the answer.

Looking great Aussie, cant wait to see it finished.

Originally Posted by scotty60

Looking great Aussie, cant wait to see it finished.

Why aren't you in bed asleep it is nearly 3.00 AM

i know going soon

Originally Posted by AUSSIE

Why aren't you in bed asleep it is nearly 3.00 AM

And it's not in Geelong!!??

Originally Posted by Yonnee

And it's not in Geelong!!??

ERRRH yes the same time.

Originally Posted by AUSSIE

I don't seem to be able to get enough spare time at the moment

And yet you've nearly finished??

Looks awesome, as usual.

Looks a bit like a "Rat Rod" without the tray, and the larger wheels decrease the gap in the front guards, making it look heaps lower.

Love it Ross and the tow bar just adds great authenticity to it. I almost feel like I could jump in it an drive it away. Great work as always.

Hi Aussie, the truck's looking great. You know it's a good piece of work when it looks that good and its still unfinished.
I wondered what sort of finish you used on it, it's got a great look.
cheers, billy

hey Aussie, have you noticed how many people have looked at your car build thread? nearly 10,000
thats gotta be a record!
cheers, billy

Originally Posted by Billy

hey Aussie, have you noticed how many people have looked at your car build thread? nearly 10,000
thats gotta be a record!
cheers, billy

Thanks Billy.I often wonder if it is schools looking at it .I wish that people would say where they are from etc.

Wooden Truck Near Finished.
I spent a good bit of time on the 1929 Ford today Little fiddly bits and not much to show for it.Pic shows a rough fitup of the stake sides

Love it