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    Default 32' Ford 3 Window Build 1/10 Scale

    Hello All,

    Well I took the deep plunge today and started my 32' Ford Build. It may get slow at times, but right now I have plenty of time to work on it. So I though why not.

    First thing I did was print out the drawings I have of the frame to 1/10th scale so I could just cut the parts out glue them on the wood and start cutting. The frame measures just shy of 15" long. 1 1/2" wide at the front and 4" wide at the back. The height of the frame is about 1".

    Drawing and the slab of wood I used.


    Parts glued on and ready to cut. I drew reference lines on all 3 so that they were lined up with each other.


    6" Ruler for size reference


    Both rails cut vertically


    Driver side cutout complete


    Front Crossmember


    Quick Mock up




    Not really exciting stuff. But I was excited to start a new project.

    Bret

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    Default Yea, a Ford.......

    G'day Bret,
    This is good news and I've scored a front row seat....
    Looking forward to watching, learning, reading your build notes and enjoying your photos, thank you.
    Cheers, crowie

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    I DO like the WIP's.
    I'll be watching and its something different again.

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    I'm in ....

    Great way to do the plans. The chassis rails look really good.

    Greg

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    What Greg said. You're off to a good start.
    I've been waiting to see what's next...
    ... Steve

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    This is going to be good!!!

    Like the progress to date. Clever to use the plans as you have.

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    Looking forward to this bret
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    Thanks Guys for all the comments. I got a little more frame parts made but there are several that I need to steam bend. So I am in the process of making a steambox at the moment. Sorry for no pics. I will leave ya'll hang for the moment...


    Bret

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    Bret,

    Off to a good start.

    And just how many woodworking tools do you have?

    And are they full size or mini-versions?

    I do have an eXacto set and a pair of pliers.......

    Going to be fun to watch you put it together.....

    Cheers,

    Jim

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    Hello Script,

    I have been asked by several if I use minature tools but I just have standard size woodworking tools. Very grateful for all that I have. He are a couple of shots of my 2 car garage converted to woodshop. Ask any questions you might have.











    Well I have a small update.

    A quick shot of the steam box I am building. Still have to finish the supports for the PVC pipe. Very basic an 1100 watt burner, stainless steel kettle, and a 20" piece of 2" id PVC pipe.



    I also bought a new toy! Now I can sharpen all my lathe tools.



    Its time to sleep here. Going to finish the steam box tomorrow and try my hand at steam bending some frame parts. Wish me luck.

    Bret

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    The workshop's looking good Bret.

    I'm looking forward to seeing how the steam bender goes. Are you also planning a bigger tank for bending larger stuff?

    Edit: Just realised that's still the old workshop. Looks good still compared to mine.
    ... Steve

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    What a great set up!!!

    You might notice that we tend to call our workshop "sheds". So get with it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by artme View Post
    What a great set up!!!

    You might notice that we tend to call our workshop "sheds". So get with it!
    You wait until Bret gets his new shed sorted or should I saw small aircraft hanger......lol.
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    Bret,

    Envy might be too strong a word...........

    Fantastic workshop.......

    Cheers,

    Jim

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    Hello All,

    Small update.

    My steam bending experiments netted me no results. After many attempts and many different kinds of woods tried I couldn't get the 90* bend I wanted. I'm sure it can be done with many small bends spaced over time but I bit the bullet and changed the design.

    So here is the pic I am basing my frame off of. I plan on using the 4 link in the back and the straight axle and stock spring on the front.





    I changed the 90* bends to angled. This was pretty easy but had to do alot of hand filing to make all the pieces fit together.


    Mock up




    I also remade the front crossmember. The other one was rushed and rough looking.

    Off-topic. Here is the "Airplane Hanger" as Crowie has nicknamed it. Its 30ft x 60ft with 11ft ceiling in the middle. I plan to insulate it, drywall, epoxy the floors, and have heating and A/C and a full dust collection system. The woodshop side measures 30ft x 24ft. The garage side 30 ft x 36ft. My current shop is 17ft x 19ft so I will gain considerably room plus all my cars will be garaged.

    This was my Father in laws dream garage. I helped him build it in 2011. We did everything but the slab and the outside rock work. Unfortunately he passed away before he got to finish it. I plan to finish and use it as that is what he would have wanted.



    The far left garage door is 12 ft wide. This is the woodshop side. I built a wall down the middle to separate from the garage side. The 64' Chevy Stepside was my FIL's, the 79' Caprice is my first car. The 02 Camaro SS is my daily driver.

    Garage side


    Woodshop side. This is looking through the 6 ft rollup door.


    I just got all the wiring done. Next step is insulation and drywalling.

    Bret

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