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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-12-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 59,065
Posted By Reno
When I switched to the aluminum 215 Buick I spent...

When I switched to the aluminum 215 Buick I spent a couple weeks looking for a dust shield for the clutch. The engine only had a three year run in the US so there was no aftermarket production and I...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-27-2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 59,065
Posted By Reno
The Ruby was the victim of the recent Nevada...

The Ruby was the victim of the recent Nevada Zephyrs and was torn loose from the body dolly and flipped upside down.
It received a couple dents and probably skewed a little but all fixable.
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Forum: Automotive Projects 02-18-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 59,065
Posted By Reno
I finished machining the spacer and cut the four...

I finished machining the spacer and cut the four relief pockets for the cap screw heads and mounting holes. Then assembled the pieces to check the stick out of the pilot shaft.

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Forum: Automotive Projects 02-13-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 59,065
Posted By Reno
I have been convinced to pass on the V8 60 and...

I have been convinced to pass on the V8 60 and have picked up a couple of 215 Buicks to assemble into a runner. So, rather than work out in the cold bay I made a quick pattern to space the T5...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-01-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 269,681
Posted By Reno
Congratulations on MSOM. Good job with the...

Congratulations on MSOM. Good job with the tunnel.

C5 owner here also, although it was in much better condition when I picked it up. I put a 2.8L and 4L65E from a 2006 Colorado in it so I didn't...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-20-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
Thanks all. I'm just doing minor fabrication on...

Thanks all.
I'm just doing minor fabrication on the dash.

The first is the driver side vent. The car is so narrow, I had to tuck it next to the wiper motor attached to the kick panel. These were...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-18-2023, 10:21 AM
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Views: 4,347,297
Posted By Reno
OK thanks Marcus. I'll give it a try.

OK thanks Marcus. I'll give it a try.
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-17-2023, 10:27 PM
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Views: 4,347,297
Posted By Reno
Marcus, I seem to remember that you used V belt...

Marcus, I seem to remember that you used V belt for the tack strip to anchor the headliner and door windlace.
The wood in my Austin has deteriorated enough that I want to either put new wood in or...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
I'm moving on to the wiring so I mounted the...

I'm moving on to the wiring so I mounted the guages. I had the instrument panel pattern in MDF and after cutting to size marked and cut the openings on the CNC mill. I had fiddled with writing a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-06-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
Thanks again to the latest commentors. And ...

Thanks again to the latest commentors.

And thanks to Jaroslov among others who convinced me to spend the time to get the quarter window frame in a single plane. I cut some patterns and hope to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-02-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
This is the length I cut out of the tube. ...

This is the length I cut out of the tube.

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Mounted in the door
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And then the motor mount installed.
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Forum: Automotive Projects 10-02-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
Thanks to all. Now on to the other 90%. I...

Thanks to all.
Now on to the other 90%.

I started to mount power window regulator and had to do some modification to the door itself and the mechanism. I needed to shorten the tubes for the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-29-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
Thanks guys. First paint job and i picked...

Thanks guys.

First paint job and i picked metallic single stage and ended up with a lot of orange peel. I finally got the hang of it with the dash and splash pan, but by then it was too late.
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-29-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
Anytime Kent. Kerry this might give you an...

Anytime Kent.

Kerry this might give you an idea of what the silver metallic would look like on yours.
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-29-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
I caught some good weather, not too hot and...

I caught some good weather, not too hot and painted.

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Then mounted the body and started assembling it,
Forum: Shop Safety 09-09-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,430
Posted By Reno
Good one Kerry. My extinguishers were in the...

Good one Kerry. My extinguishers were in the "around to it" file, but I hung the new shop extinguisher today.
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-12-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
Thanks Charlie, not much to show I'm into the...

Thanks Charlie, not much to show I'm into the drudgery of Bondo now.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-12-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,799
Posted By Reno
My first attempt with a flexible shape pattern...

My first attempt with a flexible shape pattern was to determine where to cut and how much to move the wheel well out to cover the tire on the front fenders. Once I had the spread I needed I taped...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-13-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
After the winter break I put the body back on the...

After the winter break I put the body back on the rotisserie and chased some weld issues on the underside, then started metalworking the welds on the sunroof filler and doors.

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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-12-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 59,065
Posted By Reno
Fargoman, I exchanged messages with him. He's...

Fargoman, I exchanged messages with him. He's planning on an electric conversion so expects to be banished from the build thread when he deviates from pre '65.
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-11-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,259
Posted By Reno
Nice. I traced mine from photos on a light box,...

Nice.
I traced mine from photos on a light box, but drew Model T's in the oblique 60 years ago in high school.
I did these of the waterpump of the 1/3 scale V8, and a miniature pocket valve Harley...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-09-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,437
Posted By Reno
Nice find Marcus. The ratio between the window...

Nice find Marcus.
The ratio between the window height and the door height is more pleasing than the Ruby, which I think calls for me to chop it. I'll be watching your widening with interest.
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-09-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 59,065
Posted By Reno
The side view stock and 2" chop. ...

The side view stock and 2" chop.


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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-09-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 59,065
Posted By Reno
1933 Austin Ruby

I had posted this in my Devon thread, but after GoJeep mentioned chopping and widening the 32 Willys I thought I should start a thread for the Ruby. Here it is as found.

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And then...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-12-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,763
Posted By Reno
Thanks Fargoman, I'll take a look. Wow, thanks...

Thanks Fargoman, I'll take a look.
Wow, thanks for that rabbit hole. It will take some time, but lots of show and tell.
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