'Rattie' 1927 Model T Roadster

[Fl@pper]

just a big up too for http://www.emachineshop.com/

they do a free cad software download that although is USA based for supply is very handy for testing out idea's and designs

is a little awkward to use at first but amazing tool once you do but i found the 1:1 (lifesize) view really useful to print paper templates for testing on cardboard + marking out

 

[Fl@pper]

quickie update

Not been taking many pics as Fotopic has some sort of legal goings on meaning i can't post to my blog but i have many backups anyway so no worries and as a bonus the last few days the kids AND the mrs have commented how it's looking more 'like a car' which i hope is a compliment and not a subtle hint it's time it went ??

aaaaanyway been playing with the bodywork to help line up heights and stuff so i have a starting point

after scrapping the saxo mounts for the tie bars i went with a rose joint instead

treated myself (had vouchers for a bonus) to one of those soniccrafter cutter tool things at local argos (£25 in Netto if ya local)

and after cutting slots for the drivshafts in the body etc i got carried away with my new toy and we finally do have or will have now at least some opening doors

my fave pic today

pics now all moved to Live Drive http://cid-e141d1b4ea3c4a08.photos.live.com/albums.aspx

 

[Fl@pper]

I have options for 2" higher all round but more tempting up to 6" lower also

all options will eventually be 'bump tested' at the cliff face we have as a speedbump at the end of our road

 

[andyj]

Pics aren't working mate, as you need to sign in to Windows Live to view them

 

[Fl@pper]

cheers andy

i think the permissions were set wrong ?

any better ?

 

[cupra.al]

wont be long now then.

 

[andyj]

all working

 

[Fl@pper]

Yes Yes Yes I know it's been a while but with everything going on here I haven't had chance to get an update posted

Firstly last time I cut my boot out - made it easier to get at the rear end at least and will have 'some' storage - lol

Originally the tie rod's sit on top this became an issue when I lowered the front down a touch so I grabbed a pair of these

They have a taper inside to match the tie rods so I drilled out the hubs today then pressed in and welded the new bushes the other way up

level's off the steering a lot nicer now

next job now is to make the steering mounted solid now it's all lined up

 

[Fl@pper]

quick update as i actually managed to do summat to it this week

needed access for an old man with a bad back so I grabbed the plaster saw and cut the body in half



A lot easier to setup a steering/dash mount when the dash is up the other way



I have added brackets to the lower chassis too to mount the front too and to start the internal frame for doors 'n' crap etc.

 

[crezz]

my word, its come along way since i last looked at this, good work!

 

[suj]

Good work flapper not long left dude

 

[cupra.al]

over a year on any updates?