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#1 ·
Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

Font Wood Material property Art Hat


Product Font Automotive design Art Engineering


Wood World Art Font Engineering


Photograph White Product Wood Toy


White Toy Art Wood Font


Product Font Wood Hood Sports equipment


This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!
 

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#121 ·
Nearly Finished

Nearly Finished!!

The body and back are glued to the chassis.

The radiator is glued in plus added stays.

No windscreen/windshield as I'm sure it wouldn't last the little boys play tests.

The rear bumper bar is done, BUT I'm keep that surprize for until the final revival.

So all the needs doing is the seats glued in place, the wheels glued into the chassis plus a little detailing before 3-4 coats of satin polyurethane clear…..

Wheel Tire Land vehicle Vehicle Motor vehicle


Tire Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Car
 

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#122 ·
Nearly Finished

Nearly Finished!!

The body and back are glued to the chassis.

The radiator is glued in plus added stays.

No windscreen/windshield as I'm sure it wouldn't last the little boys play tests.

The rear bumper bar is done, BUT I'm keep that surprize for until the final revival.

So all the needs doing is the seats glued in place, the wheels glued into the chassis plus a little detailing before 3-4 coats of satin polyurethane clear…..

Wheel Tire Land vehicle Vehicle Motor vehicle


Tire Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Car
Forgot to mention "NO MIRRORS"...

Guitar accessory Sunglasses Rectangle Eyewear Oval


SAFETY ISSUE for little boys play…

Sorry Ducky and other gents!!
 

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#132 ·
Ford Hot Rod T-Bucket's

Firstly THANK YOU to Dutchy and LBD for there assistance to get this this blog done on my Ford Hot Rod T-Bucket's
https://www.lumberjocks.com/projects/415945#comment-4963065

It's a photo list of how to make your own Ford Hot Rod T-Bucket and it's for play.

Wood Rectangle Gas Font Machine


Handwriting Font Writing Paper Number


Automotive tire Wheel Wood Motor vehicle Gas


Handwriting Font Writing Number Paper


Wood Gas Rectangle Door Hardwood


Handwriting Font Writing Rectangle Number


Tire Wheel Land vehicle Vehicle Car


Handwriting Font Writing Rectangle Paper


Brown Wood Rectangle Gas Tints and shades


Handwriting Rectangle Font Writing Paper


Wood Font Gas Urban design Flooring


Wood Rectangle Font Wall Gas


Wood Font Drinkware Art Triangle


Toy Wood Font Gas Art


Wood Font Gas Hardwood Plywood


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Flooring Rectangle


Green Wood Textile Rectangle Wood stain


Brown Wood Eyewear Font Hardwood


Wood Font Rectangle Fashion accessory Electric blue


Wood Font Hardwood Drinkware Bag


Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood Automotive design


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Vehicle Toy


Brown Product Wood Rectangle Font


https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1089fak4y0uvqed/AABlMjmP19z2u1_Hs3RyCCASa?dl=0

I hope that's enough to help you make this beaut toy, but if you need any more info please "PM" or email me.

I've changed the link thanks to LBD
 

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#133 ·
Ford Hot Rod T-Bucket's

Firstly THANK YOU to Dutchy and LBD for there assistance to get this this blog done on my Ford Hot Rod T-Bucket's
https://www.lumberjocks.com/projects/415945#comment-4963065

It's a photo list of how to make your own Ford Hot Rod T-Bucket and it's for play.

Wood Rectangle Gas Font Machine


Handwriting Font Writing Paper Number


Automotive tire Wheel Wood Motor vehicle Gas


Handwriting Font Writing Number Paper


Wood Gas Rectangle Door Hardwood


Handwriting Font Writing Rectangle Number


Tire Wheel Land vehicle Vehicle Car


Handwriting Font Writing Rectangle Paper


Brown Wood Rectangle Gas Tints and shades


Handwriting Rectangle Font Writing Paper


Wood Font Gas Urban design Flooring


Wood Rectangle Font Wall Gas


Wood Font Drinkware Art Triangle


Toy Wood Font Gas Art


Wood Font Gas Hardwood Plywood


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Flooring Rectangle


Green Wood Textile Rectangle Wood stain


Brown Wood Eyewear Font Hardwood


Wood Font Rectangle Fashion accessory Electric blue


Wood Font Hardwood Drinkware Bag


Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood Automotive design


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Vehicle Toy


Brown Product Wood Rectangle Font


https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1089fak4y0uvqed/AABlMjmP19z2u1_Hs3RyCCASa?dl=0

I hope that's enough to help you make this beaut toy, but if you need any more info please "PM" or email me.

I've changed the link thanks to LBD
Nice job and well done!!!
 

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#146 ·
Hot Rod Ford Truck.

Hot Rod Ford Truck.

Well we have started week 7 of the "Stay at Home" lockdown isolation with at least another 3 weeks to go according to current advise.

So in order to keep sane I thought I'd start a new toy build.

Wood Adhesive Adhesive tape Household supply Automotive tire


Wood Tool Font Carbonated soft drinks Logo


Blue Wood Gas Font Balloon


Hand tool Wood Tool Brush Household supply


So far the T-Bucket/C Cab is shaped out along with the engine & radiator.

The wheels and front mudguards/fenders have been started.

The chassis rails will be about 18" or 450mm.

It's all about making it up as I go.
 

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#147 ·
Hot Rod Ford Truck.

Hot Rod Ford Truck.

Well we have started week 7 of the "Stay at Home" lockdown isolation with at least another 3 weeks to go according to current advise.

So in order to keep sane I thought I'd start a new toy build.

Wood Adhesive Adhesive tape Household supply Automotive tire


Wood Tool Font Carbonated soft drinks Logo


Blue Wood Gas Font Balloon


Hand tool Wood Tool Brush Household supply


So far the T-Bucket/C Cab is shaped out along with the engine & radiator.

The wheels and front mudguards/fenders have been started.

The chassis rails will be about 18" or 450mm.

It's all about making it up as I go.
Looks like another fun one!
 

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#187 ·
The Lockdown continues BUT Christmas isn't too far away so it's Fund Raising gift donations time.

The Lockdown continues BUT Christmas isn't too far away so it's Fund Raising gift donations time.

My wife suggested a couple of Matchbox Toy Car Garages

I've made about 30 of these over the years developing my own plan, so I'm happy to share it anyone who'd like to build one or a few.

The livery I've chosen is an old icon Aussie Service Station of days gone by; Golden Fleece.

The Golden Fleece decals are just paper print outs off the internet.

Most children seem to like the movie Cars so the bought stickers are from it.

I've used 7/8" (22mm) for the sides of the building/shop/garage. The roof is 1/2" (12.5mm) ply as is the ramp. Everything is glued and screwed together then a plastic filled applied over the screw heads. The roof border is 1/4" (6.5mm) square beading.
The ramp is reinforced with a epoxy glued & screwed perf metal brace.

My dad worked for Goodyear Tyres for 30yrs so that's to honour his memory.
The Peter's Icecream sign is a special childhood memory for me.
Of course Peterbilt moto of " Class Pays" is a must and being a Ford Fan, that speaks for itself.

Here's were I'm up to!

Font Gas Carbonated soft drinks Advertising Junk food


Wood Drink Toy Electric blue Advertising


Gas Font Paint Rectangle Electric blue


Product Drink Font Packaging and labeling Advertising


Toy Lego Rectangle Toy block Event


Toy Building sets Engineering Space Composite material


Wood Floor Flooring Gas Machine


Wood Yellow Floor Wall Flooring


Motor vehicle Yellow Bumper Gas Automotive exterior
 

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#188 ·
The Lockdown continues BUT Christmas isn't too far away so it's Fund Raising gift donations time.

The Lockdown continues BUT Christmas isn't too far away so it's Fund Raising gift donations time.

My wife suggested a couple of Matchbox Toy Car Garages

I've made about 30 of these over the years developing my own plan, so I'm happy to share it anyone who'd like to build one or a few.

The livery I've chosen is an old icon Aussie Service Station of days gone by; Golden Fleece.

The Golden Fleece decals are just paper print outs off the internet.

Most children seem to like the movie Cars so the bought stickers are from it.

I've used 7/8" (22mm) for the sides of the building/shop/garage. The roof is 1/2" (12.5mm) ply as is the ramp. Everything is glued and screwed together then a plastic filled applied over the screw heads. The roof border is 1/4" (6.5mm) square beading.
The ramp is reinforced with a epoxy glued & screwed perf metal brace.

My dad worked for Goodyear Tyres for 30yrs so that's to honour his memory.
The Peter's Icecream sign is a special childhood memory for me.
Of course Peterbilt moto of " Class Pays" is a must and being a Ford Fan, that speaks for itself.

Here's were I'm up to!

Font Gas Carbonated soft drinks Advertising Junk food


Wood Drink Toy Electric blue Advertising


Gas Font Paint Rectangle Electric blue


Product Drink Font Packaging and labeling Advertising


Toy Lego Rectangle Toy block Event


Toy Building sets Engineering Space Composite material


Wood Floor Flooring Gas Machine


Wood Yellow Floor Wall Flooring


Motor vehicle Yellow Bumper Gas Automotive exterior
This came out real nice. Good job.
 

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#201 ·
I need to be busy in the shed making a special toy vehicle

G'day LumberJocks Friends.
I need to be busy in the shed making a special toy vehicle.
Our youngest grandson Asher now 3yrs 8mths had a 9hr heart surgery yesterday upgrading the fancy plumbing they put in to allow his half a heart to cover his whole bodies needs when he was 3mths old.
He's such a blessing doing very well in PICU today.
Yesterday was a long day for the whole family with Healing Prayers for Asher from across the world.
My wife is staying with our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter for the foreseeable future to assist.
So saying all that, I need to keep busy, in the shed.
Asher likes the "Cars" movie so I was thinking of trying a "Lightning McQueen" but need some assistance on sorting a pattern/plan as I'm not too confident with the new vehicle body shapes.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated, thank you.
Cheers Peter
 
#244 ·
Ford Hot Rod C-Cab Van

After finishing off all the prizes for the Boys&Girls Club Christmas Raffle and a wet November "Papa Smurf" "Handy" and I were all starting to become bored.
So how to fix boredom, start a new project, a challenge, Ford Hot Rod C-Cab Van, with a door way!
With inspiration from some internet photos!

Wheel Tire Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


Wheel Tire Vehicle Car Motor vehicle


So first was to make a template pattern along with the preparation of some timber wide enough for the van sides plus high enough for a C-Cab profile.

Wood Font Hardwood Wood stain Design


Wood Table Rectangle Font Line


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Font Plywood


So we've made a good start today but the rest will be a case of making it as I go!
 

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#245 ·
Ford Hot Rod C-Cab Van

After finishing off all the prizes for the Boys&Girls Club Christmas Raffle and a wet November "Papa Smurf" "Handy" and I were all starting to become bored.
So how to fix boredom, start a new project, a challenge, Ford Hot Rod C-Cab Van, with a door way!
With inspiration from some internet photos!

Wheel Tire Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


Wheel Tire Vehicle Car Motor vehicle


So first was to make a template pattern along with the preparation of some timber wide enough for the van sides plus high enough for a C-Cab profile.

Wood Font Hardwood Wood stain Design


Wood Table Rectangle Font Line


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Font Plywood


So we've made a good start today but the rest will be a case of making it as I go!
Good luck. Excited to see it.
 

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#255 ·
Seats and Consol

Today has been productive making a set of custom Walnut Armchair Quilted Seats along with a Blackheart Sassafras Consol.

First was to cut 1/2" square strips of the Walnut then round two edges through the 1/8" roundover bit in the router.
Cut the seat base and back to length before gluing four together.
The back and base are glued together at about 4deg with a 7/16" thick seat support base added underneath.
Finally the headrest, side supports, arm and knee cushion are glued in place.
The whole seats will have a final sand once the glue fully sets.

Wood Architecture Helmet Brick Brickwork


Wood Toy Brick Table Lego


Building sets Toy Wood Font Gas
 

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#256 ·
Seats and Consol

Today has been productive making a set of custom Walnut Armchair Quilted Seats along with a Blackheart Sassafras Consol.

First was to cut 1/2" square strips of the Walnut then round two edges through the 1/8" roundover bit in the router.
Cut the seat base and back to length before gluing four together.
The back and base are glued together at about 4deg with a 7/16" thick seat support base added underneath.
Finally the headrest, side supports, arm and knee cushion are glued in place.
The whole seats will have a final sand once the glue fully sets.

Wood Architecture Helmet Brick Brickwork


Wood Toy Brick Table Lego


Building sets Toy Wood Font Gas
Nice real #4 chairs.
 

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#263 ·
Rear Mudguards/Fenders

Rear Mudguards/Fenders…

They are made using two holesaws to create a donut of timber.
After cutting the donut I clean up the inside on the bobbin sander.
These are appropriately 4" I.D. x 4.5" O.D.
Then I added a thin inner backing cut with a holesaw to fit neatly in the donut.
This added piece allows me to sander the O.D. smooth before adding a 1/8" roundover radius to the outer edge.
Using the now completed donut I cut a semicircle in the van sides to allow the mudguards/fenders to be fitted together once cut in half.

Wood Font Art Wood stain Pattern


Wood Font Art Adhesive Automotive tire


Wood Font Gas Drinkware Adhesive
 

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#264 ·
Rear Mudguards/Fenders

Rear Mudguards/Fenders…

They are made using two holesaws to create a donut of timber.
After cutting the donut I clean up the inside on the bobbin sander.
These are appropriately 4" I.D. x 4.5" O.D.
Then I added a thin inner backing cut with a holesaw to fit neatly in the donut.
This added piece allows me to sander the O.D. smooth before adding a 1/8" roundover radius to the outer edge.
Using the now completed donut I cut a semicircle in the van sides to allow the mudguards/fenders to be fitted together once cut in half.

Wood Font Art Wood stain Pattern


Wood Font Art Adhesive Automotive tire


Wood Font Gas Drinkware Adhesive
Clever way to make your fenders, Peter! Thanks for sharing!
 

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#268 ·
Inlet Trumpets??

Inlet Trumpets for on top of the engine block??

I need some assistance please ladies and gents.

I've done a sample of two different styles.

The first is 3/8" dowel centre drilled with the top of a wooden golf tee recessed into it.

The second is 1/2" dowel centre drilled with the top of a wooden train finial recessed into it.

Both are fiddly to make as I don't have a lathe and do it all with the drill press & an engineers vee block.

Wood Drinkware Font Toy Toy block


Toy Wood Cartoon Hat Table


So with 8 to make, which one?
 

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#269 ·
Inlet Trumpets??

Inlet Trumpets for on top of the engine block??

I need some assistance please ladies and gents.

I've done a sample of two different styles.

The first is 3/8" dowel centre drilled with the top of a wooden golf tee recessed into it.

The second is 1/2" dowel centre drilled with the top of a wooden train finial recessed into it.

Both are fiddly to make as I don't have a lathe and do it all with the drill press & an engineers vee block.

Wood Drinkware Font Toy Toy block


Toy Wood Cartoon Hat Table


So with 8 to make, which one?
Easy… Buy a lathe!
 

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#306 ·
We have wheels for the HotRod C-Cab Delivery Van

We have wheels for the HotRod C-Cab Delivery Van.

Wood Textile Automotive tire Drinkware Gas


Adhesive Adhesive tape Wood Drinkware Cup


Coffee cup Tableware Wood Textile Cup


Wood Gas Toy Hardwood Art


Handy and Papa Smurf are pleased with today's shed time.

Rear Wheels are TallowWood
3 5/8" dia x 2 3/4" wide

Front Wheels are Red Gum
2 3/4" dia x 3/4" wide

Wheel Tire Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


The proportions are pretty good!
 

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#307 ·
We have wheels for the HotRod C-Cab Delivery Van

We have wheels for the HotRod C-Cab Delivery Van.

Wood Textile Automotive tire Drinkware Gas


Adhesive Adhesive tape Wood Drinkware Cup


Coffee cup Tableware Wood Textile Cup


Wood Gas Toy Hardwood Art


Handy and Papa Smurf are pleased with today's shed time.

Rear Wheels are TallowWood
3 5/8" dia x 2 3/4" wide

Front Wheels are Red Gum
2 3/4" dia x 3/4" wide

Wheel Tire Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


The proportions are pretty good!
Without a lathe, well done!
 

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#315 ·
C-Cab Delivery Van is taking shape.

The HotRod Ford C-Cab Delivery Fan is taking shape.

The rear mudguards/fenders have been cut with a spacer added to the chassis.

Now it was time to do the setout for the wheels and check the stance.

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Vehicle


Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood Gas Automotive design


Tire Wheel Motor vehicle Vehicle Automotive tire


Hmmmm!
I need to change the frontend widening the front wheels.
 

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#316 ·
C-Cab Delivery Van is taking shape.

The HotRod Ford C-Cab Delivery Fan is taking shape.

The rear mudguards/fenders have been cut with a spacer added to the chassis.

Now it was time to do the setout for the wheels and check the stance.

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Vehicle


Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood Gas Automotive design


Tire Wheel Motor vehicle Vehicle Automotive tire


Hmmmm!
I need to change the frontend widening the front wheels.
Looking good Crowe!
 

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#326 ·
C-Cab Delivery Van Headlights and Exhaust Headers

C-Cab Delivery Van Headlights and Exhaust Headers.

The shop bought headlights weren't big enough at 3/4" dia so I had to make my own.

A 1" long length of 1 1/4" dia Tassie Oak with a 1" forstner recess in one end.

The dome is a 1 1/4" macrame bead (very carefully) cut in half and glued to the other end of the dowel.

I added a 1/4" dowel to mount the headlight to the front chassis.

Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Tire Wood


Automotive tire Wheel Toy Motor vehicle Toy block


Gas Font Drinkware Logo Electric blue


I've also made a start on the headers and exhaust.

The manifold is 3-1/2" x 3/4" x 1/4" Spotted Gum with 4off 1-1/2" x 3/8" Tassie Oak dowels with one end cut at 45deg.
 

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#327 ·
C-Cab Delivery Van Headlights and Exhaust Headers

C-Cab Delivery Van Headlights and Exhaust Headers.

The shop bought headlights weren't big enough at 3/4" dia so I had to make my own.

A 1" long length of 1 1/4" dia Tassie Oak with a 1" forstner recess in one end.

The dome is a 1 1/4" macrame bead (very carefully) cut in half and glued to the other end of the dowel.

I added a 1/4" dowel to mount the headlight to the front chassis.

Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Tire Wood


Automotive tire Wheel Toy Motor vehicle Toy block


Gas Font Drinkware Logo Electric blue


I've also made a start on the headers and exhaust.

The manifold is 3-1/2" x 3/4" x 1/4" Spotted Gum with 4off 1-1/2" x 3/8" Tassie Oak dowels with one end cut at 45deg.
The shop bought headlights weren't big enough at 3/4" dia so I had to make my own.

Zonder een draaibank kun je veel maken, en je leert nog nederlands ook.
 

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#333 ·
C-Cab Delivery Van has rear doors

C-Cab Delivery Van has rear doors

The doors on the vans I've built in the past have been problematic.
I like the flush finish doors but the hinging hasn't been acceptable, so a new approach.
I saw on some of the commercial vans the door hinges are mounted on the outside of the door.

I first added the rear bumper bar and a top hinge plate. I've used 1/4" Tassie Oak dowels glued into the doors and free moving in the top and bottom.

So here goes!

Toy Azure Wood Art Electric blue


Toy Automotive tire Wood Gas Electric blue


Blue Toy Wood Toy block Electric blue


I still new to clean it all up plus add windows, taillights and number plate; but for the most it's done.
 

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#334 ·
C-Cab Delivery Van has rear doors

C-Cab Delivery Van has rear doors

The doors on the vans I've built in the past have been problematic.
I like the flush finish doors but the hinging hasn't been acceptable, so a new approach.
I saw on some of the commercial vans the door hinges are mounted on the outside of the door.

I first added the rear bumper bar and a top hinge plate. I've used 1/4" Tassie Oak dowels glued into the doors and free moving in the top and bottom.

So here goes!

Toy Azure Wood Art Electric blue


Toy Automotive tire Wood Gas Electric blue


Blue Toy Wood Toy block Electric blue


I still new to clean it all up plus add windows, taillights and number plate; but for the most it's done.
Don't lock up the smurfs.
 

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#338 ·
The C-Cab Delivery Van is pretty well finished!

The C-Cab Delivery Van is pretty well finished!

Wood Gas Machine Hardwood Room


Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Toy Wood


Wheel Toy Wood Lego Tire


Wheel Tire Blue Toy Wood


Blue Wood Art Toy Carbonated soft drinks


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle


Now some final sanding then a few coats of my homemade WipeOnPoly as the finish.
The wheels will be glued in last.
No too bad a representation of the Delivery Van in the internet photo, if I do say so myself.

And for Tony

Musical instrument Wood String instrument Folk instrument Art


Musical instrument Wood Art Folk instrument Office equipment


Wood Hardwood Art Rectangle Font


Musical instrument Door Wood Varnish Hardwood


The 3/8" dowels are cut at 45deg and glued with Starbond Clear Medium Thick CA Glue; I've add some two pack epoxy to various areas to strengthen the setup.
The 4 straight dowels are recessed & glued into the exhaust muffler.
The manifold was made in two parts, only the outer half being drilled to accept the dowels.
 

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#339 ·
The C-Cab Delivery Van is pretty well finished!

The C-Cab Delivery Van is pretty well finished!

Wood Gas Machine Hardwood Room


Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Toy Wood


Wheel Toy Wood Lego Tire


Wheel Tire Blue Toy Wood


Blue Wood Art Toy Carbonated soft drinks


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle


Now some final sanding then a few coats of my homemade WipeOnPoly as the finish.
The wheels will be glued in last.
No too bad a representation of the Delivery Van in the internet photo, if I do say so myself.

And for Tony

Musical instrument Wood String instrument Folk instrument Art


Musical instrument Wood Art Folk instrument Office equipment


Wood Hardwood Art Rectangle Font


Musical instrument Door Wood Varnish Hardwood


The 3/8" dowels are cut at 45deg and glued with Starbond Clear Medium Thick CA Glue; I've add some two pack epoxy to various areas to strengthen the setup.
The 4 straight dowels are recessed & glued into the exhaust muffler.
The manifold was made in two parts, only the outer half being drilled to accept the dowels.
can i get a better picture of the pipes (HEADERS) they look like they turn out GR8 :<)))
 

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