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#1 ·
Another toy BullDozer

Been playing with another wood toy project.
Bought and down loaded the plans for the Bull Dozer from Wood Store Net.
I was looking at the High Gear Dozer from Toys and Joys but you have to order the plans which is fine but I wanted to get started now not two weeks from now.

Well here's what I've got done so far.
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Now I'm going to start at the Beginning. LOL
I'm building with Walnut I found while scrounging and Mahogany from a bed also found lumber.
The plans show a flat blade for the front but as I'm doing with a lot of this build I'm taking ideas from the Toys and Joys pictures and making this a little more of a show toy and not a kids play toy.
So I'm cutting out the center of the blade to make it more real to life.

To make the blade I clamped my sliding fence down and just tacked a angled fence to get the cut.
Fast and easy.
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Once I get working I forget to take pictures, and I jump around a lot.
While the blades glued up and drying I worked on the base and as it was drying I built the cabin.
It's pretty cool in my shop so the glue is taking a lot longer to dry.
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Now a little work on the cabin.
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I added the radiator because after I got the base and engine compartment built and started sanding it a large screw hole showed its ugly face so had to come up with a work around or start over, hey I love a good radiator so why not.

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I used store bought wheels they look so much better.
The plans called for 1" wheels down below but Hobby Lobby didn't have any so I got 1 1/2" and made a jig and sanded them down to fit.
I hated to have to make the jig but once it was made the job went really fast and their all just right plus now I have the jig to make my own wheels if I need to.
The more I look at it the better the 1" wheels look.
The stock wheels would have looked like the bigger wheels these look different like their supposed to be there. lol

I would have loved to build the real tracks for this build like on the T&Y build but we'll save that for next time.
I still may buy the T&Y plans mainly for the tracks setup.

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That's all for now thanks for looking in.
 

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#2,735 ·
Chevy Corvette 1953 Chevy Corvette

My 1962 Corvette is looking more and more like a 1953 Vette, the first one.
It has a single head light per side and rounded fenders.
This has caused me a few problems which I hope I can work my way around.
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Everything is looking ok at this point till I started to make the seats and there's way to much space for your feet.
Using the 1962 pictures for the out side and kind a guessing on the inside I made the inside way to large.
I got back on the web and with some deep digging found some 1953 picture looking down on the inside so I can get the spacing right.
So I had to take out half my work today and start over but all should work out in the end.
The trunk and folding roof take up a lot more room than you would think.
I had the space between the wind shield and back of the roof right but needed to make more room for the folding roof.

So here's my ouch pictures, after I got everything back under control I HOPE!!!
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Now to make a cover to hide the bugger,the cover is needed so not really a problem in the long run.
 

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#2,736 ·
Chevy Corvette 1953 Chevy Corvette

My 1962 Corvette is looking more and more like a 1953 Vette, the first one.
It has a single head light per side and rounded fenders.
This has caused me a few problems which I hope I can work my way around.
Comfort Wood Automotive exterior Hardwood Beige


Wood Hood Automotive design Bumper Automotive exterior


Wood Comfort Beige Bag Linens


Everything is looking ok at this point till I started to make the seats and there's way to much space for your feet.
Using the 1962 pictures for the out side and kind a guessing on the inside I made the inside way to large.
I got back on the web and with some deep digging found some 1953 picture looking down on the inside so I can get the spacing right.
So I had to take out half my work today and start over but all should work out in the end.
The trunk and folding roof take up a lot more room than you would think.
I had the space between the wind shield and back of the roof right but needed to make more room for the folding roof.

So here's my ouch pictures, after I got everything back under control I HOPE!!!
Wood Aircraft Airplane Font Hardwood


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Now to make a cover to hide the bugger,the cover is needed so not really a problem in the long run.
It is looking very fine.
 

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#2,744 ·
Chevy Corvette 1953 Making what's wrong right

I guess I'm not much of a modern car builder, give me square parts and all is well. lol

Here's the bad part and then the fix.

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There's a lot a work that went on between these two pictures.
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Now we got her back to right.
I know this isn't true Vette styling but it is what it is.
I am having a hard time coming up with a seat that works so will be playing with the wheels and sleep on the seat thing.
 

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#2,745 ·
Chevy Corvette 1953 Making what's wrong right

I guess I'm not much of a modern car builder, give me square parts and all is well. lol

Here's the bad part and then the fix.

Wood Automotive design Tints and shades Vehicle Motor vehicle


There's a lot a work that went on between these two pictures.
Wood Beige Sculpture Bag Art


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Wood Comfort Automotive design Bed frame Hardwood


Beige Wood Automotive design Bag Linens


Now we got her back to right.
I know this isn't true Vette styling but it is what it is.
I am having a hard time coming up with a seat that works so will be playing with the wheels and sleep on the seat thing.
Well, well, what you have done really looks good, as for the true Vette design if it varies a little so what Jazz it up into a customized sports car.
 

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#2,756 ·
Ford pickup 1951

Got a slow start on the 1951 Pickup.
This is a Toys and Joys plan, in maple.
There are quite a few Beautiful ford pickups on the site so here's my slant on it.









 

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#2,757 ·
Ford pickup 1951

Got a slow start on the 1951 Pickup.
This is a Toys and Joys plan, in maple.
There are quite a few Beautiful ford pickups on the site so here's my slant on it.

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looks real close to a ford hood for sure I can certainly tell it is a Ford :<)))
 

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#2,773 ·
Ford pickup 1955 glueing it up and getting ready for some wheels

I haven't been in the shop for around two weeks as a monster of all ear infection had got the better of me, but did work the last two days so heading for the finish with this project.
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I finely found a place for my last signature plate.
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Trying to figure out a way to use up some of my left over tires but may just have to make a set, we'll see.
I do like the look of a set a Dually on the back how about you?

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#4 over and out!
 

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#2,774 ·
Ford pickup 1955 glueing it up and getting ready for some wheels

I haven't been in the shop for around two weeks as a monster of all ear infection had got the better of me, but did work the last two days so heading for the finish with this project.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


I finely found a place for my last signature plate.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Car


Wheel Vehicle Tire Car Hood


Trying to figure out a way to use up some of my left over tires but may just have to make a set, we'll see.
I do like the look of a set a Dually on the back how about you?

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#4 over and out!
looking good.
 

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#2,793 ·
Ford pickup 1955 Made some wheels

Made a set a wheels for the Ford.
Still a lot a clean up but you get the idea.
Don't know about the rims, I drilled the holes a little to close to the centers, so may need to try again.
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Funny to me the grill looks up side down but that's the way their designed.

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May try again something like this front rim.
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Here's how the wheels turned out.
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Project post is here.
 

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#2,794 ·
Ford pickup 1955 Made some wheels

Made a set a wheels for the Ford.
Still a lot a clean up but you get the idea.
Don't know about the rims, I drilled the holes a little to close to the centers, so may need to try again.
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Funny to me the grill looks up side down but that's the way their designed.

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May try again something like this front rim.
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Here's how the wheels turned out.
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Project post is here.
Lookin good!
 

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#2,803 ·
1932 Buick Sedan #2

1932 Buick Sedan #2

The project page is here.


Finally got up the gumption to get in the shop clean it up and start on the 32 Buick.
I get out of breath just walking to the shop but once I get sat down can get some work done. :-]
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Going with walnut with oak trim this time around.
My cabinet shop friend got me some nice walnut chunks to play with.

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I don't have the patience to glue on the small trim parts so will just make them part of the main build.

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#2,804 ·
1932 Buick Sedan #2

1932 Buick Sedan #2

The project page is here.


Finally got up the gumption to get in the shop clean it up and start on the 32 Buick.
I get out of breath just walking to the shop but once I get sat down can get some work done. :-]
Wood Flooring Rectangle Floor Hardwood


Going with walnut with oak trim this time around.
My cabinet shop friend got me some nice walnut chunks to play with.

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I don't have the patience to glue on the small trim parts so will just make them part of the main build.

Brown Rectangle Wood Floor Flooring


Wood Naval architecture Table Hardwood Automotive exterior


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Gas Plywood


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Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
Good start keep us posted.
 

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#2,817 ·
1932 Buick Sedan #3

Got a little more done.
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Shaping the roof.
I super glue a square chunk a scrap to the bottom and this keeps everything squared up to sand to the mark.
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When done just hit it with something and it's done.
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I was going to use walnut but had this wild looking block a oak.
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As always have to see what it will look like with some wheels but was happy to find I already have some tires made up, just need to build the spoke rims.
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#2,818 ·
1932 Buick Sedan #3

Got a little more done.
Wood Gas Luggage and bags Hardwood Bag


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Shaping the roof.
I super glue a square chunk a scrap to the bottom and this keeps everything squared up to sand to the mark.
Wood Bumper Motor vehicle Automotive exterior Automotive wheel system


Wood Trigger Air gun Shotgun Chair


When done just hit it with something and it's done.
Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


I was going to use walnut but had this wild looking block a oak.
Rectangle Wood Gas Beige Hardwood


Wheel Tire Land vehicle Vehicle Car


As always have to see what it will look like with some wheels but was happy to find I already have some tires made up, just need to build the spoke rims.
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Almost done
 

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#2,828 ·
1932 Buick Sedan #4

Filling in the blank pages.
Radiator check.
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Made up the fenders but will wait for wheels to check fit.
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Then on to the bonnet vents.
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Last played with the luggage rack.

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Tomorrow may get started on the wheels and these are just a tad different than my last try, so we'll see how that works out. lol
 

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#2,829 ·
1932 Buick Sedan #4

Filling in the blank pages.
Radiator check.
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Made up the fenders but will wait for wheels to check fit.
Wood Automotive design Motor vehicle Toy Art


Then on to the bonnet vents.
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Last played with the luggage rack.

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Tomorrow may get started on the wheels and these are just a tad different than my last try, so we'll see how that works out. lol
looking really nice #4 :<))))) I have to get back out in the shop myself with being in the hospital again its not too much fun :<))
 

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#2,841 ·
1932 Buick Sedan #6 Wheels and fenders glued up

This is my third time making these spoke wheels.
I feel like I did a better job last time being bigger they show off the spokes better, but hey got to keep trying new things.

I already had some tire blanks made up, when the tools set up it pays to make more.
So drilled out the centers and made some walnut rim blanks.
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See the rims with the centers cut out where the spokes will go I did this on the drill press with my Harbor Freight hole saw set.
I figured out what I needed between the rim and axle post and just kept using the different sized hole saw bits till I had it all cut out, then just a little scraping with a wood chisel to smooth out the bottom and it's made. No lathe work for these wheels. lol

One more tip don't drill all the way through leave a 1/8" to hold it all together till the spokes are drilled.

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Been needing a way to speed up the marking of the blanks so built a jig that holds the blank to the pattern so every thing goes much faster and gets it right.
I used to glue the pattern on the wood but many times the pattern would not be centered so this jig works much better.

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Fast foreword and the spokes are drilled and glued in, you need to check out my last spoke how to to see how it's done.
The lighter wheels are the extras from my last spoke build.
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Took the rims to the drum sander and sanded to fit the tires.
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Then I could mount them and see how the fenders needed to fit.
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The project page is here.
 

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#2,842 ·
1932 Buick Sedan #6 Wheels and fenders glued up

This is my third time making these spoke wheels.
I feel like I did a better job last time being bigger they show off the spokes better, but hey got to keep trying new things.

I already had some tire blanks made up, when the tools set up it pays to make more.
So drilled out the centers and made some walnut rim blanks.
Automotive tire Tire Wood Tread Automotive wheel system


See the rims with the centers cut out where the spokes will go I did this on the drill press with my Harbor Freight hole saw set.
I figured out what I needed between the rim and axle post and just kept using the different sized hole saw bits till I had it all cut out, then just a little scraping with a wood chisel to smooth out the bottom and it's made. No lathe work for these wheels. lol

One more tip don't drill all the way through leave a 1/8" to hold it all together till the spokes are drilled.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Light Tread


Been needing a way to speed up the marking of the blanks so built a jig that holds the blank to the pattern so every thing goes much faster and gets it right.
I used to glue the pattern on the wood but many times the pattern would not be centered so this jig works much better.

Wheel Automotive tire Tire Wood Tread


Fast foreword and the spokes are drilled and glued in, you need to check out my last spoke how to to see how it's done.
The lighter wheels are the extras from my last spoke build.
Tire Automotive tire Light Tread Wheel


Took the rims to the drum sander and sanded to fit the tires.
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Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Then I could mount them and see how the fenders needed to fit.
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The project page is here.
Phenomenal…
 

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#2,853 ·
1932 Tow Truck #1

Needed to get out of the house so grabbed my folders of plans and hit the shop.
I usually pick a plan and print out the parts I need.
Not up to any thing complicated so found the old tanker truck plans that I have built before.
One of Toys and Joys older very simple plans.
Here's what I made with the plans last time.
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As much as I like making cattle cars for my trains may try adding a cattle mover rear end.
/>Here's what I have in mind.
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Here's what I got done today.

Frame [white oak] and bonnet [walnut].
You ask why the oak frame well trying to save a little of my walnut stash.
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cabin parts.
Brown Rectangle Wood Beige Flooring


Radiators are all ways interesting to me.
Tried making the main radiator frame walnut but the inside of the grill will be oak with a walnut back.
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I put a small bearing on my flush cut router bit to make a groove for the radiator core.
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As I said have no idea where I'm going with this but will have fun no matter what it turns out to be.
 

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#2,854 ·
1932 Tow Truck #1

Needed to get out of the house so grabbed my folders of plans and hit the shop.
I usually pick a plan and print out the parts I need.
Not up to any thing complicated so found the old tanker truck plans that I have built before.
One of Toys and Joys older very simple plans.
Here's what I made with the plans last time.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


As much as I like making cattle cars for my trains may try adding a cattle mover rear end.
/>Here's what I have in mind.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Wood Tread


Here's what I got done today.

Frame [white oak] and bonnet [walnut].
You ask why the oak frame well trying to save a little of my walnut stash.
Wood Flooring Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain


cabin parts.
Brown Rectangle Wood Beige Flooring


Radiators are all ways interesting to me.
Tried making the main radiator frame walnut but the inside of the grill will be oak with a walnut back.
Rectangle Font Wood Pattern Concrete


Wood Font Rectangle Art Concrete


I put a small bearing on my flush cut router bit to make a groove for the radiator core.
Wood Rectangle Tableware Hardwood Wood stain


Crosscut saw Wood Glove Font Rectangle


As I said have no idea where I'm going with this but will have fun no matter what it turns out to be.
That is the best way to build for yourself!

Plans are SOMEONE else's idea of what you want to make!
 

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#2,860 ·
1932 Tow Truck #2

Still haven't made up my mind if it's pick up or panel truck or farm all?
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I'm just about to the point I better figure out what I'm making? :-[
 

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#2,861 ·
1932 Tow Truck #2

Still haven't made up my mind if it's pick up or panel truck or farm all?
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I'm just about to the point I better figure out what I'm making? :-[
Love the seat pattern Bruce and wow, the ute [aka pickup] is looking good!!
 

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#2,869 ·
1932 Tow Truck #3

The more I built and looked around the tow truck just kept coming up, so it's going to be a tow truck.

How about a hot rod tow truck?
It has a lowered frame, big tires and the roof was lowered.

Haven't started the winch yet but the truck itself is pretty close.

Thought it might need a tool box, this was before the tow truck came to be.
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Then on with the fenders.
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Played with a bumper.
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A tow truck needs a ton a storage, so more tool boxes.

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#2,870 ·
1932 Tow Truck #3

The more I built and looked around the tow truck just kept coming up, so it's going to be a tow truck.

How about a hot rod tow truck?
It has a lowered frame, big tires and the roof was lowered.

Haven't started the winch yet but the truck itself is pretty close.

Thought it might need a tool box, this was before the tow truck came to be.
Wood Rectangle Outdoor furniture Comfort Flooring


Then on with the fenders.
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Played with a bumper.
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A tow truck needs a ton a storage, so more tool boxes.

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Looking good.

Now the winch; A tripod style would be vintage appropriate, I think. Two supports toward the front with the winch between them and the middle one in the back at a very different angle to be the cable carrier.

If possible turn the reel in one piece and then mount through the support arms before they get attached to the bed.
If this is going to be played with; I recommend a little old candle wax rubbed into the winch axle, where it goes through the supports. White wax if possible-it disappears without leaving a color trail.

I am looking forward to seeing the unit working!
 

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#2,877 ·
1932 Tow Truck #4

Finally got a chance and gumption to get in the shop and play with the truck.
Figured out a simple winch set up, just wasn't up to building gears but you still get the idea.
This is a hand cranked winch and can be cranked from 3 different points for different gear ratios.
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The winch will be farther back but just have it in there for now.

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#2,878 ·
1932 Tow Truck #4

Finally got a chance and gumption to get in the shop and play with the truck.
Figured out a simple winch set up, just wasn't up to building gears but you still get the idea.
This is a hand cranked winch and can be cranked from 3 different points for different gear ratios.
Motor vehicle Poster Parallel Font Illustration


Wheel Tire Vehicle Wood Motor vehicle


Wood Natural material Creative arts Wood stain Hardwood


Wheel Car Tire Vehicle Motor vehicle


Wood Automotive exterior Motor vehicle Auto part Hardwood


The winch will be farther back but just have it in there for now.

Wheel Tire Car Motor vehicle Vehicle


Rectangle Font Triangle Metal Fashion accessory
:)
 

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#2,890 ·
Mining Truck 1&2

Playing with another Mining Truck as I already had some wheels ready from the last time I built one.
This time will use walnut and maple as this is what's scraps are in the shop.
The wheels are 3" so are 1 1/4" smaller than the plans call for, because of this I shrunk the plans down to work.
I just don't need a model with 4 1/4" wheels way to big, I built the hummer and man is it a big monster of a model.
Here's what the wheels would have looked like.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Takes quite a bit a time to get enough wide wood made up for this truck.
Wood Desk Table Flooring Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood


Parts just set in place so you get an idea of what's going on.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Creative arts Plywood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Font


Wood Rectangle Automotive design Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Plywood Plank

Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
 

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#2,891 ·
Mining Truck 1&2

Playing with another Mining Truck as I already had some wheels ready from the last time I built one.
This time will use walnut and maple as this is what's scraps are in the shop.
The wheels are 3" so are 1 1/4" smaller than the plans call for, because of this I shrunk the plans down to work.
I just don't need a model with 4 1/4" wheels way to big, I built the hummer and man is it a big monster of a model.
Here's what the wheels would have looked like.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Takes quite a bit a time to get enough wide wood made up for this truck.
Wood Desk Table Flooring Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood


Parts just set in place so you get an idea of what's going on.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Creative arts Plywood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Font


Wood Rectangle Automotive design Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Plywood Plank

Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
Looking good. What will be a Caterpillar 775D or maybe a Komatsu WA600 ?
 

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#2,907 ·
Reading Passenger Car Gatto Plan

Got started on the Gatto passenger car that should fill out that train set.
I built the Reading train a while back and then bought the Gatto plan set that goes along with it for the cars.
This is Plan#29
I almost didn't build it because it's so long and with the other cars and Train will really be a long one for sure.
As you can see in the picture I clamped down a board to the edge of the table so as I glued up the sides I could add some pressure as the super glue kicked in.
Not shown but I held a square to it as I held it to keep every thing squared up.
Table Wood Workbench Flooring Gas


There are 26 chairs to make yuck!!! LOL
Wood Font Art Rectangle Basket


I put Danish oil on the seats as once the roof is on it ain't going to get done.

Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


Then on with the roof.

Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


I cut the last board at an angle for the roof and glues it on but just needed a little more work, so took it to the table saw and did a job on my nerves cutting it, but that got it close enough to sand it to right.
So So glad the box was square or this could have got tricky!!!

Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Composite material


Wood Automotive exterior Gas Composite material Rectangle


Wood Table Gas Hardwood Flooring

This is going to be one long car!!!
This was done over many short days.
 

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#2,908 ·
Reading Passenger Car Gatto Plan

Got started on the Gatto passenger car that should fill out that train set.
I built the Reading train a while back and then bought the Gatto plan set that goes along with it for the cars.
This is Plan#29
I almost didn't build it because it's so long and with the other cars and Train will really be a long one for sure.
As you can see in the picture I clamped down a board to the edge of the table so as I glued up the sides I could add some pressure as the super glue kicked in.
Not shown but I held a square to it as I held it to keep every thing squared up.
Table Wood Workbench Flooring Gas


There are 26 chairs to make yuck!!! LOL
Wood Font Art Rectangle Basket


I put Danish oil on the seats as once the roof is on it ain't going to get done.

Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


Then on with the roof.

Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


I cut the last board at an angle for the roof and glues it on but just needed a little more work, so took it to the table saw and did a job on my nerves cutting it, but that got it close enough to sand it to right.
So So glad the box was square or this could have got tricky!!!

Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Composite material


Wood Automotive exterior Gas Composite material Rectangle


Wood Table Gas Hardwood Flooring

This is going to be one long car!!!
This was done over many short days.
A new one to follow. Nice! And looking good.
 

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#2,926 ·
Cattle cars number 3&4

Yes we are making another one, in fact I'll be building two.
Just wanted to make something quick and like building for my Reading train so a cattle car or two it will be.
I've tries explaining how I glue and cut the sides for the car,
and it has always been an after thought so this time I took pictures as I did it so should come out more logical.

This is walnut and maple and is a scratch build from pictures.

They will look something like this when done.


Cutting grooves in the floor with the miter saw.
Yes it could be done with the tip I'm showing next but not that safe with this thin a wood.






Now on to the sides, cutting the slats.
First I glue on all the braces, [and glue them really good!]





I use this jig to shape and fine tune the angles.




Now that the braces are all glued on,
I set the table saw blade to just cut the sides and just a tad of the braces.

For this project I made a 3/8" spacer board and set it between the blade and fence and move the fence next to the spacer and blade.


Lock the fence and take out the spacer and make first cut.
In this picture I've already made the cut.


Now slide the side back over the blade and loosen the fence to add the spacer.



Add the spacer and slide fence over and lock, then take out spacer.



Your now ready for cut number two.


Again slide the board over the blade, add the spacer and lock down the fence.






We're now ready for the third cut, and we keep this up till we have all we need.







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I used the same method for the ends and then started gluing it up.
The board inside is just to square it up.
Wood Plum tomato Bay breeze Fruit Flooring


Wood Gas Hardwood Flooring Wood stain


Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Workbench


Wood Table Rectangle Font Art


Here's the link to the first time I made a cattle car.


I hope this was helpful to some one.
 

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#2,927 ·
Cattle cars number 3&4

Yes we are making another one, in fact I'll be building two.
Just wanted to make something quick and like building for my Reading train so a cattle car or two it will be.
I've tries explaining how I glue and cut the sides for the car,
and it has always been an after thought so this time I took pictures as I did it so should come out more logical.

This is walnut and maple and is a scratch build from pictures.

They will look something like this when done.
Wheel Wood Flooring Motor vehicle Hardwood


Cutting grooves in the floor with the miter saw.
Yes it could be done with the tip I'm showing next but not that safe with this thin a wood.
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Flooring Road surface


Wood Sculpture Machine Art Statue


Furniture Rectangle Table Wood Flooring


Now on to the sides, cutting the slats.
First I glue on all the braces, [and glue them really good!]

Wood Floor Flooring Table Urban design


Wood Cutting mat Toy Hardwood Flooring


I use this jig to shape and fine tune the angles.
Saw Abrasive saw Wood Office equipment Machine tool


Wood Font Rectangle Triangle Flooring


Now that the braces are all glued on,
I set the table saw blade to just cut the sides and just a tad of the braces.

For this project I made a 3/8" spacer board and set it between the blade and fence and move the fence next to the spacer and blade.
Wood Floor Flooring Road surface Beige


Lock the fence and take out the spacer and make first cut.
In this picture I've already made the cut.
Automotive tire Wood Road surface Beige Flooring


Now slide the side back over the blade and loosen the fence to add the spacer.

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Beige Stairs


Add the spacer and slide fence over and lock, then take out spacer.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Wood stain


Your now ready for cut number two.
Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Hardwood


Again slide the board over the blade, add the spacer and lock down the fence.
Wood Floor Flooring Rectangle Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Composite material


Wood Floor Flooring Road surface Automotive tire


We're now ready for the third cut, and we keep this up till we have all we need.

Wood Road surface Asphalt Automotive tire Flooring


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Flooring Floor


Brown Wood Road surface Automotive tire Wood stain


Wood Road surface Rectangle Flooring Plank


I used the same method for the ends and then started gluing it up.
The board inside is just to square it up.
Wood Plum tomato Bay breeze Fruit Flooring


Wood Gas Hardwood Flooring Wood stain


Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Workbench


Wood Table Rectangle Font Art


Here's the link to the first time I made a cattle car.


I hope this was helpful to some one.
What a great job. It looks so authentic I can smell the cattle from here.
 

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#2,932 ·
Cattle cars number 3&4 Doors & Roof

Got a little more added to the car.
Glued up the top and cut to shape.
Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood Machine


Wood Musical instrument Bumper Gas Hardwood


Then on to the doors.
Wood Tool Composite material Metal Font


Super thin door slats so need to be careful cutting them out.
Wood Pet supply Gas Tints and shades Flooring


Wood Grille Automotive exterior Tool Composite material


Wood Wood stain Floor Rectangle Hardwood


Then played with making some trucks and wheels.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Lumber Plywood


Been hard at it but getting er done.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle
 

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#2,933 ·
Cattle cars number 3&4 Doors & Roof

Got a little more added to the car.
Glued up the top and cut to shape.
Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood Machine


Wood Musical instrument Bumper Gas Hardwood


Then on to the doors.
Wood Tool Composite material Metal Font


Super thin door slats so need to be careful cutting them out.
Wood Pet supply Gas Tints and shades Flooring


Wood Grille Automotive exterior Tool Composite material


Wood Wood stain Floor Rectangle Hardwood


Then played with making some trucks and wheels.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Lumber Plywood


Been hard at it but getting er done.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle
Coming right along keep us posted.
 

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#2,937 ·
Getting started on an old car

I build this Toys and Joys car [1932 Ford] way back but used pine and just was never happy with the way it came out so lets try it again with some oak.
This is a very simple [old] plan so doesn't come with many details.

Cut out the sides and frame then sand sand sand!!!
Hand tool Handheld power drill Wood Toy Tool


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Glue up for the hood, I don't have much of this really figured oak so will be facing some plywood to get it done.
Wood Hardwood Tool Handgun holster Wood stain


Here I'm taking off the masking tape and pattern for the frame really makes clean up easy.
Paint Wood Flooring Adhesive Tire


Picture of the parts.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Composite material


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Wood Motor vehicle Hardwood Flooring Automotive design

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Will need to be playing with some spoke wheels in the near future me thinks. :-]
 

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#2,938 ·
Getting started on an old car

I build this Toys and Joys car [1932 Ford] way back but used pine and just was never happy with the way it came out so lets try it again with some oak.
This is a very simple [old] plan so doesn't come with many details.

Cut out the sides and frame then sand sand sand!!!




Glue up for the hood, I don't have much of this really figured oak so will be facing some plywood to get it done.


Here I'm taking off the masking tape and pattern for the frame really makes clean up easy.


Picture of the parts.











Will need to be playing with some spoke wheels in the near future me thinks. :-]
this car will look pretty good in oak :<))))
 

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#2,945 ·
32 Ford working on the radiator

It's coming together.
Wood Automotive design Hardwood Table Automotive exterior


I always love playing with the radiator or grill.
I made sure I built it and glued it to the bonnet before I glued the hood to the frame as last time I forgot and made my work a lot harder.
It's so much easier to sand the grill and hood as one part with out the frame and other parts in the way.

Here you can see the plywood heart of the hood.
Wood Flooring Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain

Wood Flooring Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain

Wood Hardwood Flooring Composite material Wood stain


Then glue it all up and sand every thing flush.
Wood Automotive design Hardwood Wood stain Plywood

Wood Hardwood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


The oak has some nice grain to it but had to work around a lot a worm holes as you can see in the last picture.
Running out of it but the spare tire should hide this bugger.

Wood Automotive design Rectangle Flooring Hardwood


Wood Plane Automotive design Hardwood Creative arts
 

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#2,946 ·
32 Ford working on the radiator

It's coming together.
Wood Automotive design Hardwood Table Automotive exterior


I always love playing with the radiator or grill.
I made sure I built it and glued it to the bonnet before I glued the hood to the frame as last time I forgot and made my work a lot harder.
It's so much easier to sand the grill and hood as one part with out the frame and other parts in the way.

Here you can see the plywood heart of the hood.
Wood Flooring Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain

Wood Flooring Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain

Wood Hardwood Flooring Composite material Wood stain


Then glue it all up and sand every thing flush.
Wood Automotive design Hardwood Wood stain Plywood

Wood Hardwood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


The oak has some nice grain to it but had to work around a lot a worm holes as you can see in the last picture.
Running out of it but the spare tire should hide this bugger.

Wood Automotive design Rectangle Flooring Hardwood


Wood Plane Automotive design Hardwood Creative arts
Looking good Bruce.
Like the way you've done the radiator.
 

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#2,954 ·
32 Ford working on the roof and insides

Played around with making a fat steering wheel or two.
Used the same steps I would for making a spoke wheel will try some smaller spokes [tooth picks] next go round.
I started out making four but two didn't survive the operation.
Wood Audio equipment Bumper Rim Automotive exterior


Once the spokes are glued in you can cut the front and back on the band saw to break it loose from the back and get the thickness you want.

Wood Rectangle Beige Font Hardwood


Finger Household hardware Thumb Wood Gas


Wood Finger Automotive tire Household hardware Thumb


Please remember that on most of the things I show it's a first try so may not always turn out the best but you got to start some where, and just might spark an idea for some one.

Then on with the roof and got a start on the wheel wells.
I've been buying quality hole saw bits as I need a new size here lately and it has really saved me a ton a sanding on the insides of wheel wells and the like.
And then you guessed it a ton a sanding on all the body parts.. ;-[
Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Automotive design


Tire Wheel Motor vehicle Automotive tire Vehicle


The wheels are left overs from my last try at spoke wheels.
May try to copy these but probable easier to just make a new set so they all match up right.
I've got a lot a long narrow scraps of oak so I better start cutting and gluing it up for wheel blanks.

Here's a note on sanding disks and a problem I've been having.

Over time I have had the pads on the bottom of my Ryobi and Harbor Freight sanders get where they wouldn't hold the pads any more because the sand paper would split apart and ware out the Hook and Lock Backing part of the sander.
This was because I had been getting the sand paper that has cuts so it can work on more than one size sander but the cut areas would catch on something and would roll up and expose the Hook and Lock Backing of the sander and ware out the Hook and Lock Backing pad.
So now I have two sanders that work just fine but can't hold any sand paper.

The short of it.

So what I'm trying to say is get the pads that are all in one and not cut up for use with more than one size sander.

Don't get this if you want your sander to last.
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But try and find these as they won't come apart and mess up the sander.
Headgear Font Triangle Art Circle
 

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#2,955 ·
32 Ford working on the roof and insides

Played around with making a fat steering wheel or two.
Used the same steps I would for making a spoke wheel will try some smaller spokes [tooth picks] next go round.
I started out making four but two didn't survive the operation.
Wood Audio equipment Bumper Rim Automotive exterior


Once the spokes are glued in you can cut the front and back on the band saw to break it loose from the back and get the thickness you want.

Wood Rectangle Beige Font Hardwood


Finger Household hardware Thumb Wood Gas


Wood Finger Automotive tire Household hardware Thumb


Please remember that on most of the things I show it's a first try so may not always turn out the best but you got to start some where, and just might spark an idea for some one.

Then on with the roof and got a start on the wheel wells.
I've been buying quality hole saw bits as I need a new size here lately and it has really saved me a ton a sanding on the insides of wheel wells and the like.
And then you guessed it a ton a sanding on all the body parts.. ;-[
Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Automotive design


Tire Wheel Motor vehicle Automotive tire Vehicle


The wheels are left overs from my last try at spoke wheels.
May try to copy these but probable easier to just make a new set so they all match up right.
I've got a lot a long narrow scraps of oak so I better start cutting and gluing it up for wheel blanks.

Here's a note on sanding disks and a problem I've been having.

Over time I have had the pads on the bottom of my Ryobi and Harbor Freight sanders get where they wouldn't hold the pads any more because the sand paper would split apart and ware out the Hook and Lock Backing part of the sander.
This was because I had been getting the sand paper that has cuts so it can work on more than one size sander but the cut areas would catch on something and would roll up and expose the Hook and Lock Backing of the sander and ware out the Hook and Lock Backing pad.
So now I have two sanders that work just fine but can't hold any sand paper.

The short of it.

So what I'm trying to say is get the pads that are all in one and not cut up for use with more than one size sander.

Don't get this if you want your sander to last.
Gambling Material property Rectangle Art Recreation


But try and find these as they won't come apart and mess up the sander.
Headgear Font Triangle Art Circle
Wheels and steering wheel idea nice blog entries!
 

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#2,969 ·
32 Hot Rod Chevy Coupe

I keep giving away my hot rods so lets try it one more time.
I hid the big motor on the last one so thought I would leave the hood off this time to let it be seen, will also be putting the fenders on it, adds a ton a work but really makes for one sweet looking ride.

Lowered the roof about a half inch and lowered the body to where the frame is covered, there's a name for it but ain't coming to me right now.

+++ Up Date+++
cutting body = chop,
lowering over chassis = channeling
...chop n channel.

These are Toys and Joys plans and one from way back when they weren't putting frames on their models which make for a great first time build, you don't have to worry about the frame not lining up or other problem that can get a new builder in trouble.
That being said I had to cut out for the motor.

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Already have a motor for it, so we'll see how that works.
Wood Flooring Grass Automotive design Hardwood

Wooden block Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor


Wood Luggage and bags Musical instrument accessory Tool Bag


Had to get the inners made and finished so I could close it all up.

Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Hardwood


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Comfort Wood Rectangle Table Building


#4 over and out
 

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#2,970 ·
32 Hot Rod Chevy Coupe

I keep giving away my hot rods so lets try it one more time.
I hid the big motor on the last one so thought I would leave the hood off this time to let it be seen, will also be putting the fenders on it, adds a ton a work but really makes for one sweet looking ride.

Lowered the roof about a half inch and lowered the body to where the frame is covered, there's a name for it but ain't coming to me right now.

+++ Up Date+++
cutting body = chop,
lowering over chassis = channeling
...chop n channel.

These are Toys and Joys plans and one from way back when they weren't putting frames on their models which make for a great first time build, you don't have to worry about the frame not lining up or other problem that can get a new builder in trouble.
That being said I had to cut out for the motor.

Wood Wood stain Hardwood Flooring Wooden block


Already have a motor for it, so we'll see how that works.
Wood Flooring Grass Automotive design Hardwood

Wooden block Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor


Wood Luggage and bags Musical instrument accessory Tool Bag


Had to get the inners made and finished so I could close it all up.

Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Hardwood


Wood Creative arts Hardwood Lumber Flooring


Wood Table Automotive design Wood stain Hardwood


Comfort Wood Rectangle Table Building


#4 over and out
WOW, Bruce your progress is as always first class, thank you
 

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#2,980 ·
32 Hot Rod Chevy Coupe

Worked on the radiator and front fenders.
Wood Floor Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Wood stain


Added a smaller bearing to my flush cuter bit.
Adds just enough lip to get er done.
Automotive tire Gas Auto part Rim Composite material


Hand Automotive tire Wood Automotive lighting Gas


Wood Guitar accessory Rectangle Wood stain Material property


Wood Personal care Gas Hardwood Skyscraper


Then on to the front fenders.
Automotive design Wood Flooring Hardwood Motor vehicle


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Plywood


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Hardwood


#4 over and out
 

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#2,981 ·
32 Hot Rod Chevy Coupe

Worked on the radiator and front fenders.
Wood Floor Rectangle Flooring Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Wood stain


Added a smaller bearing to my flush cuter bit.
Adds just enough lip to get er done.
Automotive tire Gas Auto part Rim Composite material


Hand Automotive tire Wood Automotive lighting Gas


Wood Guitar accessory Rectangle Wood stain Material property


Wood Personal care Gas Hardwood Skyscraper


Then on to the front fenders.
Automotive design Wood Flooring Hardwood Motor vehicle


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Plywood


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Hardwood


#4 over and out
Thank you Bruce… This will definitely help me… Cheers
 

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#2,985 ·
32 Hot Rod Chevy Coupe Fenders & radiator installed

This fir sure make sanding quick but the dings it gets are a pain!

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Plywood


Going to have some really wide tires on the back so needed to cut some more out.
These quality hole saws make quick,clean work of it with very little sanding a big plus in my book..
Wood Household supply Office supplies Gas Flooring


Then need to figure how the radiator will fit in, really took my time with this as any part of it buggered up would mean tons a redoes. :-[

Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain


Rectangle Wood Flooring Hardwood Gas


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Gas


Wood Wooden block Automotive design Hardwood Rectangle


Wood Floor Wood stain Hardwood Flooring


Table Automotive design Wood Comfort Flooring


Wood Automotive design Toy Hardwood Flooring


Wood Motor vehicle Automotive design Automotive exterior Classic car


Comfort Automotive design Wood Flooring Hardwood


Wood Automotive design Flooring Gas Tree


Wood Outdoor furniture Rectangle Comfort Flooring


It's coming together now.
#4 over and out.
 

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#2,986 ·
32 Hot Rod Chevy Coupe Fenders & radiator installed

This fir sure make sanding quick but the dings it gets are a pain!

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Plywood


Going to have some really wide tires on the back so needed to cut some more out.
These quality hole saws make quick,clean work of it with very little sanding a big plus in my book..
Wood Household supply Office supplies Gas Flooring


Then need to figure how the radiator will fit in, really took my time with this as any part of it buggered up would mean tons a redoes. :-[

Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain


Rectangle Wood Flooring Hardwood Gas


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Gas


Wood Wooden block Automotive design Hardwood Rectangle


Wood Floor Wood stain Hardwood Flooring


Table Automotive design Wood Comfort Flooring


Wood Automotive design Toy Hardwood Flooring


Wood Motor vehicle Automotive design Automotive exterior Classic car


Comfort Automotive design Wood Flooring Hardwood


Wood Automotive design Flooring Gas Tree


Wood Outdoor furniture Rectangle Comfort Flooring


It's coming together now.
#4 over and out.
Amazing fenders…absolutely amazing!!
 

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