The Ford Barn

roccaas · 04-15-2014, 08:47 PM

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...g/#more-220131

I notice that the engine has the added horsepower of a red paint job!

machine girl · 04-15-2014, 09:19 PM

The circles he is doing on that sheet metal is really old school not many today can do that (in a row so perfect. back in the day we did small alum dash panels but nothing like what hes doing.

Dodge · 04-15-2014, 11:05 PM

I'm thinking of doing my firewall in my latest speedster project. Almost 20 yrs. ago we did
the valve covers, dash and firewall on a Bugatti. I wish I took pictures. We tried everything
before the last solution was boxes of pencils using the eraser end and 600 grit lapping compound. We used the mill with a DRO on it to get everything straight.
It took almost 3 wks. to do everything it was a huge job but came out awsome.

Roadster62 · 04-16-2014, 02:36 AM

Years ago I worked at a Bugatti shop and did the firewalls and dash panels. We had a custom made fixture that gave a uniform spacing of the circles. Heavy grit valve lapping compound and rubber pads on a special holder were used. took a lot of time, but looked great when finished. Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 04-16-2014, 06:14 AM

My dad bought a new 1954 Ford Country Squire, and that's the thing I remember most about that car. I liked the engine turned instrument panel, thought it really gave the car class.

gweilbaker · 04-16-2014, 06:51 AM

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04-15-2014, 08:47 PM	#1
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Engine turning article - Speedster project. "Hemmings" http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...g/#more-220131 I notice that the engine has the added horsepower of a red paint job! __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

04-15-2014, 09:19 PM	#2
machine girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 422	Re: Engine turning article - Speedster project. "Hemmings" The circles he is doing on that sheet metal is really old school not many today can do that (in a row so perfect. back in the day we did small alum dash panels but nothing like what hes doing.

04-15-2014, 11:05 PM	#3
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,497	Re: Engine turning article - Speedster project. "Hemmings" I'm thinking of doing my firewall in my latest speedster project. Almost 20 yrs. ago we did the valve covers, dash and firewall on a Bugatti. I wish I took pictures. We tried everything before the last solution was boxes of pencils using the eraser end and 600 grit lapping compound. We used the mill with a DRO on it to get everything straight. It took almost 3 wks. to do everything it was a huge job but came out awsome.

04-16-2014, 02:36 AM	#4
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Engine turning article - Speedster project. "Hemmings" Years ago I worked at a Bugatti shop and did the firewalls and dash panels. We had a custom made fixture that gave a uniform spacing of the circles. Heavy grit valve lapping compound and rubber pads on a special holder were used. took a lot of time, but looked great when finished. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

04-16-2014, 06:14 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Engine turning article - Speedster project. "Hemmings" My dad bought a new 1954 Ford Country Squire, and that's the thing I remember most about that car. I liked the engine turned instrument panel, thought it really gave the car class.

04-16-2014, 06:51 AM	#6
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Engine turning article - Speedster project. "Hemmings" Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It's on this big time.