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06-21-2010, 02:05 PM | #1 |
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Boat tail speedster plans
After i sell some stuff, and save up enough money im going to build a speedster. I like the look of the boat tail speedsters with the two 40's truck hoods put together, or the other custom made bodies. I was wondering if some of you guys could post some pics of yalls speedsters in the building process, and how yall made the boat-tail part of it, and how yall mounted it to the frame
thanks, Logan
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06-21-2010, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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Re: Boat tail speedster plans
Logan,
I tried to post some pictures, but it was not allowed because I didn't have a "Security Token". email me at [email protected], and I can send some pictues. There are also some pictures under my profile. Bob Last edited by Vicky; 02-08-2011 at 04:20 PM. |
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06-21-2010, 02:30 PM | #3 |
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Re: Boat tail speedster plans
I guess it worked. Another picture, this one of the side.
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06-21-2010, 02:30 PM | #4 |
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If anyone else has problems posting pictures, my email is [email protected]
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Re: Boat tail speedster plans
so that is 2 40 ford hoods welded together? It amazes me, the ideas some come up with. I like the look, who would have thought. thanks for sharing.
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06-21-2010, 05:09 PM | #6 |
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06-21-2010, 07:16 PM | #8 |
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Is there any kind of support brackets on the inside of the hoods? or is the welds strong enough to keep it together?
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06-21-2010, 09:22 PM | #9 |
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Re: Boat tail speedster plans
There are no support brackets inside the hoods on my car (Blue Speedster). The bottom hood is cut to mount to the frame and the sides have sheet metal attached for a better look along the side and to go up past the door opening. All that is finished (fiberglass & bondo).
There are braces and a panel behind the seats to keep the front of the hoods secure, and there is also a small door to get inside the area for limited storage. It is open all the way to the back, but I can't reach that far back. I have seen some that have hinges on the top hood so it opens as a trunk. They also installed latches similar to hood latches, don't look real neat, but functional. I would think it would rattle and move about. I am leaving for Casper (Pony Express Tour) in the morning. When I get back I can try to get some pictures of the underside and inside the "trunk" area for you ig you would like. Bob |
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06-27-2010, 05:32 PM | #11 |
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Logan,
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06-28-2010, 01:51 PM | #12 |
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Re: Boat tail speedster plans
Hello Logan- I have one of those "two-hood" speedster bodies that may be for sale. It belongs to a customer that is having me replace it with one of my bodies. With his permission and if you're interested, I'll send you pics and price or have him contact you. Jim Huseby www.olympic-speedsters.com
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06-28-2010, 03:49 PM | #13 |
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Re: Boat tail speedster plans
Using the coupe running gear?................or the Town Sedan?
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06-28-2010, 07:10 PM | #14 |
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Randy, They are all the same arent they?
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06-28-2010, 10:24 PM | #15 |
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Randy I was going to take the running gear from your un finished coupe. I figure someone has to run it, if your not lol
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Sonny, two different cars with two very different set ups. Randy was refering to my brothers sedan or my coupe
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Re: Boat tail speedster plans
hello
My Model A club (Adirondack A's Model A Club, Upstate, New York) looking for Speedster boattail plans for a youth group project. Do you have plans that you could share? We are also in need of technical advice (e-mail & phone) regarding wood material, bending and fastening approaches that you may have used. We are looking to kick off the project in October and using a local Ford dealership as a work site. My work number is 888-869-3535 Thank you for any help |
09-13-2011, 11:56 AM | #18 |
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Re: Boat tail speedster plans
Here's a wooden boat tail speedster just to stir things up. Looks nearly floatable.
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09-13-2011, 04:14 PM | #19 |
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