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[JC23]

Thanks fer the kind words, E. We're getting ready for our Charity Panel Jam later this month. Got a few tasty things in the works and when they're done, I'll post em!

And no, you won't ferget how to paint...

 

[E.rodz]

Thanks fer the kind words, E. We're getting ready for our Charity Panel Jam later this month. Got a few tasty things in the works and when they're done, I'll post em!

And no, you won't ferget how to paint...

Good luck at the pannel jam! I hope everything turns out great for all you guys! do something to make us proud!

 

[E.rodz]

Well looks like the be lair is back to the front line to make more modifications too! it always seems to go like this just wanted to make a couple of improvements an end up with 1/2 the car apart again! pid someone years ago to wire the car and this is what it looked like when it was done . improvements to come are replace wire harness with a Ron Francis wire works harness kit,replace the digital dash with a new Dakota digital dash ,new steering column,new steering wheel ect,ect!and now the snowball starts picking up speed!

 

[Red Leader]

Dang, you're always doing something way cool out there, E Rodz.


Always love checking out your shop.

 

[E.rodz]

Dang, you're always doing something way cool out there, E Rodz.


Always love checking out your shop.

Thanks Red leader I also love checking out your tool restores you have inspired me as well! There is so many ideas floating around in my head. There just needs to be more hrs. in the day!

 

[el Pedro]

Wow! That dash looks awesome. Keep up the amazing work!!

 

[Red Leader]

Thanks Red leader I also love checking out your tool restores you have inspired me as well! There is so many ideas floating around in my head. There just needs to be more hrs. in the day!

I hear ya. I'm always searching for that 25th hour.

 

[E.rodz]

Wow! That dash looks awesome. Keep up the amazing work!!

lol. I hope your not to attached to the look of the dash because that is on of the multiple things that I am changing now.

I hear ya. I'm always searching for that 25th hour.

I have no idea how time rolls by so frickin fast but is sure does!

 

[E.rodz]

here is what we have been working on the last month working round the clock to get this car back on the road for a super awsome show called back to the fifties in st. paul mn. changing out the wiring harness that I paid someone to install in the first place and it was just a nightmare ripped it all out and started over again with a new wiring harness from a company called Ron francis wire works. just awsome quality and a new dash look from Dakota digital.





here is the start of the snowball at the top of the hill.

 

[E.rodz]

here is what I mean by snowball affect here it is rolling down the hill starting to pick up speed. as long as we are here we might as well paint the dash.







Oh don't worry the story gets better or worse depending on how you look at it.

 

[W_A_Watson_II]

here is what I mean by snowball affect here it is rolling down the hill starting to pick up speed. as long as we are here we might as well paint the dash.

Yep, been there done that. the Brake Job on the '46 Power Wagon, turned into a frame off repair and rebuild.

 

[JimVonBaden]

That is some nasty wiring job there.

Jim

 

[el Pedro]

lol. I hope your not to attached to the look of the dash because that is on of the multiple things that I am changing now.

I was!
I'm also a big fan of your work so I know the changes will be even better!

 

[E.rodz]

Yep, been there done that. the Brake Job on the '46 Power Wagon, turned into a frame off repair and rebuild.

lol. it always seams to spiral out of control in my world it makes me feel better that I am not the only one.lol.

That is some nasty wiring job there.
to think I paid someone to do this and this was his specialty! yep time to rip it out and start over!
Jim

I was!
I'm also a big fan of your work so I know the changes will be even better!

I think your going to like the changes though. thanks for taking interest lots more cool stuff to come.

 

[E.rodz]

decided that black would match the final paint better so the goal was to give it a satin finish and flat on the top so less glare on the window. mixed up some flatting additive for the clear and it turned out great till the last coat I really laid it on and wtf. it turned out glossy as could be half of the parts turned out flat half turned out glossy mixed at the tame time same batch of clear?????????????? ended up wet sanding it with 800 grit and left it at that.

 

[shortymgee]

Subscribed. You do good work!!!

 

[e-tek]

Oh ya - I feel your wiring pain! I was just there with the 40 Ford and 5.0L EFI set-up...then tore it all out for paint - eeek!!

Great work as usual - love your son's parts too!

 

[Nightshift]

looks like it is time to build some brackets!

Nice brakes Eric! My XLR-V has them too ... you'll love them ... except the cost of pads down the road Cheers, Bill

 

[Montysmith]

you got for what you paid ... finally

 

[E.rodz]

Subscribed. You do good work!!!

thanks for the add lots more cool stuff to come so stay tuned in!

Oh ya - I feel your wiring pain! I was just there with the 40 Ford and 5.0L EFI set-up...then tore it all out for paint - eeek!!
that is the whole idea here as well all of this is coming out as well. ***** doing it twice however leaves less paint touch up after from dropping tools and drilling holes in fresh paint.Still the best part is to get my son involved NOTHING BETTER!
Great work as usual - love your son's parts too!

Nice brakes Eric! My XLR-V has them too ... you'll love them ... except the cost of pads down the road Cheers, Bill

yea found out about the pad thing already found a place called r1concepts that had pretty good prices .hope everything is going good with you!

you got for what you paid ... finally

I guess I have no idea what you mean on this one? it is stuff like this is why I like to do everything myself every time I hire out I get ffed and I have to do it myself anyways.

 

[E.rodz]

Were does time go ?????? got the Belair on the road again with 2 hrs. to spare.lol. got pounded with a wicked storm on fri while attempting to get the car put back together . Trees down all over the neigborhood 5" of sideways rain!! carport flooded,basement taking on water as well thank god the power did not go out still we were able to get it together to drive it to back to the fifties show with 2 hrs of sleep.here is the new look after the Ron Francis wire harness kit,Dakota Digital dash,and the Vintage Air install. videos coming soon. let me know what you think.

 

[shortymgee]

How is the radiant heat doing. I think in floor heat is really cool. How much $ per kw is you power there. Ive thought of going propane boiler when I build.

 

[JC23]

Looks kool! I especially like the Disco floor treatment! Ha ha

 

[IGO2XS]

I couldn't help but notice the baby carriage right next to your car. I always get nervous with parents when they are wheeling around their kids next to nice looking cars.

The car looks great!!

 

[E.rodz]

How is the radiant heat doing. I think in floor heat is really cool. How much $ per kw is you power there. Ive thought of going propane boiler when I build.

so far so good. go with gas or propane if possible my electric bills are killer when it is heating season.

Looks kool! I especially like the Disco floor treatment! Ha ha

lol. good thing everything in there is on wheels and I had a sqeedgee close by!

I couldn't help but notice the baby carriage right next to your car. I always get nervous with parents when they are wheeling around their kids next to nice looking cars.

The car looks great!!

That is the best thing about this car the paint and body just stinks that is why I had everyone sign it with sharpie it feels so good to not have to stress about the paint job. of coarse that will change once i do the paint and body on this one .

 

[E.rodz]

we really got to get out and test the car last weekend pulling the camper to the race track then road racing,drag racing and then pulled the camper home and it worked awesome this time! kind of funny road racing with 4 people in the car passing vettes and mustangs! should have left the trailer mirrors and the roof rack on for that!



here was my pit crew for the weekend. always good to have batman on your side!

 

[E.rodz]

road racing top speed of 141 cornering at 125 feeling great to have such a huge car handling good!






next event will be the carcraft nationals in st. paul Mn. we will try are hand at autocrossing and the dyno to see how much power this thing is making.

ANY GUESSES ON POWER OUTPUT?

 

[JC23]

Right on! A fun car that hauls ***!

And with the kids, too!

Memories made there...

 

[E.rodz]

Right on! A fun car that hauls ***!

And with the kids, too!

Memories made there...

I completly agree with you. this is were memories are made! both my nephews and my son thought this was the coolest ever! and myself just had a blast.

 

[E.rodz]

HERE IS A LINK TO THE VIDEO WE SHOT BEFORE GOING NUTS TO GET READY FOR BACK TO THE FIFTIES.

We are thinking on doing some how to videos and we have some really cool videos to get edited hope to get those done later this week.

 

[dare23]

140 mph and it pulls a trailer. Awesome!

 

[E.rodz]

140 mph and it pulls a trailer. Awesome!

lol. it really feels great to get out and really start tapping in to the capabilitys of the car the whole idea was to have something the whole family could drive across the country in comfort and get decent milage and have enough power to compete and so far I am more than impressed with turbo technolgy! I am working on the videos from the weekend so stay tuned for more!

 

[E.rodz]

well it has been a super busy summer so far. we have been busy with everything so far and it was time to get some things reorganized and start more new projects! ok I never said I was smart.lol.

ANY IDEA WHAT THIS IS GOING TO BE USED FOR?

 

[JCQuick]

road racing top speed of 141 cornering at 125 feeling great to have such a huge car handling good!


next event will be the carcraft nationals in st. paul Mn. we will try are hand at autocrossing and the dyno to see how much power this thing is making.

ANY GUESSES ON POWER OUTPUT?

Were you using a bolt on bumper hitch to tow the camper?

 

[E.rodz]

Were you using a bolt on bumper hitch to tow the camper?

come on now you should know me better than that by now.
build the hidden hitch system a couple of years ago the plate is hinged and I just glued a couple magnets on the plate to hold it up and to hold it open.
the reciever just pins in the trunk.

 

[E.rodz]

ANY GUESSES ON WHAT THIS IS GOING TO BE USED FOR?

 

[shopnut]

Well, I see new light bulb sockets in the background so I'll have to say...

A four-headed pressure washer?

(I'm sure it will be something really cool)

 

[E.rodz]

Well, I see new light bulb sockets in the background so I'll have to say...

A four-headed pressure washer?

(I'm sure it will be something really cool)

I think your right it will be something really cool and you of all people should really like this because you might even have one or two?

 

[E.rodz]

GIVE UP YET??????

HERE IS ANOTHER CLUE! ANY GUESSES ON WHAT THIS IS GOING TO BE USED FOR?

 

[Bib Overalls]

It was obviously a light fixture at some point in it's life.

I'm thinking shower head.