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Offline Stan Back

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #330 on: May 03, 2022, 08:34:26 PM »
Back in the 70s, we ran a set of 18s (one an Indy and the other a Bonneville -- about 1/2 inch different in diameter with cords showing all over) that were marked good for 175.

We only went about 150, no problem.
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Offline kustombrad

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #331 on: May 05, 2022, 10:05:18 AM »
Wheel design is now handled and being built, so that's exciting! After I get them back, they're off to get hard (thanks again Rex!) anodized. I'll have some pictures up shortly of my little shop I'm finishing the car in. I had to get creative after the building I was using got sold, so I drug a 40' container over and finally got busy. The electrical, interior siding, lights, chain hoist, tunes and man door are done. Now just to clean-up and get everything situated! I'll have some photos up soon to show my little shop in action!
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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #332 on: May 05, 2022, 10:33:02 AM »
Since I'm having to be creative on a budget, I'm also on the lookout for a few safety things. I'm starting from scratch but figured I'd start collecting what I need. I need to find an SFI 20 one piece suit (I'm 5' 10"ish, 175 lbs) and a neck restraint for laying nearly flat. If someone knows of anything, please let me know. Thank you!
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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #333 on: May 16, 2022, 11:50:51 PM »
Changed the wheel design a bit to lighten it up (thanks again Rex!) and got my machinist after them. I'm excited to see how they look...
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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #334 on: May 20, 2022, 11:51:04 AM »
When I first started building this car, my friends Mike Harper and Roger Hurd offered me use of their shop. After they sold the building, I put the car in a 40' container next to my house. I decided it was time to finish the 'Liner and make do with what I have to work with. It's getting close to being done and here's an idea of what it looks like. It's going to work out great!
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Offline ronnieroadster

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #335 on: May 20, 2022, 02:44:10 PM »
That's a pretty nice shop an added bonus will be not much room to add clutter.
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Offline jl222

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #336 on: May 20, 2022, 04:32:02 PM »

   Looking at the floorboards chassis doesn't look straight. Hopefully an illusion.
 
           Good luck  JL222
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« Reply #337 on: May 20, 2022, 05:00:58 PM »
I built it on Mel Swain's chassis table, it's dead on! Thank you...
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« Reply #338 on: May 21, 2022, 07:42:25 PM »
Finally!!
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Offline Tman

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #339 on: May 21, 2022, 07:43:29 PM »
Looks great, nice chat today
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