Waterlogged Rust Bucket

[blee]

While the "Bahama-mama" is in production, I'm having a great time playing with several small details, including these beauties made by Jimmy Tidwell:




Titanium lug nuts! They are so light & beautiful, makes me want to wear them around my neck. (yah, nuts around my neck)

So, just out of curiosity I weighed them to see what the differences would be:
Steel = 1.2 oz.
Aluminum = .6 oz.
and the Ti = .7 oz.
Jimmy offers them in two post-production finishes: glass bead blasted or the machined finish (above). If you're a detail-freak and noticed the blemish on the threads, it is not a defect, just rubber scrapings from the hose it was on. The details on these nuts are spectacular! Go get some.

[kenikh]

I've been resisting. How much?

[blee]

It's inevitable. $10/pc.

[blee]

Here's another small detail I just finished -
Had a smaller diameter Carrera steering wheel laying around so I cut the ring off and welded the center hub & spokes from my factory wheel.


Transferred all the rubber grip padding to make up the diameter of the wheel.


Added additional felt to finish the grip and to achieve the "thick grip."

Painted the spokes:

Had a custom leather wrap made up:

And stitched till the cows came home. Much harder than I thought - the Youtube videos made it seem so easy!

[sc_rufctr]

You're a mad man Mr Blee. Make sure you never change that about yourself.

[bowenx]

Very impressive - i just read through all of this post and you have come such a long way - i applaud your vision and your perseverance. Can't wait to see it all complete and happy.

[blee]

Thank you gentlemen. Here's the finished product with the correct part # & date in tact:

[kenikh]

Seriously. No updates? ��

[blee]

A little progress...

[Rich Lambert]

Wow Brian...looking good!

[911 Rod]

Read from start to finish.
You sir, are amazing.

[blee]

Thank you for the encouraging words gents!

Rich - noticed the new addition to the stable. What's a '12 Boss 302? Or is it a '72 Boss 302? Good thing you have that honkin' garage.

[Rich Lambert]

Brian, that would be this...2012 Boss 302. Big fun.

[Rich Lambert]

Updates?

You gotta be close to done...right?

[blee]

Close.
Gotta finish fuel tank mod; finish re-finishing the wheels; slap the motor & tranny in; then some wiring; door panels; re-spray the driver door (I'll tell you later.)... Hmmmm, maybe not close? I hope to have it on the road before summer is over.

[Rich Lambert]

Brian, if you ever need any help, I have every day off.

[kenikh]

Rich, how do you feel about restoring a '69S? I have never-y day off.

[Rich Lambert]

Originally Posted by kenikh

Rich, how do you feel about restoring a '69S? I have never-y day off.

I have to check my calendar.

[combatic]

Looking great Brian! You should swing by and check out the shop sometime! Or hit me up if you need a hand...I am just down the road!

[blee]

See, this is what I'm talkin' about! A community of fellow enthusiasts providing encouragement and the willingness to sacrifice valuable time to help each other... you guys are great! I really appreciate it.
I need to get'er done so we can cruise.