9/25/2013 The end is in sight

Not too sure what happened with my lackoblog in Aug. Summer time in the Northwest is just too good and it left little time for the computer.

As for the progress on the 33Ford, a ton of work has been done, as you should see in this post. So, let's get right to it.



More sanding, but this time I've decided to use this oscillating sander with water injection and 1000 paper to start then on to 1500 and 2000.

The water is coming out in a very small stream from the black circular tube.



The entire body has now been sanded and buffed. The running boards and back fenders have been installed. I really need to clean these chrome wheels prior to our first car show.



Now the front fenders have been installed.

It's time to reinstall the grill.

I brought the car back home and started to finish the wiring.

All of the wiring is complete, the A/C charged and working, and the heat complete. Now it's time to install the dash and windshield.

Back to the upholstery shop for the installation of the side panels and seats.

This is an unaltered video shot by my son Todd from a rolling start of about 10mph to 40mph. Nothing official and just the start of some timed shots to come.

The top has been installed and the wheels and tires cleaned. All ready for a car show, except the engine side covers and hood are not installed. Actually, it kind of looks like a hotrod this way. Imagine that.




I really hate to say it, but I might as well get it out right now. Yes, we are trailering our car to the car show in Walla Walla. This is our first stop at the top of Chinook Pass. With only 12 miles on our 33 the thought of a 500 mile round trip just didn't sound like the thing to be doing. Walt k to the rescue, once again with his trailer, although we would have prefered to have them along on this trip.  

Next stop, Whistling Jacks for breakfast



This is just prior to the car show tour of Walla Walla. The people of Walla Walla are absolutely great about their support of the car show and their participation and overall help.



Just sitting around during a car show.



Heading back home with three hotrod drivers in the lead. We decided to come home via White Pass due to highway chip sealing over Chinook Pass. It was good to see new country, although it wasn't as much fun as the three drivers out in front of us.