"Project Orangepeel" 52 A.D

[joedoh]

i know its just the picture but it looks like you dont even need a turn signal on the outside, the interior would be pulsing green

beYOOteeful work mark!

[reaper71]

Its the picture.
They are not as bright sitting in the cab.
And thank you once again Russ your very kind.

Mark

[reaper71]

Update:
So I started on the bed wood.

Step 1 I used 3/8" plywood as a backer for the 1x6 planks I'll be using (No not using a kit or strips)

The box in the back will house my battery,tools spares etc.

The center of the bed will lift out to gain access to the tank /fuel system.
The backer board will have 1x1 tube frame under it for support.


Mark

[OutlawDrifter]

Very similar to my setup Mark. I used 1.5" square tubing for the framework, however, and don't have the plywood underneath. The toolbox I have covering my battery is one of my favorite details!

What are your plans for a finish on the planks? Stain, tung oil, poly?

[reaper71]

Funny you should ask.

The technique I'll be using is an ancient Japanese wood burning called (shou Sugi ban)
It gets burned then wire brushed and finally oiled.


Mark

[8man]

I don't know how to say that in Texas, but it looks good.

[Gregski]

this build is Superb, the creativity (steering wheel), the craftsmanship, and so many good ideas (fuel tank, core support, etc.)

I was wondering if you could help me out and maybe share some more pics of how your radiator frame that you built in threads (765, 774, 783, 789, an 842 which go into great detail on the top portion) [yes I have studied your thread, ha ha] connects to the core support bracket you ran between the second gen Camaro subframe

I have a '54 so the grille is obviously different but it would really help me out to see how the radiator frame mates with that bottom support crossmember

don't mean to hijack your threat, honest, please and thank you

[reaper71]

gregski just P.M. me and I'll help out as much as I can


Mark

[mongocanfly]

You call it "(shou Sugi ban)"
In Alabama we call it "( I burnt that there wood with ma blowtorch, and then I took that there wire brush to it , and scrubbed them suckers good, and then oiled the crap outta them there boards till it looked like what I wanted)"...
Either way the results are great..haha

[OutlawDrifter]

Yes, that works well. Mine was torched and had multiple coats of Tung oil applied.

[reaper71]

Thanks Greg,that made me chuckle.
Thank you outlaw. Its a pretty cool way of making the wood stand out.



Mark

[reaper71]

So here are the last few shots of the wood.
As I stated earlier the center section is removable to gain access to the tank for maintenance.


Mark

[skymangs]

I have just spent the last 3 days reading your thread (all 54 pages) and I have seen the last 5 years of devotion to a distant dream. I used to kinda think I had a pretty good bead on these trucks. But after reading your thread I feel like I’ve been playing with Mega blocks! Each page gets more and more incredible, and through it all your craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb! All this time I never put 2 and 2 together, and realized that Jim was your dad. When this lockdown thing is over, I'd like to come down and visit you both and of course have a gander at this beautiful piece of machinery!

[reaper71]

Chris, Thank You so much for the compliments!
There are a ton of talented Guys on this site.

Anytime your ready just let me and Dad know and we would love to have you visit.

Mark

[skymangs]

thanks Mark. I’ve built a ton of these, and in my wildest dreams I couldn’t have even imagined like any of your mods! You sir are an artist!

[reaper71]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Again Thank you very much, very kind of you to say.

The Idea from day 1 was to try and do things differently than everyone else.
The dash was a major piece I wanted to stand out from the usual dash in these trucks.

Mark/FONT]

[skymangs]

well you certainly did that! Way cooler than my 49 with a Task Force dash.

[RockinKees]

Mark!
I had to read back almost a year... but man, did I miss some!
Awesome work as usual, very, very creative things coming out of your head!
I must keep up with you now

[reaper71]

Thank You my friend!
Good to see you back!


Mark

[joedoh]

oh man that bed came out nice! very creative!

[reaper71]

Thanks Russ!

[Jason 56]

I’ve been looking at build threads for a couple years now n you mark are an inspiration for sure. I can’t believe I just finally came across this build! Only took me a week to get through. So many good ideas... I feel I should of been taking notes. I can’t wait to see it done!

[reaper71]

Thank You very much Jason.




Mark

[reaper71]

Couple things to show today.

1st. I had to cut and modify my lower radiator end so it will be easier to make the hose fit.

The other thing is my new Battery terminal ends
They are a solid machined pieced and are real nice quality.
The battery cable ends are available in 3 different sizes upto 1A cable size.

These are from Knuconcepts.


Mark

[Jason 56]

I liked the look of those terminals so much I just ordered a set for myself! Looking great. Thanks Mark