"Project Orangepeel" 52 A.D

[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

[reaper71]

Update:
These next few shots are of the headliner and the trim pieces above the doors for the headliner.
First 2 shots are the trim pieces made
The 3rd is the headliner after it was prepped for the material.

The last 2 are the final look.
It was wrapped in suede.


Mark

[Jason 56]

Looking good!

[oldman3]

Looks good...Dad

[skymangs]

Awesome Mark!

[8man]

That interior is beautiful!

[reaper71]

Thank you everyonefor the compliments!

[reaper71]

rollinrooster, speakingof the belt sander...

Pic 1. Primer

Pic 2. Synergy green over silver.

Pic 3. Sander back together with matte clear.

The plans for the sander...are still coming sorry for the delay.


Mark

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by reaper71

rollinrooster, speakingof the belt sander...

Pic 1. Primer

Pic 2. Synergy green over silver.

Pic 3. Sander back together with matte clear.

The plans for the sander...are still coming sorry for the delay.


Mark

Ha, definitely won't go missing. Did you base it off plans or just started welding stuff together? What did you use for rollers?

[reaper71]

The battery will be housed inside the box in the bed.
This box was from a 29 model A sedan for luggage.
And I built a steel box that goes inside and locks.


Mark

[joedoh]

sueeeeeddde! looks great man!


its a nice update on the sander too, what will be the main usage?

[reaper71]

The usage of the belt sander is mainly for fabrication
Been wanting one for years,so I decided to just build one.

The reason for the paint....because I can


Mark

[dsraven]

hey reaper, what size of belt did you go with on the sander? looks good, and the width of the belt is wide enough to do some work for sure. nice.

[Tempest67]

That headliner looks amazing....... thanks for the pics

[reaper71]

Thanks Guys!

The belt is 2" by 72" a fairly common size for belt sanders


Mark.

[reaper71]

The main frame of the sander was based off the design from (Ameribrade) I used there wheels,platen and work table.

Then I modified the upper section as needed for the adjusting. I had No measurements,plans etc. when building this (I just winged it!) The stand was my design so it can be rolled around if needed.


Mark

[reaper71]

This not an update on my truck, however its some things I wantedto share.

Pic 1. The 55 I worked on awhile back has been gone for several months now.
Wanted to show what the metal work looked like.

Pic 2. This is Brendans diesel motor that will be going in his 67 truck.
The color is a Denali color from GM the truck will be painted the same.

Pic 3. Me and my Friend John were working over the weekend on his 48 Ford truck and this is the new flake.

[8man]

Wow! That really pops.

[OutlawDrifter]

That flake is wild! My grandma had a '76 Beetle painted similar.

[joedoh]

wow that looks like a 70s glastron boat flake! really gorgeous!

[OutlawDrifter]

Originally Posted by joedoh

wow that looks like a 70s glastron boat flake! really gorgeous!

Russ, I had a '72 Glastron with a 455 Olds in "Root Beer Brown Metallic"...back in my younger wilder days.

[reaper71]

Glad you guys liked it.

The interior is going to end up being done in pearl white should really Pop!!