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Tell Sin City I said Howdy. Ever been to Red Rock Canyon, about 5 miles west of town? Nice sight-seeing ride, places to hike, picnic. Good "break" from the casinos. Head out of town on Charleston Blvd, keep going...

Enjoy the trip!

JDK

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JD, father of Quinn, Son of a... Build Log
Quinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special
"Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom

Hey JD

It was our first trip there, mind boggling. Drove out to Hoover dam, then across the city to Red Rock Canyon, both awe inspiring.
We want to go back, there is tons more to see.


2" snow today. Out to the shop for a bit, more 10% stuff. Made a construction paper pattern for the windshield glass. Put the fenders back on till paint. Anchored the ends of the seat belts. That's about it.

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Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle

So when you order the rear fenders how much clearance do you give them around the tire?

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Steve

My build : http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtop ... 35&t=17160

MGB/GT V8 5.0L. viewtopic.php?f=36&t=20782

I believe it's around 2" if memory serves me correctly, now if you ask the wifey she'll say it's less than that.

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Perry

'If man built it, man can fix it'
"No one ever told me I couldn't do it."
"If you can't build it safe, don't build it."

Perry's Locost Super Che7enette Build
Perry's TBird Based 5.0L Super 7 L.S.O
Perry's S10 Super 7 The 3rd
Perry's 4th Build The Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered
Perry's 5th Build the Super Slant 6 Super 7
Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle

Ok. That would make sense. That fender should have a 1.5" radius on the outside edge and it follows your tire fairly tight. I would have guessed 1-1/2". 2 is just a little extra wiggle room. Thanks Perry.

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My build : http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtop ... 35&t=17160

MGB/GT V8 5.0L. viewtopic.php?f=36&t=20782

Out to the shop for a bit today. Crossed some stuff off the 10% list.
It was -11c (+12f) out today so I thought I'd do some grillin'.


Located and installed side peep mirrors.



Removed cleco's, drilled 1/4' holes and installed bolts and acorn nuts to mount the stanchions.

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Perry

'If man built it, man can fix it'
"No one ever told me I couldn't do it."
"If you can't build it safe, don't build it."

Perry's Locost Super Che7enette Build
Perry's TBird Based 5.0L Super 7 L.S.O
Perry's S10 Super 7 The 3rd
Perry's 4th Build The Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered
Perry's 5th Build the Super Slant 6 Super 7
Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle

Car is on fire!!

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Uhhh... Y'all ARE talking about fenders, aren't ya??? I think I'll just sit here quietly...

Glad y'all enjoyed Vegas. There's a lot to do in/around town when you're not on The Strip... Did you see Fremont Street? It was the Strip before there was the Strip. Just casinos and tourist stores, but the light show is amazing. If not, save it for next time.

12 degrees F and 2 inches of snow on the ground... Ohhh Mannnn... Wanna hear about the shorts and T shirt I'm wearing, working with the big garage door open? No? OK, didn't think so...

Your detail work on the car is amazing. Good on ya!


JDK

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JD, father of Quinn, Son of a... Build Log
Quinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special
"Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom

Nice work on the car, Perry. I'm glad to see you're braving the elements.

We finally got cold down here too. Our overnight temperature was 54° F last night. I tried wearing my long sleeve T-shirt and Levi's yesterday, but it got me all sweaty, so I went back to shorts and a thin, short sleeve, T-shirt. That worked much better.

Are you sure you don't want to come down here and help me on my build this winter?

Cheers,

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Damn! That front slip angle is way too large and the Ackerman is just a muddle.

Build Log: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5886

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Perry

'If man built it, man can fix it'
"No one ever told me I couldn't do it."
"If you can't build it safe, don't build it."

Perry's Locost Super Che7enette Build
Perry's TBird Based 5.0L Super 7 L.S.O
Perry's S10 Super 7 The 3rd
Perry's 4th Build The Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered
Perry's 5th Build the Super Slant 6 Super 7
Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle

Hey Lonnie, as I type it's 0*F outside. Definitely t shirt and sandals here. I don't dress warm till it hits -20*F, then I put a toque on.
Iffin there was a place to park the ole motorhome in a RV park in Carlsbad, I might consider your offer.

Well I put the build away for the winter till paint season in 2018.
I are switching over to the Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered build. I am excited to start building again, I need a change up iffin you know what I mean, too many years building the same cars.

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Perry

'If man built it, man can fix it'
"No one ever told me I couldn't do it."
"If you can't build it safe, don't build it."

Perry's Locost Super Che7enette Build
Perry's TBird Based 5.0L Super 7 L.S.O
Perry's S10 Super 7 The 3rd
Perry's 4th Build The Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered
Perry's 5th Build the Super Slant 6 Super 7
Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle

...but you build 'em so WELL!!

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Hi Perry, I’ve been admiring the front fender mounts you made and posted on March 17, 2017 (about page 20 from the beginning of your Build Log or page 8 from the end.) Could I pick your brain a bit on how they are constructed. Specifically:

What size tubing (OD and thickness) did you use for the mounts?

How are the fenders attached to the tubes (all I can see are Clecos)?

Where the mounting tubes penetrate the rolled edges of the fenders, it looks like round holes were made to preserve some of the integrity of the rolled edge. Is that correct or did you make U-shaped cuts?

Are you satisfied with the stiffness of the mounts?

Are those Fenders’n’more flattop fenders?

Your thoughts on using the rock guard coating?

Thanks. All in all, a beautiful build!

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Cheers, Tom

My Car9 build: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=14613
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I didn't realise you were Chinese.

Car looks great.

My ancestors came from Ukraine and Poland, who knows what the heck went on over there hundreds of years ago?

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Perry

'If man built it, man can fix it'
"No one ever told me I couldn't do it."
"If you can't build it safe, don't build it."

Perry's Locost Super Che7enette Build
Perry's TBird Based 5.0L Super 7 L.S.O
Perry's S10 Super 7 The 3rd
Perry's 4th Build The Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered
Perry's 5th Build the Super Slant 6 Super 7
Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle