OL SKOOL' WHEELS IN CUSTOM SIZES

Just found a company that can make original style steelies in modern sizes. Not everyone's cup of tea, but worth knowing about:

http://www.circleracing.com/108oe.htm

BRAKING NEWS

Got a pair of front finned aluminum backing plates on order from Bob Wilson. Progress is forthcoming.

Photo is not my car. But it gives you the basic idea.

DASH AND GAUGE PLACEMENT

Playing with placement of my gauges on my Brookville dash panel. After pushing the gauges all over the place, I think I've arrived at a sweet placement. Of course, nothing is set in stone yet, but I think I've got an interesting layout here.

PARTS LIST

I occasionally use my blog to keep track of the next few parts I have to acquire. This is one of those times.

Brake stuff -- Buick drum backing plates

pedal assembly

Finned short water pump

Custom radiator

9" center carrier w/ gears

WINDSHIELD

Exciting development. We mocked-up the Sellers Equipped Hallock-style windshield and it's beginning to look like a car.

THEM ARE THE BRAKES

Progress is being made. This weekend, the Buick brake drums got drilled for the 9" axles. The front hubs are installed, and the headers are on, if only for reference. 

REAR SUSPENSION & COWL REPAIR

Here's a shot of the initial planning for the triangulated four link.

 The Posies 3/4 elliptical mocked up alongside a rear link.

 Tire rear tire's stance looks just about perfect to me.

 Rear wheel is mounted to the axle shaft.

Tire clearance looks tight. Hopefully not too tight. 

Here's a before shot of the front cowl before Mr. T performed his magic.

Gotta love the fresh metal.

Smooth as a baby's butt.