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Post by hotrodmax Tue 12 Jul 2016, 3:41 pm

What a great transformation!! Looks awesome! Love that power plant!!
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Post by Promodmerc Tue 12 Jul 2016, 7:12 pm

Your Bantam will give my 32 3 Window something to play with. Bantam Street Rod - A Parts Box Build - Page 2 1705482731
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Post by harron68 Wed 13 Jul 2016, 2:47 am

Wide Ford 429 engine fits excellently with the wide Bantam body. Pretty clever!!

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Post by Geezerman Wed 13 Jul 2016, 11:44 am

Big Ford engine looking great !!
I used to use Radio Shack wrap wire all the time until I ran out the last time and was dismayed that they no longer carried it. I had the clerk look thru their catalog, and he couldn't find it. Bummer !

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Post by Skid Wed 13 Jul 2016, 2:29 pm

Looking good Spanky.

You guys might want to try this for HT leads:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Breadboard-B-30-1000-Tin-Plated-Copper-Wire-Wrapping-30AWG-Cable-305M-Blue-SP-/172212275228?hash=item2818a6c81c:g:YycAAOSwvg9XbLQk

It's a smidge over scale but not really noticeable when installed. It's as cheap as chips at £3.67 + free shipping for 1000 ft. Available in a  variety of colours too or as a mixed pack for £5.67:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P-N-B-30-1000-200M-30AWG-8-Wire-Colored-Insulation-Wrapping-Cable-SP-/201611803307?hash=item2ef0fffaab:g:KPIAAOSwOVpXcCn1

Being a soft single core, it is easy to 'drape' and holds it shape well. 

I have been using similar stuff for the last ten years but the insulation on this latest batch strips reall easy with a thumbnail, which aids in placement.

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Post by KatsZenJammer Thu 14 Jul 2016, 2:21 am

Excellent progress! Love the body colour and the engine looks great Bantam Street Rod - A Parts Box Build - Page 2 1705482731
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Post by Spanky 19 Sun 24 Jul 2016, 1:14 pm

Thanks again for all the Feedback and comments.  Skid, thank you for the link for wrapping wire.  Radio Shack shutting down a lot of store fronts has definitely been inconvenient.  

Here is the progress I've been making:

Headers were made from solder and plastic stock:

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Up on wheels with a mock of the engine and body.  


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The rear wheels are not as centered as I would like so I have to adjust some more of the frame at the Z to adjust fit.  This will also help move the engine a bit closer to the firewall.
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Post by harron68 Sun 24 Jul 2016, 3:20 pm

One of the problems with "monster slicks" is having a fendered vehicle sitting high. The engine does look good with that body, nice engine work.

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Post by KatsZenJammer Sun 24 Jul 2016, 7:44 pm

Looking good! Minor adjustments to the fit and placement are a constant with 'bashed' builds - looking forward to seeing the next developments! Bantam Street Rod - A Parts Box Build - Page 2 1705482731
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Post by Skid Mon 25 Jul 2016, 11:28 am

Looking good Spanky, the headers look great.

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Post by Guest Mon 25 Jul 2016, 6:10 pm

This is really shaping up nicely, great looking wheels.

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Post by Guest Mon 25 Jul 2016, 6:19 pm

She is coming along nicely Chris.

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Post by Spanky 19 Thu 28 Jul 2016, 11:35 am

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- Engine & headers installed
- Parts-Box driveshaft shortened and in place
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Post by GaryDainton Thu 28 Jul 2016, 1:36 pm

Great progress Chris. Bantam Street Rod - A Parts Box Build - Page 2 1705482731
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Post by Promodmerc Thu 28 Jul 2016, 1:47 pm

Those wheels are quite popular here lately. I'm using them on my 1964 Fairlane build.
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Post by Spanky 19 Fri 29 Jul 2016, 12:32 pm

Scavenged head lights, lens and shocks.  The supports were made from scrap exhaust tubes and bent over a heat gun.  Shock attachment points added.  The pin inserted at the tip still needs to be cut down.  

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Post by Skid Fri 29 Jul 2016, 5:16 pm

Coming along nicely Chris, nice work.

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Post by Guest Fri 29 Jul 2016, 5:31 pm

Keep up the good progress.

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