OK... It has begun... Today Feb 1stt I bought my 2x2x1/8 steel tubing for the frame. I begin the build on Groundhog Day 2008!
I will post updates to the build here rather than posting new threads, although specific questions will surely crop up outside this thread, so as not to "muck it up". Please feel free to comment, although I know there is not much going on yet I am a picture freak so I will usually post progress pics as they come about. I have exactly two months to get it done for my Beaver's Bend goal. Errant snowmobile aside I think it is quite doable, but I won't kill myself if something unforeseen happens, but lets stay positive! I am VERY psyched up!
My plan as it is today: A 10' Modernaire with (most likely) a newer style full wrap hatch. I am also settling into the A frame tongue design as well, to be covered by a tasteful matching box, if I can make it look good, otherwise it will be the place to hold the spare. It will be a woody with dark sides and light trim, or vise versa, either way, I was the grain to POP. Chrome smoothie wheels for my truck and the tear (this will be the last big purchase of the project), the roof, stained wood , and the hatch either wood or aluminum depending on my mood when I get to that point.
Here are some 'drops that have inspired me for this one:
This one has the Modernaire Profile I am doing, and has the Wheels I am going to do on it and my truck:
Beau-ti-ful Mahogany and gloss with nice trim:
That's all for now!