"Pork Chop Express"

[Irmo Atomics]

I really like the tapered "boat tail" rear end; that's going to look great and will be added to my list of other peoples ideas to copy!

[SLUG36]

I found some time this morning to get some work done of the chassis.

[SLUG36]

Front finished up

[KCStudly]

That's looking quite nice! You have set an ambitious goal with the compound curves, but it will be unique and have a very pleasing shape when you are done, so it will be well worth the extra effort.

People will not believe that you built it yourself.

I am looking forward to following along with you on the rest of your build.

[SLUG36]

Thanks, I am trying to keep wind drag down by rounding some of the leading edges. plus it will look kinda snazzy. I have taken on quite a few projects I had doubts about. and I surprised myself with those. on the other hand, I have also messed quite a few projects in my time. only time will tell.

[SLUG36]

after countless hours of boredom waiting on payday. I came up with a name, and what do ya know. they have vinyl decals available.

[Johnysteam]

Looking forward to seeing this build. What a awesome concept

[SLUG36]

got some saw dust flying today. i will finish the rear of the chassis tomorrow. and have my boys help me trim out the rest of the 7/16 OSB for the sub floor.
the finish floor will be3/8 engineered oak. and the underside will be coated somehow.

[SLUG36]

I managed to get the sub floor laid. and the rear of the chassis finished. I painted the underside of the OSB with some SPAR varnish my Dad bought last year by mistake when I was milling out some trim for my parents kitchen. I also added some 2x2 cross members where the OSB sheets butt up together and painted the 2x2's with some spray asphalt undercoating. the steel angle I used for the front sides is made out of some tough steel. while cutting to weld the front up I dulled 5 new recip saw blades. now that I am trying to drill pilot holes to screw the sub floor down, I have dulled/broken 5 new drill bits..... and my suspension about the torsion axle being toast was laid to rest when I was able to put some weight over the axle. I have bounce

[mezmo]

Hi SLUG36,

Your revised design reminded me of an earlier build done by a
fiberglass boat builder about five years ago. It is a bit larger than
your design but very similar. Here's the link:

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21 ... oatbuilder

'Hope that reviewing it can be useful to you in finalizing your design.

Cheers,
Norm/mezmo

[SLUG36]

Hi SLUG36,

Your revised design reminded me of an earlier build done by a
fiberglass boat builder about five years ago. It is a bit larger than
your design but very similar. Here's the link:

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21 ... oatbuilder

'Hope that reviewing it can be useful to you in finalizing your design.

Cheers,
Norm/mezmo

Thanks for the link mezmo, that thing is great. I was thinking of doing a Woodie. but, now I have a better idea of how the shape will look.

[SLUG36]

worked on the front and rear bulkheads. made with 2x2's. also ripped some 2x4's down to 1/2" and glued up on a form to make the strong backs. only way i could think of bending 2x2's. I have the 2nd strong back in the glue jig. please excuse the mess.

[KCStudly]

What is the purple? Did you stain them, or... ?

[SLUG36]

i think they dye them to identify them as cut for 9' walls. the 2x4's were $2 a piece. 2x2's cost more. so i decided to rip them down and make my own 2x2's.

[SLUG36]

I have the 3rd roof bow installed and ran out of wood. payday is around the corner and I spent the rest of the day cleaning my little work shop and out side a little. I also helped my 11 year old make some stuff with some scrap wood. One more roof bow and I will start on the side wall framing.