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Ford Roadster

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In the beginning

Redmond, United States

Okay, so this isn't really a trip report. However, it definitely is an adventure.

Bought the Roadster in Sept of 2003. Pretty straight. Just frame and body.

Needed to get it to our Winter home in Scottsdale, so loaded it into a rental truck.


I first worked on the body a bit. I chopped the windshield and leaned it back.

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Installing the engine and more

Scottsdale, United States

In early 2004, I installed the engine and transmission.

I also installed custom-made brake lines and tailpipes.

... and mufflers, fuel pump, trans cooler, and horns.

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Body on

Scottsdale, United States

Almost ready for the body.

We had a party to put the body on the frame.

Then I put in the gas tank and battery tray.

New instruments.

New wiring, dash and package tray..

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Radiator and grill

Scottsdale, United States

Installed the fan and alternator.

and the radiator.

and channeled the grill.

Looking pretty good.

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Starting it up and driving it

Scottsdale, United States

I started the engine for the first time.

Still had a few touches before I could drive it. I found a middle seat from a van at a junkyard. Diane and I recovered it with an Indian blanket.

I finished the body work on the hood and put it in place. Also, I ordered a windshield and put it in just in time to take it to its first car show.


Roadster at 1st car show

Looking good.

permalink written by  DRKester on April 27, 2006 from Scottsdale, United States
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