View Full Version : Help wanted.... New project is here.


Black Magic
10-26-2009, 06:00 PM
Well, I finally got some pics of the new project that I'm going to be starting on and wouldn't mind some help if it's available.

1st off, need someone with a torch, plasma preferred and will need a welder at the same time.

Also could use a portable sandblaster. Or if someone has a shop that does sandblasting on a large scale.

Could also use a little body help as that is not one of my fields that I'm all that good with. I want this project to be dedicated to my grandfather that started it long long ago so it's got to be as close to perfect as I can get it.

Also, if anyone has any parts/time they want to donate to help along the way, that would be great as well.

Anyway, on with the pictures and the info on what it is My grandfather made this himself. I'll have to see if dad knows when he made it. It is made from a Model A pick up bed and frame. Yes, it is an all steel original Model A bed, frame and springs. My dad has used it for what it was made for, to haul things, so it has kind of gone to rust and rot. My plans are to get it back into perfect shape, body help permitting. Shoot it brilliant black to match the mag of course and stripe it in the same color red as the mags stripes. Maybe even let Ross get a hold of it to do some magic for me.

As for wheels, it has 6 lug Ford wheels on it, I haven't made up my mind if I'm going to try and match them to the Mag or get a set of nice wheels all of it's own or get some original wheels.

I want to get a truck add on LED brake light like THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60-LED-TAIL-GATE-BAR-BRAKE-SIGNAL-LIGHTS-TUNDRA-MARK-LT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ef99caaabQQitemZ270 475766443QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcces sories)

I was also thinking I could get a set of fenders and mount Model A tail lights on them, this would be the preferred method but the fenders are over 300 each for steel. 200 each for glass.

Anyway, if anyone can help with the media blasting or the cutting and welding (in the area of course, at least for now) let me know...

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/BlackMagicMag/trailer/S5002249.jpg

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Black Magic
10-26-2009, 06:00 PM
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Black Magic
10-26-2009, 06:01 PM
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Prospector
10-26-2009, 06:27 PM
Man, Darin... what a great project to take on
I know that with all of the love and care you have put into your Mag, this will turn out terrific as well
Wish I lived closer

yomenow
10-26-2009, 10:49 PM
Thats gonna be an awesome project... I can just imagine what your gonna do to it and how its gonna look when all done... keep us informed on the progress of it
Yo

Black Magic
10-26-2009, 11:19 PM
1st step started. Got me some 80 grit for my palm sander to start busting the paint off. Also grabbed a can of rust inhibitor primer to protect it once I get to bare metal. I still think I will need a media blaster of some kind to get all the nooks and crannies bare.

oreo
10-27-2009, 12:12 AM
Is that a speed limit sign on the bottom????? You got some work ahead of you man...............

Black Magic
10-27-2009, 12:16 AM
Is that a speed limit sign on the bottom????? You got some work ahead of you man...............

I haven't really looked so I don't know for sure... could be anything with my dad and grandfather. I do have a lot of work but it will be a labor of love.. Going to be dedicated to my grandfather. John George Riddles Sr.

KENSBADAZRT
10-28-2009, 02:30 AM
Dang Darin, looks like a labor of love there brother!!! Wish I was up in the city more so I could help out. Good luck and God speed...you gonna need it