1930 REO photos for, HOT ROD EXPRESS

PHOTO BATCH 1) Top photo is the REO with hood on. Second and third photo show custom side hinge. Fourth photo shows custom top hinge. Hinges are stainless steel for no paint breakage. I fabricated the hinges, and I have a little work to complete the right side hinge, which I will do before transfer if you decide to take on the project. The hood side panels were originally louvered. The custom hood side panels have doors with hinges. Note: Wheels are for moving car only. Car has custom spoke wheels as shown further below.

BATCH 2) Mock-up engine with accessories.

BATCH 3) Fabrication of custom trunk to house batter and A/C condenser and fan. Trunk has a lid that is not shown. Fabrication and plumbing/wiring for trunk is complete. The louvered side of trunk goes towards the body, the rest will be covered with leather.

BATCH 4) Seat pedestal houses A/C & heater unit. Unit controls are in custom consol. Fab, plumbing, and wiring are complete. Not shown are the custom seats (steel frames and springs, no padding or upholstery).

BATCH 5) Custom exhaust and gas tank. Gas tank is not complete in photo but is now complete and tested.

BATCH 6) Trick wireless horn. Fabrication work complete and tested.

BATCH 7) A few photos of undercarriage wiring and plumbing. Note: The silver sleeves are samples of ‘dragon skin’ piping.

BATCH 8) Custom wire wheels with tires, 6 total (two spares for each front fender).

BATCH 9) Custom steel doors, roof, and body. Windows have been installed to doors, tested, and removed. The door interior panels, interior kick panels, interior quarter panels, pillar interior panels, and headliner panels are complete but not covered. There is a dome light. Revel panels have been fabricated, not painted but epoxy coated for rust protection. Foundation for upholstery work is complete.