This post is what happened to me on first drive, after the thrill of the first drive brings you back to reality do a through inspection of all suspension bolts steering and check rearend for proper grease level .
Man, those '57 9" rears were MADE for '34 Fords. They fit better than the original banjo. You have really come a long way. Hope to see you at LSRU next April. Be lookin' for ya.
By the way, you must be related to Cyclone and paintslinger. All three of you have done so much with so little.
That "kid in a candy store" feeling doesn't go away with age. In 2010, at 64, I felt it as I drove my Deuce for the first time.
In some earlier pics, I remember that roof looked like my Grandmaw's rub board. You did great with your "hammer" from a welding gas cap.
I agree with HRP. Most bodies in this condition would only be resurrected by professional bodymen. You have certainly earned this fellow Texan's respect.
I was amazed that you saw a car in the rotting pile you had . Then you built a car out of it . But what blew off my hat was you dropped in a Y-block for power . I want to shake you hand and hand you a cold beer.
What a great build and amazing budget . This is why I love the HAMB jalopy journal. ="texkbc, post: 11162090, member: 32553"]Thanks, and this may sound dumb but I built this from knowledge that I gained totally from the HAMB. I have never built a car before. I learned from all the great build threads that have been posted. I know this is not a top notch car but I would never have even attempted this without seeing some of the examples on this site. I did all the work myself and stayed well below $10k. I tried to use original parts and traditional methods. Build list Chopped 4” Original frame and cross members Flattened rear crossmember and used a 1940 Ford spring Original front spring – reversed 1934 ford wishbone split Orig Ford Axle – dropped 4” by Joe’s Hot Rod Shop 1934 Ford front spindles F1 steering box and column- modified flange 1939 Ford Brake/Clutch pedal 1957 Ford nine inch rear , rebuilt brakes Modified early dodge truck shock mounts for front with Model a headlight bar ends for headlamps Vintage Guide headlights 1956 272 Ford y block with t-5 tranny Ford 16” steel wheels and trim rings Original speedometer Original grill Original Ford Hood Original E brake handle 1932 Ford pitman arm Original Ford spoon gas pedal 1936 rear radius rods New front backing plate assemblies from SO-Cal Porter mufflers Walker Radiator New fuel tank from Bob Drake Master cylinder –Bob Drake New fuel and SS brake lines –Speedway Fuel,oil and temp gauge –Stewart Warner (new from Speedway) Painless wiring harness Front and rear shocks from Speedway Rams horn exhaust - Speedway[/QUOTE] Doesn
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