SBF, to me it really doesnt matter WHEN your car was built, I really like it. It looks like a fun little puddle jumper, if it runs and goes down the road fairly safely, just fix what needs fixin' and enjoy YOUR hot rod. There are alot of "traditional" styled POSER cars out there, if yours happens to be one,,,, so be it. Mitch
Keep us updated what you find rebuilding it. This and the thread I posted above actually got me interested in using up a stockpile of goodies I have to build another 27
Dude, fix that little sucker up and drive the wheels off it. As far as the naysayers go just give them a big mental middle finger.
I am currently rebuilding a 1927 roadster that originally competed on the California dry lakes back in the late 1940's. I am also very interested in seeing your car on this thread. It looks to be a combination of old parts and new and looks to be difficult to nail down when this roadster was originally built as a hot rod. The paint, pinstriping, SCTA medallion, So-Cal F1 stainless shock mounts and tie rod bar are all recent. I am also seeing new paint applied over old and a few details that may indicate an older build that has been repainted and redone in the last few years. The drag link has a 1932 end where it mounts on the pitman arm as there is a grease fitting on it. The 1932 rod end is blended into the drag link. This is old time hot rod engineering. The split wishbones both front and rear have the old tie rod ends on them with the old grease fittings as well. This is also evidence of an old time build. It would be great to see more details of your car. I would really like to see the pedal setup and what spindles and what backing plates were used. Older builds sometimes used 1935-36 spindles and pedals. If your car was an older build it would likely had a flathead or early SBC installed. Any evidence of the firewall being pocketed out for a flathead fuel pump mount or filled in holes from heater hoses? No one yet has mentioned anything about safety. It is now 2022 and with some of those fast small cars out there, cell phones, and just plain poor drivers, your car has to be safe. Your car and mine are almost 100 years old and great attention has to paid to keeping everything as safe as possible. Brakes, bright tail lights and head lights and very visable turn signals are tremendously important. I always have my head on a swivel when I am out driving or going to a car show. You just don't know what's out there and have to be aware at all times. I really like your car and good luck with the rebuild.
Two many keyboard builders out there. I applaud you for take something and put your time and talent in to make it yours. My tub was a Tudor sedan with the top rusted off from laying upside down in a creek to stop soil erosion in a creek. Does this make it a flood car? I could give a shit less. What was left was the part I needed. Over the years I have dug several cars out of creek beds and sold to other people to build hot rods out of. It doesn't matter where it came from it's yours and build it the way you want it to look and enjoy. Be proud to take and build something you want out of it. There is nothing on my tub newer than 1940 except the tires and seats and it looks like it was built in the 40's but this the look I wanted. Personally I would rather have a car like yours to build than one that had been in a fire, or all rusted out. It all is raw material we start with and who gives a shit where it came from just make it yours. Frank
That thing you claim is a "motor mount" is actually a "re-purposed" metal plate that typically holds the leaf spring to the rear end on a vehicle. The hole in the center is for the bolt that holds the spring pack together, the four holes in the square pattern is for the "U-bolts", in other words, this proves it, most definitely, end of discussion.
They make 1/4 inch U bolts? Holes are pretty tiny in person. its the same on the other side what ever it is, I believe that it was used for some sort of motor
I cleaned this thread up... Too much drama... 1. The car is very obviously not a historic survivor. I mean, if it was... it would be the nicest unknown survivor found in two decades prolly. 2. That should be a relief for the owner... Owning a survivor can be a real pain in the ass. 3. That should not offend the owner. Nor should the owner thinking otherwise offend anyone else. Looks like a pretty nice mostly traditionally built hot rod to me... of unknown history. There's no real reason for rational people to argue any further. Ohhh... and those saying "Don't build it the HAMB way..." You are swimming in my wake.
Those lil 6's sound great with a split exhaust 3-1 & 3-1. In Australia there were factory heads which gave you a bolt on inlet manifold. they go very well! -Edit- they were called a 2V & are available as repro. But are a little later than 65.
Thank you for cleaning up the thread I knew it wasn't any historical hot rod. Thread got a bit out of control. I will post updated photos and progress of the car
Off the trailer day 1 of the build Plan for the build * Get motor running * Change all fluids * Clean up wiring * Upgrade lighting * Add brake lights and turn signals * Flush fuel and brake lines * Go through the car top to bottom checking every bolt and replacing anything that shows wear * Chopped model A radiator with 32 shell
Just set on a 32 Brookville shell for mock up from my 32-5w project. I will need to chop shell to get it level with cowl. Might look into other grill shell options also
Getting the grill shell to line up with the cowl is an important step. Neat car and am glad you are doing something with it to make it yours. I am following Frank
Not sure yet, It had a 60s Mustang radiator in there but was sitting pretty high. I will have to measure and see what size I will need, might have to go the custom route.
Haven't got too much done been waiting on parts. Little update, Motor trans are painted should be going back in tomorrow, New wiring installed, Just waiting for key cylinder to arrive and then should be ready to run.
That is a pretty specific little alternator. It's a Delco P/N 96540542. Chevy Aveo/Suzuki Swift. Oh, and it fits a couple of marine applications. Hope this helps. Really cool car, BTW!!!
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on here, if they want to rip the car they can. Still wont change the way I build the car. Easy to have 100k into a car now in days with all the aftermarket.Can build a car brand new without one ford part and they still consider it real. I personally like 90yr old steel and old dirty parts.
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