Hot Rods Ooltewah Speed Shop Special... progress (pics)

My sedan has been sitting without any progress since march. Finally got tired of it. Worked on welding up all the brackets and crossmembers tonight. Here's some pics of all that. Rich (kwiksilver) started this car, so credit him with the first few pics...

Here's a question for the masses... Is the front frame section too long on this car? It's 48" from the cowl to the centerline of the front axle. I'm thinking about getting it a little closer to '31-'32 wheelbase. What do you think? Don't hold back....

Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

 

Love the wheel/tire combo!! Nice!

 

A few more pics of tonights progress...

 

Looks like you are making some good progress. I have always loved those old sedans. Saw your dad last week. Same crazy guy.

BA

 

Was that the real BA? If so, thats the coolest thing I've seen in a while!

Car looks good, but I'm with you on the front end. Would look better if it was a little shorter. What are you gonna do to fix it?

 

Yeah real BA.

Stock '31 wheelbase? What do you think?

Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

 

Lookin' damn good. Worked on mine today as well.

 

I know progress this soon will shock anybody that knows me... But here it goes.

The wheelbase from the firewall foreward was WAY to long for me. So I've measured and thought about it long enough. Here's what I came up with.

Went to the back yard, scabbed an A model front cross member. Moved the front axle back 7". Just so it right in front of the grill shell. Moved the spring back behind the radiator (10") so it works with the A model crossmember.

Here's the pics of the progress. Let me know what you think.

Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

 

Damn thats a huge difference. Looks alot better. I wasnt sure about it. I thought it looked good before. Good job Kevin.

Keep us posted with progress.

 

I like the new wheelbase too, big improvement.I look forward to following the build, keep us posted.

 

Man you aren't playing around on this thing! Getting it done quickly!

 

Yep looks better shorter. Good start!

 

That shop is hopping!

Looks like you'll have 'er done in plenty of time before next years Hawaii trip. Just load it up on a ship and drop it off at our place......please?

 

Now that sounds like a plan...

 

The shorter wheelbase has much better proportions.

 

you ought to do that stuff for a living...you're pretty good at it.

 

Lookin good bro!

 

Good work brother!

 

looks good!
is that drivers inside door a Coors light beer holder?
Kwik silver or silver bullet!
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Yeah, works perfect. I think I'll keep it that way. Might come in handy.

 

Deal!

 

good looking r$t rod

 

Ouch!

 

haha he's my buddy so i get to give him some shit

 

Hey there kevin, you've come a long way rather quick, nice job.
I have a question, I noticed the drive shaft loop in the back and was wondering if you were planning on putting one up front near the tranny?
My .02 thinks you should.

 

Shit we ain't buddies... At least not anymore.

 

That's some really bitchin' work man!! I'll be following this thread bro!! Keep it up!!

Ian

 

Looks Badass, I NEED MORE PICS

 

Sweet ride daddy-o, I need to get motivated like you.