Projects 1956 ford mainline tudor sedan 1960s lowrider/custom build

Hey finally a build thread! I might be taking some bag advice in the near future.

 

Yeah you guys bugged me enough for it haha.

 

What is the diamond patch you welded on the frame, strengthen? is that for steering clearance? did you make the c notch?

 

That diamond patch is for strength. Yes it was for clearance since this thing is soo damn low. My good buddy is the one that has done most of the fab work on the frame. Im doing pretty much everything else. Like I said I have all kinds of good ideas and what not for this one. Keep posted.

 

Where did you cut for steering clearance? I was planning on using slam specialties bags and then piecing the rest. did you go with 1/2'' lines?

 

I will get you the specs when I get ahold of my buddy.

 

Ok here it is: My bags are firestone 2500's front and rear and they are 3/8 port,1/2 inch line and the notch plate is 3/16 plate.

 

More pics as promised.

Here is the upper and lower links before braced.


Front view


As you can see we ended up not using the big notch because it was over kill. We barely had to cut the frame.


Ended up going with heims joints. I dont like the skull much but wont see them. They were well priced and they are rebuildable.


Have the heims and ballistic joints mounted and powder coat very soon.

 

Few more



mounted shocks, all thats left is finish welding and disassemble and its ready for powdercoat


got the frame stripped, and replaced the rotted front cross member with a new one, just some cleaning up here and there with a grinder and its ready for powdercoating


This is an original crossmember. Not one of the cheap ones.


got the frame and parts back from powdercoat, frame is satin black and components are gloss black, looks sweet

 

Stil not quite low enough for my liking. So in about a year I will body drop it.

 

Here you go merking56 and kage. Enjoy!!!

 

Anyone here have the non fresh air heater that doesnt have the air ducts?

 

Thanks man, I do enjoy scrolling up and down the picture page!

 

Nice work

 

Your welcome, anytime!!

 

Thanks for the kind words.

 

Well the 56 probably wont be coming back home till about mid next month due to the stall on my 60 f100 build. I will keep you guys posted.

 

Can you post some pics of your reworked floor and drive shaft tunnel?

 

Actually thats not done yet. It will be done in a few weeks.

 

Jeeez, you kids. Always leaving your toys on the ground.
Thats totally bitchen in real life.

 

Thanks for the compliment

 

Take lots of pics when you go to finish it up. It might be a while before I get to bag mine but im going to go ahead and get the driveshaft tunnel and rear east area ready...easier to do know while the car is a part.

 

Yeah might aswell get started. I will take a bunch of pics

 

Getting alittle closer to bringing the car home. My buddy will be finishing up the front end and rear floors. Its still going to be atleast a couple more weeks.

By the way im selling a pair of steel cruiser skirts if anyone is interested.

 

great pics

 

Thanks, there are more to come. Hopefully very soon.

 

Can't wait to see more undates on this one. Nice work man.
Subscribed!

 

Thanks for the compliments. Its taking forever but it will sure pay off in the end.

 

Can you do me a favor and mearsure your frame where you trimmed it at the front A arms from top to bottom so I know how much I need to notch mine? See the blue arrow? thats where I would like for you to measure. Thanks 56_ford_custom

 

Any update on this build?