Projects Martin Ford´32 5 Window Build

Got the new 5" drop I-Beam today and it needs some holes

 

You're drilling? Not that I've tried it yet, but
I've read that a hole saw works better.
I guess it would depend on the size of the finished hole.
And whether you were getting into the radius at the bottom of the web where
a drill bit could bounce around.
Coming along great Martin.

 

Unbelievable! Love the Dash! Oh ,and thanks for the boat ride!

 

I just made markings with a 1/4 drill and then used my superhuge holesaw

The 1/4 marking was used to center aim the waterjet needle. the needle is coned so it worked great.
Did one hole at the time.

 

You are welcome , thanks CT =)

 

Are you reworking the back too? Look what I found. A guy made these on his lunch hour..

 

I´ll bet that took a little longer then a lunch break

Here it is :

 

Not so Hamb friendly but anyway I did this little cromemolly cage the other day, I might be a chicken but I am going to buckle up in this car and I wanted some solid support for the belt mounting places.
It also works as a side impact support, Gettin a side hit in a crossing if not the best in a 32
This thing wont be seen as it will be behind the interior.

 

No excuse needed, you are just smarter. But im a daredevil so im dead in a hit....

 

I like that small cage. I bet it will add a LOT of rigidity to the car. When you close the door it will sound solid.

 

Very smart - nice clean design of which I'll probably steal - - when I start on my 5-window ....

 

That's real cool. HAMB friendly ? It's exempt when on the SAFETY list and will be great in figure 8 races.

 

I think so to, there is a seperate flange between the tubeflanges that has two more boltholes that goes into the front trunkpost and it is also bolted in the doorpost.
I belive it will help with the soo common crack issue in the front trunklid corners (on the body, not trunklid)

 

Now I need to find someone who has nice lookin 3-point belts.
Any ideas ?

 

Do it Tom

 

Thats tru !

 

Most prolly not all could be made on your water cuter,,, ?

 

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10308226-48.html lol at your Volvo Dealer ,,,,, WELL ! ROLL ME OVER IN THE CLOVER!

 

The waterjet sure has it limits, only 2 axis . To make the part you show the solution would be in multiplied parts and weld. The Lathe will come in use.

Another deal for the guys with a 5 axis mill

 

Why did you make the cage removable? Just for painting issues? I'd see it being even stronger if it was welded in at all those points.

I am building a '26 T modified with cowl steering. I built a similar cage to go under the cowl, but welded mine in. I think it will be much stronger than just bolted in, but granted I won't be able to get paint on all the backsides.

 

I did it removable for two reasons, paint /dynamat and to be able welding it all around. If I welded it all together to one peice outside the car theres no way to get it in as the cage is to wide to p*** the door posts.
Right or wrong, I dont know but thats how I did it. Anyhow, it feels rock solid

 

Just notised the Coffee Cup Holder tread so it feels like it is time for me to confess as I have sinned.......again
It feels really wrong but this car is supposed to be a real long distance driver and I can't be without it.
The postive thing is that no one will see it

I made a box out of steel were a Saab 9-5 holder fits and then mounted it under the seat frame.

It's ok, you can call me gay .

 

lol

 

In regards to the cup holder - hey if works do it! And your mounting makes it virtually impossible to see when not it use. I've got an under seat style cup holder like yours from a '96 Dodge Caravan middle seat tha I plan on using in a similar fashion. I like!

 

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