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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Red Wakefield, Aug 13, 2013.

  1. Red Wakefield
    Joined: Nov 30, 2008
    Posts: 103

    Red Wakefield
    Member
    from Pasadena

    Ok so after years of lurking and gathering thoughts, parts and ideas, I fear it's time to post another build thread (my apologies if im posting on an already overly saturated topic..) For those non-offended, please enjoy!

    So long story short, the car I had been looking for had literally pulled up to my door step. After a quick bartering and selling everything I own, I finally acquired myself a damn fine 1931 Ford Roadster.. This is how it came off the trailer.. One of the finest originals ive seen.
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    The cab is crazy nice.. some work needed in the usual spots, but a damn nice body..
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    After searching chassis builders here on the hamb, I couldnt have been any more pleased to have contacted Gary Maxwell.. The threads you'll find on here about Blackboard hotrods all stand true.. You'll have a hard time finding a nicer, more talented guy than Gary.. He puts out a damn nice product, and exceptionally helpful!
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    My buddy Josh's '56 Lincoln and my creepy dog Sammy in the back.. Doesnt get much better!
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    I drug the chassis to work, and set the body on the frame and mocked up some cardboard wheels to kinda get an idea of ride-height..
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    So after mocking up the rear end with the leaf hangers Gary provided me with, i realized Im far from the height i was thinking of.. I was stuck for a couple of days wondering how to get the rear at the height i was picturing..
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    So i took Gary's hangers, and modified them a tad... Made the leaf hangers adjustable.. This should work out well being able to adjust right height and spring rate at the same time..
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    Spent some time on the lathe after work, and came up with some mounting studs to use Cory Taulberts early bung ends..
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    After mocking up the frame to the desired wheel base, I bored out enough material to slip the sleeves for the perches through.. the bones are off a '46 lincoln.. Heavy duty!
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  2. Red Wakefield
    Joined: Nov 30, 2008
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    Red Wakefield
    Member
    from Pasadena

    I was able to get full weight on the front and clamp the spring into position.. This clocked the perches correctly so they dont bind, and i was able to set the caster and mark the mounting location of the wishbones through the frame..
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    (For all you welders..) We all know welding truly is a 'technique'! After sitting on my ass, then trying to control the pedal with my elbow, I gave up and grabbed the fork lift.. Still, it was damn hard weaving the torch in and out of the cross member.. phssh.. chassis-47.. Jon-0
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    All suspension done and read to be a roller..
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    Coming together
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    ..XiX.. SFFS
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    @ 5pm the shop seems to be a ghost town... No worries! Oh fork lift! How i love you!!
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    (This photo proceeded with a 2 hour grinning from ear-to-ear stare session..)
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    Please enjoy!
    Jon
     
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  3. Awesome start, can't wait to see more. Stance looks bang on too!
     
  4. jdownunder
    Joined: Aug 21, 2007
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    jdownunder
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    mad skills
    subscribed
    who the fuck owns that workshop
     
  5. dirt t
    Joined: Mar 20, 2007
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  6. Subscribed as well. Lookin really really good so far.
     
  7. Flat-Foot
    Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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    Flat-Foot
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    from Locust NC

    Very cool. Those bones are serious!
     
  8. Red Wakefield
    Joined: Nov 30, 2008
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    Red Wakefield
    Member
    from Pasadena

    I work for a shop called Icon. Check it out: www.icon4x4.com
     
  9. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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    brady1929
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    Man that's cool
     
  10. banjorear
    Joined: Jul 30, 2004
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    banjorear
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    Dang, looks good. Seems to be coming together quickly. Good for you. Enjoy it and keep us posted. Great start so far!
     
  11. OLLIN
    Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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    OLLIN
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    Yeah man. The shop rules, and your roadster is coming out exceptional.

    Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
     
  12. noboD
    Joined: Jan 29, 2004
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    noboD
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    Looks tits, what's the story on the Lincoln in the backround?
     
  13. JeffreyJames
    Joined: Jun 13, 2007
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    JeffreyJames
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    from SUGAR CITY

    Damn that's slick!!! The stance is really cool especially with what looks to be a little taller tire up front.
     
  14. PRIMER STUDIO
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    PRIMER STUDIO
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    from Butte,MT

    Lookin killer. Can't wait to see more progress.
     
  15. cody1958
    Joined: Sep 19, 2006
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    cody1958
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    from wichita ks

    Thats going to be one nice roadster!! You painting the car the wheel color? I like It
     
  16. Malcolm
    Joined: Feb 9, 2006
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    Malcolm
    Member
    from Nebraska

    Jon, this car is going to be so fucking cool... I'm glad you posted a thread about it here! Very very nice work so far. I really like your wishbone mounts and the early Ford tie rod ends.

    I don't recall if you've mentioned it before - what engine/trans are you planning to use?

    Thanks for the offer on the shop visit, too. If I make it out there for the GNRS in January, I'll get ahold of you and stop by.


    Malcolm
     
  17. 3wLarry
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  18. blyndgesser
    Joined: Jan 2, 2011
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    blyndgesser
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    from Georgia

    Very nice build on a very nice original body.
     
  19. FlynBrian
    Joined: Oct 5, 2007
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    FlynBrian
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    That's a nice original 31 roadster body, nailed the stance!
     
  20. studematt
    Joined: Feb 12, 2008
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    studematt
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    Looks awesome. What kind of power plant is going in it?
     
  21. rottenleonard
    Joined: Nov 7, 2008
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    rottenleonard
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    I like where this is going, just subscribed!

    Where did you get your springs? might take some guess work out of a up coming project.
     
  22. gnichols
    Joined: Mar 6, 2008
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    gnichols
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    from Tampa, FL

    SUPER nice job on the frame! I can hear all the "Save as" mouse clicks ringing world-wide! Gary
     
  23. tfeverfred
    Joined: Nov 11, 2006
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    VERY nice start indeed! Once again, the level of craftsmanship on the HAMB is amazing.
     
  24. F&J
    Joined: Apr 5, 2007
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    F&J
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    very non-typical new build. It looks channeled at a very quick glance, so it really looks like an old build....especially a rear 3/4 view pic.

    And like was said about the bigger front tire; also reminds us of the old builds the way they looked.
     
  25. Red Wakefield
    Joined: Nov 30, 2008
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    Red Wakefield
    Member
    from Pasadena

    The lincoln is a car we're building for a client.. This bad-boy and an coyote are going under it.. [​IMG]
    Not really HAMB 'worthy' but very cool none-the-less..
     
  26. tfeverfred
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    tfeverfred
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    Is that an Art Morrison chassis?
     
  27. awesome, please keep posting
     
  28. Red Wakefield
    Joined: Nov 30, 2008
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    Red Wakefield
    Member
    from Pasadena

    Im not.. I had forecasted going with gloss black wheels, then thought the burgundy contrasted the bare metal nice and was period for the car.. Im thinking of a tan/beige/puddy-ish kinda color for the car.. it'll be a little while so i have time to think it through haha..

    Nick... thank you thank you thank you for the kind words! I guess i shouldve mentioned, it's gonna be powered by a 1958 364 nailhead.. [​IMG]
    Others love the factory buick color, but the decision has been made.. it's going gloss black!
     
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  29. Red Wakefield
    Joined: Nov 30, 2008
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    Red Wakefield
    Member
    from Pasadena

    'Tis.. Good eye!
     
  30. rust&patina
    Joined: Jan 21, 2007
    Posts: 684

    rust&patina
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    Awsome Build... subscribed
     

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