Came across this 31 ford ,like to build a full fender streetrod out of this ,looking for advise on some things that not sure of. Do I go back with the body wood blocks that goes in between frame and body ?or a good rubber spacer will work as good . This is my first build on a modal a any advice would be very thankful on this build .
Man that's a good start. I would install rubber spacers in there. Steetrods are not our style here but a traditionally styled rod would be our suggestion. You have a heck of a kick start on that baby. Good luck.
Thanks for the reply ,I heard the wood blocks were 2" thick should the rubber be just as thick. I really like to do this dream ride right save on problem later if you know what I mean. I have the fenders ,running boards most of the components that I can tell just getting it back together. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Congrats mate. Must be the season for it, I just picked up a 31 this weekend too! Good luck with your build.
Not necessary. Looks like you will already have a lot of changes looking at that frame. I would trial fit it before buying any suspension items.
If rubber were to be substituted, its 'crush' would make shimming for door fit an ongoing nightmare. As the rubber aged, doors would be popping open when cornering or entering/exiting driveways, then the squeaks and rattles would start... A customer of mine brought me a roadster pickup to 'adjust the doors' on. I discovered in short order that rubber 'blocks' had been cut and installed, as all the body bolts/nuts were loose. I installed a wood kit from Dave Zorich's Model A parts house, which tightened up the whole enchilada. "Wood is good"...
I've used both the hard rubber and the wooden blocks,honestly I didn't have a problem with ether one. BTW,my thought is if it was good enough for Henry it's good enough for me,and the wood is Traditional. HRP
Wood it is it makes a lot more since when it comes to shimming the doors. Thanks all for the awesome input . When it comes to the top wood anything I should watch out for? There is wood in it now but not sure if the arch is right is there a way to check it for the correct arch,I want to go back with the original top , Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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