Hot Rods The car I've been waiting for

Yessir @Jacksmith I am looking forward to long, smooth, smoky burnouts!

 

I stole @flamedabone technique for making home made sub rails. I studied his pictures carefully and came up with a plan to make it work on my chassis. Very little done and lots to do but I think Mr. Abones system is the way to go, thank you sir.

 

I agree, a 500 Cad motor is amazing 0-75 in a big car. In a light rod, it will be blistering.
I haven't messed with them, but have read that those super low rise (drop) intakes are a choke point. Swapping them out makes a big difference.

 

Good thread.

 

Adding more sub rails. Both sides done back to frame kick up. Measuring for original holes in the frame to hold everything together. Funny how ALL the holes were plugged and then the frame was boxed. I'm sure they had a plan in place. . . . Frank brought me the extra large specification sheet so I don't mess up. Thanks bud.

 

Fitting and mocking. Transmission linkage, brake master, cowl foot, floor support all must coexist.
If you fail to plan- you plan to fail

 

Something like this

 

Strides today

 

Wasn't sure about the "mid floor area" but I figured what the hell, it's made already. . .
Subrails made through 'b' post area. Now I'm ready to put body back on

 

can you show a quick and dirty shot of forming that 'cone'?-nice!

 

@patsurf do you mean the transmission tunnel? It came with the car. I bent it, cut the support piece off of the end, and trimmed the flanges. So far I think I'll use it.

 

thanks!

 

Are these 4 bars and bat wings installed correctly? Parallel to the ground but not to each other when you look down on them. Any insight would be appreciated

 

Just wondering are Bat Wings made Left and Right sided?

 

Handmade floor and sub rails took mucho hours and patience but I am happy with the results. If the body fits over it snugly then I'll be really happy with the results!

 

Currently, they are like the angled rear 4 bars. I'd see if swapping them as @The37Kid mentions gets them aligned.
As with many rods, the limited amount of travel hides flaws, but I'd try to get them in the same plane. That has got to be putting them into some side twist forces they aren't designed for. Rear bars are almost always in double shear.
Also, on the left side, I'd have the shackle bolts go front to back (like the right side) for servicing. They may need a bit of a trim to clear.

 

The floor looks awesome Ron. You’ll be driving before you know it

 

Thanks for the replies, all hardware was installed by previous owner (nylock nuts everywhere) and most just mocked up.
I'll try swapping sides and see if anything changes.

 

Mocked up the vega box etc. Everything seems to fit pretty well

 

When everything is tightened, does the suspension move freely or does it bind?

 

Been working on front brakes, namely trying to get the brakes assembled but steering components are trying to occupy the same space. Tomorrow I bring the steering arms to work to give them the blue wrench drop treatment. Also I need one tie rod end and one outer wheel bearing- P.O. had two different sizes installed, yikes. Anyway I shortened rear sway bar end links and dry fit them. Also mocked up steering column with twine.

 

Senter auto parts Plaistow,NH
I bring them random parts. They ask me the usual. . . "What are they off of?" What year car?" I don't know I'm putting a hot rod together from spare parts. "Ok, no problem" everytime, they always have what I need. In stock!!
I heated and bent the steering arms at work today too. Mint

 

A smart man would document each correct, sourced part and application. You may need to rebuild in a few years!

 

Neighbor Steve came over he said " hey what are we doing today?" I said hopefully some guys show up and we can put the body back on this chassis. Well, dontcha know. . . . Everybody came by today

 

What a huge difference an inch and a half makes

 

Down more in front but not today, I'm beat- shower and beer time

 

After mucho adjustments I think this'll be the ride height

 

The body was very difficult to control while trying to get ride height UNTIL I welded the doors closed. Within 5 minutes I had what I wanted

 

Yup, that'll work. And I have headroom
It will look way bettah once I roll it outside