My first rod!!!

Well as the ***le says I am finally going to be building my first hot rod. I have been collecting the parts for this build for a few years now and I think Im just about ready to start. I dont know how to go about starting it.

As for the car its 1927 model t tudor sedan, It has been chopped 7 inches. The other parts I have colleted are:1937-41 ford axle, model a spindles,1955 t bird rear end, model a grill shell,model a boxed frame,lime works steering column and wheel, split a bones and a bunch more that i cant even think of at the moment haha. Also trying to get a set of 18" hallibrand magnesium spindle mounts.

The problem I am having is that I dont know how I want the stance. I want to go with the 60s drag style and with that style Im not sure which drive train to go with. I bought a 1964 ford 390fe hipo motor from my buddy and bought a 6 duece manifold ,carbs and so cal customs finned valve covers for it. Also I have an extra 292 y block with speed parts.


Its a tough descision on how to build it and what to use. Please give me your thoughts on it.


thanks-56 ford custom

 

I need to make friends with your friends. I'm getting out of the rock buggy scene and into this, my first obsession that I never got to dabble in. I've got a 26 T Tudor Sedan, and am over in Anaheim. That's all I've got so far though Shopping around for front/rear axles and a motor.

 

Hey wheelbilly, Thanks for replying to the post. Shoot some pictures of your t. I would love to see it.

 

Those spindle mounts you want probably won't fit the Model A spindles without bearing spacers. You might wnat to upgrade to 37-41 or 42-48 spindles.

 

thanks for the info pasadenahotrods.

 

Any inspiration pics?

 

A sedan....but it has your 6-carbed 390 in it.

 

Thanks chris!!! I appreciate the pics. I think I have found the stance I want for the t. I was going to have it z'd and pretty damn low, but I like this is more traditional I think.

How much hard is it to mate up a t to an A frame? Also what kind of suspension should I run in the rear? Or what do you fellas suggest?

 

T to an A frame should ot be that heard, been done for years. Shaun's car (above) has a 9" rear located by a Pete & Jake's ladder bar setup. His frame is stepped 5" in the back. Trans is toploader LaSalle.

 

That intake is *****in.

Good luck with yours 56 Ford. Get some pics up when you get a chance. Sounds like you have a stock pile of stuff.

 

I have a lead on a trans adapter for a 3 speed I beleive its out of a 39?

 

Yo Jon, post up a pic of your project. The adapter I have is an Offy piece that mates an FE motor to an early Ford 3 speed. I also have the flywheel to go with the adapter. My '39 ****** is all apart now and it needs a new cluster gear. Are you still looking to buy my frame?

 

Hey Jon,
60's drag style? Probably look best kind of like a slingshot, biggies in the back and small fronts. 292 would be best for launches, but you'll get more horses out of the 390. Let me know if you need a hand, darrin

 

Hey beef stew, yeah Im still picking up te frame As for the ****** and what not cash is tight so I will have to wait.

Darrin, I will be needing your help soon with the 56,58 and the t hahaha.

 

Try not to make it gay looking. There's a lot of gay looking T sedans out there. That is my best advice.

 

Im sure it wont be gay looking haha. By the way if thats your T its beautiful.

 

I'm going to hold you to this. If it's gay, I'll kick you in the nuts.

 

If its gay, you won't be the only one kicking him in the nuts....

 

Who had that green 60's style car on here, that thing was pretty right.

 

Ok then, but if its bad *** then I get to kick you both in the nutts for douting me haha

 

I think I'm okay with that.

 

okay with me doing so or okay like yeah okay dude hahaha. This has gotten waay off topic haha.

 

check out E.C.'s t coupe. it's freakin' bad ***!

 

Where would I be able to see it Beef Stew?

 

Wow. That pink T is the most gawd-awful thing I've seen in a while. Looks like it should belong to the Grand Marshall of the Pride Parade. Yikes.

 

On my T sedan I used a 40 ford front axle with coils over and chevy rotors, rides better than the orignal springs

 

do a search. he's on the hamb. E.C. is his screen name. has a t coupe with a blown sbc that has 8 deuces!

 

poor hemi. if it could speak it'd be screaming "get me out of this thing!"

 

Well I should be getting my boxed model A frame and 1955 t bird rear on friday. So I will have to start posting pics.

 

Jeff Norwell made a drawing of a car that inspired me a lot.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=1537&pictureid=13403