What I got done on the 34 roadster over winter

Well, last night I got the old box out and the new one snaked in. Had to drop the wishbone, drop the exhaust and it BARLEY wiggled in. Looks like the only modifying I'll have to do is dimple one header pipe and do away with the foot pedal starter (will no longer be able to bolt to the bottom of the steering box). Little more time screwing around, then want to test fit the column tube one last time, paint it and ****on it up for good

 

Lookin' good Chris!

 

Chris...my new Bob Drake rubber upper bushing is for 32-48 ford car and 32-47 pickup [part number B-3517-N] is .75 inside and real close to 1.415" outside but the outside is serated to squeeze down a bit inside a smaller tube.
Good lookin column. I'm looking for a earlier bell for my 40 column so I can use my 39 wheel on it. Looks like you made yours?
EDIT...re-read text to see answer to my question....nice roaster!

 

Thanks for those numbers Rocky!

 

Chris- the box looks good in there.here is an option for mounting the stock foot starter...
Neal
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HAHA! thanks Neal, I may give that a whirl! Pretty slick idea! Way easier then re-routing all my battery cables and wiring!

 

It's looking really damn good Chris. All the small details that get it dialed in.

The rearview mirror is still one of my favourite details.

 

so cool...

 

That is one tasty looking roadster

 

I like that mirror, too. I put a new windshield frame on it, gotta drill a hole to mount it yet.

 

Cool as hell.

 

perfect

 

that's looking awesome!!

 

I got another small hurtle done last night. On 1932-1936 Fords, the starter solenoid attaches to the top of the steering box. With this new Gemmer box there is no place to attach the switch. I was going to convert it to a modern solenoid with a push ****on start, but Nealinca gave me this brilliant idea to make a mounting flange that is attached to the steering column clamp, which places it exactly where it needs to go. I liked this idea, as I just had the starter pedal chromed

 

mmmmm.....chrome......

 

Man I love your roadster. Great Job keep up the good work.

 

You nailed the new stance, love it!

 

I can't wait to see your roadster in person...Hopefully this summer

 

Looks Great

 

Looks great Chris. What size tires are you running? What did you use for primer? Very sweet car!

 

Thanks, the tires are 5.50 16's and 7.00 16's. the primer is PPG DP 60 (I think that's the number, but it is a DP series primer)

 

Chris, who's doing your chrome work these days? Local or ?

 

I've had different places do it, but mostly here in Spokane or a guy in Seattle. But thats a friend of a friend deal...I never deal with him dirrect.

 

Very nice roadster...Nice build style.

 

Here is a sneak at this winters project

 

****

 

outstanding

 

Also, if anyone has a nice origianl 33-34 gas tank cover for sale, I would be interetsed. Mine is an early aftermarket, and the fit is horrible all over

 

Oh hell yes.

 

The fenders are gonna look great! Love the bumpers.