Hot Rods my first hot rod...according to "H.A.M.B"......'30 ford coupe

always wanted one, so I'm trying my hand at building one. I don't do perfect...well, only when I ****-up, I do that pretty perfectly.....I started this awhile back, went way too fast,so now I'm repairing my mistakes. I scored some decent quarters, and a rear window section. I've swapped out the quarters and rear window. I'm pretty psyched, I finally got the rear of the coupe to it's proper "limits".
And yes, I'm also building a '30 sedan.....and yes, I'm obsessive compulsive , A.D.H.D and have A.D.D.

 

Looking like it will turn out fine. There is a lot of stress in the region below the fifth windows, where the large and small 'reveal's join together. Make a sound joint there.
If you put a couple of vertical corner 'posts' and one diagonal between them, at the rear of the cab roof- down to the floor, she won't crack or deform from road use. 100k mi on mine without it acting up in the region above.

 

Cool project

 

Love to see where this goes, I love build threads... So what are your plans? And if u don't mind me asking would you be interested in selling what was left of your original qtrs or donor qtrs?

 

Well good for you. I guess ADHD can come in handy if you want to get a project finished in a short time frame.

 

isn't it great that a defect can be an ***et.....

thanks man......my quarters are not that great. I had to cut out the "drip edge", the piece that hold the deck lid in place. my rear window is pretty warped. I'm keeping them for 'patch "work anyway. If you check the HAMB and Ford Barn cl***ified section frequently you will find everything you'll need. That's how I found mine.

thanks man

thanks for the compliment and advice...I need advice, advice with visual aids are great for me...pics are worth a thousand words for me...

 

so here's my "foundation''....it took me some time but I finally found the "numbers" on the frame rail. That's important to me because now I'm not worried about registering the rod.

so here's my "luxury problems"...which motor, which ******....bronco 9" or maverick 8"........
289, c-4, or 4sp top loader....350, th350, or 4sp saginaw... 351w, c-4 or 4sp top loader......
my preference "today" is the 289 which is a 1966 motor, the 4sp top loader, I'm not sure about the V ''slap'' shifter yet, and the bronco 9"......

 

Hello I see in your 3rd. photo that you have braced your body with tubing. This is a proper procedure to maintain correct dimensions.
However, I also notice you are lifting the body by the installed bracing.
If the bracing is not very rigid the lifting may cause distortion of the body dimensions. Not being critical, just pointing this out. Even a little
movement of the body could cause you problems as the ***embly continues.

 

nice start. mickeyc is right watch the stress on the body it will give you fits in the end if it wrenches.

 

point taken...thanks....

thanks......so what's the best way to pick up the body and move it around so I don't stress her......

 

The method you are using is fine. I am a structural Iron Worker. I don't claim to be an engineer, but I do have a trained eye for structural shapes and their integrity. Frankly your tubing lay out does not appear to be very rigid. If it is rigid enough to not flex when it sees the forces from the vertical lift it is good. If not It will change its shape in response to the force applied. Remember triangles are the easiest and one of the strongest shapes in structures.

 

so here's my "luxury problems"...which motor, which ******....bronco 9" or maverick 8"........
289, c-4, or 4sp top loader.

I say go with the 289 and the 4 Speed.
I will be watching this one come together.

 

I wondered the same thing... I have 2 engine hoists but no lift and I've been trying to figure out how to get the body off the frame when the time comes??? This to me looks like the best option yet. I've seen guys build wood supports running under the roofline to hold up the body and they drop the frame out from underneath... Wondering what the best route for a guy building in his at home garage would be???

 

SBF is 60's so NO white walls. SBC is 50's

Working a clutch in a chopped(hunched over) is hard on the back & knees, but BAD ***!!!

I do love COBRA valve covers & a 4 speed, Though. Yeah, you got problems

 

ok...thanks man

yup..289,4 speed.....

yup, 289 SBF... cam her up a little so she percolates, dump the clutch to smoke 'em...can't wait.......

 

Great project, love those coupes! Best to you man in this build!

 

thanks man.....

well, traded some fender metal repair work for a bronco 9" rear.Here it is! Beyond your wildest dreams would you ever think this could have a hot rod rear under it.....just add new ring and pinion, all new seals and were off to the races......

 

Any plans for that 4 spd shifter? PM if interested in selling. Box Bronco rears are great even with the offset pumpkin, 28 spline and truck wheel pattern. Good luck with your project.

 

thanks man.........the shifter, I've heard is also called the"syncor eater"....I'm going to try it out then p*** judgement on it...I'll let you know.....

 

got the wheel wells and rt. quarter end piece tacked into place.....

 

I am not a motor guru but if you can put in the one with the Cobra valve covers that would be my choice... it's got THE LOOK.

 

Mmmm........my votes for the 289 and toploader also! Subscribed!

 

Go with the 289 and the c4, a maverick rear will fit in perfect. You got to be a little different. Just about every body is running a small block chevy. Good luck on your project!

 

what he said... automatic is much better for cruisin

 

that's my choice.......today

my vote is also the 289 and I'm leaning towards the toploader.......today

I'm going to mock in both rears and see which one looks best.

I'm running a c-4 in my '49 ford tudor (302) and my '48 f-1(351w) both have Lokar shifters, really like how they perform.
Bottom line , I'm going with the 289......The older ford motors out torque the chevy motors any day......... that's my experience talking.....not trying to open up a "barrel of snakes" here but, it is what it is........

 

did some mock-up on the frame.....using '30 ford frame rails, '40 ish straight axle, reverse eye spring, bronco 9" rear 3:55 gears locker,'40 ish front spring. I want the rear wheels directly in the rear wheel wells and the front axle in front of the grille shell.

 

I'm late to the game, but I think 289/4/9 are your numbers!

I think you're going to be happy with that running the 3.55's.

 

since this is hot rodding, the driveline is not set in stone.....the 9" rear is the only definite so far.Personally I think it's great to have all these options and build your own dream......whatever that might be.......

 

finally did some more framework.... straightened frame, tacked in the backing plates, fit perfect. There from www.wolfsmetalfabrication.com. mocked in the front spring. I'm not sure if the spring perches face up or down , could be either way depending on the height you prefer. Also got her squared up. Next bobb the front horns and add the suicide tube.....

 

more work done on the frame...suicide tube mocked in, also rear spring hangers tacked into place....rear end @ 3 degrees