The Jalopy Journal
Ok this post is going to leapfrog a couple steps. If you have been studying the pic's you'll notice the rearend got reassembled, but I'll cover...
Suicide doors finally came through with all the stuff I needed to build my wishbone for the rearend. I originally bought the unwelded wishbone kit...
I just ordered a pair of 16x6 inch steelies from www.earlywheel.com. yesterday with a custom back space. They shipped out yesterday and the...
The shock hoop is bolted to the frame by four 3/8-16 SHCS. The stress area for a 3/8-16 bolt is A=.077 sqin. Assuming the car weighs 2500 lbs...
Last of the fab on the rearend is to make and attach the wishbone 3rd link. I bought a you fab your own wishbone kit from Suicidedoors.com. I got...
Hey Dan, I just decided what I want to do for a living................................. Drive garbage truck in Ft. Myers, Florida. Great...
After tacking a lot of "bracketry" in place it was time to tear things out and get them to the welding table. I had the rear bag brackets, the...
I like your interior metal work. What gauge steel did you use? Is everything really riveted together or is that just for looks?
To VonRiggFink and the others who PM'd me: I will take pic's and email tonight after work.
I have a set of front fenders from a coupe project I won't be using. PM if you are interested and I can send you pic's.
I spent all day today working on my rearend. The object is to get the rearend suspended in the frame. I don't have the pic's from today's work...
WOW! Congratulations Rex. I hope to see you running around town now that your up and running.
So I've been scratching my head over the mounting of my rear shocks. The 9" Ford rear end is bagged and will allow the frame to move 5" down when...
Congratulations Rex! When am I going to see that RPU cruising around town?
Ok so now that the front axle is in the correct position, it is time to connect the CenPen control arms to the wishbones. I started by buying a...
Here is an update on hanging the front end. One of the first tasks was to get the radiator shell placed. This was critical for me because I...
The Friday nite cruise that kicks off the show is a must. The whole town shuts down and shows up. It is truely a good time.
Had some computer problems recently :mad:, but I think I've fully recovered now :). Thought I would make a quick post about some chassis work I...
Tremendous work as usual Dan. Do you do anything to finish off the edge of the sheetmetal where you cut it out to clear the axle? On my project...
Good timing, I am in the process of building my rear suspension. I also have a 9" Ford. I am planning on utilizing the 3-link wishbone setup....
There's your side shots and a few other angles! Best I can do with the project stuck in the garage until I get it up on the chassis. My brother...
The door will be removable but not functional. Behind the door is all kickup and it's a big one:eek:. The door will be removable by pulling the...
I am still busy building the chassis for the car. Along with that work I get to do fun mockups to try and visualize the final product. I spent...
Got it, thanks! Funny thing is your pm popped up as soon as I submitted my reply to your thread.:D I appreciate you taking the time to help me...
Dan- Those 4 links tabs look awesome! That rivet detail makes all the difference in the world. Great idea! p.s. I p.m.'d ya awhile back. If...
I don't understand those that see this car and don't say "WOW". Big motor, style and stance , that's a hot rod. Not to mention anyone that's...
Good to see your build on the front page again! Do you have a measurement from the firewall to your front axle centerline? How long are your...
I needed to make a bunch of brackets for hanging the rearend. I started by making drawings of the brackets I would be building. I printed copies...
I'm onto chassis building with the wood replacement all but done. There are still a couple of pieces that are only tacked in and need finish...
I measured and re-measured. I guess QA @ Henry's wasn't as good as Simpson's garage :D
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