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The front section under the seat was replaced with another 3/4"×3/4"x.065 square tube. It also has the same notches to clear the K-member. Once...
I've been tackling the sheetmetal on the body to prep it for the frame. Lots of Notching, cutting and welding. So far ita coming along nicely....
Before I got to carried away, I should have mentioned above how I squared the back half of the car up. I had braces welded in place but they were...
Body sheetmetal work has begun. Aside from the prior cutting to sit the body over the frame just a bit the back trunk area needed a ton of work....
Okay, I know there was some grumbling about the air cooling. Let me just preface this by saying I cooled the eye only enough to use the string...
Finally got the parts in and decided to spend some time in the shop today after work. Did the layout again on the floor to double check my lines....
Since I can't move or disturb the chassis or body due to the Ackerman lines on the floor matching its location, I decided to do some work to the...
Thanks for the compliments, I appreciate it! I borrowed the 2 sets I tested with, so I don't want to bend those since they are going back. The...
Back at it over the last couple days. Ended up borrowing a couple different front spindles from a friend to try out different layouts on the...
Now for the steering. I went ahead and put the front end together. [ATTACH] I had bought a Vega steering box many many years ago for 50 bucks...
Well, got the pedals located and in the proper location. Took a bunch of figuring but I got it. I'll need to make a new linkage set, the old...
Got some good work in over the last few days. First I finished up the rear traction bar setup and did the final welding and straightening of that....
For the OP, I didn't have a torch set for my entire life of working on cars. I struggled through things with a map gas torch. I bought a kit and...
Got a little more done on the car over this last week. Finalized the lower bar out back. I decided to modify the mounting location. That meant I...
Here's my plan, and it should work good I hope. I'm starting with a 35 to 40 Ford rear arm that was bent, supplied by a good friend. What I...
Been a bit yet again. I see a trend that needs to stop. Been out in the shop here and there making things happen. Got the front dialed into...
You guys make a good point. My idea behind this design is to keep more of the vibrations and shock transfer from the axle reaching the chassis as...
Thanks for the compliment! I have never built a chassis before, but I have done fab work in the past. I have a friend who has been a huge help....
Well, as we all know summer is a busy time. Especially in the PNW. I have some photos from small bits of time I've been able to get out and work...
Did a little design work and figuring on the rear arms today. I decided to draw up a design for the mount at the chassis. Nothing special, and...
Well it's been a bit since I updated the build. I have been busy you could say. I've been in and out of the shop for very short periods of time....
They are sold as an early 40 ford design on their website. It says it on the box to. I do believe these are a good hub if one is replacing a bad...
That was noted in my findings, but I wouldn't advise. The way the hub was cast, if you take that area down you significantly weaken it. It is...
Here are a few more pictures. This will show ya the drum location on each hub. One other quick note. You don't have to use the Speedway...
I searched high and low for this info and couldn't find it, so I decided to buy a bunch of parts and figure this out for myself and the future...
Got back into the shop. Been trying to figure brake drums out for the front. I bought the Speedway spindles and am trying to figure out what...
Post quoted above is #34 post on page #2 These parts do not fit the Speedway 40's hub they sell part #91065450. You will have to call them and...
Well another step backwards, this is almost getting funny at this point. So, Speedway Motors Hubs do not accept the stock part numbers for seals...
Thanks for the good words of encouragement, I really needed that. I think my frustration comes from not understanding and knowing all the parts,...
I really thank you for the part numbers. I have been trying to figure this stuff out for a while. Funny thing is that I had 66 bronco stuff...
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