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Fitting body to chassis - made body shims out of white ash per Matt's suggestion. Shims are thick because of the up-swept rail stampings. Not...
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Well its been about a year since I posted photos of the tub. I thought I'd provide an update. Gave her a face. [ATTACH]
Sorry but I've so busy on the tub I haven't watched the progress. This is the only pic I have with me.
Too slow on the draw. As usual. Ha ha.
Ummm... too many finned pieces???
Very impressive. I need to make similar dies to repair the occasional "blem" rail that doesn't go full depth. I've tried re-pressing them but they...
Bob it's really gorgeous. I like every custom aspect of it, including the fact that its flat on top. Good pics, especially of the dies. Really...
That's quite the press you have!
I really appreciate your imagination and handiwork here Shawn. I am an advocate of incorporating as much Ford stuff in my projects as I can - and...
Thanks Dan - worth asking... you can never be too careful. I wonder how dsiddons made out with his drum brake endeavor?
Dredging this up once again to ask 1 simple and hopefully not-stupid question. this thread was focusing on a relative new build. I'm working with...
Hack away Mr. Stevens. It looks like there's more "altered" sedans out there than I would've thought. Cut down Tudors can really look right!
Gotta start somewhere. My shop had a timber floor when I moved in. Kind of a fire hazard.
He was German like me... he probably tried it! Might have been a nervous laugh.
Amazing stuff! Beautiful fit. I've seen too many rides that where the builder has nailed the broad strokes, and failed to sweat the small details....
Socal calls their hiboy frames that have been narrowed at the front cross member "pinched" as well. I think they do specify in the text though.
That's funny Pete. The humble, unassuming type - ha ha. I'd like to see that garage one day. Next time I make it to a Patriots game. Yours and...
My jig is for model A up to 36. Does a good job on a model A - really good job of a 32-36 (I think). Check out Dumprat's '34 pickup build for a...
I love those little hemis. When I was putting together my 354 I bolted the oil pan on and went to flip it over to install the top end. I had a...
The roof was removed and the doors and quarters were capped. A '38 (I think) dash was installed and the door caps kinda sweep up at the front to...
Tubs are just plain cool. I am a big fan of Mark Morton's T - in its entirety. I'd just use a 32 frame. After I finish my roadster for next summer...
Pete do you drop your own axles? Was it your '32 in Rodder's Journal on the Jersey shore at the starting line. I like the degree or two of...
Through my stubbornness with the style I had in mind for this car which involved a '32 frame, I was fortunate enough to, through various local...
You should - it's bitchin'! Super clean little hot rod. This one will have a tonneau over the rear as well.
I have an OD trans from a later '54 Ford. It's missing some pieces so I didn't install it yet. May just find a more complete one. However, when I...
Well I hope Ralph likes this thing as much as you love yours. I stumbled on this body, tucked away in a storage yard, shortly after I moved here...
Love that car man... it looks just like my roadster - just longer.
Well I don't know about your assessment of our HAMB brethren, but the nod is appreciated. I was a bit torn - I wanted to build a traditional car...
[ATTACH] Yup. I got a pic somewhere. I also made quasi-ladder bars out of the radius rods. JustplainJ said these things will break if you don't...
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