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I worked for a few hours last night on the metal finishing aspect. Other than scabbing the cut up pieces back together, I didn't do much past that...
This guy (native american) I picked up was a character. I gave him a ride from Lewiston, ID to St.George, UT. It was about 900 miles and 14 hours....
Going back to the body dimensional changes because someone asked, I cut 5.625 inches from the door, lengthened the quarter panel 5.625, moved the...
For shocks, I am going to run 1933 Chevy Delco's (on the left) on the front and 1936 Chevy Delco's (on the right) on the rear. All four shocks...
I do not have any great pictures of how I did the under dash pedals but I went with wilwood components as they were small. I build a 90 degree...
I also made some changes to my wheels. While I like the wire wheel look, I had to use 1.5 spacers since the drums did not fit into the 1934 chevy...
For the steering, I really wanted to put a 49-54 chevy truck column in because I wanted that enclosed shaft and use of traditional parts. I...
I really struggled with the windshield. The stock window stanchions were hideous in my opinion and didn't scream hotrod so I didn't even bother...
I had a few options when it came to the dash and since I was going for that roadster look, I eliminated the A-pillars and welded in the dash. Once...
I am pulling my youngest boy into the hobby by teaching him to bead roll.... not that I am expert by any means.[ATTACH]
Where I am at now are the floors. I started with the floor pan under the seat, worked back to the trunk, then to the floorboards and transmission...
For the rear axle, I really debated. I wanted to stay traditional but I wanted an open driveline mainly because I didn't know how to make the...
For the front end, I had the 49-54 chevy truck axle dropped 3 inches and that was done by Nostalgia Sids. I also had new springs made by Saint...
I mated the A-833 to the hemi using an adapter from TR Waters. The bell housing is from a 340. I made the motor mounts, placed the powerplant and...
Next, I extended the package tray by moving the cockpit opening forward and I fabricated a new trunklid. I ended up using 1940 chevy trunk hinges...
I am going to skip some steps because I want to get to the body mods. I starting by looking at the roadster proportions from a Model A and Model B...
OK, let get to the build. In late 2018, I started to really put in some effort. My shop was "finished" so I moved the car in and first thing I did...
Over the next couple of years, I accumulated parts such as five (5) 16 inch, 6 lug wire wheels that were an optional for 1934 (rare) and paid $120...
I got the project car home and whatever wood that was still hanging on got transformed into saw dust. Thats okay because I am replacing and...
I have been on HAMB since 2006 and while I have worked on several HAMB-friendly cars for other people, I have never built one for myself. Don't...
I am building a 28 Chevy roadster with a 49 Chevy 3100 axle and a 331 Hemi (build thread coming soon). I have 3 inch axle drop by nostalgia Sid...
I know this is an old thread but I am looking a 3x2 or 4x2 intake source. I can't afford the high dollar vintage Horne and similar intakes so who...
Masters Degree Mechanical Engineer for a large Defense Contractor doing design, analysis build and test. 18 years experience and going
exact information I was looking for.....thank you!
I am putting a front axle from a 51 chevy 3100 under my 28 chevy. I am curious about the front springs and wonder if the 49-54 chevy truck front...
When I pulled my 28 chevy 3 window out of a field, I took it straight to the DMV in Tucson off Palo Verde long with a boat anchor of the a 28...
Not sure if you decided which way to go but.... Do whatever you can to stay with the original style to the car. Too many guys go the Ford route...
lots of HAMBERs in Tucson......Welcome!
I have a 39 chevy coupe with a Heidts IFS (with 2" drop spindles) and the same Chassis Engineeing rear spring kit as mentioned above. The springs...
I am finishing up a 39 business coupe. I put a Heidts front end under it and a 69 camaro rear axle. ZZ4 with TPI injection and a 700R4. I haven't...
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