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We did a mild chop on my 5w [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Wait a minute...Neal definitely does not have a military grade budget! I am building this car on as tight of a budget as I can...and still build...
Good to see you around these parts!
I started with what @Ryan had written here: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-lost-art-of-lacing-cable.1269693/ And continued down...
I sure hope so. That is the plan, but there are a lot of factors out of my control (paint, striping, upholstery, glass, chrome) from here on out.
The reason I said, "I'm not an expert" is that I am self taught and continuing to learn. I still run into issues with steering boxes that I...
Gathering up components to rewire the 5w. I did kind of a quickie job to get the car to the Roc and GNRS 18 months ago. [ATTACH] I am...
Today's tidbit has to do with steering wheel Woodruff keys. Ever wonder why Ford used a flat bottom key? [ATTACH] When using the light rod on...
I had a high school teacher that would begin class with "a tidbit of worthless information". So here's my tidbit for the day. Gemmer steering...
A good friend is finishing up a 29 roadster on 32 rails and we were talking about hoods. Here are a few examples I sent him [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Look at post #538 on my 5w build thread...
A 32-34 Ford BB (1-1/2 ton truck) would work. It fits the larger 1-1/4" sector shaft and has the integral ball for the early style drag link
Gemmer/Ford called out 30 Rc on sector shafts of that era
Im not a fan of needle bearings on the sector shaft, as I dont think there is much to gain. They would likely be OK on a cross steer...
What you are describing is just what you should experience with properly fit parts in a Gemmer box. The worm is ground at a slightly larger...
Minimum length is about 5-1/2" on the tube. You just need to make sure that ar the column angle you have, that the tube is long enough that it...
This is what a good worm should look like. Smooth bearing surfaces and even, smooth worm. [ATTACH] Here are some more pics of damaged worms....
No, I've never worked as a machinist, but have been a home shop hobbyist since high school. I took 3 years of high school machine shop and...
Here's some info on "reflanging" an F1 box. To remove the bulk of the original frame flange, I use a 2-3/8" annular cutter, but a 2-1/4" hole saw...
I bought the same headers off Ebay for $79.99 I think. Used them on an engine run stand along with some $20 mufflers. Worked great for what I...
Not all powder coat jobs are the same. Just like with any coating, paint, chrome or powder coat, proper surface prep and the correct product for...
You may remember I made some simple jack stand points out of 1" square tube that bolt under the back of the running board, picking up the last 2...
This is always an exciting moment...and the culmination of years of work! The night before I fire one up for the first time, I like to put gas in...
That's exactly my thought.
Here's some reference pics for your viewing pleasure. You can get an idea where I'm headed... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Yeah...for sure. I am planning out the upholstery and just got a quote on that. Yee haw!
This build is all about restraint... ...restrained by my bank account :-) That's part of the reason I am 8 years in on this one
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