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[ATTACH] Chopped 1936 coupe project for sale. Have stock 5 window roof and parts to convert to a 3 window (roof and Tudor doors) . Stock frame...
Hello All, it's been awhile since I posted anything. Life kinda kicked me in the ass and now I am getting a divorce. As a result the second chance...
It's funny, my 36 was chopped before I bought it and I go back and forth whether I should make it stock again[ATTACH]
Try the book Chopping Tops by Larry O'Toole, it has a great chapter on performing a step by step chop on a 36 five window Sent from my iPad...
What can't be found can always be made PM me for any custom Bomber seat wants/needs
Any updates??
I have the bare plate available if your interested
The waterpump was another story Here is the short water pump, unfortunately this version (Early Camaro and Corvette style) puts the alternator in...
[ATTACH] Figuring out the clearance of the steering box took some research, used a 265 Chevy exhaust manifold and offered plenty of room.
Also gave the engine a dress up, even if it [ATTACH] is a SBC it can still look "traditional"
Hello, wanted to thank everybody for the kind words and support. Continuing on the first time I assembled the car with the 35 cowl, nothing fit...
Next up was the engine. I had found a cheap core engine/tranny mock up the power train [IMG] I discovered I had allot to learn about small...
Funny once you start making progress, things just start coming together. Within a couple of hours of getting the chassis together, I had test...
So a word about the brakes, I also decided after hunting for months for a good set of juice brake drums (they have become rare I these parts of...
I knew I had a long way to go before I should start thinking about the Pierson brothers car, so started putting the rolling chassis together[IMG]...
I also started reading about 36's and found one I feel in love with, the Pierson Brothers tow car. It's history has been well covered elsewhere,...
I loaded up my truck and rented a trailer to head off to the desert outside of Southern California to pick up the car. I was really excited to...
The hard part though was a body. I knew I didn't want a sedan but couldn't afford a coupe. But then my HAMB buddy turned me into a lead for local...
The frame was already set up for a TH350 and SBC so I just had to follow then path outlined and build the car. After walking allot of rows at...
I found a local HAMB guy who just happened to have a 36 Frame (thank you circle jerk!) he was really helpful and also gave me allot of leads. I am...
I did remember that when building that car I really liked the architecture of the later 30's Fords. They were a Lil bit bigger and had some modern...
So last year I did something stupid. I had been building my once in a lifetime dream car, 29 Ford AV8 Roadster on Deuce rails. Pretty much...
Thank you so much! I have been searching all over and you are the first to respond to my request. The dimensions you provided help me confirm...
Does anybody in the Los Angeles, CA area have a 3 window I can measure myself? Thanks, David david@vcsaviation.com
Also a request if anybody has any door well pictures showing the inside of the curved B pillar would be great. Thanks in advance to everybody for...
Hello, Don't have direct access ( and don't want to try to take a tape measure at a car show!) to stock 1936 Ford three window coupe to take...
TH350 transmission Adapter plate for 35-40 Ford Frame. PM or email david@P-35.com[ATTACH][ATTACH]
Rare optional 1935 Ford optional RH tail light. Only available on deluxe models, great condition . PM or email david@P-35.com [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
Thank you all for the ideas, I like the angle iron and c clamp idea. Lil worried about the horror stories I have heard about folks and springs...
Looking to buy, borrow or rent a front spring spreader that fits a 35 to 42 ford front spring. I am located in the San Fernando Valley, Socal...
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