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[ATTACH] Not sure if this really counts as a "T- bucket" it is a 1927 model T build from the mid 70's '66 289 out of a mustang.
Decided the frame I had was too rough. So been building a new frame. Here's where I'm at now.[ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I put it in the press and it straightened out easy, [ATTACH] thanks for the comments
Awesome idea!
Your right, I meant '47
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here's more pictures, I have the axle assembly just laying on the frame for assembly and...
I'm using a new 28-31 4" dropped forged axle so I shouldn't have the tire clearance issue that wider later axles have. eBay purchase, and...
Thank you, I'm putting spring over axle so lining up the spring mounts isn't a concern. On another site I posted the picture and was told I have...
Bummer, bought them out of state so didn't get a chance to really look them over. Any tips on straightening? Gonna try driving on it with my heavy...
Working on splitting wishbone from a 47 Ford. Are they supposed to be flat? One has a slight curve to it. Is that normal? Should I try to...
My 27 has a 121 1/2 wheelbase which I feel is too long. The frame I'm working on has a 112" wheelbase that I think looks pretty good. I'm guessing...
Thanks for the input, I do like the looks of the one Dan Hays posted. I believe it's closer to my thoughts than the one I posted that had a z...
Opinions on if I should use this chopped body instead? Both are about the same condition. This has a 3 1/2 chop started. Also will include a pic...
Hello, I'll introduce myself again because I don't post much, enjoy reading the forum. My name is Dan, live in central Florida. Been a fan of...
Thanks. I'm planning on building mine late 60s ish. I have a 27 glass roadster that was an 80s build with 80s styling I don't really like. Billet,...
Brent, First I want to thank you for posting all the photos and progress! I'm starting a 29 Tudor hot rod with a rough body so reading this thread...
Thanks, I believe my problems were the front kingpins having tons of vertical slop (40 thousands one one) and the front tie rod was really flimsy....
Still working on getting the interior done. I built a plywood seat so I could try out different positions and angle[ATTACH] . Settled on this that...
Just an update, got a new driveshaft installed. And a friend of mine machined the bushing out of the watts link and pressed in an actual bearing....
I use a 71 mustang Mach one style on my 27. [ATTACH]
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Got the front end put back together. Finally was actually able to drive it! Found out I had one tire that was egg shaped. They were brand new when...
Also the tie rod end I bought didn't match the taper of the steering arm. Didn't realize there is multiple size tapers. I sure am learning a lot....
I agree totally on the Ackerman angle being bad for turning, my car has a 122" wheelbase and it was a bear pushing it to turn it around on...
I think the issue with "death wobble" on mine was mainly caused by the kingpins. Previous owner had a receipt for new kingpins. It appears the...
I agree the Ackerman angle is incorrect in this car. I am in the process of fixing that, still waiting on parts ugh. Questions I have is how the...
I did get the fuel system all sorted out, bought aan aluminum tank with a center fill that fit perfectly after making some mounts.[ATTACH][ATTACH]
1biggun, After getting the fuel system sorted I was able to test drive it and it has horrible death wobble at 35 mph. Tried all the normal stuff...
The posts look well supported for a small windshield in my opinion, it has a piece of angle iron running across that also supports the dash and...
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