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It looks like you have a good start. A 26/27 T on A rails has a good look and the six fits really well. Not a lot of room to sit, so I recommend...
I love the black and white filter. Really looks like an old photo.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Well, not much has changed with the roadster this summer, but I did get to take it to Relix Riot and take advantage of a photo op with Iron Trap...
I would have to add up the time to be sure, but I do not have much time in the car. Over a period of 9 months or so I worked nights and weekends...
I haven't tried to burn rubber. Afraid to brake it. The radiator support bracket broke off the radiator. I'm researching getting the radiator...
A good resource is "This Old Hot Rod" on YouTube. Watch the "27 Ford Roadster" series. Somewhere around episodes 5, 6, 7, or 8 he shows how to...
I took the roadster out for a shake down run today. First real drive through all three gears. It actually drove pretty good. It's kinda peppy like...
Other than a hotel debacle, we had an awesome time at the 70th Detroit Autorama. No awards, but the public's response to the build was...
Yes, she has been saved from the garden. Haha.
It's far from finished, but feels good to bring a fresh build to the Detroit Autorama's 70th anniversary. I really like how it resembles some of...
We made it! The Yard Art Roadster is a little cold blooded, but drove off the trailer and found it's spot just fine. Looking forward to a fun...
Yes it runs! Yes it drives! Autorama 70 here we come![ATTACH]
Thanks for the advice! I have become very familiar with this little roadster over the past few weeks, and unfortunately this body is just too far...
Lots of small battles yet to win, but many have be won. Installed new spindles & drop arms, built out the steering links, exhaust is tacked in,...
The clutch linkage is finished. My dad came over and wired the starting, charging, and ignition circuits. The engine turns over. Still have to...
I agree the seat needs to move down a bit. I also feel the wheel needs to come out about 4 to 6 inches. The QD wouldn't work for my application as...
I have to admit I gave up on it for a while, but this push to Autorama feels great. It would be so nice to not have to push it into the show....
I had the brakes done Monday, but the distribution block stripped out. Had to order another one, so today I fixed the brakes and finished the fuel...
Made good progress yesterday. The brake shoes are trimmed, mirror is installed, throttle linkage is installed, and started wiring the positive...
Well winter really slowed down all progress, but then last week I decided to enter the Roadster in the Detroit Autorama in two weeks. This should...
Decided to redesign the front-end set up tonight. I split a later wishbone, welded in the bungs, and tried a set of dropped tie rod ends. It still...
Thanks for the help guys. Finally got everything together. I ended up applying 20ft lbs to the U-joint bolt based on a torque guides...
What a pain in the butt. Mostly because I don't know what I'm doing. Haha.. I'm sure it will leak.., but the U-joint is installed. Corn head...
I think the term Rat Rod is used very loosely in car culture. Not all Hot Rods need nice paint or any paint at all. Paint doesn't make the car...
I vote for washing with CLR, washing with soap, buffing, and waxing. I bet it will look killer!
Ok, I've looked, and searched. What are the do's and don'ts when installing an early Ford u-joint? What is the torque for the bolt? Which way does...
Yea, small wins right now. It seems like the whole build happened so fast and then full stop with the brakes. Once I get the axle back in and the...
Primed and assembled. Waiting on brake springs and corn head grease for the u-joint. Burned some weeds around the other yard art while waiting for...
I personally don't like to clear over rust. It makes it look wet and doesn't stop the rust. You should post a picture of what you have. Depending...
Stole it off the internet. It looks to have a lot of cutting done to it to make it fit. Definitely not LEGOs.[ATTACH]
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