Projects 1925 Chev Roadster Build, 2 are better than 1...

Nice! Looking great so far

 

Now to the crossmember I tried to get the radius rod mounts as close to the torque tube as possible, Chevs used a slip joint bell at the front. I had thoughts of making this like a ford torque tube but I think it won't be strong enough hence the way I have gone. With the wishbone rubber and slip joint there should be minimal bind.

That is all I could do with the crossmember without having a second pair of the wishbone mounts. Good news they will be ready next week so should have them in a couple weeks

 

Next I bit the bullet and purchased a lathe, I tried to find a vintage lathe to no avail, so...... only option was chinese

I moved on to the shock mounts, I turned these pins to go thru the original spring mounts, with the space being limited the covered shocks I purchased won't work so will go with the non cover shocks.

 

This is kind of where I am at, just waiting on a few parts and also need to take a few pics of some smaller jobs I have done.

 

Bet that lathe will prove to be a fantastic investment.

Are the bracket side of the shock mounts Chevy spring hangers from the base ch***is?

 

The lathe has come in handy and have many more ideas to try out.

Yes I removed them from the ch***is, these brackets are the rear hanger for the front end.

 

When I purchased my Sport Coupe the rear tube shocks were upside down to clear the larger cover that was fouling against the crossmember...I managed a work around as I see you have...so many hurdles...​

 

It is always a challenge trying to get things to work in confined spaces, as you say there are always work arounds, solutions. Part of the enjoyment in building these cars, I actually enjoy the challenges, it get frustrating at times but the effort in the end is worth it.

 

So I thought I would do a quick post with some other projects I am collecting for. I picked up a '27 T RPU in September 2019, I am glad I was able to get it given how 2020 has turned out.



Then in October of 2019 I purchased a lot of '29 parts to replace the parts I sold in 2010 to help fund my first US trip.


While I was in the US in January I purchased a few panels for future projects '30 Model A cowl top and firewall and a '25 T cowl top. I now have a '25 T firewall, cowl top, L & R doors, door hinge & brace, windscreen posts, decklid and the front portion of the turtle deck. Next step will be to build a body buck for the T, I will start a thread for that once started.

 

Jimmy B It looks you're going to be a busy builder!!!!!

 

Sweet build and you sir are a craftsman

 

Yeah got to keep occupied. Plus it always helps to think ahead to the cars I want to build as the delay in ordering parts ****s!

 

Thank you John!


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Parts arrived yesterday so I may start the ‘25 T body buck soon.



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what motor are you putting in the T roadster?

 

'25 T will be v8-60 (Simca) or whatever flathead v8 I can find.
'27 T RPU will be SBC.

 

I received the second set of wishbone mounts from Adam Tremellen. I purchased this set for the rear radius rod mounts. I am in the middle of a shed rearrangement so will get back to the ch***is sometime this week.



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Looks great.

 

They look amazing. Good luck.
Happy Thanksgiving.

 

Jimmy B,
I am LOVING your build: Real creativity and talent showing here!

Those wishbone mount kits are Super Cool!
Do you have the contact info for Adam Tremellen?
I would like to get a kit.

Thanks,
Gregger

 

Thanks!

Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

@Gregger Rod & Custom
Thank you Gregger! Are you on Facebook? If you are PM me and I will send a link to Adam's FB profile, I don't like putting contact info on a Public forum.

 

Excellent work.

 

It’s interesting seeing all the panels you have gathered. I have been wanting a 27 T Roadster body for ages but don’t have the funds so I have done a deal. I am building a 28/29 Model A Coupe roof in exchange for some 27 Roadster panels for a mate near Sydney.

 

Amazing skills . Thank you for taking us along the path of your builds.

 

Who makes these ?

 

Nice wishbone mounts, looking forward to where on frame & how mounted

 

Thank you!

I like to collect early and time the build comes around I can start and make whatever I don't have. Good you have a way to trade for a T, nice work on the back roof panel! I would love to get a turtle deck, I have seen 2 Oz T roadsters for sale in last 12 months but too much and too far away. I traced a T quarter while I was in the US in Jan/Feb, I will work with that and the body to build a buck.

Thank you! & I am happy people are enjoying the build.

@Pete Eastwood Adam Tremellen makes them down in Victoria Australia. I will PM you a link to his FB.

They are really nice. Hopefully I should have an update by this weekend.

 

I recently purchased another 3-port, this one was modified in 30s or 40s. This will go on my current build.

 

So how have I missed this? You are going to have two done before get my body together.
I just went through all of this but I will do it again. Lots of great work.

 

I see someone got the cooling holes in the back corner already! Really punched out the intake runners! (must be about max...) GOOD FIND!