I've got a '34 Ford Frame Roller that's in decent shape. Great news is that the frame is very straight. Some pitted metal, but I've done a okay job of reconditioning some tough spots and surface rust.. Originally the ch***is of a vintage dirt car that didn't see too much action (the previous owner removed the '34 Coupe body and drivetrain for a different restoration project), so it had roll cage points welded to the frame rails. I've removed thee rollcage points and the rear angle iron "bumper" as delicately as possible without compromising the underlying frame rails. I was planning on using it for a '34 Model 40 Speedster Tribute with a Inline 8, but I felt like this was ultimately too original to do all the necessary ch***is modifications (flipping the rear-end with underslung suspension and adding the front of the frame to add an additional crossmember), and might be more suited to someone wanting to do an all original '34 restoration. Tires are dryrotted and dated before I was born, but it does have the Five-Wide hubs and original drum brakes. Banjo rear-end with torque tube, and still has the original steering rack. She rolls pretty well with the sole exception of the right rear drum that's trying to lock. I just paused the project when I came to the conclusion of using a new tube frame for my project. The pictures outside and on the trailer were as I picked it up prior to taking off rollcage points. The unfortunately crowded photo in the garage is as of last night. Thanks in advance for the advice! -Z
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