Projects 36 ford coupe build started

I'm using a walker radiator in mine. With the p*** side head just kissing the firewall, I had to heavily modify my water pump. Cut the shaft down and mount the pulley on the back side of the hub. Also had to lower the steering box to clear the manifold. Major PITA. But it works well and made the trip to Bonneville and back, and no problems since I put it together in 2008. Let me know if you need pics or measurements of anything.

 

I would like to see pictures...
Feel free to post them on this thread!

 

Go man Go! 35-36 Fords are one of the best Fords made! Well so are 28 29 32 34 37 38 39 40 4...........

 

Well said...

 

another cool build,is this staying a 5-winder?

 

Yep...staying a 5 window.
I thought the only way I could be happy is to have a 3 window or a roadster...
Shows how much I know...

 

I will get you pictures when a I get home...sore for being slow, working and playing far too much!

 

Looking good so far. Gonna put a 331 caddy in my 36 so watching how you are doing will be great help. Are you going for Hotrod style or custom?

Kenneth.

 

Here's a couple pics of my install.

 

Mine is going to be a hotrod. I have nothing against customs, I just have always wanted a hotrod 36 Ford coupe!!!
The Stance on the roadster pictured here, is what I am going after...Black wall Firestones and 17" artillery wheels.

 

I cant quit staring at your engine compartment!!!

 

Thanks! I felt the same way at first! With solid hood sides, it's line of a shame to hide it in there. But I know its there!

 

PS...I know this roadster has 18" and 16" wheels, but my wheels are 17". They are a surprise!!!

 

x2 Having the same carburatorsetup . Looking good.

 

Just like from my mouth. I´m just collecting parts to my 3 window and start it after I get my current under the construction project drivable.

I will follow your building tread!

 

Congrats nitro******, you are starting from a verrrrrrrrrry low point - it is more like a 36 coupe kit, but you are off to a great start.
Subscribed and looking forward to following along on this one. I figure it's going to take a while, but only 'cause of the size of the mountain you have chose to climb.
Good luck and I hope you have fun along the way.
Cheers.

 

Hunting season has been good...but have not filled all my tags yet!!!

 

The trunk gutter and deck lid inner is super solid. Now I have every piece I need to repair the body.

 

Also been converting and rebuilding Ford top loader 3 speeds with a jeep shift tower.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313243

 

lookng forward to watching this go together

 

Yesterday I helped get some model A's mocked up. My 2nd cousin sold his collection to fund his 32 Ford acquisition.

Lastly I traded off my 55 chevy project (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396234&highlight=rusty+55+chevy+project )for a 34 Ford pickup. I need a cool shop truck. It will be here next weekend.

It has been a busy month. Oh, and a start a new job tomorrow!!!

 

Good luck at the new job Jim. I'll get ahold of you to come out and check out your cool new shop truck.
Dave

 

will b watchin this
Gerry

 

Must be working you too hard at the new job.

 

Not working me too hard, but I have this cool 34 ford pickup that has been receiving a lot of my attention. I will post pictures of 36 progress soon too!

 

Any photos of the 34 shop truck?

 

I am getting after it...pictures very soon!

 

Column is hung into place.

 

36 drop/ column lock. I freeded it up and rebuilt it...my advise is pay the 3 or $400 they want for a fully restored one with a Hurd key. I have way too many hours into that *****.

 

daaaang! looking good!