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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Lowbuckboz, Oct 13, 2013.

  1. Bam.inc
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    That looks cool, please share some tech & photos as that steering is installed. I like it.
     
  2. Lowbuckboz
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    Will do. I'm a little ahead of myself. Not ready for the column, grabbed it while I was in the middle of the parts pile. I have to finish the crossmember.


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  3. Lowbuckboz
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    Getting there. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1394405804.053324.jpg


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  4. woodbutcher
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    :D Nice looking car.My Father had a 29 also just like yours.Except for the color.His was Dark green body with black fenders.
    Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
    Leo
     
  5. Lowbuckboz
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    Thanks man!


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  6. Lowbuckboz
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    Adapted the bell housing mounts. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1394496296.083345.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1394496308.992620.jpg


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  7. Lowbuckboz
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    F1 brake pedal****embly is in. Relocated inboard. Have to heat and bend the brake pedal arm, hits the bell housing at the starter. Now time to weld in the crossmember.


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  8. Lowbuckboz
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    This engine angle is way better. It's at 2* down from front to back. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1395615089.839563.jpg


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  9. Babar40
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    Everything looks terrific so far, keep up the good work!
     
  10. Lowbuckboz
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    A little heat and the brake pedal clears the bell housing. Need to remake the bell housing mount for pedal travel. A few more things to do here. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1395834960.902411.jpg


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  11. Lowbuckboz
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    Wheels just picked up from the powder coater!
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1395962216.251684.jpg


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  12. Lowbuckboz
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    Took a useless clutch shaft, not sure how it worked, and made it work for me. I needed a longer version. Now it's straight and longer. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396008814.698309.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396008827.875600.jpg



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  13. Lowbuckboz
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    Love when the fedex guy shows up! ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396022667.874121.jpg


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  14. Lowbuckboz
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    More stuff arrived. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396025559.650422.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396025575.098627.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396025597.081518.jpg


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  15. Nice package fedex dropped off!!:)
    Is that a harmonic balancer?
     
  16. Lowbuckboz
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    It's a high speed pulley. Can't wait to get the cam. Should run good.


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  17. HelmuthBrothers
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    hell yeah! lookin great man!
     
  18. Lowbuckboz
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    Thanks! It's slow going but I am making some progress. I'm now figuring out valve spring pressures with shim thickness for the cam I plan to use. I'm hoping this car runs good. Already know I'm going to need another stromberg.


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  19. Lowbuckboz
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    No luck with rears. This one had water in it. I've got one more to inspect. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396704766.146662.jpg


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  20. Lowbuckboz
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    Such a great idea! Worked great. Not welded in yet. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396833394.490111.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396833415.149721.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1396833427.809453.jpg


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  21. Lowbuckboz
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    Ready for mock up. Next, torque tube. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1397256592.367433.jpg


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  22. Lowbuckboz
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1397866226.413456.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1397866238.873020.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1397866249.540985.jpg


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  23. Lowbuckboz
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    Rear ride height is set. Torque tube is correct length. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1398629443.884379.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1398629452.454199.jpg


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  24. 3wLarry
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    go man go
     
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  26. bartmcneill
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    If you chop the top, I would like to see that. Probably not too hard but I've never seen it.
     
  27. Lowbuckboz
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    I'm going to take 3" out of the top and rake the windshield back. I'll post it all.


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  28. Lowbuckboz
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    Yeah! ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1398969713.032741.jpg


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  29. 3wLarry
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  30. Lowbuckboz
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1398988911.276099.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1398988935.232551.jpg Bill makes some nice stuff! Absolutely beautiful!


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