That is definitely an option, although the top piece is all ready on for good I could definitely whittle it down, something worth looking at when I get back to the shop. Thanks for the idea, now to see if it will work.
A couple of my favorites. You don't need to chop it to look kool. Love your not taking the easy way out on the engine. It'll be a show stopper. Can't believe I don't have a better picture of Rich's black sedan. It's perfect. He also didn't take the easy way out. Flathead Ford.
Flathead Cadillac in a Model A ? That sounds like the perfect combination. From what I see of your work....you're the man for the job.
Got the hubs so I was able to throw the tires on the front. Man looking more and more like an actual vehicle by the day. I decided to make a squared off bottom spring plate to see how it looks before I cut up the top. I have a feeling I will like that better. Should be able to throw it on tomorrow. Here are the pics with the wheels on. I know the shackles look a little tight but the bones will not be spread that far when the are actually mounted.
Thanks I am trying, it going to take a lot of help from you guys on this forum. I work at a metal stamping facility that makes marine electrical hardware in Carson.
Welded up the brackets on the bones last night, now I can set up the angle on the axle and build the back bracket where it attaches to the frame.
I also made a squared off bottom spring plate. Here it is with a few br*** spacers to keep the pack nice and straight. I think this way looks much better and I don't have to try and grind the arc in the top plate while it is attached to the ch***is.
When I built my Model T Tudor with a Cad Flathead I got very surprised how heavy the engine really is. I broke my hoist and also had to replace the front spring with a heavy duty one. You might want to test how your front end works with the load. Nice fabrication. I'm following this one for sure. --mika
Absolutely stellar work, sir! I certainly enjoy following a good build... Looking forward to more updates and inspiration from you!
I, too, think this looks better. I'm glad that it's the small details that you're worried about. With thinking like that, the large issues will already be addressed before you start, and you won't have to waste time backtracking. And don't worry about that engine- just send it to me with a blank check! We'll write it of as 'research and devopement'!
I had a question about the VIN number, before I started I made sure I could register the number and now that I am into the build I would like to hear what people do to take care of the number. Mine is barely visible as it is, and now I am boxing the frame and smoothing the edges and I am nervous that I will loose the number. What do you guys do in this situation.. number plate somewhere? Re-hit the numbers? Forget about it?
Kevin, I'm not sure how Cali is. Out here, once I have the ***le, I no longer worry about it. Cali may be tougher! Maybe you should check with DMV, and see if they can offer a solution.
I have been boxing the frame, which is not too tough but sure does take a bit of time. Here are a couple pics. Spot it up. Trying to bounce around to keep warping down
I cut up some brackets for the bones to attach to the frame. The will be welded up along the inside of the rails which will tuck the bones nice and neat under the rails. I was not sure how long they would need to be to get my 7+ degree tilt on the front axle so I left them long on purpose. There are about 10" long in this pic. Here they are clamped on the rails.
I have gotten to a real good place. I think the front end is just about down. Everything is just tacked in but I am one happy build. Feels like I have the worlds nicest wheel barrow right now. So next to tackle the rear end work. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for that so i hope I can pull it off. So in this pic the front it tipped back about 8 degrees which is just fine with me. You can see how the bracket sits inside the rail and the bones come to an end tucked underneath the rail. Starting to look like a real hotrod. Better shot of the brackets and bones. That's it for now, all in all a real fun day building.
First time I have got to see the ch***is and body together. Definitely helps keep me motivated. The rear still leaves a little to be desired but it is progress.
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