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Hot Rods My first 30 model Ford build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Brads MONSTER, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. Brads MONSTER
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    I'm going to try like hell I believe I can make it
     
  2. Tudor
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    Looks like you made your caster adjustment! Looking good man. Keep on it.
     
  3. Dog_Patch
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    Are you bending steel with your bare hands ? That's bad ***.
     
  4. Brads MONSTER
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    Here is one of the back of the body being straighten up

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  5. Brads MONSTER
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    Looks like I will be working on brakes and brake lines this weekend after I hit the Northeast Georgia swap meet Saturday morning
     
  6. clemsoncrewman
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    Lookin' good, Brad! See ya Saturday.
     
  7. Brads MONSTER
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    Right on I think I'm going to drive my monster suburban
     
  8. Brads MONSTER
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    So last nite I got this
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    Inside this
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    And bolted to this


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    Ford 9 inch nodular that should hold up
     
  9. Dog_Patch
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    What gear ratio?
     
  10. Carl5Coupe
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    How about some big *** slicks?
     
  11. Brads MONSTER
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    Dog patch it's a 2:91
     
  12. Tudor
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    Hopefully that 291 will compliment that Saginaw first gear. I think has Russ has a low 320 something. That big block won't be phased!

    "The most common Saginaw four speed is the wide ratio variety equipped with a 2.85 first gear, 2.02 second gear, 1.35 third gear, and a 1:1 fourth. However, 1973-77 Chevy Vegas used a Saginaw ****** with a 3.11 first gear, 2.20 second gear, 1.47 third gear, and the usual 1:1 fourth. Don't be intimidated by the fact that the trans came out of a Vega...it's still the same design as those used behind the V8 engines, with lower ratios to help the 140 cube motors get the cars rolling! Alot of guys robbed Vega ******s in the 70s and 80s to gain the better ratios!"
     
  13. pitman
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    It's great to see your mor-dor come together. Nothing like watching an A take shape!
    Work out space for as much fuel as your tank will carry.
    W/17 gallons I could coax distance out my SBC. Looking good!
     
  14. Brads MONSTER
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    Here is a pic from Sunday
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  15. Brads MONSTER
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    Here are some more

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  16. Brads MONSTER
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    Here are some of the doors that Carl did for me

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  17. Tudor
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    Carl looks like a chic with that pony tail.
     
  18. Brads MONSTER
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    Here is one of the body
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  19. clemsoncrewman
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    Lookin' awesome man! Hard to see all of it on my phone. Thanks for posting it up on here. Keep at it!
     
  20. HOTRODPRIMER
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    Looks like a lot of progress but what's with the odd wheels on the back,I know you have steelies to match the front? HRP
     
  21. Brads MONSTER
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    I changed the to a ford 9 inch with a nodular chunk bolt pattern is 5 on 5.5' steelies are small ford 5 on 4.5
     
  22. Carl5Coupe
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    Brad, I could use your old rims for my slicks. Are they up for sale?
     
  23. Carl5Coupe
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    How about some pics of those new custom brake lines Brad?
     
  24. clemsoncrewman
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    If you sell your Harley, you could probably get some magnesium! Any offers yet?
     
  25. Woogeroo
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    Good stuff.... looks mean with just the ch***is.

    :D

    -W
     
  26. Tudor
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    Let's see that picture of the side of the body in its current state - That was good looking - I can't find it though
     
  27. Brads MONSTER
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  28. Brads MONSTER
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    I sent them to your house
     
  29. Tudor
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    That's a total stage coach. Love it.
     
  30. Brads MONSTER
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    Got the rest of the parts for the motor looks like I will get it together this weekend
     

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