Project: 29 model a (i dont have a name yet) started

What shocks are you using? Extended and compressed lengths? Part number? I'm trying to get the right size for my '29 AA, and the shocks I have are too short.

Great project, by the way. So impressed with the frame work and the subflooring.

X2 on the chopping vs. your height. I'm 6'2" and that AA cab puts my kneecaps in my nostrils, even w/o a chop.

 

ha im not sure because this way the sticker is right side up on the shock but on the website they are the other way around...

 

The shocks are from QA1 they are the streeters. They have about 6 different lengths to choose from depending on how your setup is and if you want a firmer or softer shock.

I have a plywood seat with foam in there now to test and set up my steering column and i have a foot above my head with no chop.

 

Awsome man..i got a 29 5window that I can't wait to start building

 

Are you going to lay down some sheet metal on your floor soon?

 

ok finally some more updates been slacking on those lately. got the steering almost done and pedals pretty much done. both gave me lots of troubles it will be a big check seeing these done.

 

here i had to machine the drums so the steering arm would clear the axle.
and my modified steering arm.


here is my pedal setup and my masters installed

 

here is my steering arm coming off the steering box that i made.




and my mock up for my pitman arm to make sure everything works before i have the real one lasered out for me.

 

damn - theres some interesting builds on here ! you have some great ideas and thanks for the pictures.

 

shocks mounted, i know not traditional but you cant see them so i went with ride quality instead.

 

tranny crossmember and mount finished

ready to start the chop

 

How do you have the subframe attached to the frame?

 

sub frame? you mean the floor of the car? one page 2 you can see the 8 bolts that hold it to the frame. welded in some threaded bungs to the fame.

 

Yeah, that's what I meant. I thought that's what it looked like, just thought I'd ask.

 

Kool, It looks like it had a Honeycomb radiator, be carefull of that, there hard to come by...

 

what difference does it make?

 

The difference^^^ is there are 2 chambers to modern shocks and the inner chamber should have oil in them at all times.. If mounted upside down the oil can run out of the inner chamber and hurt the damping effect...

 

flush mounted gas cap done

and fill tube welded in

bracing in and ready for the fun. Chop time!

 

OFF with the top!

4" chop

 

so I did the back a little differently. took the middle section out.

then welded the sides in. no need for re leaf cuts when the pressure is off.

then pie cut next to the window to line up the seam again.

back in place

with no big cuts up the side


body is done. now doors, windshield, and all the other little pieces.

 

Really liking your build, neat job on the chop.

 

Forgot to take some pictures for awhile. right now i have to body off the frame to finish some welding underneath then ill go back and photo what i have done.

frame

 

ok got some more pics of things ive got done
finished the quarters


cleaned up the axle opening

 

made some inner panels to strengthen the quarters

 

body back on and seats done

 

tail lights done


axle cut outs

 

steering brace

brace hoop hidden behind

visor on

and now off to sand blasting

 

Very well done. Lots of cool tricks on your build, thanx for posting

 

nice build thread and cool style... looking great.

 

carbs before

after

setup