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Projects The "Red '34". 1934 Ford 5 window project.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by flamedabone, Dec 1, 2024.

  1. flamedabone
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    I have been waiting to finally fix this drivers door. This was another patch on top of original metal all covered in Bondo, like an old roof with too many shingles.

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    All better.

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    The other side was way better, but still holey enough for a panel.

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    The passengers side has definitely been the easy side of this little car so far.

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    Alright, so that's it. The last of the structural metal work. Still some Bondo to uncover, but this is everything that makes the body solid and structurally sound.

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    Next up is most likely front suspension. See ya.

    -Abone.
     
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  2. marfen
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    Looks great. Gives me hope!
     
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  3. Just went through the thread, great metal work and skill. This poor car deserves it after the PO abused it so very badly. Following along .
     
  4. Robdski
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    Great metal work!
    I look forward to watching the chassis come together.
    Thanks for the updates.
     
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  5. panhead_pete
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    Losing the 4 Bar?
     
  6. flamedabone
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    Yep, front and rear suspension is going in the give it away free pile.

    -Abone.
     
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  7. panhead_pete
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    Sweet. Same thing I need to do with my coupe. Will be watching along to see how you do yours.
     
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  8. wheeldog57
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    Been following along intently. My project is very similar to yours, thank you for the insight and inspiration
     
  9. great work!
     
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  10. Nice work on fixing all of the poor quality old repairs. Looking forward to watching the chassis improvements and also the drivetrain choice. For obvious reason I predict a Pontiac, or second bet on an older OHV V8 like Olds or Cadillac.
     
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  11. Happydaze
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    You're making it look easy!

    Chris
     
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  12. -Brent-
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    Wow! What a save! You replaced all that metal and the body probably lost weight... hahaha.

    Nice work, as always!
     
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  13. Are my eyes deceiving me or does that car have a '33 door on one side?
     
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  14. Stock Racer
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    Nice work!
     
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  15. flamedabone
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    Good eye on the door deal. Yes, one door is '33, but it won't be when it is done. I have always liked the smokers window web in the door top.

    -Abone.
     
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  16. flamedabone
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    I have been hoarding these straight spokes for a while just waiting for this little car to come along.

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    But, they weren't gonna go on this ugly axle.

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    Better do the 'ol FlamedAbone Angry Inch Crossmember Modification (tm)

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    Yea, I beam! Way better. By the way, this is the Tiawan forged axle that you might see from various vendors on the internet. This is the second one I have had and they are a very good quality forging and a very good axle overall and, if you look around, you can grab them for under 300 bucks. Not as good as Henry, but not horrible either.

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    This thing had an 8 inch on leaf springs when I got it and the rear end is way in the wrong spot, but fear not, it is not permanent.

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    Yea, a roller. Finally done with the structural metal work, so now it is all fun stuff until it gets to bodywork season.

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    See you next time, -Abone.
     
  17. looking good!
     
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  18. That is an inspiring transformation. Do you have a pattern for the subrails, or do you just do one side till it looks right, and then mirror it on the other side?
     
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  19. You're doing a bang up job there man
     
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  21. motoandy
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    How much Chop are we going with?
     
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  22. flamedabone
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    Don't know. It needs a bunch, probably 4, maybe 4 and a half just in case.

    -Abone.
     
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  23. Happydaze
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    Looking good. What's the size of the rear tire?

    Chris
     
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  24. Straight Axle Guy
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    Lookin real good, keep up the great workmanship. 4 1/2 chop is sweet with the A posts on a slight angle!
     
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  25. alchemy
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    Are you doing a straight down chop again, or trying a slanted post on this one?
     
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  26. flamedabone
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    Gotta figure out where the radiator goes, 'cause next up, is stuffin an engine in this pile.

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    Some of you have seen this lump on the stand and have speculated on what it could be....

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    Might as well pull the Band-Aid all in one shot. Yep, its a godamm small block Chevvie. The last one of these with the Cad engine with the chrome carburetors kind of got out of hand, so this heap is going to be a bit more budged friendly.

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    And a T5 transmission. "dun been rebuilt some years back".

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    I forgot how tiny these things are, pretty much fell right in there.

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    Gotta get the steering box in the right spot.

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    And there it is, she fits right in there.

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    Stock rubber mounts on caveman bracketry.

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    And now, my journey to the Dark Side is complete...

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    The rear end is still sitting way too high, but I am not getting rid of the 8 inch until all my quick change stuff shows up.

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    Not sure what is next, maybe ladder bars, maybe pedals? Tune in next time to find out.

    See ya, -Abone.
     
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  27. Stu
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    What type of throwout bearing?mech or hyd?
     
  28. Fantastic build, very inspiring to me as I have a lot of those same body repairs in my future. Great thread,
     
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  29. flamedabone
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    Just a quick update, not much exciting except for something cool at the end.....

    This? Not exciting. Just a US Military strength alternator mount to hide this sucker under the inner fender.

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    Super nice Boling Brothers pedal box.

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    Of course, I desecrated it right away, cut the master cyl ear off. Van Goghed that sucker.

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    Not to fear, that sucker still fits right in there.

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    Wilwood master and slave cylinder. Easy to mount, but I have no idea if it actually works yet. I'll let you know.

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    And now, the cool part. Matt at Iron Trap turned loose of one of his '34 grills. This side is and 8 out of 10.

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    And, this side is a 6.5 maybe 7 out of 10. Perfect for a decent driver. Not too nice, but not too shitty either. Thanks, Matt!!

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    Next week is...not sure. Probably something.

    -Abone.
     
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  30. panhead_pete
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    Did you have any issues with fuel pump interference, mounting the alternator there?
     

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