what parts should i start looking for for my modified

Hi again, are ya sick of me askin questions yet?? Anyways i was thinking about starting a notebook or list or something of parts to look for for my modified project. I know i need a body, 36 rear radius rods, trifive rear end and a F1 steering box. What else should i be on the lookout for? I know i need a front end, but what works well with a stock a frame? I am sure many parts depend on the entire set up of the car, but are there any general things i should look for? thanks
Lil Joe
ps If i am botherin everybody just tell me and i will ease up on the questions

 

I am retarded an engine and trans are also on the list.
Lil Joe

 

Use what you can find,use what will work.
That's part of the beauty of a Modified,your not locked into what you must use.

 

ya thats sorta what i was thinkin, but i wasn't sure so i thought i would ask. Thanks
Lil Joe

 

Don't limit yourself...keep your eyes and ears open, and you'll find stuff that you can work with.

I'd start with a frame and at least a cowl, if not a whole body...then work on locating suspension parts and getting them mocked up as you acquire 'em.

Then, move on to the drivetrain and see what you can find...a modified can have anything from a little banger motor to a healthy V8, and anything in between. If it were me, I'd look for screamin' deals on some oddball motor and adapt it to your project...just to set your car apart and dwell off the beaten path!!!

 

I'm gathering parts for some kinda car too,

so far I have an A frame,
and complete '36 front and rear axles with springs, bones and juice brakes,
if I use the banjo I will use the 259 Stude motor and 3 speed transmission,
and convert the rear to open.

If I use the 454 and TH400 I will use the '58 9",

I will split the bones either way front and rear,
or maybe use ladders in the rear with the BBC.

For a body I have the front half of a '22 T touring,

I am also thinking if I use the Stude stuff I will set the car up low like a 50's style special.

If I use the BBC stuff it will be setup high like a 60's Style gasser.

I guess what I'm saying is that I am leaving myself options,
I am gathering parts for more than one absolute set in stone plan.

Sometimes you may not be able to find exactly what you are looking for,

I know what I really want is a steel 3 window deuce but in the mean time I will hone my skills on something else that might be just as fun.

Who knows maybe I'll build more than one car,

or sell parts to help pay for the one.

Paul

 

To save money think in more general terms....front suspension, rear suspension, steering system..etc. That's what I enjoy so much about flea markets and junk yards. Everything I look at I'm thinking how can I make that work on my car. When you HAVE to have that certain part, you usually will have to pay a premium because everyone else is looking for the same thing and the sellers know it.

My Hudson steering wheel isn't a Creststar wheel but it's old, cool looking and cheap. I wasn't looking for a Hudson wheel when I spotted it. In fact I was looking at the automatic shift tube that came with it. The vendor wanted it gone. 10 bucks.

 

A decent welder would be a good investment,then you can make and modify your own parts.

 

Whatever you do, don't listen to Fat Hack. You'll end up with a souped up Citation motor in that thing!! Are you on a tight budget? I built my T-Bucket for 'bout $3600. So that goes to show ya don't need alot of cash to have a blast. Ask all the local guys for donations. If at all possible, trade labor for parts, vice/versa. Make it happen and good luck!

 

A souped up Citation motor would make a mod scoot! There would be the plus of low fuel consumption on 87 octane swill, too. But hey, I'm usein' a quad4, so what else would you expect. A mod can be cheap, fun and quick with any rear drive or easily adapted engine.

 

I'm on the road to a mod as well. Here's what I've got/will be getting

Model T frame - will probably only use rear crossmember, and fab the rest. Will be Z'd front and rear, suicide front. Will be low, but I'm goning to keep the scrub line in mind. Speedway has a lot of stuff I'll use, pre-fabbed SBC crossmember, transmission crossmember, etc.

'65 283 (out of a truck)
3-speed******* fromt same (needs new clutch), or TH350

'40 front end (will use '39 drums so I can use '39 wheels)

Model T touring body front half

Maverick rear end maybe...something cheap, the SBC doesn't have a lot of power as is. Will use a T spring, and will make some hairpins maybe. Again, I'll use spring perches and hairpic brackets from Speedway.

Those are the basics. Should be simple enough to build, and a lot of fun when I'm done without a lot of money spent.

 

Cornfield, what trans are you mounting to that quad? To make it RWD? Quads kick****, I had one in a Quad 442... loved picking on mustangs. Stock of course

Jay

 

Quad 4 actually can be a pretty cool little engine. Lots of power and torque with little weight. I have a 292 Chevy 6 for free if anyone wants it. That would be cool in a modified. Or just in anyone else's garage, according to my wife anyway.

 

Ya i am on a tight budget, so scrounging and junk yarding is the only way i am gonna get the job done. Thanks
Lil Joe