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  1. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    I thought I could use the early axle, as long as I installed the king pin bearin:confused:g under it?
  2. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    ok, so i'm lookin' for some opinions here... I have the front end about disassembled that I bought last weekend. It's a 37-48 truck front axle. I also have my 29 model A front axle. I'm wondering which is the better axle to run. The 37-48 axle has about a 2" factory drop, the 29' axle has a...
  3. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    Yes, I think I will need an upper streering arm for the left side, so I can run a corvair streering box.
  4. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    OK, so here's what I have to work with... This is the mid-1940's axle assembly I bought yesterday, that I'm planning to use the wish bones, shackles, spindles etc. from... This is a nice clean, straight axle I got at a swap meet a few months ago, it measures about 6 inches from the kingpin...
  5. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    I picked up a mid 1940's straight axle front end last night, now I just need to figure out hore to convert it for a suicide axle set up.[ddd
  6. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    I was told it is an AA frame, it had a really heavy duty leaf spring pack on each side of the rear axle originally. It was already cut off before I got it though.
  7. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    Thanks man, I'm actually having fun saving this long forgotten, rusty and rotten heap of beautiful patina.
  8. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    Considering how bad this body is, I had little to loose by grabbing the cut off wheels and going for it. Thanks for the complement though. Stay tuned [P
  9. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    I got my rear axle hair pin mounting brackets and wish bone splitting kit in the mail yesterday, I should be able to make it a roller soon. :)
  10. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    I got home from work today and got back at it. First thing was to grind out all the rivets for the cross supports in the body and the seat riser. Then I removed the supports and the riser. Then it was time for a test fit with the frame channeled through the body. Not too bad, I'm...
  11. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    I started to channel the body today, stood the body up on it's nose and did the necessary cutting. It went pretty well. I still have to remove the seat riser and then start fabrication on new body mounts. here's a couple pics though. I didn't have to cut much. [cl
  12. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    I don't necessarily want to go solid mounts, just seems easy. The 302 has the factory mounting plates on it still, I have a set of flathead donut mounts, I considered using them, but didn't know if they would hold up.
  13. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    SBC is like a belly button, everyone has one. Thanks Any thoughts on solid motor mounts? I'm considering it, but thought the car might vibrate a lot
  14. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    nothing too exciting today, I did go out in the garage and mark the body where I need to make a couple small cuts to channel it for the frame, no pics of that.... Sorry :mad: But here's a pic of the 302 block I picked up the other day.
  15. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    I picked up a spare, stripped down 302 block last night to use for mock up. I'll probably build a 347 motor out of it later.[ddd
  16. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    Thanks man, I can hardly wait till I get the frame channeled through the body and get all my suspension stuff installed. I'm dying to make it a roller, but for now I'm just happy to kinda see what the finished product is gonna look like.
  17. 27Roadsterguy

    29,30,31, Model A Coupe, Roadster, Super Patina, Rat Rod Build

    I spent my morning doing some organizing in the garage and then I did a little playing around, to see (sorta) what my car will look like when it's done.[dr took a pic. for the build page. I'm diggin' it[cl
  18. 27Roadsterguy

    1950 Ford "Shoebox"

    Very cool car and build. I almost bought one of these when I was 16, for my first car and my grandparents talked me out of it. I've always regretted not buying it. These are by far one of my favorite classic cars. [dr Good luck with the build. I'll be watching [P
  19. 27Roadsterguy

    1950 chevy Bel-air in the making

    I dig that bumper, go for it. :D
  20. 27Roadsterguy

    My 41 Dodge

    Just throw a cheapo G.P.S. on the dash and use it for a speedo, plus you'll know where your going.:eek:
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