1931 Ford Tudor. Not another SBC build

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So this is a year in the making figured is share the build w ya guys. So got the body here locally came out of a field in Texas. Guy got it w big plans but was over his head. So started w this body. And built some 2x4 3/16 rails w 4 inch z up front and under slung rear end.

 

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Used a 8.75 Mopar rear end I had from my other pickup and put it in here with a parallel 4link and coil overs

 

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Front end was a superbell drop axle I picked up off some guy with spindles super cheap. Wishbones are speedway drilled to match. Only reason I went new here is due to the motor I have made plans on having. She needed to be a brick schit house

 

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So decided to go completely away from the trends and easy way out. So went cross steer setup with a Mopar 440 for her. Not many do suicide front w cross steer or Mopar driveline. So here ya go. This was mock up and she is a wide beast.

 

[31chevrod]

good start looks great !!

 

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Channeling the body was time consuming but worth it. All 1x1 tubing inside and braced in many different areas. Found a set of body mounts for a camero and used them for the body mounts etc. worked great. Got a 14 gallon spun yank cheap so used that here also.

 

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So my dream was huge f in motor. So took the 440 apart and did it up pushing over 500 hp now. Had trans converted to manual valve body w 3k stall also. Did a tunnel ram w 2 Holleys up top also.

 

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Then had a friend of mine make up some bang up one off headers at his shop.

 

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I'll post more detail pics soon when I can do more than one at a time. Here is how I finished the under side welding etc before tearing it down to finish off the frame.

 

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Steering column and genie shifter. Went w a wilwood master and pedal assembly mounted under the cowl to keep it clean

 

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Shot of a different view

 

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Some weld porn for the guys and gals who like that.

 

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Frame after paint etc and re assembly.

 

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My favorite view is side view of this monster.

 

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The 440 was too high to start out with when I first mocked it up and oil filter was a huge problem for location so did a remote kit on it to the side rail but this shows how tight it is to steering box and motor before being dropped etc.

 

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This is the after in its final location tight fit but works great.

 

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Here is first drive from 1.5 wks ago. I have to do interior and chop still but hope y'all enjoy some Texas style.

http://youtu.be/3-_dPc2VvWc

 

[1952B3b23]

Sweet build, really like the Mopar gear.

-Chris

 

[I-R-POPS]

Welcome from New Mexico.
Very interesting.
What kind of work did you do to your 440?
I love the Mopars.

 

[animal]

Cool build....dig the Mopar! What size are those rear tires? Gear ratio?