Roadster

Engine

Wes and I got the motor and trans mounts completed today, wasnt as hard as I thought it was going to be. BOY THAT MOTOR IS HEAVY! LOL.......

BUSTEDKNUCKLE said:

BOY THAT MOTOR IS HEAVY! LOL.......

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You know your supposed to use a lift right???

Looking like a great build!

Neverdone said:

You know your supposed to use a lift right???

Looking like a great build!

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Thats too funny, thanks for the advice I will be sure to use one when I pull the motor out.

donsrods said:

I've never run a panhard with traverse springs, either front or rear. The spring itself acts as a sideways movement limiter, if you have the shackles set up properly (45 degree angle). I can throw my car into a hard turn and it tracks right around with no frame shift.

I looked over your pictures and I think you will be fine the way it is.

Don

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Thanks Don,
When the weight of the motor was added to the frame the springs compressed and everything seemed to center itself. This is the first time I have ever used this style springs, your adivce is greatly appreciated.

Curt

Hey Curt, is that a 6" Speedway frontend? It looks just like the one I am using. If so, how much did the frontend droop when you put full weight on it? I factored 2 1/2" into mine. The roadster looks great, keep the updates comin'!

Mike S. said:

Hey Curt, is that a 6" Speedway frontend? It looks just like the one I am using. If so, how much did the frontend droop when you put full weight on it? I factored 2 1/2" into mine. The roadster looks great, keep the updates comin'!

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Mike,
You are right it is a 6 in drop axel from speedway. When the motor was added it dropped 3 inches. I hope this helps......

Curt

Thanks for the info Curt. It looks like my 2 1/2" guesstimate was close. Thanks again.

Front end

We got the front end all welded up today, had to modify the frame a little to give it more clearence. Hope to start on the floor soon......

What diameter front tires are you going to run ?

Don

donsrods said:

What diameter front tires are you going to run ?

Don

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Don,
I am going to run a 28 in diameter tire that should give me a frame distance from the ground of about 5 inches.



Curt

been watching this build, and i really like what you have done, can't wait to see it done.

Been working on the floor and seat section, seems to be taking longer than I had hoped but it was harder than I thought it would be.....lol,,,,Had to make a relief in the tunnel for the gas pedal due to limited to box room. I have aslo started working on the suicide door hinges, hope to get most of it completed this weekend........and yes im redoing the dash.....it just dosent look good....

Hey i know where Mariposa is. I hauled kitty litter out of there. Love this thing.
What wheels are you planing for it?

Well I did manage to hang the drivers door, everything lined up perfect and the door opens without binding.The doors are soo flimsy and weak I had to add square tubing for support across the opening, this really made things a lot stronger.


HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL WHO HAS SERVED AND CONTINUE TO SERVE

Looking really good. [cl The tranny tunnel looks real nice but it sure eats up a lotta space - yer gonna need pointy shoes to fit in there .

looking good and wow that is tight for the old toes to fit in it will be interesting to see how it unfolds, where did you get the door hinges?
I'm really leaning towards a roadster with my 46 pick up you are really helping me

Looking great Busted! Regarding the lack of foot room... if it's anything like my truck, the gas pedal may end up on the trans tunnel.

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Looking great Busted! Regarding the lack of foot room... if it's anything like my truck, the gas pedal may end up on the trans tunnel.

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Thanks Mike,
You nailed it again, I relieved part of the trans tunnel for the pedal assembly do to such a narrow space.

46FORD$PU said:

looking good and wow that is tight for the old toes to fit in it will be interesting to see how it unfolds, where did you get the door hinges?
I'm really leaning towards a roadster with my 46 pick up you are really helping me

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I bought the hinges on line from a shop in Arizona, I will post the name when I find it. Something to remember is to get a box smaller than 2.5 in or you will have to modify to fit the door post.

Curt

More progress made on the doors, it took a while to get eveything lined up. I had to cut and bend the hinge itself to get everything working.