JB's 1927 Dodge Brothers build...

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I thought about the lightening holes, but I'm still not sure... Figure I can do that later, if need be.

Yesterday's project was to get the master cylinder/brake pedal assembly modified and mounted. It came from RPM (Ron Pope Motorsports) and is a FANTASTIC piece. Well made, easy to modify to your needs and FANTASTIC price! Kudos to Ron for another fantastic product!

Here's mine, modified and ready to go in...

And, mounted...

Today's project.... start on the steering. Stay tuned for updates, JB

 

[Sam_Fear]

Had to catch up. That shifter is great! [cl

 

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Thanks Sam!

I made some SERIOUS progress on the steering yesterday...

I decided a long time ago that the BMW 2002 steering was the perfect setup for this project. Thanks to donsrods for turning me onto it... Fantastic steering box for cowl steering!

I started by adding a 1/4" flat stock brace to the side of the cowl, and after some careful guesstimation, I cut the hole for the shaft.

I then built a cradle for the steering box, out of 1/4" angle...

And added a extra brace on the end of the box...

 

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Somehow I forgot to send myself a pic of it in place, so I'll have to add that later, but here's the rest of what I have...

I will be adding a slight recess to the cowl, to clear the pitman arm... and to keep the drag link as close to the frame as possible (for tire clearance).

I'm stuck at work all weekend, so I'll have more Monday or Tuesday... JB

 

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Here's the cradle/steering box tacked in place... There will be more bracing, so I'll have more pics Monday or Tuesday.... JB

 

[Dirtyrat]

Thats a damn cool idea!

 

[Mr.Gussett]

Way cool!

Love that steering box![dr Thanks Jon I'll be using that idea on the Chrysler coupe !

 

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Thanks fellas!

Nothing picture worthy... I got all of the bracing done and cut the recess in the cowl. And ordered my steering shaft/joint/hub and steering wheel. It came Wednesday and the steering shaft was missing. It seems that it exited the 3/4" hole in the box. I called Summit and should have a replacement Friday!

The biggest news, I GOT MY TITLE IN THE MAIL YESTERDAY!!!! IN MY NAME, EVEN!

I am off all weekend, and hope to wrap up the dash/tunnel and start on the floor sheeting and body mounts... Updates soon, stay tuned! JB

 

[Snake Farm]

Wow JB, this thing is looking SOOO RIGHT! [cl[cl

Love the brake pedal and steering. I've been through this thread a hundred times and never get tired of looking at your fab work, just outstanding

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Thank you Snake!

I searched for a couple hours, to find a steering u-joint to go from the the BMW (17mm-36, measured.. not confirmed) to a 3/4 DD shaft and couldn't find ANYTHING with a 17mm-36 size... So, I just made a coupler.

Here's the beginning of it... (I love my holesaws! If you don't have a set, GET ONE!)

After a couple holes, a 3/4" hole (cut with the holesaw again... ), a piece of 3/4" DD shaft and a little welding....

 

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Next up was to transfer some of my dash ideas to steel....

Here's the starting point...

Here's what it looks like now...

All three panels (left, right and center gauge) are bolt in and can be removed for easy access/ modifications. They will be painted a different color than the surrounding areas, so this should make that job SUPER easy...

 

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Here's the start of my steering column... I found it in dad's barn.

After a little d.o.m. tubing, a 3/4 flanged bearing and a little welding...

Directly behind the flange is a piece of 1/4" angle, that is tied into my cowl framing and steering box mount (Pics when I have the dash back out), so you will be able to, literally, lift yourself out of the car using the steering column... because I KNOW someone will do it eventually.

And, a test fit of the steering wheel...

 

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Also, I had the bright idea to call my LT Friday morning and ask for Monday and Tuesday off.... APPROVED! So, now I'm off until Friday and should be able to finally take a spin around the block before I go back to work!

 

[Flipper_1938]

Your dash/trans tunnel looks strong...and very neat.

 

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Thanks Flipper!

I figured out a way to seal the steering shaft where it comes through the cowl... I started with a piece of exhaust pipe that fit the hole and cut/welded it in place.

Then I made a "seal" out of a thick piece of rubber... (mudflap I found in the road last week)

Finished the cowl recess...

Then I made my new drag link... and the steering is DONE!

Tomorrow I will be starting on the floor!

 

[Mr.Gussett]

WoooooHoooo!!!!

GO Jon GO!![cl[cl

 

[Neverdone]

Awesome!! Shear Awesome!!! [cl [cl

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Thanks!

I finished the floor framing, then concentrated on getting it drivable... I finally got to drive it! As for 1st drives, it went fantastic! I have a couple videos on my facebook page, but cannot access facebook at work, so I'll have to post them later...

Monday and Tuesday, I'll be making all the body mounts and getting a plan together for breaking it all down for final prep... (finish welding, bodywork, pait, etc, etc) so I'll have more pics then... JB

Here's the floor framing...

 

[SugarRay8]

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I'm very jealous that you got to drive it, anxious to see the videos.

 

[Sam_Fear]

Really interesting steering column. Cool!