RookieRod Model A progress

[junkmagnet]

keep up the good work, keep us posted...

 

[8bahead]

Hey irish Nice build, what trans is on back of the 302 now its looks like a c-4.

Keep up the great work!

 

[BigIrish]

Yeah I think its a C-4, it's got a 3-piece case and would have come on a 302 originally. It was working fine when I pulled it. I think the extra trans that came with the truck is a C-6 - its a little bigger, 2-piece case.

 

[racer135]

If you're still thinking of chopping it man, dont!! Looks sweet as it is!!

Nice job.

 

[BigIrish]

Thanks! I think the back looks silly right now with those little tires, but I think it will look much more proportionate with the tall bias plys on it. So most likely I won't chop it.

 

[Sam_Fear]

If you're still thinking of chopping it man, dont!! Looks sweet as it is!!

Nice job.

X2 on that. Y

eah, the little tires look a bit silly. Might even have to go up a size in rims? The narrow white walls sometimes make things look off too - trick the eye kind of thing.

 

[35Mastr]

Very nice build. What did degrees did you miter those cut in the rear of the frame?

 

[BigIrish]

Firestone makes a bias ply thats 31" diameter that will fit those 15" rims, so I think that will be plenty big, with 3.5" whitewall. Those rollers on there now are 26" diameter. I'll do some more research though...

On the frame, its a 60 deg angle on the rear kick-up. I mitered each piece 30 degrees.

 

[BigIrish]

crossmembers

Well I think I finally got the frame all done (except shock mounts). Got the front, mid and rear crossmembers all in. Those small rails on the side will tuck right under the door sills, supporting the front part of the body. This thing is getting HEAVY!! Prob overkill for my 180hp 302, but maybe I'll upgrade someday....

 

[The Rattler]

No twist

Prob overkill for my 180hp 302, but maybe I'll upgrade someday....

Irish,
Doubt that 302 will twist that thing up, better safe than sorry though.

Rattler

 

[BigIrish]

Body mounted & driveshaft in

A bit more progress this week. Got the body all mounted up. I used some control arm bushings for the rubber mounts. I basically cut the steel skin off, popped out the center steel sleeve, then cut the rubber in half which made two 1" tall mounts.

Also got the driveshaft in. Found a place locally that did it in one day - I dropped it off this morning!!

 

[racer135]

How much did the driveshaft job cost you? Did it just need shortening or did you give 'em two different driveshafts and specified the length you wanted?

 

[BUSTEDKNUCKLE]

Nice

I have been following your build, very nice work. I also noticed you put some thinking in there for safety, GREAT JOB! Keep up the good work. Hope to see it chopped.

Curt

 

[BigIrish]

Thanks! I'm also going to put a driveshaft hoop on the front side in case something fails.

Driveshaft - it was $270 with tax. I brought them my tranny yoke and a driveshaft that bolted to the rear axle. All they re-used was the the trans yoke and the part of the rear u-joint that bolts to the axle. Everything else is new.

 

[BigIrish]

Minor updates - got the radiator mounted and 1/2 of the exhaust on. Not fancy but I like.

If anyone is planning on ordering header flanges from JEGS, read the fine print, they are sold individually. Oops! Maybe I'll have the other 1/2 done later this week.

 

[rockb1]

really? they arnt sold in pairs? Thats kinda strange. I guess I would have thought that they were too. The car is coming along nicely though.

 

[piewagn]

Minor updates - got the radiator mounted and 1/2 of the exhaust on. Not fancy but I like.

If anyone is planning on ordering header flanges from JEGS, read the fine print, they are sold individually. Oops! Maybe I'll have the other 1/2 done later this week.

Never did like dealin' with Jegs!

Lookin' good though BI!!

 

[rustybeercan]

Half A$$

If anyone is planning on ordering header flanges from JEGS, read the fine print, they are sold individually. Oops! Maybe I'll have the other 1/2 done later this week.

Irish,
That's really funny but the half you did looks really cool. Hopefully you'll get the other half soon!

Beercan

 

[racer135]

Lookin goooood!

 

[pushrod249]

whats to hate?

you are building a car with your own hands, you only have to please yourself. that being said, I think this is turning out awesome!