Gregster
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I was afraid you had sold it
TiredIronGRB's '30 Model A Coupe
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TiredIronGRB
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Nope, but I think I'll sell the wagon.
Gregster
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I was very impressed with the wagon when I saw it at the rumble , It was the ultimate family car !
TiredIronGRB
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Almost a roller...
Gastrick
One of the Dirty Dozen!
That looks nice.
TiredIronGRB
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I've been looking at headlight stands and would like to make something myself but still stay with a traditional theme. I thought what would I do if I were a young man in the mid to late sixties...I would use what was handy, so I started looking around the shop and came up with this.
The arms off the '48 spindles, eyes off an old set of shocks and two .250 thick spacers (not shown).
There's the spacers, welded in flush with the bottom of the shock eye.
The arms off the '48 spindles, eyes off an old set of shocks and two .250 thick spacers (not shown).
There's the spacers, welded in flush with the bottom of the shock eye.
Gregster
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Nice stands . Thats using your head , and they look right [
TiredIronGRB
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I moved the headlight mounts back a little and integrated the shock mounts into them.
Linkan
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beautiful,(difficult word for a swede) but it looks really nice
TiredIronGRB
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TiredIronGRB
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I got my rear axle this morning, it's a Dana 44 from an International (58" wide, 5 on 5.5" lug pattern). I cut all the brackets off and mocked it up with a simulated load on it ("C" clamped the spring to the crossmember), should work good with the "T" spring.
I cut the lip loose on the center crossmember and moved it up, I will cut out the hang through for more trans clearance.
Picked up two nice wheels for the rear.
Also got a nice steering column, box and wheel from a '40 Ford truck. Steering wheel is perfect with no cracks and has all the button hardware.
She's almost rolling.
I cut the lip loose on the center crossmember and moved it up, I will cut out the hang through for more trans clearance.
Picked up two nice wheels for the rear.
Also got a nice steering column, box and wheel from a '40 Ford truck. Steering wheel is perfect with no cracks and has all the button hardware.
She's almost rolling.
binder grinder
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Neeto
Man that car is cool ! I hope to get the chevy rolling this coming week !
Man that car is cool ! I hope to get the chevy rolling this coming week !
TiredIronGRB
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Picked up a '64 Chevy II console, shifter and Powerglide.
Finished modifing the crossmember and boxed the frame.
Finished modifing the crossmember and boxed the frame.
Gregster
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You have been hard at it , I thought you had let this build fall to the way side. I was wrong , looking good .
TiredIronGRB
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Got my radiator and grill in, I went with the reproduction grill and shell...I just couldn't see three times the money for an original. The fit and finish are surprisingly good.
rustydave
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Lookin SWEEEEET!!
TwistedDemensions
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Here's some pictures of the chassis I picked up, supposed to be a '46. The wheels are toast (centers may be ok) and the front axle is bent but didn't plan on using it. I plan to use the rearend, front bones and brakes...possibly the shocks, x member/pedals, steering column.
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That is one wild looking frame!
