volksrod

[derbyking]

i like the rear the way it is but a boat tail might look cool too,be neat to see done with photo shop

 

[Hotrodsparky]

Found this on Craigslist today, perfect candidate for the Volksrod treatment.... http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1998936694.html

 

[georgeV]

Ok I'm not very experienced with anything water cooled. I am using a 1930 ford radiator cover and a 350 small block chevy. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what sort of radiator will fit the ford cover and be able to cool the 350 sbc.

-george

 

[cantwell.colton]

Ok I'm not very experienced with anything water cooled. I am using a 1930 ford radiator cover and a 350 small block chevy. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what sort of radiator will fit the ford cover and be able to cool the 350 sbc.

-george

what are the dimensions?
i think i have a good idea.

 

[BigIrish]

1964-66 mustang radiator will fit in the shell. An aluminum one with an elec fan will cool a mild small block just fine. Speedway sells them for about 3 bills. They are a little short to fill the entire opening in that tall grill so youll have to fab up a 2" filler panel if you don't want any gaps height-wise.

 

[cantwell.colton]

try looking for radiators for a tractor
http://cgi.ebay.com/QUALITY-FORD-TR...mZ190368305999QQcategoryZ121876QQcmdZViewItem
dunno if that would work - but i dont see why it wouldnt.
is it an older engine?

 

[rainman]

Stock Mustang is fine for a mild 350. Autozone about $120.00 .

 

[cornfield customs]

the front axle looks like a model a axle, not a 32 they had a drop in them. and a mustang radiator will be good, thats what i run in mine

 

[LarryH]

As posted above, '64 1/2 to '66 Mustang. Lots of the hot rod guys use 'em.

 

[georgeV]

the front axle looks like a model a axle, not a 32 they had a drop in them. and a mustang radiator will be good, thats what i run in mine

Yeah the front axle is from a Model A, The radiator shell is what I was talking about which isn't in the pictures yet.

-george

 

[jamnajar]

We finally picked up a radiator. $199 for an aluminum radiator that is designed for the Ford shroud, and for Chevy hoses! It also has the auto trans cooler in it as well:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alum...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[schine]

i'd say, go suicide with the doors, so when you leave the cab, the exhaust points at you, like a gun, or something.... ok, maybe that's not such a good idea..

 

[georgeV]

heres some new pics of where we're at. we got the 4link welded in as well as the rear spring mounts. Slow going but it's now one step closer to the road!

g.

http://s1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee506/eeggor/

 

[georgeV]

ok maybe that link didn't work for some reason, see if this way works

 

[jamnajar]

A few more pictures, step in the right direction....

 

[georgeV]

got some work done this past weekend...

We got the motor mounts figured out, the engine angle set, and we had to shorten the Z in the front which took most of our time. So here is a few updated pics of where it's at now

 

[jamnajar]

also got the rear diagonal bar cut, tapped and bolted in..

 

[georgeV]

and got the front end setup

 

[jamnajar]

The front end I found complete for $250 and is from a 1941 ford, juice brakes, factory drop.....We welded on some batwings, mounted the trailer springs, split the wishbones, cut off the factory swaybar and springs. At this point we have a few extra front end parts...1932 front beam with spindles and cable drums.. PM if interested.

 

[CCROCHET]

AWESOME! Look like a very fun project!