The Rodding Roundtable
Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: enjenjo on May 08, 2007, 11:41:58 PM
I started working on this yesterday, install the wiring, and a new steering column.
I like it! :D
Quote from: "trackster"I like it! :D
I don't!!
Is that a late model rear axle under it? If so, how did they get the Ford wires to bolt up. I have a set of '35 wires I want to use on some project, but am going to use a Ford 8 or 9 inch, or an S 10 rear.
Is that your truck, or one you are doing for someone else?
Don
Ah, different strokes for different folks.
It's one I am working on. It drives nice. It has an 8" rear, and wheel adapters on the rear for the 35 wires.
I like it too. Its got possibilities..
Dave :wink: :arrow: :wink:
It's got to be a 28 or 29 but it look's like it used to be a sedan.Am I close?
Yes, it was a 2 door sedan
Quote from: "jusjunk"I like it too. Its got possibilities..
Dave :wink: :arrow: :wink:
As much as it goes against my better judgement.........I hafta agree with 'ole Studly, I like it too, lots of possibilities...... needs fenders 8)
love the Banjo steering wheel :D
Vance
Quote from: "EMSjunkie"Quote from: "jusjunk"I like it too. Its got possibilities..
Dave :wink: :arrow: :wink:
As much as it goes against my better judgement.........I hafta agree with 'ole Studly, I like it too, lots of possibilities...... needs fenders 8)
love the Banjo steering wheel :D
Vance
FTF Buddy... Ill tell ya its an attempt at a clone of the car that posies built. If it was closer to the posies car id be sportin wood :lol: That car was well designed and ive seen it in person.. Id take 2...
Dave
I saw one very similar in the local NAPA parking lot a couple of weeks ago. It used a standard PU cab. I wish I'd had my camera, he'd mounted the radiator in the PU bed with an electric fan. The engine was set way back from the front axle. No grill or shell at all just the front of the SBC hanging out in the breeze. The headlights were mounted on stalks welded to the frame. At first glance it looked like an accident looking for the right intersection. But after closer examination an a conversation with the owner/builder it was quite nicely done. It had about 100 yards of cooling pipes, the owner said it held almost six gallons of coolant. Next time it appears I'll click off a few spy shots. Jbird 8)
Almost might look better in black primer with red wheels :idea: :?:
Quote from: "donsrods"Is that a late model rear axle under it? If so, how did they get the Ford wires to bolt up. I have a set of '35 wires I want to use on some project, but am going to use a Ford 8 or 9 inch, or an S 10 rear.
Don
Years ago I had a pair mounted to the early chevy ('55-'57) rear under my Model A. It took about an 1 1/2"of spacer/adapter to get the drum to clear the recess/center of the wheel. Some times on Ebay you will find wheel adapters and going back to the person that wrote the ad(?) you'll find that he manufactures them and can build what you want. The 1 1/2" give you planty of room to run longer studs on the axel and good lug nuts to hold the adapters on. Also gives you a chance to make centering hubs for the wheels. That's my experience. GPster
Thanks GPster. I have heard that you need to do more than just have the proper 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern, the wheel also has to register on the drum to keep it from coming loose.
Some guys have said they just bolt them on, and others have said what I mentioned above. Looking at the back of the '35 wires, it seems there needs to be something to center them in place, like the adapters you mentioned.
Don
Quote from: "donsrods"Thanks GPster. I have heard that you need to do more than just have the proper 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern, the wheel also has to register on the drum to keep it from coming loose.
Some guys have said they just bolt them on, and others have said what I mentioned above. Looking at the back of the '35 wires, it seems there needs to be something to center them in place, like the adapters you mentioned.
Don
I Agree...I remember an article somewhere that explained how the hub "mated" to the brake drums to add rigidity to both...It went on to explain how if the wheels were used on something else they developed cranks in the mounting area. :?: :?: ..Rod & Custom a few years back maybe :?: :?: ( Before they too started "infomercials"......... :( :( )
Yep, that is the problem I remember. I think someone makes an adapter to accomplish both the bolt pattern and rigidity thing, but I don't know who it is.
Don
Quote from: "donsrods"Yep, that is the problem I remember. I think someone makes an adapter to accomplish both the bolt pattern and rigidity thing, but I don't know who it is.
Don
Ive got the info in a street rodder mag but i couldnt tell you what issue. The did cover it quite nicely though.
Dave :arrow: :wink: :arrow:
Quote from: "donsrods"Yep, that is the problem I remember. I think someone makes an adapter to accomplish both the bolt pattern and rigidity thing, but I don't know who it is.
Don
That's the adapter he has, I'll try to find out who.
Thanks guys.
Don