new project

enjenjo · May 08, 2007, 11:41:58 PM

I started working on this yesterday, install the wiring, and a new steering column.

trackster · May 08, 2007, 11:53:40 PM

I like it!

Harry · May 09, 2007, 12:05:30 AM

Quote from: "trackster"I like it!

I don't!!

donsrods · May 09, 2007, 12:25:28 AM

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

Carnut · May 09, 2007, 12:25:35 AM

Ah, different strokes for different folks.

enjenjo · May 09, 2007, 01:19:45 AM

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.

Dave · May 09, 2007, 06:45:13 AM

I like it too. Its got possibilities..
Dave

31suv · May 09, 2007, 07:55:43 AM

It's got to be a 28 or 29 but it look's like it used to be a sedan.Am I close?

enjenjo · May 09, 2007, 09:17:00 AM

Yes, it was a 2 door sedan

EMSjunkie · May 09, 2007, 12:06:50 PM

Quote from: "jusjunk"I like it too. Its got possibilities..
Dave

As much as it goes against my better judgement.........I hafta agree with 'ole Studly, I like it too, lots of possibilities...... needs fenders

love the Banjo steering wheel

Vance

Dave · May 09, 2007, 12:16:40 PM

Quote from: "EMSjunkie"
Quote from: "jusjunk"I like it too. Its got possibilities..
Dave

As much as it goes against my better judgement.........I hafta agree with 'ole Studly, I like it too, lots of possibilities...... needs fenders
love the Banjo steering wheel

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

That car was well designed and ive seen it in person.. Id take 2...
Dave

Jbird · May 09, 2007, 12:56:46 PM

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

UGLY OLDS · May 09, 2007, 01:02:24 PM

Almost might look better in black primer with red wheels

:?:

GPster · May 09, 2007, 01:05:02 PM

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

donsrods · May 09, 2007, 01:26:49 PM

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