Mart's 36 coupe: rodding in reverse!

[Mart]

Thought I'd post a couple of pics of my 36 coupe taken today. The car is not yet registered in the UK so I have been busy toning down the appearance, as the less modified it looks hopefully the less trouble I might have when registering it. (Don't ask).
I fitted a set of steels and 6.00 and 5.50:16's. Most of the work is hidden, for example redrilling the hubs accurately and fitting thrust bearings into the modified strut front suspension. I also shitcanned the ill conceived twin cowl mounted wipers and replaced them with a single overhead unit stolen from my Ford Pop. Yes, it's vacuum powered and yes I know vacuum sucks. Ha ha. (apologies to any Limey reader who read that already on the NSRA forum).
http://www.martsrods.com/365w/P1010262s.JPG
http://www.martsrods.com/365w/P1010264s.JPG
Just a few more jobs before it's ready for it's MOT (roadworthyness) test and then I can fill in the forms for registration.
Mart.

[The37Kid]

Are the tail lights off a '37 or is that a standard UK '36 feature?

[Mart]

No, Kid, they're 36 Dodge buckets with Lucas light units adaped in.
They're bigger and more rounded than the 37 Ford lights.
The buckets were cheap too, a lucky swap meet find.
Mart.

[Flat Ernie]

Sweet looking ride, Mart! What Lucas lights are those anyway?

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[v8minor]

Very nice , love the shape .Its a bitch some of the things we have to do in the UK . I have 2 sorthern irish cars I have to get sorted with importing..

[Mart]

Yeah, V8, tell me about it.
Ernie: Not sure what they're called, but they are as used in the late 50's on Morris's and Wolseleys and the like.
http://www.martsrods.com/365w/P1010090s.JPG
The Dodge bucket is mounted on a swivel base salvaged from an old Lucas spotlight.
Mart.

[The37Kid]

Mart, that lense may be the same as Volvo P-1800.

[Flat Ernie]

Nice fit & looks good. How much more for the MOT?

I've got to find a rod-friendly place here...my old steering box is a bit loose & I spent today trying to tighten it up to no avail. I'm really not ready for a swap out...just need to find a sympathetic tester http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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[LIMEY]

Looking better all the time Mart.....hope we can see it soon!

[AV8 Dave]

Good stuff Mart! You'll soon be cruisin' the motorways! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Regards, Dave.

[Taildraggin]

looking good mart
Good luck with the reg.

[Petejoe]

Looks good Mart, Is that a change to the fuel door location or is that a correct location?
Now get that thing registered and rip the fenders and engine side curtains off of it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Good job!