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Rolf
10-05-2003, 10:59 PM
This is a bit of a milestone...I have a "roller" !!

I am using ASC rails, Model A front/rear cross members, 4 inch drop "heavy" '32 C.E. axle up front, hung in '48 Ford 'bones.

http://www.classicroad.com/modelA/MVC-002F.JPG

Early 60's Ford Truck nine inch rear axle, centered pumkin. I was going to hang this one on '36 radious rods, but with a 425 Nailhead and a 4 speed, I like it to be bullet-proof, so I opted for ladder bars instead:

http://www.classicroad.com/modelA/MVC-003F.JPG

The model A rear spring seems a bit "soft", it sits too low in the rear. It is actually propped up about and inch and a half in the pictures. I guess I have to re-arc it?

The car should drop about four inches in the front, with motor and a few leafs removed. I am thinking the radiator shell needs to drop about two inches...

http://www.classicroad.com/modelA/mockup.JPG

http://www.classicroad.com/modelA/mockuprear.JPG

The goal today was to locate the body position on the frame, based on the rear tires...This looks good.

http://www.classicroad.com/modelA/MVC-008F.JPG

Firestone 7:50 in rear, 6:00 in the front

Next: "channel" the front cowl, to loose the A on 32 rail gap syndrome...then, motor...

This is fun!
Tony
10-05-2003, 11:02 PM
Rolf,
Lookin real good man!!
The fit of the rear wheel/tire is perfect!!!
Keep up the good work. And post them pics, i wanna se this one come together!

Rat...
briggs&strattonChev
10-05-2003, 11:08 PM
looks like youve got alot of work done..................and alot ahead of you!! Good Luck...........................Briggs
fab32
10-05-2003, 11:15 PM
Looking great. Is this one going to get a chop?
radarlover
10-05-2003, 11:22 PM
Man thats nice! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Rainer
10-05-2003, 11:25 PM
this looks great!! - you don't give the frame a "X" for more stability?
bluegrassboogie
10-05-2003, 11:28 PM
gonna be killer,whats the color gonna be?
Detonator
10-05-2003, 11:37 PM
Nice job, clean work, that's a real satisfying stage to get to. IMHO I'd get your engine and radiator in and your grille shell dropped before you go back to messing with the stance. You may find out you like what you got http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
fordiac
10-05-2003, 11:54 PM
how do you keep your shop so clean?
dondanno
10-05-2003, 11:54 PM
Rolf looks great. How many leafs are running on the rear? I think a coupe is a 9 stack...Danny
Crease
10-06-2003, 12:14 AM
Super clean and has a great look.

Crease
Barons So Tex
rodnkustom
10-06-2003, 01:24 AM
Damn nice! I'm jelous!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-peter
k-member
10-06-2003, 02:19 AM
Yeah, looks good Rolf!
coupeHEAD
10-06-2003, 02:31 AM
Rolf,

Looks real good man!
Tuck
10-06-2003, 02:56 AM
damn dude...
you can eat off your shop floor...
and I LOVE THAT CAR
its gonna rule!
36-3window
10-06-2003, 06:49 AM
that's some REAL nice work!
roadstar
10-06-2003, 07:33 AM
Veeeeeerrrrrryyyy nice. Looks like you are on your way to building a sweet little coupe.
hatch
10-06-2003, 07:42 AM
Just playin around....
modernbeat
10-06-2003, 07:57 AM
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Firestone 7:50 in rear, 6:00 in the front

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Are those on Ford 4.5 x 16 rims?
roadstar
10-06-2003, 08:08 AM
Hay Hatch ,you forgot to settle the front end with the weight of the engine.

BTW that engine looks real familiar http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Rolf
10-06-2003, 11:18 AM
fab32: Yes, I will wack the lid later, once the rear floor is built and the body square on the frame.

Rainer: Yes, I will X the frame as well, when I know what to do with the pedals, as well as a cross member for the trans mount.

Bluegrass: Color? Who knows, I would be happy with primer (not black) the first summer...

fordiac: It looked like a bomb went off a few hours earlier from all the grinding and fabbing. I used a leaf blower to clean up the shop! It will be a mess again, as I continue.

dondanno: I don't know, maybe I have a roadster rear spring? I will blow it apart again obviously, and I will check.

Detonator: Yes, I certainly will. The engine weight will do it's part, nailhead are quite heavy. I don't mind the car sitting kinda tall, but I think I do want a rake to it...

Hatch: Great work, now take that 350 out of my car !!

modern: They are 16X4. I was concerned that it would make the 7:50 rears "bulge", but I think it looks fine.
Dat Dirty Rat
10-07-2003, 12:56 AM
Rolf- Nice work man,,the car looks great! We have alot in common,,Mine is very similar except I have a torsion bar front suspension...its hidden in the front rails. Pretty trick..I hope to post a couple pics when I get a little more closer to mock it up like yours....I cant wait to see it complete.....Wheres the 58? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif..Dirty
curbspeed
10-07-2003, 01:25 AM
Rolf, Hotrod looks real good. Nice chattin' with ya this weekend. You do some nice work my friend! Thanks for all you do for me.
pikesan99
10-07-2003, 02:08 AM
Great job! Keep it up and keep posting pics..
Pike
BARNETT
10-07-2003, 02:12 AM
Man, that's lookin' real nice!

Crease...didja notice his floor? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Rolf
10-07-2003, 11:23 AM
Dirty: Yes, post pix...I like to see how your torsion suspension works.

One reason to post here is now the whole world have seen where I am at, so now I have to keep pushing the project along !

Oh, the '58 is with me, it's my driver. That car is not going anywhere as long as I can help.
tokyo
10-07-2003, 11:32 AM
sweet...the tire looks really nice along that body line...say where did you get the body..your shop is sooo clean..nice looking ride, but please, please, put a nice mill in it..something unique...
Dirty Dug
10-07-2003, 12:04 PM
Looks great, Have you thought about trying some '32 cowl patch panels to angle your body line into the '32 frame? I have a couple lying around you could play with before you do any cutting. Who licks your floor?
mytlo56
10-07-2003, 12:06 PM
Looks great! How much you plan on wacking out of the top? C'mon, tell me at least five inches http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif It'll be really nice w/ a nailhead.

Any thoughts on Z'in the rear a few inches?
Mai Ki-Ki
10-07-2003, 05:02 PM
looking neat as....

here's a chop...body dropped at the front...lowered/sectioned grille...

MAIKI
Elrod
10-07-2003, 05:13 PM
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.....but with a 425 Nailhead and a 4 speed, ...


....Hatch: Great work, now take that 350 out of my car !!

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I LIKE THIS GUY!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

That thing looks DAMN fine! Way to go man! You should be driving in no time!
Rolf
10-07-2003, 09:58 PM
tokyo: Got the body locally, from an old fart in Port Angeles, he had been collecting parts for a stock restoration for it for 30 years but never finished. He would probably kill me if he know I was going to build a hot rod! Buick nailhead with many (3?) maybe (6?) carbs is the answer and stick shift.

Here is an option: All I need is SIX 97's ! Got any?

http://www.classicroad.com/modelA/109_0962.JPG

It an old Crower U-Fab piece.

dug: Thanks, I think I got it figured out, I will "channel" the bottom cowl supports, that would drop the cowl past the frame and closing the gap. Will take some pix and share...Can't believe I am catching this much shit for cleaning my shop once in a while.

mylow: I don't need to Z the rear, I like it kinda high, old timey style...chop...hell yes, I loose some sleep over how much, but at least 4 inches is my thinking. I keep looking at the Lance coupe, the green one with Hemi, I think it had a five inch chop. Looks fabulous! If I am close to fire it next spring, I may drive it un-chopped, just to shake it out, but the inevitable will happen.

MAIKI : I like it !