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I’ve started wiring my 51 ford. Im using the rebel wire 9+3 kit. My car has a 302 sbf and I’m running the duraspark ignition system. Im also...
It's been a while since I have posted an update...but i have been making progress on the 51. I've rounded the hood corners. Made my own Merc style...
I know an fe will drop in in place of a Y-block...my buddy dropped a 390 in his 56 crown vic. FE motor mounts will drop right into a Y-block...
I am looking for information and more pictures of "The Dreamster" here is what I know about the car so far. This 1934 Ford hot rod roadster is...
A few shot from when I rolled her outside so I could clean up the garage [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I've also been building my own bead roller with a 36" throat depth. the body is made from 1/4" plate, the stand is made from 1/8" stainless It...
got some parts in. [ATTACH] new hubcaps for the front, rear air back, shoebox central camber adjustment plates [ATTACH] Rebel wiring harness...
I have more pics to post...just waiting for them to upload...got to love slow internet.
Well...I'm finally back to work on my 51. since I last posted I have finished welding on the fender flares and frenched the head lights....
Took a break from working on the chop to work on the drivers fender. Also working on grafting the 52-54 fender flares onto my fender [ATTACH]...
I found the images I was looking for. They were in the Chris casny shoebox build thread [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I know I’ve seen a post in the past where someone angled their factory regulator in a shoebox....but unfortunately I don’t seem to be able to...
Not much progress as of late. Currently making templates of the passenger side window opening so I can make sure the drivers side matches perfectly.
I’m looking for information and mostly pictures of the modifications people have made to their rear window regulator on chopped cars with slanted...
Window molding are looking good. I dread doing mine. The devil is truly in the details
Not much to report. I did finish fitting the passenger side sale panel. It’s all tack in place. I will tig weld when I go to finish weld it....
thanks...this is my 1st time wheeling out a large panel. It still needs some work. But it’s getting close thanks for the kind words. what is...
Chop progress [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
More progress on the chop. Passenger side B-pillar, A-pillar and door window frame are almost finished, and back window corner installed. Luckily...
Got a little more work done on the chop. Front post are tacked in place. Rear window is set were I think I want it. And I started working on the...
Finished up the trans tunnel today [ATTACH] I think it turned out pretty well. I still have a couple of small patches to make. [ATTACH] laid...
No work on the car here lately..(because of a back injury) but I did manage to finish redoing the bicycle I picked up at the last swap meet....
Here are some old pics I had on my phone from the day I picked up the bellhousing. ill be pulling the motor and trans soon and will get a better...
The 164-tooth flywheel...if I remember correctly
I’m in need of a list of bolts and fasteners for the front clip on my 51. Unfortunately when I bought my 51 the front end was completely...
Looking to chop 5 front 6 in the rear
im definitely still interested in the shoebox parts you have....and I would love to see your shop sometime.
Combination of both moving the rear window forward and tilting it.
Got the inside braced and ready for the chop. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Rolled the 51 out for some pictures for a good before and after. I still have a...
It’s a 51 Ford sedan
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