Making a Beautiful Roadster (progress pics)

[ThirdGen]

Thanks for the kind words guys^^^^
Much appreciated.

I will be providing some more pics soon.

I do have some questions concerns. I have been doing some research and found a lot of great info, but still can't seem to figure out if I can or can't.
Here is the problem:
I need to replace the king pins in the '35 Ford axle I have, I was about to purchase some for the 37-41 styled axles figuring they were same, but now I am reading otherwise. So if I replace the king pins with '35 king pins, will i be able to swap to 37-41 or 42-48 spindles or will I have to also stay with '35? and if that is the case, will the later backing plates and drums work with the '35 spindles?

I apologize for the amount of questions, I am just in a bit of confusion.

Thanks

[COOTER]

Kingpins should match the spindles used.

[kordd]

i just saw this build... first off amazing work and you have some great fellas to help too!! second you cant call it junkster its far too beautiful in the right way (the raw function way) it looks spectacular! very nice job.

[RAVENS29]

So, are you doin a windshield or not? I'm building a body from nothing also and thinkin about a hallock style windshield. any thoughts yet?

[TexasSpeed]

I had seen this before but forgot to subscribe to it.. I dig building a roadster from left-over parts. Oh, and getting it into the building! That's awesome.

[ThirdGen]

Here is a long awaited update, with pictures! I haven't been taking as many progress pics I should, but I will try and fix that.

Decided to build a trans. bar, that would be hard bolted, and than have the mounts be closer to the side rails. This is what i came up with. Should work.


Next on the list was the steering. O, the steering. This has taken a lot longer than expected. My dad and I found a F1 box at a local junkyard out of a 51 f1 delivery. I removed the flange and will be welding on a new one closer to the box, which then will be bolted to the flange that is welded to the chassis. My dad re-bent the pitman arm to flow nicely around the radius rods. The linkage I will be using is out of the donor '46 merc. My dad suggested to get away from the ball-and-socket, that the f1 uses. The merc pitman arm end is tacked on for the time being and will later be tig'd. We couldn't of used the entire merc pitman arm because the tappered holes were going the wrong way and would of had to been cut and welded anyway. We will also be using the rest of the merc linkage to tie into the steering arm. Here are a couple pics.




To help out with all of the drilling of the lightening holes, my brother scored a drill press from work, so we made some room within the mess.



This is what I have decided to do for a steering arm. I was thinking of going may different ways with this. First was to use 5/8" rod, bend it around an original tie-rod end bung, thread the ends, and nut it on the inside of the hub.

Scratched that idea.

Next was to use 1/2"plate, weld on ears to mount it to the hub, and blow a few holes through the plate, and drill a tapered hole to accept the tie-rod end.

Decided against that also.

I decided to go with 5/8" plate, drill and tap the ends to bolt through the hub to attach it, blow a few lightening holes, and drill a tapered hole at the end. We got the shape from hours of turning the steering wheel from lock to lock and trying to figure out the positioning to get the wheel stops to hit before the box bottoms out, and be the same amount of turns in each direction. It was starting to make my brain hurt. If there is a mathematical equation to this please tell. For now, its there because it works!



I will be finishing up the steering arm tomorrow. I will get some more pictures up when everything is tied up.

Next comes the pedal assembly.

[ThirdGen]

RAVENS29 - I am still not sure about a windshield or not, I have a few ideas running through my head. A Hallock/DuVall style windshield on your build would like killer on your build, since your lines resemble those on a model A. Nice work by-the-way.

[ThirdGen]

a bit more progress:







Now to drill the tapered hole, straighten out the drag link, and the steering should be complete and on to the pedal assembly.

[BrerHair]

Still following along Josh. Nice work!

[DAVEO!]

Damn dude nice work!!!

[beater32]

Are you going to run a welded Pitman Arm??

[Frenchy Dehoux]

Your project is looking good this is giving me some ideas for mine.

Thanks
Frenchy

[saucerhead]

I would sure reconsider that pitman arm.

[saxet]

I have to say what you already know... Great workmanship.

[weps]

I showed this to my son, he was also impressed!

[ThirdGen]

update:
Getting closer. The new rear end is in. The steering is basically buttoned up, I have a few pieces at the machine shop, I should be getting them back by the end of the week. Pedals are figured out, will finish up those and the mounting box after I get the floor and firewall figured out.

Now for some pics:

'46 Ford open drive banjo replacing the '35


'46 merc pedal assembly, with modified '35 chevy pedals


For those concerned with cutting and welding the pitman arm. It was v-notched, and 100% welded by a professional welder, I trust it.


ground down, tried not to get rid of all the imperfections, that way it will look like a stock cast piece.


and loosely put together.

[pogona]

Awesome build, looking forward to more high quality fabwork

[ThirdGen]

^^^^Thanks. I will hopefully be getting some more work done, that is worth taking pictures, in the next few days.

I haven't posted this in the wanted section yet, but I will be needing some bits and pieces soon. I have been searching hear and there, but haven't had any luck. Maybe some of you guys know of someone or somewhere that might have these parts:

-'37 LaSalle Headlights and taillights
-'48-51 Ford F1 3 spoke steering wheel, or early ford ,'35-'36? standard, 3 spoke wheel
-Magneto setup for a 354 Hemi, vertex, mallory, etc. Needs to be pre 1960
-'42-'46 Ford pickup driveshaft, open drive
-seats, late '50s british sports cars, military, etc.

Thats all that I can think of at the moment, any leads on any of these parts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Guys and Gals,

- Josh

[biggeorge]

Assume build!! You guys are very talented.

[scootermcrad]

Love the progress! The stance is insane!

Originally Posted by ThirdGen

Here is a long awaited update, with pictures! I haven't been taking as many progress pics I should, but I will try and fix that.

Decided to build a trans. bar, that would be hard bolted, and than have the mounts be closer to the side rails. This is what i came up with. Should work.

In the picture above I have a couple concerns. It appears you have a bolt running through that square tube to secure your transmission. Does your tube that the bolt passes through extend all the way through the tube? If not, you may want to consider it. Once you tighten down that bolt you'll have a tendency to crush the tube. You know the rest from there. Just checking.

Second concern... I see what appears to be an early Ford transmission behind a Hemi with a 6x2. If you're intending on doing what I think you're intending to do, you may want to consider another transmission option...

Lookin' bad ass though! Always dig the updates!