Projects Jordan's 29 Ford Roadster build thread

I can't wait to see what you come up with when you get back to the garage life!!!I know how the family life is I'm married 26 and have a 1.5 year old and have another on the way.

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I know that feeling....except I'm 40 with a 2 year old and another due in February! Luckily my wife understands my addiction to my garage and has learned to accept it!

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Alright boys and girls, I'm back at it! I'm still buried in remodeling my new house, but I just can't stay away any longer. I'm loosing my sense of self!
So here's my current question. I need to make the bottom of the cowl sides removable so I can access the wishbone connection and zirc fitting. I want to do a step flange along the curved radius in the picture below. I can't take the panel off and throw it in the bead roller as I have already welded the firewall to it.

I've seen those vise grip flangers, but I have a feeling it will look like shit along a curved edge. I need a hand help pullmax, lol! Do you guys have any good suggestions? Thanks

 

Great work and congrats on the house!

 

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I'm not sure if u want to go this route.
You know I have been waiting on this build for bit and am excited to see this thing finally hit the road.
T-Bag

 

Hey T-bag! I have the pneumatic step flanger, but it really doesn't do well on radiuses or anything thicker than 22g. I read the reviews of the tool on the right and no one seems to be too impressed with it. I predict the line wouldn't turn out too clean. I had another suggestion to try this thing out... http://www.ustool.com/tp548-metal-working-tools-p-4460-l-en.html

 

very nice build........

 

Make a bubbled panel for each side that is removable, attach with removable fasteners


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Ockhams razor in action. The simplest answer is usually best. I drilled out a few plug welds, unbolted the panel and put it in the bead roller. I'm glad I did. The step turned out nice and crisp.

 

Still plugging away when I get time. Drivers side toe board is done...

 

So fucking stoked to see something new with this.looks good my friend!!!

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Lets just say that life has been challenging this year. My hand made firewall and floors are finally done. It only took me nearly 3 years.

 

Oh man, i love the floor!

 

Looks great man! Sometimes we have to prioritize life and our passions get put on the back burner. My '31 Tudor took 8 years and a divorce to complete, LOL.

 

Still looking good

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I made up some radiator support rods and brackets. 3/8" SS.

 

I took a piece of 2" pipe and tacked it to the firewall. The i.d. acts as a guide for the 1.75" hole saw.

Here comes the saw...

 

Getting closer...

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I bought a U-fab header kit from Gear Drive. Awesome parts and Matt is super nice.






As soon as I get a few more days off, I'll finish them up.

 

Insane!

 

Pipes are roughed in.

 

Oh ya even better!!
Cut the holes in and weld them bad boys up.

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Love your fab work, great style!!

Rich

 

I finished welding the headers weeks ago. I'm currently working on remodeling my kitchen. When the roadster sits, I have too much time to think about the project as a whole. I get these crazy ideas to build a new chassis with duece rails and a more traditional suspension setup. Long term builds are tough on the brain. If I ever want to drive the thing I better stay the course and save my ideas for the next build.

 

Yeah get it going and drive the piss out of it...

 

whole job is bee you tee ful,, what is your real job? $$$$$

Like I should suggest anything: But how about cutting an old headlight bucket in half and attaching it with removable fasteners, to access yer wishbone point?