Projects Drug home this Henry J project.....

The main 1-5/8'' .083 chromoly hoop is bent up....just need to cut for the overall top to bottom....

 

Started to make one of the side bars......close to fit.....then onto the drivers side....

 

That sure looks like a nice tight fit,, on the side bar.

 

What width is your axle housing? I'm planning on using an 8 3/4 under my Henry J. I found a cheap B-body housing that seems like it might fit OK. Nice Henry!

 

The housing is factory width......just a little bit over 52'' from housing flange to flange.........Littleman

 

Any new updates Littleman? I always look forward to your build updates! Impeccable Work!

 

That's a pretty wide axle. Do you have a plan to keep all the welding heat on the back side of the housing from changing the toe of the rear axle? Or is it simply a matter of making some 1" tacks, check it and then finish it up?

 

I still love "J"s had one my self back in the early 1960s I a lot of mods too,enjoy seeing what your doing to your.

 

Looks just GREAT. You are a true master sir. Mikey.

 

Now that is a really nice project..
Good luck..

 

The housing is fully welded and good to go........I did not strap it down or strap and preload......It took me a few days 1'' at a time and weld placement....It was checked before and after. The finished pics are in this thread....Dave

 

Nice progress Dave.

 

I always like reading through your threads. Another good job!

 

Engine set back perspective with the front clip mocked up....



You do not see the cage from the side view...



I lowered the cage and squirted the top of the cage hammertone blue before welding into place..

 

Littleman, Better plan some stout wheelie bars ! That Henry will sure be one mean "J" ! Sure hope you post some great video .

Dave

 

UPDATES???????

 

I have some of the floor structure bent up and tacked in........it will all be connected to the roll cage......

 

Dave....You are one of the finest craftsmen I have ever known.....and I still want to be just like you when I grow up !!!

 

Was able to push the Henry out today for the first time..........Started to figure out the firewall as well..very productive weekend....

 

Carey, you are way too kind..........you know me.....just another back yard rum-cake............and that is ok..........

 

WOWWWWWW!!! The J is outstanding!! Have a great memorial day littleman!

 

Love the new project!!!

 

Wow can't wait to see a video of this car running down the strip! Great craftsmanship

 

Nice, I have a Sears located. Just waiting for the right time. Sears was a Henry J sold by Sears for anyone that did not know like I didn't before finding this one.

 

That would be called an Allstate. Still a rare car for sure.

Jim

Nice, I have a Sears located. Just waiting for the right time. Sears was a Henry J sold by Sears for anyone that did not know like I didn't before finding this one.

 

ok these are by far the coolest looking seat mounts I have ever seen

 

In the mid-fifties, we had upgraded to a '52 Henry J from the '41 Pontiac Torpedo in my avatar. No trunk, but it was a neat family car. In my mind, I'm juxtaposing Mom in your updated Henry J. Hilarious visual! Thanks for the mind flip.

 

This thing is so cool.....

 

Beautiful!