Redid the rear shocks. Was able to use the originals, cause they work well. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Rear bearing preloads are all set. Backlash is next and assemble. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Rebuilt rear, ready for paint. Freshly dropped axle and getting the steering box started. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Shortened 40 Ford torque tube. Shortened 37 Ford radius rods. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Really like this build, great work! Not trying to doubt you but I'd recommend welding over the entire length of the seams on the radius rods. I modified mine and didn't fully weld them only to find after I drove the car at the jalopy showdown cracks started to form in the area where I welded on the radius rods and Ford made their crappy porosity filled welds. Just something to consider
Really? Did you have a torque tube or was it an open driveshaft? I have a length of 1" tube inside these radius rods for extra strength. These radius rods where absolutely rust free inside. Rare to find that here on the east coast. Those factory welds are pretty shitty though, so that is very good advice regardless. Thanks Mike! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I have a torque tube and 36 rear, actually its nearly identical to the setup you are running ha! I found that Ford's welds are not worth chancing, I also modified my front wishbones and they too had small cracks forming. Actually some of the cracks I noticed must have been there for years!! If your radius rods are in nice shape and you don't see any cracks you'll be fine
Cool! Either way, good advice. These welds look pretty good as do the front radius rods. Thanks Mike! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
don't let any purists see what you started with,its always nice to start with something that's not completely roached.have fun. mike.
I hear ya! At the end of the day, it's my car. I tried stock, wasn't for me. This car does look better in pictures. Next winter I'm going to do the body. Same colors as it has now. There is a lot of body work to do, was no doubt a beginners restoration. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I am about to do the same basic conversion on my 28 coupe. Same banger motor, 39 trans and 40 rear end. Wondering how much the torque tube needs to be shortened, would it be shortened to the same length as the A tube? Is the inner shaft cut and welded or is the trans end machined?
@b-bob I think I shortened my 36 torque tube and driveshaft 19" to a total length of around 51". If thats not right I must be confused but why are you swapping rears in your car? I would have just used a stock A rearend in my V8 powered car if I had one handy when I built it. Sorry for off topic post, not trying to hijack this thread from Lowbuckboz's build
Sorry fellas! Haven't been on in a few. I used a 34 driveshaft that was shortened at the rear and then pressed the splined coupler back in and rewelded. The torque tube was shortened to 50 5/8" long. About 19" removed. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks guys! I'll be moving along quickly now. Posts to follow. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I like what your doing so far. Somehow I never start with a car as nice as this even being a older resto. Have always thought about it though. Looks good.
Thanks man! I figured why start with a rust bucket. Gets you on the road a little quicker. Some like the idea, some don't. It no doubt wasn't a museum piece! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thank you, this helps a lot. And the way you shortened it is also helpful. I wasn't trying to steal the thread, just needed some help.
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