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Projects 1931 Model A Coupe Y-Block Build (Father&Son)

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by NathanxStewart, Jan 4, 2016.

  1. loudbang
    Joined: Jul 23, 2013
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    loudbang
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    That is some fine looking welding
     
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  2. They're definitely a good looking engine!!
     
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  3. Thank you! That's all my dads welding right there, he's pretty good at that haha
     
  4. Rear wishbone welded together with a gusset I made.

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  5. Brackets I made to mount the rear wishbone and rear end together

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  6. Mounted a 57' ford 9 inch rear end to the rear wishbone using those brackets. Also using a 40' front spring as a rear spring

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  7. Dino 64
    Joined: Jul 13, 2012
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    Dino 64
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    from Virginia

    Great traditional build. Go Nathan !
     
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  8. Autolite
    Joined: Jul 22, 2015
    Posts: 21

    Autolite
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    Awesome build, Nathan! Thanks for posting all the detailed photos.
     
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  9. Used a 62' bell housing that came with the 292 out of a 62' truck, just had to open up the main hole 1/4" for the input shaft on the T-5 transmission and relocate the top two holes for it to fit. The two bottom holes fit perfectly. I used a new clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing for a '68 390ci Torino. It bolted right up to the Y block flywheel .

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  10. Thank you! Traditional hot rods are our favorite!
     
  11. Thank you sir and you're welcome!
     
  12. Glad you've got the thread goin'. Looks like you've got the skill & talent to go along with good taste. Lookin' forward to seeing it come together.
     
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  13. We were able to mount the rear wishbone and transmission to the same cross member

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  14. Front engine mount and the bell housing mounts

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  15. fastmike
    Joined: Aug 6, 2013
    Posts: 290

    fastmike
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    from Mesa AZ

    Looks great man! Cools seeing other young guys into this too!
     
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  16. Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words.
     
  17. Thanks Mike! I was fortunate enough to be born into this!
     
  18. mike bowling
    Joined: Jan 1, 2013
    Posts: 3,560

    mike bowling
    Member

    Super nice and clean fab work
    - and you showed me what I need to do to put a T-5 behind this beast- Thanks! ( the power of the HAMB!)
     

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  19. y'sguy
    Joined: Feb 25, 2008
    Posts: 702

    y'sguy
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    from Tulsa, OK

    I'm lovin' that thing! I didn't catch where you guys are from?
     
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  20. slacker1965
    Joined: Aug 17, 2007
    Posts: 120

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    great build! someday .thanks for sharing the tech info.....maybe I will have the time & funds to finish my tri power y-block.....
    subscribed
     
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  21. Some very nice work going on here! Subscribed for more progress!
     
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  22. Body on for the first time to see how everything fits. Not too happy with how it sits, going to raise the rear end and lower the front end. Rear spring isn't attached to the crossmember yet so we're going to play with the ride height. The '32 front axle is still undropped at this point.

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  23. Thank you. Awesome! Glad we could help!
     
  24. Thank you! We are from Columbus Ohio.
     
  25. Thank you! I hope you get to finish it, too cool of an engine to not have it in something!
     
  26. Thank you sir! Appreciate it.
     
  27. treb11
    Joined: Jan 21, 2006
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    treb11
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    Nice work. where does one procure a Johnny Joint?
     
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  28. mlake01
    Joined: Mar 24, 2015
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    mlake01

    Well, 40 years ago, I bought a few joints from a dude named Johnny...


    Sent from my fart smone using crapatalk
     
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  29. Blues4U
    Joined: Oct 1, 2015
    Posts: 7,589

    Blues4U
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    from So Cal

    Man, the welding and construction on the frame look so good it will almost be a shame to cover it all up with paint!
     
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