I put my 50 in the INDY MOTORAMA that is going on with the World of Wheels show this weekend,. Boy, does it look nice under lights Even the chrome looks good... Here is a ling to some photos, (Most are HAMB Friendly, some maybe not.. ) https://picasaweb.google.com/105421...CMuApemqsLrfrAE#slideshow/6250495355654951250
Cool pics, I like that T roadster pickup. That Merc though, geez. I think he needs to add some more "stuff" to it!
Squablow, Thanks, the 27 "T" RPU started out as a Stock T that Meyer owned and finally decided to rod. The car was his fathers and sat in AZ for several years until he brought it back to Indy. kept it stock for 4-5 years and said, it's time... Here's the Build thread... It's a well built, designed car... lot's of kool features. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/build-thread-for-my-27-model-t-rpu.1002635/
WOW, I received a trophy at the Indianapolis World of Wheels > Motorama section, put on by the Road Rockets. There selected by visiting judges, that just pick favorites... Thanks Road Rockets, on to the Road Rocket Rumble in June in Speedway. Great show by the way.
I got power brakes for my 50 from the u-pull-it off of a 94 Jeep. I took it all, the brake pedal, pedal mount, power booster, proportioning valve, and master cylinder. Its been working great for several years. I mounted the assembly low on the firewall so that it doesnt flex. The brake arm is about 1 3/4" too log, so I bent it to 90 degrees, and drilled a hole for the original pedal pad. That gives me the original clutch pedal thru the floor (still has the flathead) and a hanging brake. So far no one has noticed. I think their eyes stop at the original matching pads. I bought the adapter for disc brakes from Scarebird but thats a mistake. They dont fit unless you take a grinder to your parts. Dont buy from scarebird
@manyolcars would it work to get the brake and clutch from a Cherokee and use both? or are they separate units? Sorry to hijack the thread, that looks beautiful @tierod
The Ford clutch goes into the bellhousing at a funny angle and the Cherokee goes in 'normal' and would probably work if you use a traditional SBC but this car has a good running flathead that will stay until its done. I have the adapter for the SBC. The Cherokee assembly had the clutch pedal on it but I took it off. Why do you want a 4 door?
Oh ok. I'm going to pick up a shoebox this weekend and I want to keep the flathead and put a T-5 behind it but I'm not sure what to do for the clutch. I'd seen the Cherokee brake pedal assembly used by someone over on the old shoeboxford.com (might have been you) and I wondered if it might be possible to use both to avoid having a hanging brake pedal and floor-mounted clutch. I'll just have to cross that bridge when I get there, if the flathead is junk I may swap in a 302/AOD combo, which would mean I don't need a clutch pedal at all. I want a four-door because I have a 14-month-old son and I want to be able to drive the car with him and my wife, and I don't want to have to contort myself getting him into and out of a two-door. I think a two-door sedan would be OK, but if I can get a four-door for a reasonable price (which I've been able to, and even less than a comparable two-door) then that's what I'll go for.
I plan to make a build/questions thread once I get it, just intended to ask the one question, not make a longer discussion about it. Sorry again @tierod for hijacking the thread.
You and the Shoebox look FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! You both made a fine addition to the show We had so many new face and new rides this year at the Motorama is was astounding!!! There was something there for everyone, which is exactly how we like it Also for anyone who visited with me at the Tiki Bar during registration and got a chuckle and smile from my Ice Ice Baby singing camel, well, TieRod is the man to thank and "Joe" now proudly sits in our studio room It really was an amazing weekend, move in went super smooth and even though Mother Nature tried to throw us for a loop on Sunday, we all over came her snow and safely made it home. The Road Rockets and I can't thank everyone enough for all of your support and friendship, this was by far the BEST Motorama EVER!!! We even had a wedding!!! HOW KOOL IS THAT!!!!!!!!?????!!!!! TieRod your photos, as they always are, were awesome and thank you for sharing them with everyone here on the HAMB!!! Who needs a groundhog when we have the Motorama, SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!! And you all know what that means..... The 17th Annual Road Rocket Rumble being held at the Clarion Waterfront Hotel, June 16, 17th & 18th Thanks to Goose everything you need to know about the show you can find on our website www.indyroadrockets.com and of course our facebook page TieRod, thanks again for joining us and I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful photos!!!
OK< Got the Square Tailpipes changed. from this: To This: I like it, It changes the tone a little, for the better I think.. Also I installed a 2 Speed Electric Wiper Motor from NEWPORT., Works great. NEXT: The Shifter.....
sevenevez: Thanks... Buz: Thanks, I agree... Spent some time this weekend polishing up the chrome. The Directional pieces are in pretty bad shape, but shiny. (Picture from my beat up old phone..)
WOW, My daughter gave me a surprise Birthday party, bunch of co-workers, fellow hotrodders and some residents from my complex. it was great.. here's the cake ...
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