Projects 31 sedan build

I am John and this is my 31 sedan hot rod build. I got this car a few months ago and been working on it on and off in that time.

 

John

Welcome to the Hamb. There are many here with great knowledge and experience.

What are your plans for your build?

 

Welcome, John. If you fill in your profile, there may be others in your area that could lend a hand when needed. At some point you Will need help.

 

I know i will need help for sure. I am trying to build a 302 hot rod split wish bones with fenders if i can find some spare money is the key right now.

 

After I brought it home I removed the body engine trans and rear axle.

 

I split the wish bones. Removed the front cross member and started test fitting the new cross members and wish bone mounts

 

I scored The rear hair pins off face book a few months ago. and the wheels a few weeks ago.

 

I also started to pull the body apart so i can repair the rust damage.

 

It looks like a great project.
Please do not use those modern wheels.

 

Thanks, I'm trying to get it all cleaned up . The wheels are all i have for now they will get it around and once i get it driving i will start changing things around more.

 

This is the axle I picked up its a ford 8.8 3.73 Lsd from a Ford Explorer. Has disk brakes .I think its too narrow to cut the long side and center like I wanted so it may not work like I wanted

 

I did a little work on the doors today too bad I am out of wire and argon or i could have got the door bottoms tacked in

 

Got one of the door bottoms tacked in still got some metal to replace on the bottom of the door frame. Also welded the cracked metal shown near the window regulator.

 

Sorry its been a while . family vacation over time at work ect. found a much nicer frame so i started over on removing the front cross member . also rust repair on the cowl and a pillar.

 

here are some pics of the rust removal from the cowl and the used replacement sub rail extensions.

 

Good your keeping one more heading back to life .

 

my new dash came in the mail today. Its just sitting there dont have the heart to cut it yet

 

Got the dash fit between the a pillars today and bolted in. I will need to get a windshield frame and garnishments to finish fitting the windshield

 

Just remember to allow clearance for the window cranks and the dash , we did not when fitting a 36 dash to a 28 tudor. Easily solved but a head scratcher at first.

 

How many inches away from the a pillar is your dash? I am about a 1 1/2 at the bottom .I will have to set everything together tonight and check it.

 

I think I am ok

 

is it possible to mount the winder assembly farther back in the door. away from the dash