Projects ONE PIECE AT A TIME ('47 FORD COUPE)

I have not read the entire post so I do not know if you solved the u-bolt interference issue with the pan but on some cross members (usually model A’s) they do not use u bolts but weld a stud to the front cross member thus eliminating the tops of the u bolts above the CX member, I tried to make a sketch but I could not down load it here

 

Trying to remember exactly what I did. I switched back to the stock cross member because I couldn't get the lowered one to clear the oil pan and I think I used some old Ford u bolts I had laying around.

 

I had a 1932 3 window coupe with a 302 & C4 that i had the exhaust going FORWARD on the drivers side and used a 180 bend to clear the oil filter (ford adapter to rotate shorty filter) Pass side no issues of course I used 65-66 mustang cast iron manifolds. Sorry no pictures that car went down the road in 1970 sure wish I had that today full fendered black Laquer $5500 sad day

 

Got a lil crazy today made the kick panels. Thought that these would be good to practice on since they'll be under the dash.

 

I know I should save up for the important stuff like brakes and wiring but I couldn't help myself

 

Are those 49/50 Merc? If so have you put them up to the car? I think you'll find the curve is off. At least I did when I considered them

 

Already got that figured lol

 

JB Weld does come in all shapes and sizes...

 

I guess it looks better than duct tape

 

Hey that Olds cap looks like the one I lost off the front of my 47 last summer. lol

 

should have told me there was a guy at the K'zoo swap meet selling a set of 5

 

Actually, as luck would have it, I once had a 49 Olds and when I got rid of it, I had skirts on it and forgot I didn't have the back caps on so I have two spares.

 

The first one was a bit of a struggle but the second one turned out a lot better

 

I would have to redo the panels so the fabric matched on both sides, I suffer just a little with OCD other than that they look good to me

 

I was thinking about that too but most of it's going to be covered by the seat

 

It will still show!

 

Thanks for ruining it for me

 

You can't see but one side at a time....

 

Almost got it. Needs some tweaking

 

Sooooo no junkyarding for a while

 

What the hell???!!! Is that your truck under the forklift, and are you the guilty party?

 

My truck. I was in the office when it happened

 

Must have been a hell of a ride for the Hyster driver!

 

Some before and after. I also found out that the GM rag joint bolts up to the Ford column.

 

finally got some decent weather today. so I thought this would be a great opportunity to practice measuring twice cut once.



I noticed at the bottom of the door panel it press up against the rocker. I didn't have the clips pushed all the way in, but will this be an issue when I get the padding and vinyl on?

 

Got the package tray and the speakers.. Now I can start jamming in quadrophonic hi fidelity

 

Better pic

 

Turned out pretty close

 

Nice job!