Customs 35 Ford 3-window build

Both repair look good....Jim

 

I used 18 gauge

 

I shortened the steering column tube between the steering wheel and the column drop. This put the steering wheel where I think it should be

 

I worked on the steering column a little more yesturday. This is what it will look like. I just have to finish the guts of it now

 

Looks cool, will look better with floors and a seat!!!!

 

I want a 30's era Ford coupe so bad it almost hurts.

Your build just makes me remember why.

 

Steering wheel looks good, are you going to epoxy repair the wheel, or have someone else repair??...Jim

 

I plan on trying to fix it myself. There is very few things on this car that I will let other people do

 

That's what I like to hear. I'm the same way, you're doing a great job...Jim

 

Kellan, your not obsessive- compulsive are you? Just kiddin I love to do as much as I can myself, but I know my limits. You make me jealous kid.

 

I finished the steering column tonight. I put a bearing in both ends of it. i took my steering box apart and cleaned it up.

 

Did column originally come with bearings or bushings?....Jim

 

It had a bushing up at the top and the bottom went straight into the steering box so it had a bearing in there

 

I assembled the box last night and put it in the car. I did smooth the casting out a little but I didnt go over board.

 

Looks good...Jim

 

Nice!!!!

 

Beautiful job resurrecting this one!

 

Last night I machined the center of my shift knob out so I could put my grandpa's saint christopher medallion in it. I have been working on the steering wheel as well. It should get a coat of sealer and primer this weekend

 

Very nice and how very cool to put something from your Grandpa in your coupe.

 

very cool

 

Did you weld the D shaft on or mill them? I know how you felt about Grandpa, nice touch.

 

Nice touch and personal all in one....Jim

 

Love this build thread the shifter knob put it over the top!
Nice touch.

 

WOW Kellan, what can I say? This brought tears to my eyes!! What an absolutely beautiful way to honor your grandpa. He would be so proud of you! I'm sure he is looking down on you and smiling!!! It also made your grandma cry. She could not believe it.

 

God I love seeing young kids getting into this hobby...keeping it alive. Looks like you're doing a pro job, son..stay after it. Being a grandfather myself, the shifter hit home to me...good job. Make us old guys proud.

 

You sure are doing an outstanding job!

When you said "gap the top of the door" What are you doing to get the gap so nice compaired to where it was after the chop?

Thanks for the documentation of this build!

 

I welded them on. Used the lathe to keep it straight

I weld on the edge to build it up. where it is a big gap I weld some 1/8 inch stap on. As you tack it you can pull it around the curve. Then I grind it till I get the gap I want. It's a very time consuming process

 

I finished filling the cracks on the steering wheel. I mounted my mirror. I also had to come up with a way to mount the center of the steering wheel, but I figured it out.

 

Really, you were suppose to practice on my steering wheel!! Oh well I gues you will be experienced for mine now!!

 

I had to do mine first that way I can charge you more for my experience