Customs 35 Ford 3-window build

Nice comeback, .....Jim

 

where did you pick up your wheel adapters for the rear?? I gotta 5x4.5 bolt patern and wanna run 48 ford wheels with the 5x5.5 bolt pattern!

 

I got them from adaptitusa.com they are very nice quality and not that terribly expensive when they run sales

 

I decided to make my garnish moldings out of some 2-door and 4-door sedan moldings. This way I can sell the original 3 window moldings for some more fundage. I got the driver's side done today

 

Wow, I just spent a good portion of my evening reviewing this build. Somehow I missed it before.

And I saw the work you did on that 28 roadster in person earlier today. I used to be a bodyman years back and have to renew my skills. Not so sure I can get to the level you are at though.

Just DAMNN...

 

I got my steering wheel back with some primer and guide coat on it. I got a squirrel cage for free. I knocked it apart because I wanted the motor to mount on the opposite side. I welded it back together with a corner weld instead of there being an overlap. I then made an adapter to mount it to the heater

 

Nice job on the steering wheel and the heater....Jim

 

Looks good as always.

 

My parents brought my seat down last night so I finally got to sit in my car!

 

I assume they hauled a load not just the seat. You gona drive the Coment down on one of your trips.

 

Did you make any engine sounds, or just sit there smilin'......Jim

 

Killan

I have followed your progress from the start and want to echo all the compliments that you have earned. Compliments on the HAMB do not come easy or automatically!!

Take it from an Old Goat, you are a special guy with unlimited talent and super commitment to the job....keep up the great work!!!!

You are always welcome to visit Great Falls or Yuma, Arizona.

Russ V.

 

Dig the shifter nob!!

 

thanks alot man, just picked up a Tri-power for my 256, moneys short right now,but the prices are reasonable, gonna put my order in next week. thanks again for the info!

 

Love this build!

 

The skills that you have developed at your young age is just unbelievable. Keep up the excellent work and that is a very fitting touch that your did with the shift knob and your grandfathers St. Christopher medal.

 

Just spent awhile looking through the whole thread, your a metal magician! Keep up the great work! You'll be on the road before ya know it.


Murch.

 

were did you find the crash test dummy??? looking good man, lunch on fri?

 

^^^ouch!
Starting to work on my '29 roadster and I'm gonna use some of the interior bracing ideas I saw on the '28. Keep up the good work, Kellen..

 

ha ha ha!!!

 

Sweet build...coming along nicely.

 

man this is really coming along. i remember you pulling it into HRI. i was building the vw with the caddy fins on it.

i really love the glove box and the shifter knob.

the 3w with the louvers in the roof is interesting, how does that drain when it rains. or is it a garage kept, no rainy weather rider?

 

The panel with louvers is bonded to a solid piece of steel. I think he might put some drain holes in the base of some of the louvers. you would have to ask him for sure

 

Hey it's been a couple weeks since you posted, hope everything is OK, and just the holidays put you behind.....Jim

 

Had the holidays then my parents moved down here so I was helping with that and then we didnt have any internet this whole week. Things have still been happening. I will get some pics up on monday for sure

 

Well heres what Ive been up to. I cleaned the primer off of the drivers fenderskirt. I then made the bottom mounts for it. This side wasnt as far off as the other side. I made the piece to re-radius it and welded it in. I still have to work the weld, sorry no pics of this yet. I traded some spare parts for a better set of running boards. I also bought my tires. Coker classic radials. 6.00 16 for the front and 6.50 16 for the rear. I am going to have the wheels powder coated soon. I will be running 16X4 front and 16X5 for the rear.

 

Damn just went through this post completly and man do you have skills, great, no exceptional job!!
What are your plans for the flatty? A blower should fit in there just fine.....
another one to subscribe to.....

 

Finally got some time and finished the skirt and the mounts for it

 

The flatty will have aluminum heads and intake. Nothing special. I would love a blower but thats way out of my price range

 

Skirts look good and fit great....Jim