1930 ford rumble on 32 rails/460/c6

this is my first time digging into something of this magnitude..I have an idea on what i want it to look like and with some help of old friends and some New HAMB friends IE "54Caddy and his dad" stand up couple of guys.But most of all Friend of mine Keith who runs a mobile restoration business..He has the metal skills and tools..I am more of a mechanical/electrical type.

I was going to go the traditional route but decided to go my route instead.
i will try and post pictures as I go along.Starting with a decent body that we chopped 3 inches going to do a mild channel 2 inches maybe? drop 4inches in front with a model A crossmember stuff a BB ford 460 and C6 transmission in and hope for the best.

Starting with this.



Then did this







Dad checking our work


I did a few tacks..



3inches gives it a great look



built a jig today for frame thanks to some new friends.

 

Exciting times!

 

I'll be watching this one... Looking good!

 

looks great

 

Subscribed! Looks great!


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split the 32 frame from cross members to fill holes fix bad spots and make pretty..Looks like someone already pinched it

 

Looks good and will look even better with a Ford engine. Congrats

 

Looks like you're off to a good start. The body really looks good, that'll save a lot of time and money on the build. Glad to see you're going to run a BBF, that'll wake up the neighbors. What tranny and rearend are you planning on? LOOKING GREAT!

BOutlaw

 

I have a C 6 tranny and a ford 9 inch that I will have to get shortened..

 

we did some mocking up today..

 

thinking about tucking rails in a bit

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201193556627700&l=388077818455867445

 

Very cool!

 

mocked it up some more..Going to tear it all down soon and start squaring up the frame.I would like to thank Keith "on the run mobile restorations" for all his help in getting me thus far..


Had to get in and see how it feels.

 

Man I like your car if you go to wescotts tech section you can print out thier frame specs and I can tell you that the step for the rear wheels is correct but you will have to pull the rails in at the cowl about 3/4"more than shown then you can trim the inner sub rails on your body and it will channel the car 1'' over the frame just did it man does it look cool . We just bought another coupe at pate we are gonna build on duece rails also with a 429 scj and top loader. I have never used bb ford in any car please keep posting pics where I can watch !

 

Just an after thought what about fliping the firewall ?

 

Heres what the chevy grille looks like on the A model

 

You must have really steady hands if you can use a mig with one while holding a shield with the other! I have to steady my hands or run the risk of missing my precise target.

 

This is going to be my first time doing welding of this kind..I am learning as I go..But will leave the heavy stuff to people more capable....

 

Nice!

 

What radiator was used ?

 

Yes flipping firewall I want to set motor back few more inches..

 

Cut old brackets off and tore down for inspection..

 

decided to flip firewall to make a little extra room to slide the 460 back to gain a few more inches up front so that radiator has plenty of room..

 

ups man dropped this off also.

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201237972538070&l=826434134956822904

 

you might consider using a '57-59 Ford 9" housing with the round back and already narrow.

 

I have considered getting a new unit..all depends on the funds

 

that 460 will be a good time, looking good

 

Ahh, another Model A. There can never be too many.
Love what you're doing, will keep watch on this one.