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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by frenchjack, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. mika112
    Joined: Dec 6, 2009
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    it's like at the first time, every time I see what you manufacture.
    I love your work :cool:
     
  2. Nice Work and Welcome!
     
  3. frenchjack
    Joined: Apr 3, 2011
    Posts: 67

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    Thank for your welcome ct1932ford
    Mika...;)

    I can now find a place for the engine, a big engine for a small place ....

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  4. frenchjack
    Joined: Apr 3, 2011
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    Water pump modification, They are too wide.

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    engine in place, this is a big step ...
     
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  5. bobbytnm
    Joined: Dec 16, 2008
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    Great work!

    Thanks for sharing the pics and the progress

    Bobby
     
  6. love the mounts
    Your doing some great work
     
  7. Hotrodmyk
    Joined: Jan 7, 2011
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    Those mounts are SWEEEET!
     
  8. Pete
    Joined: Mar 8, 2001
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    Jack,

    I love this build!!! Awesome fab work and use of home tools! This is what hot rodding is about! Very cool.


    Pete-
     
  9. frenchjack
    Joined: Apr 3, 2011
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    thank you guys for your encouragement. ;) and thank Pete :)

    Repair of the 32 grille shell

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  10. AnimalAin
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    Beautiful work. Thanks for posting, please keep us updated.
     
  11. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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  12. What a great build, I'm following.
     
  13. OFT
    Joined: Jun 1, 2005
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    Super nice build!

    Earl
     
  14. bonesy
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    Great looking fabrication - this is going to be one nice hot rod.
     
  15. frenchjack
    Joined: Apr 3, 2011
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    Thank you for your encouragements ;)

    The old radiator, find in a wood, long time abandon...

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    Make one emblem with two in poor condition.
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    I will must shorten the radiator and at the same time change the honeycomb (maybe this is not the same expression in English) the center of the radiator?<O:p</O:p
    Please, how many inch should I shorten it, to you?<O:p</O:p
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  16. frenchjack
    Joined: Apr 3, 2011
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    installing brake pedals and clutch from 40 Ford.

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    making bump stops with parts from taps. :D

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  17. frenchjack
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    Now that the pedals are installed, I can present the Schroeder steering box.
    A jig PVC plumbing :D to see the clutter and make a precise hole in the colw.
    For attachment,I got inspired of the " wade coupe" from master B.Bass.

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  18. HelmuthBrothers
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  19. Very good work, will inspire me on my 31 Roadster build!

    Subscribed.
     
  20. frenchjack
    Joined: Apr 3, 2011
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    Thank you for your interests ;), but not much lately, but a lot of work for my son...:rolleyes:

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  21. That is one lucky boy. Good on ya Dad.
     
  22. Excellent work all around. HRP
     
  23. frenchjack
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    thanks ;)

    some parts of the front axle arrived. small technical and esthetical modifications... :)

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  24. flatheadz-forever
    Joined: Jun 16, 2011
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    love the motor mounts nice work
     
  25. frenchjack
    Joined: Apr 3, 2011
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    Thank Flatheadz ;-)


    Bad surprise :( the spring perch of origin are too short compared to the wishbone aftermarket.

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    Wishbone machined

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  26. frenchjack
    Joined: Apr 3, 2011
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    Few months of research to understand and find the right parts with good threads :rolleyes:

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    Finally found a good pitman arms with the correct diameter hole...

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  27. Pewsplace
    Joined: Feb 10, 2007
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    Your talent is showing through on these parts. Well thought out and executed without compromise. Nice work. Back to the x member..what size did you have bent up? (2 x 6 or 2 x 5 3/4) Thanks,Lynn
     
  28. frenchjack
    Joined: Apr 3, 2011
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    Thank you Lynn. ;)
    I have fun and take great pleasure to building my roadster ...
    The size is 2 X 6.
     
  29. ESGEE
    Joined: Feb 25, 2013
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    Great step by step, really enjoyed the update. Keep it up...
     
  30. hasty
    Joined: Jul 5, 2009
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    Very nice...
     

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