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I'm running Firestone Champion cross plys; 7:00-16 on the rear and 4:50/4:75-16 on the front. Those fronts are pretty small - I think the 5:50-16...
There's several ways to do this job. Plenty of info on the HAMB on the subject. Also the Bishop/Tardell "How to Build a Traditional Hotrod" covers...
Had a similar issue when I first start to drive around in my coupe. Turned out to be small bits of rubbish sloshing around in the tank and getting...
Thanks for the kind words guys. Not much happening lately with it being winter - keeping warm in front of the fire planning my next project. Still...
Same here - got my floor panels (and raised trunk floor) done locally by Norm at SheetFab in Palmy. The advantage for me was I had a flat panel...
Looking real sharp!
Gotta say I really like where you're going with this build. Nice work mate! Also lovin' the old school worshop - the ultimate man cave for...
WOW! Love the color too.
you mean like this one of mine? o_O
I washed my hot rod avatar and now it has shrunk! Going to have to lengthen it into a fordor - damn....:mad:
Ditto!
You may find the top tank clashes with the '32 shell along the front edge. The '32 radiator is nearly an inch lower to allow for the sloped front...
Nice work on the chop! Good to see the offset cut lines method around the rear corners. Should have done mine like that if I'd known then what I...
So the hot rod has been running for a while now so I thought a wee update would be in order. So far everything has been working as it should and...
That's great info there 38coupe. Thanks - I'll keep it handy for future reference. Cheers!
Aluminium or copper - Not a lot in it really. Most if not all modern cars run ali cores and usually PLASTIC tanks! It really comes down to looks...
Now that was a fun day! Miles of smiles for sure....:D:D:D:D Gave the ol' coupe a good workout - she didn't miss a beat. :cool:...
I'd stick with the 59a motor - I did for my AV8 build - check it out.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=781634 Personally...
Oh no! Busted! :( The headers from Sacramento Vintage Ford were probably made in China too! OMG they'll have to go :o....
I used the stock A steering box (upgraded with shorty pitman arm & needle roller kit) and A column etc. I lowered and moved the box back 1.5" and...
Okay - I'll play..... Here's my AV8. '30 coupe still using the original cowl tank; 59a flattie with twin 97's on an old Fenton; '39 trans; '40...
I went with a stock '27 T rear spring (they are flatter than the stock A spring) and reversed the eyes too - and took out a leaf or 2. This does...
My 2c worth.... I was a bit worried about head room when building my 30 AV8. I am 6'3" and didn't want to have a headache (literally) when...
I had planned to eventually "upgrade" to a quick-change centre piece in my AV8 coupe. I've always liked the QC idea - and the look. Since running...
Oops! :mad: Bugger!
Nice runny oil (10/30 etc) with lots of zinc in it - additive if necessary. Make sure the cam lobes are really well gooped up with the proper...
Wow that is one fine looking coupe you got coming together. Very "lakes" for sure. :cool:
If you need to start from scratch I'd look to C&G Ford in Escondido to get everything from the one place. New shoes can be the most tricky item to...
I found it wasn't so much the head(s) that were close to the firewall in my '30 AV8 but the fuel pump and breather assembly. With the breather...
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