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Thanks Weedburner40. Splitting those numbers, if I go 23 in the front I'd lower by 1.25 and 29 in the rear by 1.75. Putting the running boards...
Hey guys, looking for some opinions on running baord height and tire size. The current tire diameter is 25.5 (Mock up tires) on the front + rear...
Got it sorted out. Yes, lots of variables, but the constants were the original grill and original hood. I worked backwards from there. The few...
Thanks for the reply. Yes it's an aftermarket frame, the mount holes for fender brackets were pre-set and threaded. I tried bolting everything...
Hey guys, need some help diagnosing the body fitment issue. The inner fenders and hood are short about 1.5" from meeting up. The hood fits to...
Anybody else with measurements of their frame widths?
Thanks for the replies. I have definitely thought about doing the slot down a piece of round stock, mitering the ends and welding it up. My...
Hey guys, I'm looking to hand make a windshield frame for my 34 roadster. Can someone take a measurement of their frame so I have a baseline to...
Thanks for the replies. The bell I have I late 50's chev from what I'm told. Its a 327. The aluminum T5 bell takes a standard 10.5" clutch and...
Has anybody seen a SBC alternator/ starter combo unit? I've got an early 327 block with the starter mounts in the bellhousing (rather than in the...
Ya looks like they make nice stuff, I like the reinforcement structure Wescott offers.. But is there anything out there that has a similar...
Hey guys, who makes a quality '31 full fendered roadster body? Street weight, pre-hung doors, proper floor, etc.. Suggestions? Any Canadian...
Apparently.. Either that or the frames are different from the factory, and although they are mostly similar and will work for both models, you may...
Unless I've missed the post somewhere over the years, I don't think I've seen somebody post the build on a full vehicle assembly from pieces to...
Thanks guys, I will have more pictures available in a week or so. Up next is getting the hood, grill and rad together. I have all of the parts,...
Ya, good idea, I suppose that a 13" windshield could mean something difference in every vehicle depending on seat height. Good tip.
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Thanks for that, great guide and very similar to what I'm going to do. I'm surprised that didn't turn up in my search... I'm still looking for...
Hey Scott, that would be great if you could take some measurements for me. Based on what you were saying about the height, I'll probably end up...
Ah nice car, cool picture! The top bar field of vision thing is basically what I'm trying to avoid. The deluxe frames are 13.5" stock, and less...
Whats your opinions on roadster windshield height for a 30 roadster? I'm making my own frame and upper stanchions and would like some help. I'm...
http://www.tbucketeers.com/topic/12343-rand-radiators/ Check out that link on the "Rand" brand of radiators. According to this one person, they...
One thing that I had forgot to mention in the previous frame fabrication section, was that I had used an original set of rails after the fact to...
Body Assembly: I am finally getting around to assembling the entire body peice by peice. Starting with the subrails, I squared all of the cross...
More pictures of the frame build here. Body assembly progress picture will be next asap!
I have started a 1930 Roadster hot rod project. As I progress, I will post pictures to show the latest updates on the build. I'll start with the...
Got it figured out, thanks.
Does anybody know if the bracket that hangs down from the lower cowl is supposed to connect with the hole in the running board flange? I am...
It's not that I'm being anal about a 100 point resto, just curious to see the history of what I'm working with, where it was from, when, etc.....
Thanks for the help guys. I'll have to measure the deck height to see if the block has been milled, it's probably a home-stamping jobby by the...
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