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1928/29 Ford Roadster. Original Henry Ford steel on original 1932 frame that’s been pinched and boxed back in the day. Car original to the 50’s...
Well......progress has been slow but I bit the bullet and got the body blasted. I was really worried on what lay beneath the 12 layers of 80’s...
I was just looking at a tub but thought I better just focus on the dozen projects I already have. What’s behind the license plate message on the...
I was pleasantly surprised at what was behind the chrome firewall panel. I was expecting a lot worse. [ATTACH][ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using...
Yeah, I’m very lucky to have a body repair shop down the street that has an all digital rack. It’s pretty impressive. We used Wescotts basic...
It’s hard to tell what’s original on this car and what isn’t since it had it’s 80’s street rod treatment but the rear chevy lenses are glass. Was...
I decided to strip the 80’s paint. When I took the door panels off (sweet 70’s 80’s faux leather) I was reminded that this is a true 50’s Hotrod....
[ATTACH] well I think I’ve gotten the frame as straight as it’s gonna be. Been back to the frame shop twice. Always difficult when it has been...
Yeah the hood line looks correct too, thank you! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I always love finding old pre 40 stuff. My dad sent me pictures of this on a ranch in eastern NV asking me what it was but I have no idea, thought...
“Hasn't run in many years, appears to have a Ford flathead and not the correct Mercury flathead with 4" stroke.” Are you basing this just off...
Finally was able to get more pics on after 3rd different try and see they still ended up in a weird spot. Posting from an IPhone gets tricky on...
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[ATTACH] I got this axle as part of a vehicle purchase but can’t figure out what it is and buddy’s have no idea either. Approx 58” WMS to WMS”,...
[ATTACH] Body mounts in! Can I bother you for the measurements from the front of the middle crossmember to center hole on the front body mounts?...
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[ATTACH] 1951 Ford Coupe. Old school hotrod patina with 6 cyl that turns by hand. Not a lot of rust except the front pans (think the windows were...
Very nice, gave me inspiration for a 27 roadster body I have Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Are those slant windshield doors used in the 5w coupe? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Been enjoying this thread and providing motivation for my own build [emoji481] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I’ve been really enjoying this thread and I do the same thing of buying and selling parts to func other parts with a family of 5. I hope to see...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] So it’s been a little bit since I posted. I started a new business so that’s been taking a lot of time but the sun was...
I’m likely going to be using a 39 style transmission I have....what are some opinions on using a 32 style k member with 32 style pedals vs using...
I’m a big fan of rosette welding and of course oval vs. square plating as well as versed in triangulation from building roll cages and I know I...
I’ll be stripping the paint and seeing if I can’t melt the brass out and see what they were trying to do/hide. This thing has had different...
Some of the “wrinkles” you see are the thick paint, not metal. The frame guy said it was much harder than anticipated and he thinks the frame was...
Got the frame back today. Laser straight and measurements are good but she took a little damage. I’m confident that I can weld it (certified...
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I like the way you’re going on this. Redo the mounts to the Flathead biscuit so I can go Flathead or sbc. My only concern with using the 39 trans...
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