Projects '51 Nash Statesman engine swap

Coming along quite nicely, keep up the awesome work!

 

I was just thinking about this thread a few days ago . Nice progress!!!!!!

 

Shity taste of beer tho!!!!!!!

 

Nash is nearing completion. All four wheels are on, engine/trans in, radiator, new fuel tank, AC compressor, alternator, etc.

 

(Followed by a whole series of well thought out responses on how to upgrade the car with minimal mods, and no "throw in a Chev small block - Mustang II front suspension - disc brakes - Ford 9 inch and every other hot rod catalog part" )

"How do you like my Chev small block, Mustang II suspension, disc brake, Ford 9 inch and every other hot rod catalog car"

Hey man, it's your car. I just wish you did that in the first place and saved me some typing.

 

I'm trying to document this and show pics for those who want to do a similar project. Sometimes when you get into these things they morph and get more involved than you originally think. And as far as your comments are concerned, this project is hardly a bolt-together effort. You'll be hard-pressed to find a better quality fabrication effort.

 

Nicely done! Thanks for posting comprehensive photos. That car should be a blast to drive.

Ray

 

Collector pipes are on. Car is wired. Battery was relocated to trunk--too close to exhaust. Seat belts in. New driveshaft installed. Had to buy a new power rack--the "rebuilt" one I bought from a company in Seattle was junk. Fluids are going in. Will be heading to exhaust shop hopefully this week too get duals with long glasspacks and cutouts that all run through the same 4 tailpipes that run all the way out the back and will be grouped under the center of the rear bumper.

 

What a "Sleeper" this car is going to be! What FUN!

Ray

 

Hi,
Just curious; Looking at these brake rotors you have on your vehicle; What is the benefit of having these brake rotors shaped like that?

 

Reminds me of my 48 Fleetline. It's the same color and shape.