The Illusion of Progress: A Hot Rod '34 Ford Coupe

I have some time during the week now, and figured I was out of excuses for the complete standstill on the hot rod build. So, I have managed to make some progress that is barely noticeable photographically, but it is progress nonetheless.

The frame still needs some work. A few patches here and there will take care of most of it, but i need a good stock front cross member too. mine is kinda thin in the center. But, it's on its own 4 wheels. And the engine is in the same building, so that's a plus.

The body sits on a TCI street rod frame right now, as that was the direction my dad was going to take it. But I am rescuing it from that fate.

Anyway, I have talked too much already. Here are a few pics of where I am at now.

 

5w is still in the corner. will likely be 324 rocket powered, on the aftermarket chassis that came with it, modified with Model A crossmembers. i also have a 9 inch rear, for it too. but that body needs so much work, that i need some more experience before i tackle that.

the relatively unmodified chassis that i am working on now is easy in comparison, i think.

 

thanks fellas. i'll keep plugging away.

 

thanks fellas. like you say jay, a little bit every day.

JJ- the 5w is gonna get the Rocket. this is getting the Thunderbird 312, .030 over, T-bird valve covers, Offy 3 deuce intake with 97s, rams horn manifolds, etc.

dave, haven't played with the spears yet. but they are mocking me for my procrastination.

 

jeff- i have a spare model a frame, but it seems to me that the front member is too narrow. i know that they used them to drop the front a couple inches, but i thought they also had to box the frame to make the ends of the cross member meet the frame.

i dunno. i am sure i can figure something out. chris said he has a cross member he would part with, so i might go that route too. if i still need one when you take yours out, i'll let ya know.

 

the body was done by Dave Simard. the quality of the work on it is incredible.

 

not this year. there is a large contingent new englanders planning a trip next summer. and i hope to have the car done for that. this year we're staying close to home.

 

among many other things, yes. he also recently finished a 34 3w that he's driving a lot.

 

trips



or maybe a thunderbird 4 barrel



with rams' horns



and the fancy ecz-g heads,



topped with original finned t-bird valve covers.