Flipper_1938
He recycles the right way
That could come in handy!!!
Second Wind - a Packard Gasser
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That could come in handy!!!
05snopro440
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Yeah, I know the steering unit is expensive and not "old school correct" but it sure solves the problem. But then how "correct" is Packard gasser?? I'm already creating a 'never was' kind of thing here, so I'm just writing my own rule book. To heck with the "can't do that" types, like Frankie said - I did it my way....
The HAMB types spew period correct, but a large percentage of their cars seem to run coilovers. I prefer to think of what you're building as period-inspired. You're using new tech to solve old problems but the car will have the feel of an era long passed. That's the best of both worlds IMO.
How long of a column do you need to run with that steering setup?
Bamamav
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That one Mod that can't even let you see a wheel over 16" rubs me raw! You know who I'm talking about! He makes me so mad sometimes I don't go back for days!
How does the steer clear work, is it a chain drive or meshed gears?
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
That one Mod that can't even let you see a wheel over 16" rubs me raw! You know who I'm talking about! He makes me so mad sometimes I don't go back for days!
How does the steer clear work, is it a chain drive or meshed gears?
Yep, they can be di*ks sometimes
It's chain drive.
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
Made the panel to cover the gas tank today.
Finished up welding and sanding the headers - to weld the parts of the pipes I couldn't get to once it is assembled, I cut a window, welded inside then weld up the window piece.
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Finished up welding and sanding the headers - to weld the parts of the pipes I couldn't get to once it is assembled, I cut a window, welded inside then weld up the window piece.
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oneeye
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Love the way you did those headers!!
Old Iron
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I really like the fuel tank install
Flipper_1938
He recycles the right way
Finished up welding and sanding the headers - to weld the parts of the pipes I couldn't get to once it is assembled, I cut a window, welded inside then weld up the window piece.
http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/attachment.php?
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I'm glad you posted this. When I built my headers years ago, I left some hidden joints unwelded ...and have listened to an exhaust leak.
The next time I pull them off, they are gonna have windows cut in them and get welded solid.
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
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Very well done!!
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Nice!
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
Finally a righteous vehicle to put my vintage Moon go pedal into! Needed a small notch in the tranny cover but looks right at home....
Made mounting pedestals for the Pro Car buckets from Jegs, kind of a knock off of early Mustang but I think they fit the period look, just need to weld nut plates to the floor.
Made mounting pedestals for the Pro Car buckets from Jegs, kind of a knock off of early Mustang but I think they fit the period look, just need to weld nut plates to the floor.
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Old Iron
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^^X2 on the puuurfect^^
The moon pedal is
The moon pedal is
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
You know just what to do. Every time.[cl
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
Got the seats mounted, welded nuts to 2x2 1/8" pieces of plate and welded them to the floor, also 4 more for seat belts.
Mounted the TCI shifter, wanted one that didn't look too modern and billety - I saw Dr Crankenstein use one on the 37 Chev build, thought it would do nicely. Not feeling the Tupperware cover though, made my own from 18ga. steel, made it to fit the floor better too.
Mounted the TCI shifter, wanted one that didn't look too modern and billety - I saw Dr Crankenstein use one on the 37 Chev build, thought it would do nicely. Not feeling the Tupperware cover though, made my own from 18ga. steel, made it to fit the floor better too.
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The Rat Captain
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zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
More hacking on the headers - added a short turn to the collectors and electric cutouts, welded the old flange to the side to divert to 3" pipes. These electric cutouts are always smaller than the pipe size, so the 3 1/2" ones would have only been a little over 3" inside - solved that by upsizing to 4" cutouts
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Tripper
Older and more rusted every day!
Really lookin' good! Love the seats! [cl
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