Recent content by 70Newport

Ah that’s fair. Thanks for the picture!

Thanks guys, I always appreciate new tools and opinions. I don’t think there is ever one “right “ way for any build and I for sure don’t think I know everything I could!

My “fat Chrysler” is far from what your thinking of so this info would actually be useful as a point of reference. Thanks for pointing out my mistake though.

Awesome, makes me feel better! I was taking a look through and after re-reading that, I had to check lol. Thanks for the input!

What about this looks too stout to you? Just curious. Would rather change something now if needed rather than once I have more things finished :p

That steering box looks great, now to find one lol. What steering column did you use?

After being a golf pro all summer and my son being born October 15th I am finally back at building my 47 ford. I have suspension well on its way and motor mounts mocked up. Now I am trying to figure out steering on the cheap. Aside from vega boxes does anyone have a recommendation for a box and...

Thanks Crankenstein, I will add this in to my build thread as well. I have what I think is a factory manual box but it doesnt seem to want to turn at all. I looked at having it rebuilt but the cheapest I can find to get that done up here in Canada is $489 plus shipping there and back so I will...

Yes it is a straight axle, and fenderless. Costom frame, 47 ford 1 ton cab. transverse leaf front suspension.

I am very curious about this chart but a little confused. My big old Chrysler weighs in at 4100 lbs and had a 383 with a 3.38" stroke. I have 3.23 gears in the rear end so 3.23x 3.38 is 7.91. If I look at a 3.38" stroke and a 4,000 LB car it says I should be 11.75 is my gearing really that far...

Good Post! Thanks for this!

After being a golf pro all summer and my son being born October 15th I am finally back at building my 47 ford. I have suspension well on its way and motor mounts mocked up. Now I am trying to figure out steering on the cheap. Aside from vega boxes does anyone have a recommendation for a box...

Eventually that is going to be the plan! I have another that the eyes light up on for a third brake light too!

Thanks!

Finished the spring perch, gave the frame a fairly significant haircut and set the engine in place to get an idea of where it’s final home will be.