front brakes #2

Brakes are from a 1948 Ford passenger car. 12"X2" drums - all parts are of new manufacture.

front brakes

I've accomplished  a few things since the last post. I've been having problems with the blog, in that it would not let me download pictures. So, this is a trial run to see if I have the problem fixed. Front brakes have been installed. I will post pictures if this  works. Keep your fingers crossed!!

rear radius rods

I have split and spread the rear radius rods and mounted the ends ( using ball joints ) to the frame. The rear suspension is mow finished. Now I will fabricate the front and rear shock absorber mounting brackets. I need to research the possibilities and decide what approach to take. I believe the front mounts will be pretty straight forward, but the rear could be more difficult. How hard can it be? I guess I'll soon find out!! It feels good to be working on the project after such a long break. Hope to see some real progress in the next few months........

rear radius rods

I know.....it's been a LONG time (February) since my last update......I bought a motor home last March and have totally ignored the hot rod , but that's about to change. Recently returned from 5 weeks travel to the western states and now hope to spend lots of time on the project. First on the agenda, I will finish the rear suspension by mounting the rear radius rods and fabricating the rear shock mounts. the body will then be positioned and permanently mounted. I will include pictures in the upcoming updates. Feels good to be back on the project............wish me luck!!!

transmission crossmember

Rear trans mount is in place. Now I will position the body and determine the position for the steering column and clutch/brake pedals. I need to decide what to do about seats..........

seat mockup

I am trying to decide what configuration would be best for seats. I have found a supplier that will make a bench seat in the width I need, but the height and depth are fixed. The advantage would be a better utilization of the limited space in the cab. Or should I use bomber seats as originally intended? I could use some feedback.........PLEASE!!!!!

Hood Center Section

The hood arrived yesterday and I couldn't wait to see how it will look!! With a few adjustments, I think it will look real good. Now back to working on the cab. Hope to finish in the not too distant future......finish the body work that is......

rear cab panel

After much grinding, a little filler and some sanding. the back of the cab and rear lower corners are starting to take shape. The exterior is all one color for the first time since it was painted by Ford in the 1930's. A few more fills and primer will have the cab ready for paint. But, that's a long way down the road....stay tuned..... to paraphrase my friend Mick F. " Perfection is the mortal enemy of 'close enough'.

cowl repair

Remember that cowl vent that was rotten with rust? I don't have it anymore. I replaced the vent with a rectangular panel of 20gauge steel. Now I have a smooth cowl without the rust.....

lower cab repair

I know, I haven't posted an update for a long time. I've been very busy procrastinating. I finally convinced myself to "bite the bullet" and finish the body work (which I hate due to my lack of skills). The left rear corner and the entire width of the back were rotted away. The patch panels, that I received months ago, have been clamped in place. I need to work on the fit a little more, then tack weld. When the patches are primed, I'll post an update.....