Thread: 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Hot Rod

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I did start working on correcting a few things on it this week. The more I dig into it the more things I find that need fixed.

The front spring was sagging and the shackles were hitting the axle.





I got a Posie's Super Slide front spring to replace the old one. It has reversed eyes and fewer leafs. It should lower it by about 2" in the front.



Axle and spring are in a much better relationship now.





However, when removing the old spring I stripped out one of the u-bolts and I noticed shackes and bushings were pretty worn and need replaced. Parts are on order.

I was checking the wheel bearing and brakes on the car and on the drivers side it was missing the shoe return spring and the grease cover. I had a grease cover so I installed that. I thought I saw the spring in all the extra parts I got with it but I'm still looking for it.





The shocks were put in upside down with the dust cove facing up so ot would catch water.



So I cut the cover off and discovered that the shocks are too long and bottom out with all the weight on them. So they will need to be replaced with a shorter shock. I also noticed the rear does not have any shocks.



It also has a bent tie rod.



I also installed the rear bumper and licence plate bracket.





And got some new scoops for the new flathead. These will have small air cleaners inside.

thanks for starting this thread,I will be following it along with interest as I really adore the early style hotrods and especially the history that is part of a cars personality. Keep those photos coming too as you know we love photos of cars ,cats and dogs on here. Good luck with the rebuild...