Thread: Headache Heirloom - 28 Hupmobile Century 6, Model A

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Originally Posted by TomJ

Big Tracks, I know what you mean about cutting up vintage cars, I do think its better than having them rust away in a field like so many do.

Yeah, Tom, that really bugs me sometimes.

A couple of instances come to mind. A guy I worked with a few years back bought an absolutely beautiful '32 Ford coupe from the original owner's estate, then he did what? He sold the fenders, bumpers, hood, grill, seats, and other stuff. Then he cut about a 12" lengthwise section out of the body and raced it at the old original "Devil's Bowl" dirt track near Dallas.

I was really griped at him about that up until he died in the car. It was kind of hard to be mad at him after that. Bill Rogers was his name if you happen to remember him.

But on the other hand, the father of a girl I worked with at the same company (Braniff) decided to modify a car that I thought "messin' with" should be a crime punishable by death. a '48 Lincoln Continental. I can't tell you how fine that car turned out! Subtle changes to the roof line, the spare tire mount, wheel openings, interior ..... heck. I don't recall what else, but it was just beautiful.

That said, I think Chicken Legs project is great. He is keeping, and adding to, the car's original elegance while turning it into a very drivable showpiece.

Say, Tom, you have a join date of April 2001?

WOW! Does that mean you have seniority over Uncle Bob?

Where you been?

Jim

Ive been working on the engine wiring harness. I extended the wires to mount the PCM in between the front frame horns.




I still have a few items to finish, but its close to being ready to run, (hopefully).

I built the triangulated 4-link, and hung the 8.8 rear. I still have to cut out for drive shaft clearance on the cross member, as well as cut the frame for suspension clearance, as the ride height has the axle 1" below the frame rail.

This is my first attempt at building a rear suspension, feedback encouraged!


Initial set up. Pinion angle on 3 degrees up:

Everything tacked in.

I have about a 1/4" side to side axle movement. Anyway to get this out? Also, how much clearance should I allow between the frame and rear axle?

Chick,
Looking at your brake pedal. Question- Have you tried standing on the brakes like one would do in an emergency situation? The reason I ask is you make some severe bends/angles to get the pedal around the steering column. Maybe it is the picture. It looks like you would be better off coming around the column on the left side. Making for a more vertical/stronger brake pedal.

Originally Posted by MRTS33

Chick,
Looking at your brake pedal. Question- Have you tried standing on the brakes like one would do in an emergency situation? The reason I ask is you make some severe bends/angles to get the pedal around the steering column. Maybe it is the picture. It looks like you would be better off coming around the column on the left side. Making for a more vertical/stronger brake pedal.

Thanks for your concern, but to answer your question, yes Ive stood on the pedal, and it doesnt seem to flex. I braced in the top of the pedal mount accordingly, and the pedal is of 1/2 steel. Keep the feedback, comin.

Jim,
I don't remember Bill Rogers but I didn't come to Texas untill 1981. I was a member of Brents "Club Cobra". When he started this site I joined. I was working on a 30 model A project which I sold b4 finishing. (My wife hasn't let me live that one down yet). I retired last year and started building my lifelong dream, a rod I can drive. I've used as many early '28 parts as I can find but the only parts I have cut beyond restoration are 12" off the back of the bed. We need to meet for coffee one day.

CL i'd try 4" to start. I'm surprised you have side motion with that system. You could do a panard rod.

Hey chicken legs, I dont see the motor cycle in ant of the pictures. i believe we met at the jasper car show. i talked with you and your wife. i had the blue lowered 36 chevy at the show. Jonathan

Originally Posted by OHMY34

Hey chicken legs, I dont see the motor cycle in ant of the pictures. i believe we met at the jasper car show. i talked with you and your wife. i had the blue lowered 36 chevy at the show. Jonathan

Motorsickle is sittin in the corner. Good to see you on here, and yes I remember you and the car. Very slick ride!! Drop by sometime, I'll put you to work!

Wont springs and shocks help to tighten the 1/4" up. I am anxious to see how the LT1 works out. I picked up a 94 Roadmaster with 50K miles on it just before Xmas. I would like to figure how to put a 50 chevy 1/2 ton on the frame. Sure would make things easier. The Hupmobile is moving right along.

I got it tucked under the dash pretty well. The car orginally had wood sill plates, which Ive redone in steel. I think I will duct a vent into the steel sill plate since its hollow, to channel heat and air to the rear of the car.

Built a cover.

I got the slack out of the 4-link. Turns out I had a bad cut on one of my bushing sleeves.

I bought a Manex rear air from 'U yank it' which came out of a limo. I figured for $40 bucks the self contained heat and air was worth a shot. The size is a little more than I could stuff under the dash in its entirety so I decided to cut a hole thru the firewall and recess the double fan motor. It moves some air.

cool project! It looks like you have the wiring layed out pretty well, but if you need some help sorting out all that extra LT1 wiring shbox.com was a huge help for me. It is based on the Camaro/Firebird, but I'm sure most of the Roadmaster stuff is the same and it could help identifying what you don't need.