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?