Thread: Followed Me Home II
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09-30-2014 08:46 PM #121
johnboy
Mountain man. (Retired.)
Some mistakes are too much fun to be made only once.
I don't know everything about anything, and I don't know anything about lots of things.
'47 Ford sedan. 350 -- 350, Jaguar irs + ifs.
'49 Morris Minor. Datsun 1500cc, 5sp manual, Marina front axle, Nissan rear axle.
'51 Ford school bus. Chev 400 ci Vortec 5 sp manual + Gearvendors 2sp, 2000 Chev lwb dually chassis and axles.
'64 A.C. Cobra replica. Ford 429, C6 auto, Torana ifs, Jaguar irs.
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10-03-2014 05:48 PM #122
This afternoon I finally got comfortable with the location for the radiator supports, so I got them clamped in place and welded them. The two were within about 0.004 of equal measurement side to side, which I think is OK. They were dropped about 1" lower than before, and if a replacement radiator creates hassles later it can always be shimmed higher.
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If you look back at the earlier post there's a pretty significant difference between the cross member and the bottom of tank.
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Overall fit looks pretty good! I'll still do a bit of selective bending on the hood top, but it's pretty good, and a world of difference from before.
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Belt line alignment is much, much better than it was before adjustments.
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Tomorrow I'll cut out a tab & fillet brace for the rear hood latch, drill & tap the front one, and see if I can get this beast restrained.Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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10-03-2014 06:32 PM #123
Hey that looks real nice now.. good to see you're making progress too.
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10-04-2014 04:05 AM #124
Looks like ya got it now Roger.When I get to where I was goin, I forgot why I went there>
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10-04-2014 07:03 AM #125
Gonna work on a pair of "tabs" for the back hood latches in a bit. It's 40F here this morning, which is great weather but that first drop of the season sure feels chilly!
I was planning to try to get my mid-point support for the steering shaft located, but a UPS sorting blunder got me. It left Ohio, arrived 10/1 for sorting and loading on the truck for local delivery, and on 10/2 arrived in Florida! Oops, a sorting error mis-directed your package and will cost at least one business day, so sorry. New delivery date, 10/8 Whatta' ya' gonna do? It is what it is, and Summit told me originally that the double is not stocked, but gets drop shipped by the OEM, and might not arrive until 10/8! They were right!!
Side note, I sure am glad that the PO decided to prime and finish paint this chassis before he had any of the build details thought through On a good note, I don't have to worry with surface rust, but it'll be getting re-sprayed one of these days.... Moved the tranny mount, moved radiator supports down, tabs for hood latches, spacers for spreader bar fit, steering mid-support, exhaust hangers, and on, and on, and on. Kinda reinforces the "Plan the Work, Work the Plan" mantra, with a focus on "Plan the Work" Oh well, if it was all easy Grandma would have been driving a hot rod, right?Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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10-04-2014 07:07 AM #126
Florida, Kansas----Heck, they're close to each other and a lot alike, easy mistake to make!!!!!
Made it to 37 overnight here Roger, I think that dang season that starts with a "W" is on it's way!!!!!
That stretched frame Deuce that Mike had the picture of got me thinking, (I know, that's scary) sure would be unique with like a Ford V-10 in there!!!!!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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10-04-2014 07:14 AM #127
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10-04-2014 07:23 AM #128
Seems to me that we saw a red Viper for sale at a little museum, and you told the guy you'd like to have it, but only for the drive train.... I think he may have been a bit offended....
And guys, I don't need any more help with changes that will stretch this project out farther. With you guys help I'll be advertising a ZZ4 crate & 700R4 and shopping for a Coyote Crate & a C6 equivalent!Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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10-04-2014 07:24 AM #129
Hey Roger, don't blame me!!!!! Mike started it, all his fault!!!!!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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10-04-2014 07:34 AM #130
See! it isn't a new idea.. yeah, I caught that lil' fellas expression too.. He thought that red Viper was the pinnacle of their collection and here I am saying scrap it except for the motor!
Well..isn't it YOU who prefers a Ford in a Ford? And wasn't it YOU who "preaches" to those that ask which direction they should go in that they should stay brand specific?
But, it is your build! Do it as you see fit right!
(You gotta know that I'm roaring out loud right now right?)
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10-04-2014 07:38 AM #131
See Roger, that Mike dude is really an agitator, isn't he?????
Just think of that V-10 with a set of Kinsler cross flow injector stacks and ..................Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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10-04-2014 10:40 AM #132
Or heck if it's easier maybe put a Hemi in the Ford!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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10-04-2014 06:03 PM #133
Decided to shape the tabs to match the bottom of the latch unit.
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And decided to add a little gusset to counter any lifting force on the tab.
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Got them positioned to align with the hood catches,
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And welded them in place...
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Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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10-04-2014 06:09 PM #134
Welded the tab, and smoothed the top weld for appearance...
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Positioned the front latch, drilled & tapped 1/4 - 20 for button heads...
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Yes, the bolts will be shortened....
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Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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10-04-2014 06:20 PM #135
Maybe I'm just anal about things not staying put, but have you considered putting Nylock nuts on the screws and then cutting them to length?Ken Thomas
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