37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[Don Shillady]

IC2, while you are in the junk yard take a long look at the middle seat from a Dodge/Plymouth van. I am satisfied with mine that cost all of $15 with velour covering and built in seat belts. Considering the "sticky" feeling of vinyl in the sunlight, I think the velour is actually better as long as you put the top up and down in sync with the weather! The seat just fits tightly in my '29 cockpit so it should be an easy fit in your slightly larger cockpit. In my local carry-out junk yard (Chesterfield Auto Parts) I was able to look over six such seats and pick one that matched for color and in good condition.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

[IC2]

Nah Mike, seldom have more then a couple and in fact, it's usually just one with the DW and her glass of the juice of the grape unless I'm really "hot", temperature - or temper after a dumb decision like $700 worth of seats. At least that wasn't quite as bad as my rear wheels and tires that fit the sedan just right. That screw up was over $900 I shouldn't whimper too much as what I paid for that car vs. what I sold it for. I'm still a wee bit ahead even with my errors in judgement


Don, that MoPar van has that exact seat that I want to look at along with the ProCar Scat Low Riser. The junky's around here might not be so cheap as VA though - remember, I'm in NY, the land of taxes and fees that of course get passed on to the end user. Color - well Mexican blankets.............

[34_40]

Nah Mike, unless I'm really "hot", temperature - or temper after a dumb decision like $700 worth of seats. At least that wasn't quite as bad as my rear wheels and tires that fit the sedan just right. That screw up was over $900 . I'm still a wee bit ahead even with my errors in judgement


Don, that MoPar van has that exact seat that I want to look at along with the ProCar Scat Low Riser. . Color - well Mexican blankets.............

Yeah, I KNOW the feeling of tossin' money around! I AM on my 3rd grille remember! At least your ahead. If your serious about the van seat - I know a guy in town here who has one that's probably never even been sat upon. He had the seat removed so they could convert the van to a rear load handicap rig for his daughter. If your interested I can ask if he'd like to sell it.?.?. I know it's not going back into the van.

[IC2]

................. If your serious about the van seat - I know a guy in town here who has one that's probably never even been sat upon. He had the seat removed so they could convert the van to a rear load handicap rig for his daughter. If your interested I can ask if he'd like to sell it.?.?. I know it's not going back into the van.

Mike,
Sorry I didn't get back to you yesterday but the campground that we are at for a seasonal site has a WIFI that has 'occasional' signal problems.

If that seat is no more then 40 inches or so wide and not too expensive, yes, I'm interested and will come to MA asap to pick up.

[34_40]

Mike, If that seat is no more then 40 inches or so wide and not too expensive, yes, I'm interested and will come to MA asap to pick up.

I'll go over and see if I can get a picture of it and take some measurements. If it's 40 or less I'll try and contact him to see if he'll sell it.

Oh, did I mention I got myself a birthday gift? A new Lincoln 180C Mig Welder! Always wanted one of those!

[IC2]

I'll go over and see if I can get a picture of it and take some measurements. If it's 40 or less I'll try and contact him to see if he'll sell it.

Oh, did I mention I got myself a birthday gift? A new Lincoln 180C Mig Welder! Always wanted one of those!

Mike - I believe 41"-42" is my magic number for width

Congrats on the birthday present. I believe that it's a couple of sizes bigger then mine - and I'm jealous. Is it already set for gas or do you need to add the bottle and the mod?? Is it still a 120VAC or 220?

[34_40]

Mike - I believe 41"-42" is my magic number for width

Congrats on the birthday present. I believe that it's a couple of sizes bigger then mine - and I'm jealous. Is it already set for gas or do you need to add the bottle and the mod?? Is it still a 120VAC or 220?

10-4 on the 41 - 42 inches.
The welder is setup for regular gas mig and also capable of the flux core wire. It is 220 volt single phase and is rated up to 3/16" thickness in a single pass. I was also thinking of ordering the spool gun so I could do aluminum. Just not sure if it's worthwhile. I don't even remember the last time I wanted to weld on aluminum.