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

[randyr]

Wait, I'm not finished yet....then I put the rearend back under the car for a test fit. I'll be using different mounting plates than what are shown here but I don't have them yet. I fitted the rear sway bar in place, too.

When I put the car back on the ground it is quite a bit lower which is what I wanted. The last pic is how it sat before the new springs. Of course it wasn't quite that high when it had all the interior and everything in it.

I still have a few more holes to drill for shock mounts, etc. then I'll pull rear end back back out to clean it up and paint it. That's all I got for now.

Hope all is well with you guys!
Randy

[randyr]

Randy,
Good deal on the fixture for resetting the spring perches. I don't want to bum ya out but I noticed you placed your ground clamp on the center section. This is a fairly common "mistake" made by welders. The proper method is to place the ground clamp as close to or on the actual work as possible. The way you have set it up the "ground path" of your welding can be going through the bearings in the third member. I have seen extreme cases of this causing little "ground arks" between the rollers and races of bearings which leaves little stalagmites of metal behind. When that bearing is rolled these break off causing destructive damage. This most likely did NOT happen in your case, but its always better to be on the safe side.
Good work on getting the car lower!

Hey E, thanks for the tip! I didn't even think about that. I was just going for the easiest place to get a ground. Hopefully, no damage was done, but if it was, I plan to change the 3rd member to different gears anyway. I got the idea for the jig from another site called Fordification, so I can't take credit for it. He built his jig out of steel tubing though. For a one-time use, I thought wood would be fine.

[34_40]

Hey E, thanks for the tip! I didn't even think about that. I was just going for the easiest place to get a ground. Hopefully, no damage was done, but if it was, I plan to change the 3rd member to different gears anyway. I got the idea for the jig from another site called Fordification, so I can't take credit for it. He built his jig out of steel tubing though. For a one-time use, I thought wood would be fine.

I was going to mention the same issue, it may also have created a bearing issue.. Hopefully the connection was through the center section fasteners. Other than that, it looks great! You do nice work Randy!

Could you remind me how all this started again? ROFL.. I thought you were working on the firewall??

[randyr]

Could you remind me how all this started again? ROFL.. I thought you were working on the firewall??

Actually, it all started with replacing the radiator.....

[34_40]

Actually, it all started with replacing the radiator.....

AH! Yes, that's it! I knew it was up front! And let me compliment you on the pics too! I always forget that part.. IF I remember to bring the camera, I forget to snap a photo or two

[bluestang67]

Well this is as far as i got over this time period . Had help but to many anvils to bang on LOL . Got the A almost all stripped of it's original paint . Also took some time off in W.V. really love the state . It's a 40 cal S/W .





http://good-times.webshots.com/video...02070080HbJkNP



Randy some good stuff was looking at parts tonight my self on the springs . I did get the sheet metal I needed to fix body . Now this is ready for the starting but still on the A . Want to get it going to make a better scene when it hits Ebay again .

[randyr]

Hey Dave, Bobby, Mike and the rest of you guys,

Geez, it seems like forever since I've posted! I've been so busy doing all my "survival" gigs that I haven't had much time to work on the car. But my creditors are happy that I'm generating enough income to pay them even though I'd rather be spending the money on my car! LOL!

Anyway, I just wanted to check in a wish all you guys a Merry Christmas and much hope & blessing in the New Year! Thanks for all the help, kudos & encouragement you've given me on my car and I look forward to the day when I can post pictures of me cruising down the street in it!! Until then, let's just keep pluggin away and get 'er done!!!

All the best to you and yours!!!
Randy