Thread: One way to build a '32 sedan

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OK OK It's offical I'm moving a cot into Ken's garage to learn from the master (and to play with all those cool toys)..........LOL
BradC

Nice fabrication. Chain drive steering! Looks to solve the steering relocation very effectively.

Ken,

Love that chain drive box, you do beautiful work (if ever there was an understatement that was it). I've got some questions. The sprocket in the chain at the top of the photo above looks to be quite a bit smaller than the sprocket housed in the box. Is it there for photo purposes only or are you trying to change the gear ratio? Also, what will you use to house the chain from the Schroeder to the offset box? This will be the last question I swear, how will you lube the chain?

Jack.

BradC- Come on down, I can use the help

stovens- Thanks, Steve, I hope it works !!


Jack F- Thanks, yes I'm changing the ratio from 8 to 1 to 16 to 1. My wife will be driving this, at 8 to 1 it is hard to steer going slow, parking and just turning in general is a real pain. So this makes it a lot easier, then i will adjust the quickness of it with the length of the pitman arm. The kick panel will cove this all up and the chain will just have a lite coat of oil on it like a chain on a bicycle. No problem with questions, ask away !!
Ken

Ken, I just got done reading all the progress you've made while I was away. I LOVE THIS CAR! Every one you build is top drawer, but your pickup and this one are my favs...........I lean toward the look from back in the day, and you have really nailed it, yet with modern touches that make them special.

You are going to have to put a dart board in the garage to help you decide which one to drive on any particular day. I also like the fact that you KEEP all of your cars..........it would be like selling one of your kids to part with any of them.

Don