Thanks guys, been a whole ton more work on the Cutlass then I was told it would be!!!! Oh well, nothing new there! Got the car almost ready to shoot sealer on it, should be tomorrow!
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Thanks guys, been a whole ton more work on the Cutlass then I was told it would be!!!! Oh well, nothing new there! Got the car almost ready to shoot sealer on it, should be tomorrow!
About to get my part of the rebuild on Chad's Cutlass done, Mike is still trying to locate a few more parts for it and waiting for some door seals and trim clips to come in.
Trying to get motivated to get back to work on my old '71 Ford pickup.....For those who don't remember it was almost done, then was vandalized with a lot of damage done to the body. I had most of the work done, then quit work on it I suppose because I just got po'd having to go to all the work and expense of doing the body work and paint for a second time! But anyway, when the Cutlass leaves I'll be getting back on it, probably just finish up the body work, shoot it plain old white with some pinstripes and call it done. I'm also going to switch out the C-6 trans for an AOD and change the rear end gears to something a bit more matched up with the overdrive, 3.25's in it now.
Sounds good Dave. I bet after the truck was vandalized it was a constant reminder during the repaint. I still get a little worked up over the wheels and tires being stolen off my 68 Mustang in high school, over 30 years now! Glad to hear you'll be able to get back to work on some of your projects.
What are the advantages of the AOD to the c-6?
OVERDRIVE! 1 revolution goes into the trans input shaft and almost 1 point 4 (1.4) comes out into the driveshaft, cuts engine rpm and allows you to use better gears for "off the line" performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by stovens
What 34-40 said! I've got a 351W in the truck, they aren't really known for good mileage anyway. Had a friend moving to Colorado and he had a good AOD that he gave me! Couldn't pass it up for the price!
With the holidays, my health, cold, cold weather and numerous other excuses progress has been slow on the Cutlass. Finally getting things back together on it and down to the "short list" of things to do before it goes elsewhere to get the mechanicals and plumbing finished up.
Man that paint just pops out at you. Excellent work Dave.
The car is looking great! The mods at the back are so subtle, makes you stare and wonder what was done...LOL..
How many days 'til racing begins now???
Sounds like the Cutlass is a retired race car now, think it's days will be spent on the street.....Well, maybe a bit of Saturday night action.....Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
Lots of mods, not many people see them at all!!! 10 different cuts on the rear bumper, more on the front...:LOL::LOL::LOL: Always fun to see how many notice the mods and how mad the purists get!!!!!;);)
Thanks Steve, Eric and Mike picked the colors all I had to do was put them on....Quote:
Originally Posted by stovens
Adding kudo's to those already noted. The Cutlass looks great, and will be a head turner cruising the SD streets, or anywhere else it goes.
Thanks Roger. This car has been a very special and enjoyable car to do for Mike!!!!
RIP my dear friend Chad.......we miss you terribly....
Oh wow. Very Nice!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
You ask how are ride's are doing well I have my street rod that is still stored and my 51 chevy is some where in the back yard under all of the snow we have I have know idea when I can get to it but the good news is that there is a swap meet next weekend
I mentioned awhile back about my van that I bought. It is currently a bus with a wheelchair lift and I'll be converting them to a regular van door and a camper style side door. I just listed the school bus doors and the wheelchair lift on Craigslist. Hopefully someone will have a use for them and offer me something reasonable or a good trade for the parts I don't need. The van is an E350 Ford, diesel engine (less then 5,000 miles on it), automatic transmission, front and rear air and heat. When the weather gets a bit better I'll get some pics of the rest of the van and the interior. I'll be taking suggestions on some bunks and seating for the interior, got to make it comfortable so the girls and I can go racing!!!!! If anyone here is interested in the lift or doors, make me an offer!!!! Here's a pic for you, laugh away!!!!!
PS---No comments about leaving the wheelchair lift installed cuz I'll probably be
:cool:needing one soon!!!!!!!:LOL::LOL::LOL:
Heck, Dave, maybe you should use the wheelchair lift as the platform for a slideout bathroom, bedroom or kitchen, like on the big RV's! Just be sure to close it before you take off!:eek::LOL::LOL::LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
There's a good joke in there somewhere... A van with a wheelchair lift??? Maybe we can name it Ironside!?!?! :eek::eek: Like the detective from the 70's! :LOL::LOL::LOL:
I think it'll make a dandy camper! Maybe put one of those retractable awnings on the side for some covered outdoor space.
Stored away (someplace) out at the farm is a canopy crank out assembly and framework that was on a trailer I had many moons ago.... I'll have to cut it down some, and have a new canopy made for it....to match the one on the trailer, of course!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by stovens
Unlike some of the smaller motor homes, the van has a full length massive frame so it's a matter of fabbing up a new bumper for the rear with a receiver hitch connected to the frame and the bumper. Already have an equalizer hitch on the trailer so not a lot of work there. Biggest task is going to be installing the van door and a decent looking side door. Then of course a set of bunkbeds for the girls, they've already told me that is mandatory!!!!!:LOL::LOL::LOL: Even at ages 4 and 5 girls sure are opinionated!!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::LOL:
I'm new to this forum, but I'd like some input form those who have repalced wood with steel in early Chevys. I picked up a very clean 31 three window Chevy coupe and I want to make a street rod out of it. What are some thoughts on leaving the original wood in as opposed to replacing it all with sheet metal and steel. Any feedback will be appreciated.
Wood is for furniture, not Hot Rods!!!! Replace it all with some mild steel tubing, flat plate, gussets as required!!!!!!
BTW, Welcome to CHR, good having you here! New people always bring new ideas and a healthy dose of motivation for the rest of us!!!!
Welcome to CHR! You'll probably get a lot more response to your question if you start a new thread instead of tacking on to this old generic thread, plus it'll be way easier to find in the future when you want to add to it - just go to your "Profile" and click "Show All Started Threads". I'd probably put it into "Shop Talk", but you could also go with "Hot Rod Lounge" or start a build log. Just click the "Forums" tab at the top (may have to do it twice, as the first one often goes to "Home"), scroll down to the forum where you want your thread, and once in that forum click "New Thread" in the upper left. If you want to go with "Shop Talk" here's a link to get you there - Shop TalkQuote:
Originally Posted by rspcoach
I'd definitely look at replacing the wood with metal, something like 1" square tube, with some wood added in key places where you'll need tack points for upholstery. I don't recall the specifics, but one of the monthly magazines (Rod & Custom, Street Rodder or Hot Rod) did a series not too long ago on replacing the internal brace structure on the later Chevy's ('36 to mid-'40's) which had extensive wood bracing. It probably wouldn't take too much to find it if you want a reference.
Again, welcome to the forum. Looking forward to following your build!!
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Originally Posted by rspears
Hey rspcoach, welcome to CHR!! I agree with everything Roger said about starting a new thread! In the meantime, here's the article in Streetrodder he was talking about. 1935 Chevy Gets Wood Removed- Street Rodder Magazine
Looking forward to pics and stuff!!:):)
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Originally Posted by brickman
My 66 Chevelle is getting a facelift, but not as fast as I'd like. I started converting the M-21 to a 700R4 due to a left leg issue (age). My granddaughter wanted me to teach her to do a summersault. I tried to teach her, but ended up tearing my rotator cuff so the car has been sitting on a lift for 5 months while my shoulder heals. The transmission and cooler are installed but getting the linkage the way I want it is proving to be tough. Not because of the shoulder, but because of the trifocals I wear that won't let me focus on the small areas that need attention. So how is the project going? Slowly, just like the rest of my life!
Only way I've found to battle the bifocals and trifocals is a set of off the rack reading glasses who's focal distance is the distance where I want to be able to see most clearly. Along with a magnifying lens, they're the only things that make welding possible around here anymore, plus a different strength pair for doing wiring, carb linkage, etc.....
Dave I too have to wear glass to read and close work. The other day I wanted to weld up the exhaust on my 72PU. No mater what I did I couldn't see what I was doing changed lenses in helmet adjusted light and dark . Nothing would work...Finely found out I had the wrong glasses on.. Getting old is not cool.
Been there, done that Charlie!!!! I've got 3 different pair of various strength for various things in my tool box, plus my "normal" bifocals that I use for everyday stuff.... Oh yeah, and another set with just the long distance correction on them that I use for keeping an eye on them pesky stage and go lights at the drag strip.... Would sure be crazy to grab the wrong pair when trying to stage the car, probably a rendition of the old Mr. Magoo show!!!!!!!:LOL::LOL::LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by cffisher
Working on a 1939 Ford four door sedan for some time now. How does the time fly? Purchased a 1994 Cutlass police car with a fuel injected LT1 and 4L60e electronic 4 speed automatic and pretty much gutted it. I had the computer flashed, harness cut and installed it with a Mustang II front suspension/power steering. Beefed up the frame with rectangular tubing and capped it. Has a Currie 9" Ford rearend with 3.89:1 and street Detroit locker. Also has airbag suspension in the front, shaved door handles and BMW front bucket seats. Most of the hard stuff is done. I have little body work left and all the uphulstry to do. I've done all the work myself so far but will have to farm out the uphulstry (maybe). Anyway, been almost 10 years in the working. Car runs really good but since I don't start it much and I'm in California (wierd gas additives), I have to pull the injectors and clean them regularly along with the electric fuel pump, which is in the tank.
I figured it was time to update a bit. Winter is finally over.....I think.
So I finally have a complete set of wheels. A complete rear with center section from Roush Yates with locker. Just bought a set of custom made 40 lb locker springs from Ron Sutton. Apparently mine was used on the big track and has the 125 lb springs. I set the floater up with GT series rotors and C6 calipers. Only recently I found out that Wilwood no longer makes these rotors.....but found out that Coleman will make a set of custom rotors cheaper anyway. I have installed the complete Ridetech True Turn system and took it for a spin with the front wheels mounted. Holy cow thing handles. It made my RX8 feel like a pig. I'm presently working on installing the 9". I making a custom torque arm suspension and I'm going to integrate a watts link using the upper air coil over mount. I'm using johnny joints like I did on Dustin's El Camino.
David
A few more of the rear.
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I had to modify the arch on the front inner fenders for tire clearance. I'm not quite done. Want to be sure I have it where I want it before I pull the inners for welding.
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I used the factory leaf spring pocket for the front mount. Bought the heavier tube adapters from Ballistic Fabrication. They cater to the off road world. Johnny joints were from Spohn Performance. They're slightly smaller than Ballistics johnny joints.
And I was trying to get an idea of available space for the torque arm. I bought the slider tube directly from BMR.
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Nice! Those are some big meats!
After half a day fretting over cutting the trunk pan I finally just did it. Lol. You see, the Ridetech airbar set up is suppose to allow fitment without cutting the trunk pan. But the only way I could see it working was by moving the rear end forward over an inch. It just didn't look right not centered in wheel opening. Besides, this way I can come up with some sort of access panel allowing rebound dampening adjustments from inside the trunk instead of crawling under car during track days.
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Ha ha. It'll be my luck they stop making them now. Lol. I think they still make next size up....345's but very limited vendors. And I'd rather stay away from anything under 300 tread wear except for maybe a set of spare 200 thread wear track tires.Quote:
Originally Posted by falconvan
Wow, this is cool. Not sure how I missed this one?!?!? Great choice of mods also. Good work.
Thanks. Bear with me everyone. I just realized pictures to big. Having trouble editing with an Ipad. For some things I really dislike the Ipad. Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
I think the picture size is perfect! At least on my computer..
Wow, you're sure building a bad azz camaro!
Your right. Pics are right. It must be an ipad/forum conflict. Lol
