The Ford Barn

dennis33 · 10-17-2012, 07:18 AM

I am getting ready to do a 1950 Ford. What would make a good front end clip for this car? Thanks Dennis

Dale Fairfax · 10-17-2012, 07:32 AM

From the standpoint of THIS forum, the one that's in it now.

toby · 10-17-2012, 07:38 AM

Fatman Fabrications (www.fatmanfab.com)

dennis33 · 10-18-2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Fairfax

From the standpoint of THIS forum, the one that's in it now.

The forum god as spoken!

Butch11443 · 10-19-2012, 10:03 AM

Check on the HAMB and see what they been using.
Butch

Mike51Merc · 10-19-2012, 10:18 AM

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I can't figure why people rush into clip jobs on Shoeboxes. Seems like a lot of work for very little improvement over a simple disc brake conversion on a stock front end.

Butch11443 · 10-19-2012, 04:43 PM

Your right Mike. Rebuilt the front end and convert to disks for a cruiser and all set.
Butch

toby · 10-19-2012, 05:17 PM

You can also convert to a dual master/power brake system and keep the drum/drum setup. Master Power Brakes www.mpbrakes.com.
There is a heftier sway bar available thru Jamco Suspension. It really improves the ride.
By using the conversion kits available (brakes, steering and suspension ), you can save yourself headaches by not having to fabricate to get the front clip back on properly. IMO
Toby

dennis33 · 10-19-2012, 06:12 PM

Thanks for all of the input. Was just trying to get some ideas. Does any body know who makes a good disk brake conversion. Thanks

Chris Nelson · 10-19-2012, 06:19 PM

Engineered Components Inc Vernon, CT. 860-872-7046 They produce a very quality product. Call them and get their catalog.

flathead4rd · 10-19-2012, 06:28 PM

Dennis33; Go to the shoeboxford.com web site. All the things you are asking about have been done by somebody there.

ken ct · 10-19-2012, 06:37 PM

A 50 might look good on it. OMO ken ct.

10-17-2012, 07:18 AM	#1
dennis33 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 74	1950 ford car I am getting ready to do a 1950 Ford. What would make a good front end clip for this car? Thanks Dennis

10-17-2012, 07:32 AM	#2
Dale Fairfax Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 250	Re: 1950 ford car From the standpoint of THIS forum, the one that's in it now. Last edited by Dale Fairfax; 10-17-2012 at 07:32 AM. Reason: Typo

10-17-2012, 07:38 AM	#3
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Re: 1950 ford car Fatman Fabrications (www.fatmanfab.com)

10-19-2012, 10:03 AM	#5
Butch11443 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta, Michigan Posts: 236	Re: 1950 ford car Check on the HAMB and see what they been using. Butch

10-19-2012, 10:18 AM	#6
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: 1950 ford car Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I can't figure why people rush into clip jobs on Shoeboxes. Seems like a lot of work for very little improvement over a simple disc brake conversion on a stock front end.

10-19-2012, 04:43 PM	#7
Butch11443 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta, Michigan Posts: 236	Re: 1950 ford car Your right Mike. Rebuilt the front end and convert to disks for a cruiser and all set. Butch

10-19-2012, 05:17 PM	#8
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Re: 1950 ford car You can also convert to a dual master/power brake system and keep the drum/drum setup. Master Power Brakes www.mpbrakes.com. There is a heftier sway bar available thru Jamco Suspension. It really improves the ride. By using the conversion kits available (brakes, steering and suspension ), you can save yourself headaches by not having to fabricate to get the front clip back on properly. IMO Toby

10-19-2012, 06:12 PM	#9
dennis33 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 74	Re: 1950 ford car Thanks for all of the input. Was just trying to get some ideas. Does any body know who makes a good disk brake conversion. Thanks

10-19-2012, 06:19 PM	#10
Chris Nelson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Poulsbo, WA. Posts: 356	Re: 1950 ford car Engineered Components Inc Vernon, CT. 860-872-7046 They produce a very quality product. Call them and get their catalog.

10-19-2012, 06:28 PM	#11
flathead4rd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 505	Re: 1950 ford car Dennis33; Go to the shoeboxford.com web site. All the things you are asking about have been done by somebody there.

10-19-2012, 06:37 PM	#12
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: 1950 ford car A 50 might look good on it. OMO ken ct.

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