The Ford Barn

Ron Pilger · 06-12-2017, 11:59 AM

I'm not talking about doing a Chevy engine swap, tilt steering or power windows....I'm thinking of things like a slightly later steering column, improved flathead, rear end gearing, transmission surgery, better braking, one less leaf spring in the front, better door lock closure system. 'Minor tweaks which would definitely knock a Coupe out of a judging competition but preserve the interior and exterior look of the car, allow for longer, somewhat faster drives and allow one to be safer while on the road. I'm interested in your decisions, final choices and how complex the modification turned out to be. Stories of regret also welcome. Thanks in advance. I look forward to reading about how you improved your car.

06-12-2017, 11:59 AM	#1
Ron Pilger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 396	How did you make your 1934 or 1936 Ford coupe more driver-friendly? I'm not talking about doing a Chevy engine swap, tilt steering or power windows....I'm thinking of things like a slightly later steering column, improved flathead, rear end gearing, transmission surgery, better braking, one less leaf spring in the front, better door lock closure system. 'Minor tweaks which would definitely knock a Coupe out of a judging competition but preserve the interior and exterior look of the car, allow for longer, somewhat faster drives and allow one to be safer while on the road. I'm interested in your decisions, final choices and how complex the modification turned out to be. Stories of regret also welcome. Thanks in advance. I look forward to reading about how you improved your car.