What I did over winter on my 1934 Ford

[Chris]

Disclaimer: this is a little on the hot-roddy side. If anyone wants this removed I will no problems here. Some of you may enjoy the progress on my car as my time and budget allows



I took my car apart late last year mainly because the clutch chatter was driving me crazy. I had a new clutch in it but finally ordered a rebuild from Ft Wayne and was itching to install it (it fixed the chatter BTW!). I also wanted to add an oil filter so an oil pan with a return line bung was needed. a can of worms effect happened and I ended up changing the front axle and wishbone, painting the firewall, re-painting the engine and lots of other little odds and ends. I purchased an original Edelbrock slingshot manifold and did some repair work on it and installed it. I painted the firewall Christmas eve in my non-heated garage. It turned out very well despite the conditions. The car will eventually get painted as money allows.


























I had a 1941-1948 Ford station wagon rear bumper replated and installed on the rear of the car.




And just the other day I decided to try my 1953 Ford assessory steering wheel in the car. I love it, I think it compliments the early 50's vibe I am going for.



On Nov 9th my wife and I welcomed the birth of our first child Cohen. He was born 6 weeks early and spent nearly a month in the NICU so nothing really progressed from then until around Christmas. He just turned 6 months old and I had him in the roadster for some pictures on my 34th birthday last friday (need to get seat belts installed before any rides).








I hope you guys enjoy this. I love old Fords stock and a little hot roddy. I know a lot of you do too, but again I know the rules of the board and if anyone thinks this is innapropriate here just let me know.

[bmwillia]

Very cool Chris!!

Thanks for sharing!

[Vic Piano]

Outstanding, I love it, especially the Crestline accessory steering wheel! A beautiful job, enjoy it.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

Outstanding, I love it, especially the Crestline accessory steering wheel! A beautiful job, enjoy it.

Thanks Vic, I was going to save it for my 41 Ford but I think I'll have to run some other wheel in it...I love it in the roadster

[Vic Piano]

Originally Posted by Chris

Thanks Vic, I was going to save it for my 41 Ford but I think I'll have to run some other wheel in it...I love it in the roadster

I agree, it looks sharp in the Roadster! One of my friends has a '41 Merc Coupe that he installed the re-pop/cut down version of the Crestline wheel in, it looks good but, I'm partial to open cars...

[Chris]

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Originally Posted by Vic Piano

I agree, it looks sharp in the Roadster! One of my friends has a '41 Merc Coupe that he installed the re-pop/cut down version of the Crestline wheel in, it looks good but, I'm partial to open cars...

Me too, my 41 is a convertible. I need to get that tub back on the road.

[36 ford]

As appropriate as it can get! Outstanding hot rod and you are only 34 yrs old! Always enjoy your posts and pics!

[Willit Stop]

OOOOOH that's nice!!!! You can store it in my garage anytime.

[mfagan]

Looks perfect to me!!!! Cute little guy will be driving soon!

[Vic Piano]

Originally Posted by Chris

Me too, my 41 is a convertible. I need to get that tub back on the road.

I hear you... I've got to get around to putting my '53 Convertible back on the road, as well as my '49 Cosmopolitan Convertible, so they can join the group... All it takes is time and money... neither of which I've got in abundance these days... Oh well...

[NealinCA]

Looks great Chris!

[B-O-B]

Belated Happy B'day CHRIS. Roadster is looking great & so is the little hotrodder. He looks mighty fine( must take after his mother heh heh) in drivers seat Is he going barrome barrome yet. Looks like in the photo. I'm not to sure about the white firewall tho.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by B-O-B

I'm not to sure about the white firewall tho.

Back in the day, white was where it's at! DD

[Mart]

Looks great Chris, I really like the 34 roadsters.

Mart.

[JSeery]

Nice

[Chris]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Back in the day, white was where it's at! DD

Haha exactly! Everyone had a white or red firewall

[Mike B]

Good work Chris!

And congratulations on the new born, and glad he's doing well!

[Lawrie]

I like that,specially the engine,But you know those new fangled fluid type brakes will never catch on,
Lawrie

[B-O-B]

Originally Posted by Chris

Haha exactly! Everyone had a white or red firewall

Don't recall seeing any.
Guess I was to busy or interested in other things. I might have seen a pic
in R&C or hop up but us poor boys run what color that was there.

[B-O-B]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Back in the day, white was where it's at! DD

Guess I was never there. I lived in So Cal too.