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11-16-2019, 10:16 AM | #21 | |
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11-16-2019, 10:27 AM | #22 | |
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Thanks for the compliments! Motivation comes from it! Dad tears up when he sees this thing slowly come together. When i started this car i asked him what he was going to do. I wrote in down verbatim and am trying do do as he wanted. My dream is to drive him to a local show and have people oogle over it. Everything was broke down it pcs and brought to bare metal. Im at the point where i just need to put it together. Engine will be ready in march! Going to send out the tranny as i just dont know enough... |
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11-16-2019, 11:45 AM | #23 |
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Good!
Regarding "I have some spindles sandblasted in the basement. Maybe ill just change it out..."; if they're 32 spindles I'd think about putting them on. You will need a spacer ring kit that Richard sells here: http://www.earlyv8garage.net/ Post a picture of your drag link and we'll be able to tell if it looks like it would work. You are very fortunate to have all your Dad's work behind you and that he is getting to see it come together! Glenn |
11-16-2019, 04:18 PM | #24 |
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11-17-2019, 10:05 AM | #25 |
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RE: 32-34 front spindles: I would definitely run these - they are just "right" on a car like this (they look right, they fit right, they're designed for the 32 drag link, etc).
BUT - as you have a fairly large drop in your front axle, you will probably NOT be able to just put them on the car. The reason is that the stock tie-rod will most likely hit your stock-styled wish bone arms. This requires that the stock steering arms be heated and correctly bent. Now, it is not that hard to do - if you know WHAT to do and have the proper tools, jigs to do it (starting with an acetylene torch with a big rosebud tip). In addition - the geometry needs to be correct (on the arms) - so everything fits as it should . . . using a stock 32 drag link and tie rod (which look the best). Depending on your front axle width - you'll probably need to shorten your stock tie-rod by about 1 1/4" and re-thread it - or you'll not be able to correctly set the toe-in. Also, the king pins need to be precisely fitted to the spindles - and you'll need new spindle bushings. I prefer to have my bushings HONED to fit . . . with a very tight fitment. I would contact Okie Joe Casto - he can do the work on your spindles (he also will magnaflux the results - which is very important to me!). He also correctly fits the king pins - which is very important. I'd suggest you drop him an email and get your spindles setup correctly . . . this is not an area to experiment on. [email protected] Good luck! |
11-18-2019, 08:00 AM | #26 | |
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11-18-2019, 12:16 PM | #27 |
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Re: Installing a 32' Roadster Body
A related question. Does the frame welt go front to back all the way on the frame, under the firewall feet, front fenders and gas tank, or just under the body itself.
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11-18-2019, 12:46 PM | #28 | |
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11-18-2019, 12:51 PM | #29 | |
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Only the second one from the right will work with you current setup.
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11-18-2019, 12:57 PM | #31 |
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11-18-2019, 01:03 PM | #32 |
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You need the adjustment, but you also need that type of tie-rod end if you use the loop on your spindle. Unless there is some type of adapter for a ball to mount in the loop.
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11-18-2019, 01:53 PM | #33 |
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Re: Installing a 32' Roadster Body
Nick,
FYI, the two long ones in your photo of drag links appear to be stock '32s. The one on the far left appears to be a stock '33-'34 drag link and the Pitman arm attached to it the same. |
11-19-2019, 09:18 AM | #34 |
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Hi Ian,
As JSeery noted, the second one from the right is the only one that could work for you. Make sure that you center the steering wheel, align the front wheels to straight ahead and then adjust the drag link length to just fit into the Pitman and steering arm holes. Regarding your wishbone, there is a very good chance that the axle is being pulled to the left by the bend in the left arm. When the bend was made, it shortened the left side. The metal could have been stretched to compensate but unlikely. Just like with your 32 spindle, better to replace that stuff now even though more prep and paint will be required, then wish you did it later on. Glenn |
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11-19-2019, 11:01 AM | #36 |
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Hi Nick, sorry for calling you Ian! I was corrected offline ;-)
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Hi Nick,
You may be okay, just take a couple of measurements for each leg of the wishbone. Better to replace it now than later especially since you have a couple that you could use. Glenn |
11-19-2019, 11:18 AM | #38 |
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Glenn, my name is Ian, my middle name is Nick. My family started to call me Nick because that was my grandfathers name and they said i was a spitting image of him. It has really stuck. I actually introduce myself as Nick. Most people call me Nick but then most people call me Ian, lol. It doesnt matter, im so used to it now after these years...All my friends and family call me Nick, the people i dont know call me Ian, lol.
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11-19-2019, 12:24 PM | #39 |
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Ian/Nick,
I'm the guilty party regarding spilling the beans regarding your name. I hope there's no offense, as none was intended. David/Dave |
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