Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Early V8 (1932-53)
Reload this Page AV8 update

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-09-2013, 08:35 AM   #1
Pete Fl/Wi
Senior Member
 
Pete Fl/Wi's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 281
Default AV8 update
Body & Soul back together. A little tight at firewall but it will work. Need to take some rear spring leafs out to get better fit in the back. Today need to get camber set.
Pete
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 1006131025-00.jpg (133.8 KB, 213 views)
File Type: jpg 1008131338-00.jpg (111.6 KB, 241 views)
Pete Fl/Wi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2013, 08:42 AM   #2
super flat
Senior Member
 
super flat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: west bend wi
Posts: 314
Default Re: AV8 update
LOOKS GREAT Gary
super flat is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 10-09-2013, 09:03 AM   #3
louisb
Senior Member
 
louisb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Posts: 175
Default Re: AV8 update
Sexy!

--louis
louisb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2013, 12:33 PM   #4
john in illinois
Senior Member
 
john in illinois's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,184
Default Re: AV8 update
Looking good Pete.I am still waiting for headers to locate the engine,but I am making progress. Did you paint the body in your shop?
john in illinois is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2013, 07:36 PM   #5
bk53
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Near Dallas
Posts: 387
Default Re: AV8 update
looks like one terrific ride bro.
bk53 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2013, 08:17 PM   #6
flatheadz-forever
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 156
Default Re: AV8 update
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
that is sweet what tire size combo are you running, and is the body/ radiator going to be in the stock location?
flatheadz-forever is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2013, 11:38 AM   #7
19Fordy
Senior Member
 
19Fordy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Coral Springs FL
Posts: 10,942
Default Re: AV8 update
That's "cooler" than a bag of ice.
19Fordy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2013, 08:45 PM   #8
Pete Fl/Wi
Senior Member
 
Pete Fl/Wi's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 281
Default Re: AV8 update
OK today I mounted wishbones and removed 4 leaf springs from the rear. This got the caster at 7 degrees and the rear wheels to better fit the car. Rake is still OK. The tires are are 5.50 X 16 and 7.00 X 16.Here are before and after pictures. Next is brake and clutch pedals. I found a mount off a one ton 32 that looks like it will fit off the K member. I will find out this weekend.
Having fun,
Pete
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 1008131338-00.jpg (111.6 KB, 97 views)
File Type: jpg 1010131644-00.jpg (97.4 KB, 107 views)
Pete Fl/Wi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2013, 09:02 PM   #9
41panelmark
Senior Member
 
41panelmark's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,264
Default Re: AV8 update
Very nice.
41panelmark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2013, 09:29 PM   #10
Fe26
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 949
Default Re: AV8 update
Hope you're posting on the HAMB as well, those guy's would really like this build.
Fe26 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2013, 06:22 AM   #11
louisb
Senior Member
 
louisb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Posts: 175
Default Re: AV8 update
Something about an A coupe on A rails.

--louis
louisb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2013, 06:53 AM   #12
chuck stevens
Senior Member
 
chuck stevens's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: upstate new york
Posts: 758
Default Re: AV8 update
Pete, Looking good, she might need a hair cut though. I'm sure your coupe has more leg room than my truck, just a thought, 4" is nice, save the top hinge.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 31 pick-up 008.jpg (84.9 KB, 26 views)
File Type: jpg Shake down day for the red truck_1.jpg (84.8 KB, 32 views)
chuck stevens is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2013, 07:56 AM   #13
PeterC
Senior Member
 
PeterC's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 855
Default Re: AV8 update - How tight?
When you say a little tight on the firewall - what is the measure at the closest point? 1/4" ?
PeterC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2013, 08:11 AM   #14
Pete Fl/Wi
Senior Member
 
Pete Fl/Wi's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 281
Default Re: AV8 update
Have not really addressed this issue yet. Quick look it is 3/8 inch.
Pete Fl/Wi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2013, 09:48 AM   #15
42panel
Senior Member
 
42panel's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Andover CT
Posts: 101
Default Re: AV8 update
Great looking build!
42panel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2014, 08:24 AM   #16
TBone69
Senior Member
 
TBone69's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Freehold, NJ
Posts: 113
Default Re: AV8 update
Looks great even without the body mounted!
TBone69 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2014, 08:57 AM   #17
Rand
Senior Member
 
Rand's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Buford, GA
Posts: 380
Default Re: AV8 update
That's Cool beans...
Randy
Rand is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2014, 09:34 AM   #18
CT AV8
Senior Member
 
CT AV8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Cos Cob, CT
Posts: 295
Default Re: AV8 update
Heck yeah, Pete. Looking really good.
CT AV8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2014, 01:37 PM   #19
waltere
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wichita Kansas
Posts: 135
Default Re: AV8 update
I am certian you already checked but as low as the motor is in the chassis is there a clearnce issue with the starter and the wishbone?
waltere is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2014, 04:01 PM   #20
Walt Dupont--Me.
Senior Member
 
Walt Dupont--Me.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Gardiner Me.
Posts: 4,200
Default Re: AV8 update
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete Fl/Wi View Post
Body & Soul back together. A little tight at firewall but it will work. Need to take some rear spring leafs out to get better fit in the back. Today need to get camber set.
Pete
Do you mean caster? Makes me want to remove the fenders from my 31 restored coupe. Yea baby..Walt
Walt Dupont--Me. is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:15 PM.