[Rattiac]

Test drive with the trailer complete. 

[EDNY]

Always liked those trailers....

How'd the test drive go? Does the steering feel tight with the front end lacking some weight? Could you get some adjustable air shocks out back?

[Rattiac]

Test drive did well. The rear only lowered about an inch. Steering seems fine, didnt notice much difference. Backing it up took a bit of practice with the 4" mirrors.

I do have some small airbags but....... I am leaning towards air shocks for the ease of installation. I'll have to weld in a crossmember and shock mounts on the axle. I'll do that this winter when I have the floor out to do the steel conversion.
Just wondering about shock lengths and what will work. Maybe something from a camaro.

Still need to wire it up for trailer lights  , in the next few days.

[sixball]

More fun! Now you don't have to go home at night.

[Rattiac]

Got the trailer harness hooked up on the car end. Lights all worked great and even towed it to a carshow. I thought I would feel the rear suspension bottom out on a few big bumps but..... To my surprise  it soaked em up no problem.

[Rattiac]

So. Im planning my project for the winter.
I think it's about time I take on this rotten wood and convert it to steel.

In the last  few weeks I've been cleaning up shop, selling what I can and giving away the rest. Also some runs to the dump.
I'll be documenting this here once I get to removing wood.

[ghost28]

Just remember, we all have faith in you and were here for moral support also.

[62131]

It takes a little thought and a lot of patience, I now have mine completed and almost drivable after 3-1/2 years, wish I had time to work on it more. Good luck 

[sammons]

Rattiac, ^^^same as above^^^.   And if you get a headache in the "Thinking Chair", give a shout out!     Many on here have done that conversion, and I'm guessing many different ways for each individual car.  Good luck, be safe and have fun.

[TFoch]

Looking forward to watching the project.  I'm sure it'll come out great!

[chopper526]

We'll all be watching closely. Post lots of pictures. And, you know, some of the guys on here are the best at this stuff if you need help. Good luck!!!

[Rattiac]

Thanks guys. I'll probably be starting from the rear and working forward on the body frame . The last thing will be the doors (should be more intensive).

I will be looking for your input in certain areas.
Sometimes it helps to get someone else's ideas when you hit a roadblock.

We could also post this in the Tech department to help others.

Right now im making room and cleaned up a bit.
A run to the dump today is on the list.
I collected too much stuff and need to minimalize.

[madmike3435]

the wood framing is what makes our 1935 and down gm cars special.

Exactly why are you taking the wood out and replacing it with steel.  Your creating a huge job that if not done right can create more problems than you started out with.

A band saw, 3--4" wide sander, assorted wood chisels , jig saw, and lastly a wood plane either power or hand.

remember all steel cars go boing, gm goes thud, nice and solid.

mike lynch

[Rattiac]

Cause I want to do it once and be done with it.
Safer also.

[Rattiac]

Damn. My brakes are so good, it wont let me do a burnout.
 So I just ordered a Summit knob valve thingy to solve that problem.