cutting up a ford coupe

[sixball]

If God had wanted Model As to have suicide doors he would have told Henry Ford. 

[62131]

What I've seen out of suicide doors they make it hard to enter and exit the vehicle. But they do look good.

[ghost28]

Ghost i'm really looking forward to more pic's this evening (hint hint )

A couple of pictures.

[sammons]

Look'n good man!    I sure hope I don't regret not chopping my coupe while I could have.

[chopper526]

Looking good, Ghost!

[ghost28]

The chevy truck is wired except a few minor details, and the furd is stripped down to the bare frame. I squared up the frame then cut and installed a new spreader bar across the front frame horns, then I set and welded up the frame horn boxing plates, and new cross member for the transverse spring. Today I trimmed and tacked in place the remainder of the boxing plates. I will try to get them welded and ground before the weekend.  Picture to follow.

[ghost28]

It's amazing how a model A frame will twist, but after it's boxed they become real solid. We got the stainless triangulated rear suspension ordered.

[sammons]

Look'n good Ghost.   Dang your keeping busy.

[ghost28]

I decided to mock up the 57 chevy rear axle under the model A frame even though I haven't rec'd the triangulated set yet. I set the axle where I wanted it pinion angle, and ride height. Then I lowered the frame into position and squared it with the axle. I tacked a couple of long bolts to the axle housing and threaded bolts on both sides of the mounting area so I can adjust the frame to axle height and then lock it down. Now it's time to wait for the parts.

[ghost28]

Mounted up the 4 link, and set up the fake shock structures so I could drill the mounting holes. It was a good day. I hope the open door garage weather sticks around for awhile. 

[sammons]

Lookin good man, wish I had your energy!    I don't know why so many people complain about '55-'64 rear ends. Sure i've had my share of sheerd axels, but a quick easy fix. Usually due to high rpm, side step the clutch. Other than that.... I like them and gear changes are cheaper than the 9" Ford by far.

[ghost28]

Lookin good man, wish I had your energy!    I don't know why so many people complain about '55-'64 rear ends. Sure i've had my share of sheerd axels, but a quick easy fix. Usually due to high rpm, side step the clutch. Other than that.... I like them and gear changes are cheaper than the 9" Ford by far.

Thanks Sammons. the energy comes and goes so I make use of it when it's with me.
I like the early chevy axles also, and have a chance to buy a 411 complete axle if I can get the price down a bit.
I got most of the parts installed for the front suspension on the ford coupe, and I am waiting for the master cylinder and booster for under the floor before I mount the engine and trans.

[ghost28]

I still have the ford in the shop, but am getting some thing done on it. The master cylinder booster, and floor pedal are mounted, engine and trans mounts have been installed, and I have been running all the brake lines with the proportioning valves and pressure adjuster are in place. I am waiting for a couple of front brake line mounts so I can bleed the system and check for leaks,  the steering box, drag link,and collumn are coming to finish up my part and get the body on the chassis for transport. Unless he decides he want to go further with me.

[ghost28]

Braking is completed and works great, the steering box is mounted. With the engine set back so It can run a radiator I had to trim out the firewall enough to clear the valve covers, and distributor. All this will be covered with  custom work done to the firewall. Well the body is back on the chassis and all the bolt down holes lined up just great. I did not step the frame because the owner and myself wanted the look of a traditional highboy build.
Have a look guys.

[ghost28]

A couple more.