john dioli
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ok the frame is at ride height with that the carb base is level so what I should do is raise the tranny mount level with top of frame and the remake the motor mount higher to bring carb base back to level? correct
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fluidfloyd
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ok the frame is at ride height with that the carb base is level so what I should do is raise the tranny mount level with top of frame and the remake the motor mount higher to bring carb base back to level? correct
John,
You said the frame was at ride height. Does that take into consideration of the rear spring being compressed at street weight? When you have the frame at what you want to ride at and you may well be there now then I would level the engine till the transmission shaft is parallel with the ground. Then I would rotate the the rear housing until the pinion shaft is also parallel with the ground and the trans shaft. I would also take a visual from the side and see how high or low they are with each other. As long as it's not off the chart you should be in good shape. The old rule of thumb of "If it looks wrong it probably is" is a pretty good indication of where you are. Don't worry about the manifold/carburetor being level as I'm sure you will go up and down a few grades. I live in the Ozark Mountains and everything is up or down hill. I personally like to set the engine down as low as possible just so you can get a low drive shaft location. Everything is a compromise so you just try to make the best choices you can. Hope this gives you some help. If not then keep asking till you hear what you like. Lot's of opinions and advise here so fire away.
George
john dioli
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well I moved the tranny member level to top of frame and left the motor alone set the rear pinion angle tail shaft and pinion are at 2 deg and the shaft moved to about 4 deg. not going to worry about intake which is about 4 deg instead of 0 thanks everyone ill post a picture tomorrow
john
john
baddawgcustoms
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You can pick up an angled carb spacer pretty cheap. I know they make them at 5 deg, and that would get you back pretty level.
john dioli
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Hi everyone its been about 7 months and other projects got in the way.My son Jake sold the mustang we built and bought a 56 chevy wagon and we've been getting that road worthy, I will find a picture. Then I decided to update my blue 55 f100 with different wheels and narrow the rear and add tubs. I am eager to getting on the t again soon prolly in May after I finish the 55 just wanted to keep in touch
John
John
Hi everyone its been about 7 months and other projects got in the way.My son Jake sold the mustang we built and bought a 56 chevy wagon and we've been getting that road worthy, I will find a picture. Then I decided to update my blue 55 f100 with different wheels and narrow the rear and add tubs. I am eager to getting on the t again soon prolly in May after I finish the 55 just wanted to keep in touch
John
Nice truck--- but this is a T-BUCKET forum.
john dioli
Member
Hi everyone I have a friend from down under up in town for 3 months who happens to do interiors,so he has put a fire under my butt so that he can do my seat and panels so I need to get the floor and firewall wood stringers all in so he can build the seat for me. Heres some updates
I sanded the interior
cardboard cut out
another big thanks to ron pope for more great parts steering arms
when I got the car from the original owner I said I would use as many of the original parts as I could thus the hinged battery box that flops down for easy access
I think the radiator cover will be at the right height to the cowl
I sanded the interior
cardboard cut out
another big thanks to ron pope for more great parts steering arms
when I got the car from the original owner I said I would use as many of the original parts as I could thus the hinged battery box that flops down for easy access
I think the radiator cover will be at the right height to the cowl
john dioli
Member
well i have the wood cut and ready to glass in with great help from Dons tutorial it was a great help
Fiberglass bodies and wood...? - Rat Rods Rule - Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Bikes, Photos, Builds, Tech, Talk & Advice since 2007!
Rod my buddy from Australia said he has spray glued half inch foam on the tranny place a plastic bag on it then start glassing
ill start glassing on wed first the firewall then floor
Fiberglass bodies and wood...? - Rat Rods Rule - Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Bikes, Photos, Builds, Tech, Talk & Advice since 2007!
Rod my buddy from Australia said he has spray glued half inch foam on the tranny place a plastic bag on it then start glassing
ill start glassing on wed first the firewall then floor
john dioli
Member
Im over half way done doing the floor then ill start working on the stringers
john dioli
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well the car is just about done heres some pictures its just a rat rod but fun the floor and firewall wood will get covered with old rusty license plates in a collage pattern
head light mount aka craftsman 7/8
this is the msd ignition box inside
the chain is to activate the horn
this is the only switch the headlights/taillights come on with ignition and the other is turn signal
the shifter
head light mount aka craftsman 7/8
this is the msd ignition box inside
the chain is to activate the horn
this is the only switch the headlights/taillights come on with ignition and the other is turn signal
the shifter
Allen27Tcoup
Member
nice ride, looks like fun!
choppedtop
Well-Known Member
Moving right along. You will on the road in no time! Going to be a good ride.
Lee
Lee
john dioli
Member
thanks guys
