My Budget Traditional T Build

[choppedtop]

Looks the same as my panhard. It bolts to the bottom hairpin mount on the bat wing.
Lee

 

[bobs66440]

Looks the same as my panhard. It bolts to the bottom hairpin mount on the bat wing.
Lee

Correct.

 

[KAA]

Is it the angle of the picture or is your lower steering arm that close to the axle?

 

[bobs66440]

Is it the angle of the picture or is your lower steering arm that close to the axle?

There's lots of clearance. If you look at the previous photos you can see.

 

[Keeper]

Is it bolted to the lower clevis there? Is it a little "U" bracket?

 

[choppedtop]

If you look at Spirits web site for front panhard bar, you will see the piece that is used to mount to the bat wing. It is on the left of the picture. And yes it bolts through the lower clevis.
Lee

 

[Keeper]

Thanks. Looks like a tab welded onto the bolt.

That was driving me nuts...lol

 

[bobs66440]

Thanks. Looks like a tab welded onto the bolt.

That was driving me nuts...lol

Yes, that's exactly what it is.

 

[bobs66440]

Haven't updated in a long time. My '55 has been keeping me busy with installing new rear axles and bearings (NOT a fun job!)

But I finally got some paint on the t- bucket body and grill shell today. It came out a little orange-peely, but I'll let it dry for a couple of weeks then color sand & buff...

 

[john dioli]

Very nice Bob looks great.May i ask whats the reasoning for the pan hard bar with traditional steering
John

 

[bobs66440]

Thanks John,

I'm not sure I understand the question, but the pan hard bar helps to keep the front end centered. Some don't think it's necessary with the front leaf, but I like having it. And, I like the simplicity of the traditional steering configuration.

 

[409T]

I would think that the leaf spring is trying to make the suspension move up and down vertically, and the panhard bar wants it to go in an arc so the two are fighting each other. Yes, the movement is so small that there is probably no harm done at all, ain't OCD just grand.

 

[bobs66440]

Yes, you're correct about the theory. If there was 4 or 5 inches of suspension travel it would be a problem. But like you said, at maybe 1-2 inches it's a non-issue. In any case, that's why the panhard bars should be as level with the chassis as possible.

 

[bobs66440]

I've been working hard on the little, time consuming things like brakes and small details that really don't show much progress. But I'm almost to the point of installing the body and beginning the wiring (which I'm not looking forward to). I need to color sand and buff it first though. So it will be a week or so...

 

[EX JUNK]

Lookin' good!

Jim

 

[baddawgcustoms]

Very nice job Mr Bob. If I make it that far north I'm going to need a ride.

 

[bobs66440]

Thanks guys. It's starting to look like something now!

 

[T-Test]

Thanks guys. It's starting to look like something now!

Yes it is and not just a pile of expensive parts.

 

[Keeper]

Don't sweat the wiring, its easier then the brake lines!

 

[bobs66440]

I finally got the color-sanding/buffing done. I'm pretty happy with it, so I think I'm ready to install the body on the frame now. Also installed the trans cooler. Woohoo! Getting there!