Slooow Going

[Snicklefritz]

I guess it really don't matter, but why isn't this thread in the Projects topics?

if you read from the start it wasn't intended to be a discussion but it's turned into a bit of that and as you can see there's no project being built. didn't seem to reach the threshold of a project given it will be some time before a wrench is turned; when i do start the project it won't be covered here. i'm actually surprised there's been any input at all. i expected a few views at the most.

 

[Snicklefritz]

although the intent of this thread is to form a photo repository of the parts i'll be acquiring for my project i thought it couldn't hurt to post the occasional photo of cars i'm drawing inspiration from. mostly for me but if anyone benefits from it i'm all for that. choppedtop posed a question about whether this thread belongs here or not so by all means if the powers that be agree i'm happy to move it elsewhere. in the mean time i'm not going to go crazy with the inspiration photos and from this point on i'll hopefully only be checking in to upload another acquisition.

 

[choppedtop]

My error,,,forgetaboutit. Contunue on and I will hush and keep reading about your plans with interest.

 

[Snicklefritz]

no worries. i'm new here so i'm glad you chimed in.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Being faithful to the thread title it has been a while since I posted. Again, this is just a photo collection of parts I'm assembling- not the build. In keeping with my goals for the engine, power range, etc, I determined that a factory cast intake, while heavier than aluminum, will suit my needs well. This is off a 289 but I had hoped for the less common 302 cast intake. They are identical but for the numbers.
Anyway, I've also got a GM 8.75 10 bolt out of a Nova but it's under snow right now so no pix. Hoping to get started on the frame in the Spring.

 

[Flyer]

Hey Snicklefritz, don't you have it backwards. Most guys put Ford rears behind Chevy engines, not Chevy rears behind Ford rears. But I suppose it's a case of run whatyou brung, or something...

 

[Snicklefritz]

Hey Snicklefritz, don't you have it backwards. Most guys put Ford rears behind Chevy engines, not Chevy rears behind Ford rears. But I suppose it's a case of run whatyou brung, or something...

i'm building the car around the engine and i'm going for a mid-60s theme. i had a shot at this rear and grabbed it even though it's not exactly period correct. it's a darn good axle (needing a rebuild) but if i can get an 8", dana 44, or tri-5 rear i might get that.

 

[Spanky]

Hey Snicklefritz, don't you have it backwards. Most guys put Ford rears behind Chevy engines, not Chevy rears behind Fords. But I suppose it's a case of run whatyou brung, or something...

Mismatched drivetrains are a long tradition with hot rodders. Ivo's T had a Buick nailhead engine and a '41 Ford rear end.

 

[fletcherson]

I love it. I have done many swaps over the years, was one of the things I was known for, making stuff work that didn’t belong, perse’... whatever works or whatever you prefer!

 

[Snicklefritz]

Mismatched drivetrains are a long tradition with hot rodders. Ivo's T had a Buick nailhead engine and a '41 Ford rear end.

View attachment 18290

ivo's car and the (monogram) "big t" are two of my favorites although mine will be a bobtail and more in line with mid 60s styling.

 

[Snicklefritz]

I love it. I have done many swaps over the years, was one of the things I was known for, making stuff work that didn’t belong, perse’... whatever works or whatever you prefer!

yup, real hot rodding is about making what ya got to work.

 

[Spanky]

Hey, Flier: I see from your profile post that you're using a 302 for your engine. Did this come out of the rollover you were parting out?

 

[Snicklefritz]

well i've been away for a while! i have managed to collect some more parts but still too early for even the mocking up. the 302 i started out with is looking like will be replaced by another, slightley newer one mainly because it was taken out of a running car. i wasn't actually in the market but the guy i bought a transmission from had it and i grabbed the pair.

 

[Snicklefritz]

he also had a reportedly good radiator (see above transmission photo) from a '66 mustang i think i can use. he generously tossed it in for free. also, i picked up a reversed corvair box from (i think; memory is failing me) fb marketplace. but then it could have been from a member here. jeez, it seems like i should recall... yes, i scored the pink one!

 

[Snicklefritz]

more recently i did away with the gm 10 bolt and got the 8" i preferred.

 

[Snicklefritz]

lastly, and i'm super excited about this, i finally got the frame thanks to ron pope. he set it up for a leaf spring rear and shortened the frame roughly to what i am looking for. when done i'd like to have about a 100" wheelbase.

the frame measures roughly 94" from front to rear center of spring perch with the rails being i think 82 1/2 inches.

 

[Snicklefritz]

oh heck, almost forgot i also picked up a set of bucket seats.

 

[Island Girl]

Good to see you back in the saddle again.

Nice looking frame and the 302 has plenty of guts, especially in a light weight T.

 

[Snicklefritz]

thanks island girl. slow but steady is the plan but i look forward to actually bolting stuff together. probably will be collecting suspension stuff next.

 

[Spanky]

probably will be collecting suspension stuff next.

Nice work, SF. With that short wheelbase you may want to steer toward a more compliant suspension setup to avoid a too-choppy ride. I'd recommend coil-overs in the rear, and maybe a monoleaf spring for the front. A friend of mine here in St Louis had good luck with a monoleaf on his bucket.