32 Ford "tweaks" and a few mods

[awr68]

So what did you see/find out today Greg?

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Definitely... maybe.

Was there for a couple hours today -- and we're all kind of shooting for "May".

We're going to whack the front out of the car (Kugel IFS) and try to get the whole car to sit WAY lower... which means we might also need to hack the back to get it all just so. Thus they're not welding in the rear just yet! We also discussed getting the caster just right -- and getting it right with the rack with the chassis set up with the ride/rake it will end up with. There's not much point in dialing in 5* of caster and then taking it all away by jacking up the ass end! LOL

Checked out the rear end -- way kool stuff! Gears in the back make the rear a 3:91 or swap them top for bottom and you have a 4:34 --- Get a couple different "sets" (two gears) and make it something else altogether. Guess that's why they call 'em "quick changes". The rear is really made by WINTERS - it's their CHAMPS unit which is heavy duty... but, of course, it's set up with all the Kugel Komponents arms etc.

[pokey64]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

If it goes into April I'll be jumping someone's poo pile!

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Was there for a couple hours today -- and we're all kind of shooting for "May".

Does this mean you have to jump your own poo pile?

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by pokey64

Does this mean you have to jump your own poo pile?

Pretty much! I seem to be the one that is increasing the "scope" of the project... Typical customer right!

[pokey64]

I'm sure you/they are gonna do what it takes to get it "right". Very cool project. I love these little cars! -

[mdprovee]

WOW Greg, I hate to say it this way, but I will. I like you new rear....end that is.

[96z28ss]

So basically you could of just kept the a-arms and just gone with a new frame!!

[Jims78elky]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Received the rear yesterday -- and today it's mocked up and ready for welding in....

That is going to be so killer on that new ride Greg! Please tell me your going to install a rear view "under the car" camera so you can watch that amazing rear end moving on a nice 7" LCD monitor in the dash..forget the new updated gauges, just looking at that chrome artwork moving under the car is enough!



Congrats on the project..and its going to be killer when its all done.


-Jim

[BBC71Nova]

Looks good. If this is just a few "tweaks" I'd be interested to see what your definition of a full on build would be

John

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by mdprovee

WOW Greg, I hate to say it this way, but I will. I like you new rear....end that is.

I am so going to slap you at RTTC!!!

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

So basically you could of just kept the a-arms and just gone with a new frame!!

Yeah.... pretty much.

Originally Posted by Jims78elky

That is going to be so killer on that new ride Greg! Please tell me your going to install a rear view "under the car" camera so you can watch that amazing rear end moving on a nice 7" LCD monitor in the dash..forget the new updated gauges, just looking at that chrome artwork moving under the car is enough! -Jim

I like your thinking Jim!

Originally Posted by BBC71Nova

Looks good. If this is just a few "tweaks" I'd be interested to see what your definition of a full on build would be

John

Sadly John.... this is kind of the way I always end up doing stuff.... When I used to do NCRS Corvettes -- I had one that I full on frame off restored 3 times in 10 years... My Nomad which I bought ALL DONE 12 years ago - now has a new chassis - it's on it's 4th motor... 3rd core support... 4th aluminum radiator... It is a sickness -- and I've got it.