Thread: 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Hot Rod

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The interior change was a great touch to off set the velour . Hard to remember the time period for me but I do like the look .

I haven't post on here for awhile. I did have the 34 on the road back in September The steering was really hard in turns and had a lot of play in the box of the original 34 Ford box. So I decided to change a F1 box that should make it easier to steer.

I found one on dabay that was pretty good shape but I rebuilt it anyway since it was out. I got a Vern Tardel mounting flange to get the right mounting angle. I had another cross steer box I cut the steering shaft off so I would have a tapered keyed shaft so I could still use the 48 steering wheel.

Finally got the F1 steering box installed. Definitely not a bolt on project. A F100 box would have worked better. I'll know this next time.

The box is really close to the header but if I moved it over it rubs the clutch pedal.



It drives/steers so much better now, like a 60 year old car not an 80 year old one!

Did a couple of little things today. Fixed a few things, adjusted the brakes and went for a short drive.
Put on a spare tire cover.


Just some pictures.

OMG that thing is sooooo cool. I love the flathead and the wear & tear on the paint. Every time you post another picture my computer goes nuts from the drool in the keyboard!! If it wants to come to Kansas for a change of scenery some time there's a home away from home waiting for it near Gardner!! Love it!!

cool car ,love your work,gives me motivation to work on mine.

DMW56,

Thanks for the update and new pics. Doesn't it feel good whenever you complete an improvement? I'm jealous.

Jack.

Originally Posted by Jack F

DMW56,

Thanks for the update and new pics. Doesn't it feel good whenever you complete an improvement? I'm jealous.

Jack.

Even better when the "improvement" works!

Some pictures today.

I know you probably hear it all the time but, Dang that's a beautiful car and you're lucky to have her! And yes, I'm jealous...8-)

dmw56,

Thanks for the new updates, we never get tired of them. I only wish I had some updates.

Jack.

A '34 that still looks like a '34!!!!!! Great restoration on it, the car really has a great look to it! Very well done!!!

Favorite year and so clean with the patina . Still hope to get one some day , but will have to sell off the heard to touch one .

Had the 34 at the New Mexico Super Nationals the first weekend of February



It was the first indoor show in Albuquerque I had the 34 in. I did met a few guys that knew the original owner Tom Henderson and it was great to hear some of their stories about Tom. Tom moved to ABQ in 1952 and worked at an upholstery shop and ownwed an automotive paint and supply store so quite a few of the older gents knew him. Very few knew about this car which was a good thing for me.

The best story was from a member of our car club, The Route 66 Rodders. When I first saw the car in 2010 it was up on jack stands with the front left tire and hub off. It was also missing the brake shoe return spring. Well Don Petit who had a 46 Ford at the time the early 80s was in the East Mountain area when the return spring broke on the front brake of his 46. He stopped at Tom's house and Tom pulled the spring off the 34 and gave it to Don so he could get back into town. It was great to learn a little history of the car and it's previous owner.

Here's a picture of the brakes with the missing return spring!


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While at the show I had local pinstriper, sign painter, artist Bob Padilla do some of his magic on the car.


Nothing fancy. Just some lines on the hood, headlight buckets and body line.

Looks like you had a great time, thanks for the pics.

dmw56,

Still jealous.

Jack