Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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I herd that they cause a vibration over 50 mph, just wanted to be sure you answered my question.

Charlie Fisher--I hear what you say about people not doing well on retirement. I've known a bunch of people, in apparent good health, looking forward to retirement, then shortly after doing it, poof----GONE. Funny thing! My Dad was same way. Had no hobbies, no close friends, all he had was his job. Not too long after retirement he was gone! I have started S.S. but I'm so darned poor that I've got to still work (some) and I've got my 17 year old Grandson and a yard full of gems awaiting polishing!!! Together, he and I, hopefully will keep Grandpa a-kicking. Perley

No, this is a little different Denny. There is no vibrations at all under normal conditions so the tires are in balance. The "death shake" happens when one wheel starts to shake and the movement transfers to the other wheel. It can become so violent that you have to stop the car. Don's shook so hard one time it knocked his horn button off of the wheel! Several things can cause it and correct it, like more or less caster, and the same with toe in.

I briefly got it with my '27 after I had driven it for a while. The only way to get it to stop was to hit the brakes hard and it would come out of it. You never knew when it was going to happen or why. I finally cured it by going 1/8 inch toe out. I read an article on it and they suggested that.

We are going to look at two things with Don's car.........the brakes are going to get changed, and we are going to tighten up the play in his Flaming River steering box. Mine has very little play but his has much more. I think the play may be not allowing the box to damp out the shake when it happens. I spoke to Flaming River at Daytona and they told me what the correct adjustment should be.

Don is out on a date tonight in his T, so I hope he just takes it easy until we find out what will cure it. Like I said, it only happens every so often and without any apparent/consistent cause. I have a date tonight too. Dan and I are taking my T and going to Ft Myers Beach for a bite to eat.

S1924, that is the same thing TP told us about the 50 mph thing. We should have listened I guess.

Don

Last time I was out on a date and got into a death wobble, I ended up having to get married---

Perley: I used to hear these stories of people hitting the lottery and they would keep their jobs...........I thought they were nuts. But after not working since last February, I understand completely. Even though I have been busy with the car thing and other stuff like moving, that isn't really like work. I find that structure works better for me, like someone expecting me to be someplace at a certain time, and regular hours. Now I feel sort of displaced.

I've thought of doing something on my own too, but I play a better 2nd banana than to be my own boss. I just fit better into that role.

Don

Originally Posted by brianrupnow

Last time I was out on a date and got into a death wobble, I ended up having to get married---

Now, THAT'S FUNNY!!

Don

Don, I remember seeing a picture of your Son Dan's 4 door earlier in the build posts, but darn if I can find it again. I wanted to show my Grandson the evolution to the RPU. And what is his screen name on H.A.M.B.? Thanks. perley

He is Dodgerodder on there.

Here are some pictures for you, pre op and post op. Here it is as a fordor.


Don

Then during surgery..........

And after some skin was put back on.

Don

(my computer froze up in the middle, sorry, had to reboot )

Finally, here is how it ended up. It no longer is in this form though as he decided he wanted it different. It will be more traditional with Pete and Jakes front suspension, quarter eliptics and four bar on the rear, etc. The bed has been replaced with a Brookville and the rearend is narrower than it was. I am banned from taking pictures though until it is further along.

Hope these help you out.

Don

Good luck on getting the new job, Don. What does Ken do? (Besides build beautiful hotrods) I hope it works out.

Meantime, I am looking forward to the day when I can retire; I hate my job and can't wait to get out.. I will probably work somewhere part time to get play money for my hobbies and help with insurance, but I have been on someone else's clock all my life and I am sick of it. If I could afford not to work, I have enough hobbies that I'll never get bored...

Thank you Thank you, Don. Great pics. He is one great craftsman. Truly! As are you and Don the younger. I've really enjoyed the builds and posts, as I've said before along with many others. Hope you get back on the Dodge soon, I love pickup rods. Perley

[QUOTE=J. Robinson]Good luck on getting the new job, Don. What does Ken do?


Well, I guess Ken wouldn't mind me saying as he has mentioned it before on here, but he is a very modest guy and wouldn't say much about it, I'm sure. His company is Kendon Industries who make without a doubt the premier folding motorcycle trailer in the world. They also make motorcycle lift racks that are also very high quality. Dealers have raved about the quality of his products, and if you look at the construction of his '32's, that should explain why.

That is as much as I know about the scope of the business. He had a very nice writeup in Streetrodder Magazine last August's issue. It was only a little article, like FOUR PAGES LONG !!! I don't think Chip Foose gets that kind of coverage. Well deserved though.

Perley, you are welcome. You know me, I love to post pictures. lol



Don

Ah! I have seen the trailers. In addition to playing with hotrods, I also ride motorcycles. My wife and I attend Biketoberfest every year and usually make a visit during Bikeweek, so I have seen all kinds of bike trailers. I just never knew... If that was mentioned in the Street Rodder article, I either overlooked that detail or have since forgot it. Anyway, if this works out, maybe I'll see you in Daytona during Bikeweek..?