37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[randyr]

My misses said that I`m not saving anymore whales

I don't have a misses to tell me that stuff...

Lack of time, money & space tells it to me!!

[bluestang67]

It's looking good, Bobby!!! I'm jealous!

What's the width of your rear end? width of the rims? Mine has a 58 Ford rear which is 57.25 between the wheel mounting surfaces. I currently have 17x8 rims, 3.75" back spacing with 255/55/17 tires. I could still space them out at least 3/4 inch and still not rub the fenders. Not sure that I'll keep those wheels but may that'll help some.

Rich, your car looks so sweet in that pic!!! Love it!

My rear end will be about 60 1/4 inches mount to mount with the discs on it .

[bluestang67]

My misses said that I`m not saving anymore whales

Rich mine says no more toys she is CRAZY lol but does do all the cooking for me .

[bluestang67]

Bobby I ran a tape from the frame rail out to the front edge of the tire, I`m at 12.5 inches, and I know we have differant offsets, and rear axle width, just trying to give you an idea.

And this gives us all inspiration to get back on the projects .

[406Rich]

Hey she`s cool about it, I still buy parts, I`m still working on the ford 9, housing from a `69 bronco. 58 inches, have a set of 31 spline axles for it, just taking my time looking for a 31 spline 3 to 324 geared posi, missed several on CL because I was just to slow,,but it will happen then I`ll switch to a deeper dish TT wheel.

[bluestang67]

Hey she`s cool about it, I still buy parts, I`m still working on the ford 9, housing from a `69 bronco. 58 inches, have a set of 31 spline axles for it, just taking my time looking for a 31 spline 3 to 324 geared posi, missed several on CL because I was just to slow,,but it will happen then I`ll switch to a deeper dish TT wheel.

Nice yeah we have to slip stuff in slowly for sure . I wanted a deeper dish in back but I refuse to tub it , I want it all natural in the body like you are doing . I am just sitting and saring at your pic car is fantastic specially in black .

[406Rich]

Thanks guys, I with you did`nt want to cut it up, heck, I never cut the fire wall, I did it the hard way.. it took me a week to build a lower alt mount to put it on the lower left side, nothing premade (store bought) would fit or couldn`t adjust. so started with steel plate for the base to bolt up to the lower two bolt bosses, and started tacking up steel scrap until I got the desired position and adjustment, then pulled it off for measurements and cut one from 3/8 aluminum stock with a saber saw, then polished. Now its way down almost out of site. The guys at Vintage Ford said it couldn`t be done with a stock frame, until I showed up at one of thier shows.

[IC2]

Just a belated Thanksgiving wish - hoping you folks all had a good day.

Bobby - you DO need that 'A' even if you just do a quick flip and sell

[bluestang67]

Just a belated Thanksgiving wish - hoping you folks all had a good day.

Bobby - you DO need that 'A' even if you just do a quick flip and sell

Dave the flip was the whole plan , after we got it to fire .

[bluestang67]

Randy had to go way back in the pages to find the pedal thread you did . Once the car comes back I would like to have a little idea and remember how you converted it over .

I will be watching for a good deal on a power set up soon .

Now I am back to staring at that Black 37 , Rich really cant say enough about that car .

[randyr]

Randy had to go way back in the pages to find the pedal thread you did . Once the car comes back I would like to have a little idea and remember how you converted it over .

I will be watching for a good deal on a power set up soon .
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Sure, Bobby, I'm happy to help however I can. In retrospect, there may be an easier way than what I did but I was trying to use parts I had already bought. I had the car set up for a C4 trans so my MC/power booster setup only had one pedal. Obviously, converting to a 5 speed, I needed two! After looking at the pics of your existing pedals on your 37 plus a new clutch pedal setup from Pete & Jakes http://www.peteandjakes.com/blog/index.html, I devised a way to modify one pedal setup into two.
Are you going to keep the original X-member in the frame or do you have plans to make some big changes to it? That will make a big difference for how you approach the pedals....

[bluestang67]

Rich I was up there today and measured rough it was cold HA door was open . He is putting the tires on my 4 1/2 inch off set to get the clearence for the fenders , well is all kinda rounded of right now .

Bobby I ran a tape from the frame rail out to the front edge of the tire, I`m at 12.5 inches, and I know we have differant offsets, and rear axle width, just trying to give you an idea.

[bluestang67]

Sure, Bobby, I'm happy to help however I can. In retrospect, there may be an easier way than what I did but I was trying to use parts I had already bought. I had the car set up for a C4 trans so my MC/power booster setup only had one pedal. Obviously, converting to a 5 speed, I needed two! After looking at the pics of your existing pedals on your 37 plus a new clutch pedal setup from Pete & Jakes http://www.peteandjakes.com/blog/index.html, I devised a way to modify one pedal setup into two.
Are you going to keep the original X-member in the frame or do you have plans to make some big changes to it? That will make a big difference for how you approach the pedals....

Randy I am keeping the X member . I looked at the pedal assy today too and they almost look identical to yours I think I can mod its mount with a power booster assy and mount . . I will have to weld different bungs on it to accommodate the M/C and clutch cable . I will have to figure it out more again once its back . I will have a few pics to add in a short .

[34_40]

It's looking good, Bobby!!! I'm jealous!

What's the width of your rear end?

Gettin' a little personal there aren't you buddy?

It (the car!) does look good Bobby! Wish I could do body work half as good as you guys.... But, I'm trying!

[randyr]

Gettin' a little personal there aren't you buddy?

It (the car!) does look good Bobby! Wish I could do body work half as good as you guys.... But, I'm trying!

Oh, Mike?, Mike?, Mike!, what are we going to do with you??!!

As for your bodywork skills.....it's hard to weld on a plastic car....