This is what I wanted to see in UA-cam exact feature of Hot Rod building in the garages or drive ways. Very hard cord style of just doing what it takes to build that car . Your doing it my friend , Great job so far its coming alone just fine.
@@ScottRods I was looking at the big vertical bolt with the head very close to the steering boot and the end that looked like it might interfere with grill shell to fender mounting..I am watching the camber bolt install now...no spacer so I assume You just shortened it a little. Great build...I have built several 36 to 41 chevys, I like where its going.
You are a real fore-runner in front end design! That is a neat front section and may provide food for thought with others to use these Crown front ends. Now that everyone knows they can be welded successfully the junk yards are full of them and they should be cheap. Nice job of fabrication too!
Looking very good Dave. I don’t know how you work for hours out in the cold. But your work is paying off. I liked it with the side panels between the hood and the fenders out so the engine would be visible. I may try that on mine. Your gonna have a roller in no time. Thanks for sharing.
I discovered your channel a couple weeks ago, and have been watching your videos in order so I admit I am a little behind. That being said, you may have addressed this and I just haven't got there yet. But is there any good reason those large bolts holding the cross member to the rails could not be run in from the top down. That way you would not need a "spacer" and any exposed thread would be under the car and out of sight. More clearance for the fender and a tidier appearance to boot. Anyway really enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work.
I think they go in from the bottom because they allow the lower control arm to be adjusted, along with the other bushings I've still to install on the frame. They are screwed into the frame rails, the nut at the top is just a lock nut.
Hey! We are a happy cowboy today, aren't we?! This hot rod's gonna be sweet! Now all we gotta do is the whole rest of the car! Oh well...one day atta time! That's what I tell me.
Really enjoy watching you install crown vic front suspension in your 36 chevy coupe, I have mustang 2 front suspension to install in my 35 pontiac coupe. was curious to see you install this, did you use .023 wire or .030 wire when welding heavy metal. How much did you have to narrow crown vic subframe. Everything looking good, keep up good work.
I used .30 wire. I narrowed the CV by exactly six inches. It was a guesstimate, but it turned out to be perfect. The car drives perfectly straight with no bump steer. Steering is heavy, partly because it's a manual rack, and partly because the CV doesn't allow much in the way of castor adjustment.
This is what I wanted to see in UA-cam exact feature of Hot Rod building in the garages or drive ways. Very hard cord style of just doing what it takes to build that car . Your doing it my friend , Great job so far its coming alone just fine.
It's come a long way since then my friend.
Spacers on the bolt will interfere with the inner tie knuckle...but I bet you sorted it out...I like the fact that You aren't scared to dive right in.
Are you talking about the steering rack bolts?
@@ScottRods I was looking at the big vertical bolt with the head very close to the steering boot and the end that looked like it might interfere with grill shell to fender mounting..I am watching the camber bolt install now...no spacer so I assume You just shortened it a little. Great build...I have built several 36 to 41 chevys, I like where its going.
@@danielbruce2584 Ok, I understand now. No, I don't have any interference there. It probably looks closer than it is.
Been injoying watching ! Thks
You are a real fore-runner in front end design! That is a neat front section and may provide food for thought with others to use these Crown front ends. Now that everyone knows they can be welded successfully the junk yards are full of them and they should be cheap. Nice job of fabrication too!
Really dig how it is all well covered by the bodywork... Great work Dave !
Looking great Scott , almost a roller.
I'm determined to get it done for summer.
Looks good sitting on all 4! Coming along nicely
Thanks Joe, I'm very pleased so far.
Hey Dave. It is coming together. I hope it won't be long before we can work outside. I have a nice shop, but I like the outdoors. Thanks for sharing.
Looking very good Dave. I don’t know how you work for hours out in the cold. But your work is paying off. I liked it with the side panels between the hood and the fenders out so the engine would be visible. I may try that on mine. Your gonna have a roller in no time. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Ron. Not too bothered with the cold here as it's pretty dry compared to Scotland. It's the damp I can't deal with.
Looking great! I'm definitely going to try one of those narrowed front ends on a future projects.
Should maybe wait till I do a test drive lol.
@@ScottRods It will be after I get a TIG welder... And learn how to use it...lol!
Looking good Dave!!!
You will be Scott Rodding Soon!!!
Keep Rocking it out!!!
Thanks Pat
I do love the full fender cars.
I discovered your channel a couple weeks ago, and have been watching your videos in order so I admit I am a little behind. That being said, you may have addressed this and I just haven't got there yet.
But is there any good reason those large bolts holding the cross member to the rails could not be run in from the top down. That way you would not need a "spacer" and any exposed thread would be under the car and out of sight. More clearance for the fender and a tidier appearance to boot.
Anyway really enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work.
I think they go in from the bottom because they allow the lower control arm to be adjusted, along with the other bushings I've still to install on the frame. They are screwed into the frame rails, the nut at the top is just a lock nut.
@@ScottRods Ah! I see said the blind man.
@@bradleymackenzie2859 ....picked up his hammer and saw
Hey! We are a happy cowboy today, aren't we?! This hot rod's gonna be sweet! Now all we gotta do is the whole rest of the car! Oh well...one day atta time! That's what I tell me.
Really enjoy watching you install crown vic front suspension in your 36 chevy coupe, I have mustang 2 front suspension to install in my 35 pontiac coupe. was curious to see you install this, did you use .023 wire or .030 wire when welding heavy metal. How much did you have to narrow crown vic subframe. Everything looking good, keep up good work.
I used .30 wire. I narrowed the CV by exactly six inches. It was a guesstimate, but it turned out to be perfect. The car drives perfectly straight with no bump steer. Steering is heavy, partly because it's a manual rack, and partly because the CV doesn't allow much in the way of castor adjustment.
cant wait to how she rides.. : )
Me too!!! lol. Should be pretty smooth I think. Not sure how straight, but smooooth.