Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 01-14-2013, 01:36 AM

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Here is an update on the '34 Ford. I posted about it when I fist got it back in 2008 but haven't had a chance to work on it until now.. I decided to just start a new thread on it.

First three pictures are of the car when I got it home.

Next ones are where I'm rebuilding the front axle and components. #1 is reaming the new bushings in the front spindles, #2 is the axle boss a where the king pin & spindle go, #3 is the spindle installed, and #4 & #5 are overall pictures of the assembly of the shock brackets and hairpin radius rods.

The next two are pictures of the 377 Stroker engine I installed which is coupled to a '91 Jeep 2wd, 5 speed manual transmission.

I am now working on installing the clutch and brake pedal assembly and I pretty much have to custom make the whole thing. I am going to try and use a cable actuated clutch release so I have to figure out where I want the the mounting brackets on the frame for it.

Once I get everything figured out and built I will have to blow the whole car back apart and get all the parts and pieces ready to paint. I can't wait to drive this one for the first time. It's gonna be a hoot....

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 01-14-2013, 01:38 AM

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**Clyde65** · 01-14-2013, 10:03 AM

Nice!, looks like someone started her and lost interest? I like the old coupes, even the Fords!

**LockDoc** · 01-14-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Nice!, looks like someone started her and lost interest? I like the old coupes, even the Fords!

Thanks Clyde. I think it was a complete driving car at one time. The husband of the gal I got it from was in the process of updating it when he passed away.

LockDoc

hopped up · 01-14-2013, 11:57 AM

Nice coupe! 34s are pretty hard to get in that good shape
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67ChevyRedneck · 01-14-2013, 12:05 PM

Leon... exactly how many awesome old rides do you have???

**LockDoc** · 01-14-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Leon... exactly how many awesome old rides do you have???

That depends on how you define old... I have 12 cars & trucks at this time in the 1929-1970 era. Four of them are not running and of those four I am currently working on three, the '36 Ford, the '34 Ford, and the '70 short fleet. Oh, and I forgot the '39 John Deere "A" tractor. My youngest daughter and her husband are working on that with me because they will end up with it.

Only because you asked...

LockDoc

hopped up · 01-14-2013, 02:01 PM

36 !!!!! What?? Post pix please
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**LockDoc** · 01-14-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

36 !!!!! What?? Post pix please
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The thread on the '36 Ford is here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381966

LockDoc

sanford&daughter · 01-14-2013, 07:47 PM

Wow that is one sweet ride you have there. Are you keeping it open wheel?

LIVE RUST · 01-14-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sanford&daughter

Wow that is one sweet ride you have there. Are you keeping it open wheel?

Yes please do not put fenders on it

CG · 01-14-2013, 11:02 PM

Knowing how you put stuff together I know this is going to be a sweet ride. Personally I like the fenders. And please get a set of valve covers like on your 36, or maybe just some early Edelbrocks.

**LockDoc** · 01-14-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sanford&daughter

Wow that is one sweet ride you have there. Are you keeping it open wheel?

For now it will be fenderless. I wouldn't put anything but steel on it and it would run around 2 grand for the fenders, brackets, running boards & misc.

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Originally Posted by LIVE RUST

Yes please do not put fenders on it

See above.

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Originally Posted by CG

Knowing how you put stuff together I know this is going to be a sweet ride. Personally I like the fenders. And please get a set of valve covers like on your 36, or maybe just some early Edelbrocks.

I like fenders too but I can't justify the price of steel right now.

Come on Mark, what's wrong with the valve covers they're old school aren't they???..

.. I have the oval air cleaner to match, does that help?? Let's see, I have a couple of pair of old style finned aluminum (round end and square end), a pair of script steel ones, and I might be able to dig up another set of Corvettes around here... We'll see.

LockDoc

CG · 01-15-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

For now it will be fenderless. I wouldn't put anything but steel on it and it would run around 2 grand for the fenders, brackets, running boards & misc.

See above.

I like fenders too but I can't justify the price of steel right now.

Come on Mark, what's wrong with the valve covers they're old school aren't they???..

.. I have the oval air cleaner to match, does that help?? Let's see, I have a couple of pair of old style finned aluminum (round end and square end), a pair of script steel ones, and I might be able to dig up another set of Corvettes around here... We'll see.

LockDoc

I assumed you had the fenders already. So yeah that would be a huge expense. I think I have a set of the Corvette ones, I just cant remember if they are the staggered or straights.

**LockDoc** · 01-29-2013, 11:48 AM

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Making a little progress on the coupe. I got the clutch and brake pedal assembly finished, and trimmed out the front floorboards and installed the replacements that came with the car. I need to do more spot welding and use some sealer on the joints but it is looking pretty good. Next will be making a bracket and installing the master cylinder.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 01-24-2016, 11:54 PM

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Wow, hard to believe I haven't updated this since '13. I have been working on it off & on but have had some other projects push it to the back burner. I have the driveline all in and bolted up, fuel tank in, new fuel line in and all connected, master cylinder installed and rear brakes rebuilt and ready to put fluid in, radiator repaired and installed and system filled with coolant, and steering finished up. It starts and runs but I haven't had it out of the shop since finishing the stuff listed above, and probably won't get it out until Spring. The picture below was taken last Fall when I took it to a friend of mines shop to weld the tubular front engine mount in place. My welder wasn't up to the task....

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-25-2016, 07:15 PM

That looks great Leon! It'll be awesome to see you drive it this summer!

**LockDoc** · 01-26-2016, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That looks great Leon! It'll be awesome to see you drive it this summer!

Thanks Ryan. I'm looking forward to driving it that's for sure.

LockDoc

swamp rat · 01-28-2016, 12:36 AM

Nice project, keep up the great work!

**LockDoc** · 01-28-2016, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Nice project, keep up the great work!

Thanks!

LockDoc

Bob's 72 · 02-10-2016, 08:17 PM

Car looks great!! Sorry I missed ya when you were here. I have been sick for two weeks.

**LockDoc** · 02-14-2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's 72

Car looks great!! Sorry I missed ya when you were here. I have been sick for two weeks.

Hi Bob,

Thanks.

Hope you are feeling better. Two weeks is a long time to be sick with anything!

I just wanted to get your torch heads back to you. I will stop again one of these days if the weather ever gets better.

LockDoc

jeh · 02-14-2016, 09:58 PM

Looks good Leon, I've always liked the 34's

**LockDoc** · 02-15-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looks good Leon, I've always liked the 34's

Thanks Jason. This is the 3rd '34 Ford I have owned.

LockDoc

flashed · 02-15-2016, 10:50 PM

Looks great ,would love to go for a ride in one of those .

01-14-2013, 12:05 PM	#6
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01-14-2013, 02:01 PM	#8
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe 36 !!!!! What?? Post pix please Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2013, 07:47 PM	#10
sanford&daughter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Upstate , New York Posts: 647	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Wow that is one sweet ride you have there. Are you keeping it open wheel?

01-14-2013, 11:02 PM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,813	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Knowing how you put stuff together I know this is going to be a sweet ride. Personally I like the fenders. And please get a set of valve covers like on your 36, or maybe just some early Edelbrocks. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-29-2013, 11:48 AM	#15
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,376	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe - Making a little progress on the coupe. I got the clutch and brake pedal assembly finished, and trimmed out the front floorboards and installed the replacements that came with the car. I need to do more spot welding and use some sealer on the joints but it is looking pretty good. Next will be making a bracket and installing the master cylinder. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-14-2013, 01:36 AM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,376	Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe - Here is an update on the '34 Ford. I posted about it when I fist got it back in 2008 but haven't had a chance to work on it until now.. I decided to just start a new thread on it. First three pictures are of the car when I got it home. Next ones are where I'm rebuilding the front axle and components. #1 is reaming the new bushings in the front spindles, #2 is the axle boss a where the king pin & spindle go, #3 is the spindle installed, and #4 & #5 are overall pictures of the assembly of the shock brackets and hairpin radius rods. The next two are pictures of the 377 Stroker engine I installed which is coupled to a '91 Jeep 2wd, 5 speed manual transmission. I am now working on installing the clutch and brake pedal assembly and I pretty much have to custom make the whole thing. I am going to try and use a cable actuated clutch release so I have to figure out where I want the the mounting brackets on the frame for it. Once I get everything figured out and built I will have to blow the whole car back apart and get all the parts and pieces ready to paint. I can't wait to drive this one for the first time. It's gonna be a hoot.... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-14-2013, 01:38 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,376	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe more Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-14-2013, 10:03 AM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Nice!, looks like someone started her and lost interest? I like the old coupes, even the Fords! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-14-2013, 11:57 AM	#5
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Nice coupe! 34s are pretty hard to get in that good shape Posted via Mobile Device

01-24-2016, 11:54 PM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,376	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe - Wow, hard to believe I haven't updated this since '13. I have been working on it off & on but have had some other projects push it to the back burner. I have the driveline all in and bolted up, fuel tank in, new fuel line in and all connected, master cylinder installed and rear brakes rebuilt and ready to put fluid in, radiator repaired and installed and system filled with coolant, and steering finished up. It starts and runs but I haven't had it out of the shop since finishing the stuff listed above, and probably won't get it out until Spring. The picture below was taken last Fall when I took it to a friend of mines shop to weld the tubular front engine mount in place. My welder wasn't up to the task.... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-25-2016 at 11:20 AM.

01-25-2016, 07:15 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe That looks great Leon! It'll be awesome to see you drive it this summer! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-28-2016, 12:36 AM	#19
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Nice project, keep up the great work! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

02-10-2016, 08:17 PM	#21
Bob's 72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Iowa Posts: 20	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Car looks great!! Sorry I missed ya when you were here. I have been sick for two weeks.

02-14-2016, 09:58 PM	#23
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Looks good Leon, I've always liked the 34's __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

02-15-2016, 10:50 PM	#25
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Building The 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Looks great ,would love to go for a ride in one of those .



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