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Mopars are for Little girls?.

Started by Jeff Norwell, 2014-12-02 05:22

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Jeff Norwell

"Don't get Scared now little Fella"

1957 Ford Custom-428-4 speed
1957 Ford Custom 300-410-4 speed


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junior58

Very nice Jeff, I've always preferred the 5 window coupe to the 3 window. Have been gathering parts over a number of years to start doing a 30 Model A roadster pickup but now my son, who is about to turn 18, has claimed ownership (ha, yeah, right!!!!), but he wants to do it as a coupe instead. I already had a rebuilt roller cam 302 Ford to go in it, but since getting my 57 I've fallen in love with Y-Blocks again and would like to go that way, though convincing him of that is a bit of a task. At the end of the day, it will be a cool little (?) father and son project that he will probably end up with so I'll try not to force my preferences on it too much.
Steve McKnight
57 Fords International - NZ chapter

Zapato

Quote from: Jeff Norwell on 2014-12-02 12:19
I have no idea Zap? that is above my pay grade.

well its a neat trick anyway..........

Zap- :unitedstates:
Zapato

Cruise low and slow.......Nam class of '72

Ford Blue blood

Just noticed the 40 dash..... :001:
Certfied Ford nut, Bill
2016 F150 XLT Sport
2016 Focus (wife's car)
2008 Shelby GT500
57 Ranchero
36 Chevy 351C/FMX/8"/M II

Jeff Norwell

Were using a 41 Bill, I found out the hard way why no one ever uses a 41 dash,specially with cowl steering and Ansen Pedals.
I think I was a Sado-masochist in a previous life.
"Don't get Scared now little Fella"

1957 Ford Custom-428-4 speed
1957 Ford Custom 300-410-4 speed


http://www.norwell-equipped.com

Jeff Norwell

Quote from: junior58 on 2014-12-02 15:35
Very nice Jeff, I've always preferred the 5 window coupe to the 3 window. Have been gathering parts over a number of years to start doing a 30 Model A roadster pickup but now my son, who is about to turn 18, has claimed ownership (ha, yeah, right!!!!), but he wants to do it as a coupe instead. I already had a rebuilt roller cam 302 Ford to go in it, but since getting my 57 I've fallen in love with Y-Blocks again and would like to go that way, though convincing him of that is a bit of a task. At the end of the day, it will be a cool little (?) father and son project that he will probably end up with so I'll try not to force my preferences on it too much.


Building a Solid 292 or 312 in a Hotrod(NOT streetrod) would be mighty mighty fine.
"Don't get Scared now little Fella"

1957 Ford Custom-428-4 speed
1957 Ford Custom 300-410-4 speed


http://www.norwell-equipped.com

gasman826

Quote from: Jeff Norwell on 2014-12-03 17:24
Were using a 41 Bill, I found out the hard way why no one ever uses a 41 dash,specially with cowl steering and Ansen Pedals.
...have two '41 dashes.  It takes a lot of looking to find missing pieces.

Jeff Norwell

Quote from: gasman826 on 2014-12-04 07:25
...have two '41 dashes.  It takes a lot of looking to find missing pieces.

Your so right Gary?I found a Fenton chrome Acc. strip that replaces the plastic factory strip?.. don't have one of those eh?
"Don't get Scared now little Fella"

1957 Ford Custom-428-4 speed
1957 Ford Custom 300-410-4 speed


http://www.norwell-equipped.com

gasman826

I have been waiting for inspiration to strike.  I was thinking along the lines of a machining project to make that panel.

Jeff Norwell

Here is a better shot of the installed dash.The 41 looks like it was made to fit.Not so.
Spent the Saturday with my pal Neil(Candy's Hot Rod Supply) at his shop.Front window assembly installed(ugh!)Rear deck lid installed and other small items.
Neil is a great fabricator and forward thinker.All the work was performed by him.I was the Shop Monkey.

"Don't get Scared now little Fella"

1957 Ford Custom-428-4 speed
1957 Ford Custom 300-410-4 speed


http://www.norwell-equipped.com

hiball3985

JIM:
HAPPY HOUR FOR ME IS A GOOD NAP
The universe is made up of electrons, protons, neutrons and morons.
1957 Ranchero
1960 F100 Panel
1966 Mustang

Jeff Norwell

"Don't get Scared now little Fella"

1957 Ford Custom-428-4 speed
1957 Ford Custom 300-410-4 speed


http://www.norwell-equipped.com

hiball3985

While out with the gang for lunch today one of the guys brought his coupe and had a typical fabricated dash with modern gauges and I thought YUCK. Yours is unique  :003:
JIM:
HAPPY HOUR FOR ME IS A GOOD NAP
The universe is made up of electrons, protons, neutrons and morons.
1957 Ranchero
1960 F100 Panel
1966 Mustang

Ecode70D

#28
Jeff
    Your 32 is looking great.  You put a lot of work in that body to make it look so nice. Believe me I know what it takes to make it look like that.   I especially like the dash installation.  It looks just so natural in your car.  I always liked the 41 dash.  That strange  Ardun looking engine is quite impressive also.  Keep up the good work. I hope that you get your new car out early this summer.
     Looks like I'm going to have to hook up "all the carburetors"  on my 34 flathead   if I'm going to try to beat you in a race. HAHAHA Jay

Jeff Norwell

Ha ha ha! I think your 312 will kick my butt Jay.
"Don't get Scared now little Fella"

1957 Ford Custom-428-4 speed
1957 Ford Custom 300-410-4 speed


http://www.norwell-equipped.com