Front Suspension - Done

Well, as with most things so far in this project..I have taken too long to do the little things.

So this past weekend, the weather was great and I got the front shock mounts relocated, squared up and welded in. Not an extremely huge ordeal, but still a good exercise in measuring, planning and execution.

Though not "pretty" they will be plenty functional. The kicker is that the shocks are are the stock pieces just moved.

Newest Acquisition - Gotha Intake

Not many people really know why I like "old cars", sometimes I don't, but then something comes along and it lights a fire. A guy I had done some business with gives me a call out of the blue about his health and how he is looking to get rid of some of his parts because he is going, "under the knife".

Of course not great news, but there really isn't much of an alternative.

Long story short, he shows me this intake and when I saw what was on it, I darned near fell over. He said the magical words..."gotha" and my blood jumped...

You see, gotha is an old speed company who is no longer in business and their stuff is pretty rare..



Check it out. It is a Mercury flathead intake with two adapters brazed on. Pretty sweet...

Chassis Update

I have been taking my time doing chassis projects because I want to make sure that I do them correctly. I have since reassembled the frame and purchased a new repop gas tank. They are pretty nice I have to admit. I plan on running the fuel pump externally and have started to run the brake lines and air lines for the rear bags.



Here you can see the frame, with the repainted steering column and the relocated front shocks. I will have them done and welded on soon. Also, there is a 49 merc dash that I plan on building for it as well. One piece at a time right?

Like a new man

Have you ever felt that way...something happens and you get a renewed feeling. Inspiration and possibility abound..well. In my distorted little world getting my frame blasted did that. For the first time, everything is clean. The guy did a really nice job and now I got a bug to get everything cleaned. He sprayed it with a thick black epoxy primer and off I go.