'34 Ford Gas Roadster

jww36 · April 27, 2009, 04:51:23 PM

Pictures of '34 Ford Gas Roadster under construction for Speed Week 2009. My first effort at building a car. First pictures show detail of bottom of frame for exhaust crossover. Exhaust runs within the height of lower frame rail (2" x 6"), between step pan and floor, and will exit out back of car. Other pictures show frame and body as currently fitted.
It has been fun!

Glen · April 27, 2009, 06:07:08 PM

JWW, looking real nice, great work. Keep up the build photos. see you on the salt.

Bville701 · April 27, 2009, 06:33:05 PM

JWW, that looks great!!! What engine size are you planning on running? Blown or Unblown? Fuel or Gas?

Keep up the great work, and keep those pictures coming!!!

Dynoroom · April 27, 2009, 06:52:42 PM

Being I see an "X" pipe for the exhaust I'll go out on a limb and say it's normally aspirated. Using some form of Nascar engine in the B,C,D, class on gas. Just a guess though. Let us know.... 8-)

Really nice build by the way......

Stan Back · April 27, 2009, 07:37:12 PM

"Pictures of '34 Ford Gas Roadster . . ."

Comprehension tests to follow in the morning.

Stan Back

jww36 · April 28, 2009, 07:49:14 AM

Yes, I'm running a "C" gas motor, with a five speed Liberty.

jww36 · April 28, 2009, 08:07:58 AM

By the way, thank you guys for the encouraging response to the build. After thinking about this car and building it as long as I have, at times I've questioned my sanity!

SPARKY · April 28, 2009, 08:31:01 AM

Sanity, whats sanity?

WELCOME to the world of SALT FEVER!!!!!!!!!

octane · April 28, 2009, 09:41:47 AM

I know less than nothing about building cars but,
maaaan it looks so "right".

Please keep the pictures coming

Quote from: jww36 on April 28, 2009, 08:07:58 AM
After thinking about this car and building it as long as I have, at times I've questioned my sanity!

What's there to question ?
.-)

Best of luck with your build !

jimmy six · April 28, 2009, 09:44:39 AM

You may want to insulate the step pan and flooring over the exhaust it's going to get pretty hot sandwiched in that area. Good luck

jww36 · April 28, 2009, 10:28:56 AM

Jimmy; yea thanks. I anticipate wrapping the cross over in a heat proof material to help insulate floor.
If the floor starts getting too hot, I'll drive a little faster so I can get out sooner!

Dreamweaver · April 28, 2009, 10:39:15 AM

Wow, that looks nice.

Been wondering if a 33/34 has a lower cd and all than a typical 32.

Cajun Kid · April 28, 2009, 08:40:32 PM

jww,,

Lizard Skin ceramic coating helps reduce heat a buch and it slows any fire too !! Use it on the floor and inside of the firewall,,, Just my 2 cents..

Charles

jww36 · April 29, 2009, 07:57:34 AM

Charles, Thank you for that info. I will look into it.

fredvance · April 29, 2009, 09:00:00 AM

Ceramic coating the pipes will help keep the heat where it belongs, in the pipe. It is supposed to help performance also.

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