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1938 Ford Business Coupe
This nice coupe is being built by Mark K. (owner). The car had 100,000 original miles when it was put in storage 24 years ago. The previous owner last drove it to his prom in 1975. What a find!
Mark has been a car enthusiast for the last 29 years. Mark's past work experience includes model making/designer, painter, mold maker/designer, aerospace machinist and currently a aerospace engineering consultant. Mark plans on doing all of the work himself, including upholstery.
With the help of Mark, we are going to attempt to show you a true "build" from start to finish.
Since the car is in such good shape, Mark plans to do very little in modifications, such as shaved trim and hidden hinges. Suspension will be Progressive's "Sweet Ryde" front suspension for 89' Vette and "Sweet Ryde" rear suspension for 82' Vette rear. Power will be supplied by an Tuned port Small Block Chevy and a 700R-4 transmission from the 89' Vette donor car. Progressive's Pro motor mounts and Tubular X-member with transmission mount will keep the small block in place.
Mark also points out that a rear housing from a Caprice or 2wd S-series truck 700R-4 will keep the transmission within 3/8" of the Turbo 400.
Step 1: Frame Boxing and Re-inforcements
Step 2: Sweet Ryde Vette front Suspension Build
Step 3: Sweet Ryde Vette rear suspension and Drive shaft Installation
Step 4: Motor Placement, Exhaust Manifolds, LT-1 parts & Gas Tank
Step 5: Motor and Transmission Cooling
Step 6: Exhaust set-up, Motor and Transmission parts
Step 7: Firewall, Floorpan and Windshield Wiper Installation
Step 9: Choosing and mounting a Steering column and hook-up
Step 11: General Wiring, LT-1 harness, Guages & Electrical Sytems
Step 12: Air Conditioner/Heat & Keeping a working Cowl Vent
New Step 13: Interior & Stereo
Step 16: Curved One Piece Windshield
Step 17: It's all in the details................
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