RPM

I don't really like the MTF's as much as the RB's, but would like to see an hood open comparison. Also don't like when they put a big company logo it. Pretty expensive to be doing advertising for them. 

Laws are made to be broken.

Both 

I did but didn't snap a pic. That's where the 1" clearance was measured.
 
Ridge Runner, on 13 Jan 2017 - 1:59 PM, said:
Yup ,the windshield molding clips hold up the cowl vent panel .
 
Ya, that crossed my mind but I didn't get them out to check.
 
Thanks for the never ending help Jim.

When I read about Shaun's convertible inner rocker install over at VMF, I was hooked and decided to do it along with the one piece seat riser. I had already removed the stock seat risers because the NPD Ventura phone sales guy said the conv and sportsroof were the same height. This after I axed him to compare the two. I found out otherwise when I went to pick them up. You don't need a tape measure when they're side by side. Because the conv seat riser raises the seats by one inch, I figured I could just splice in the center hump piece which goes over the tunnel. After measuring twice I cut into it. A the center piece is 1" higher than the stock risers, I made several relief cuts in it and bent down the hump ends and tacked them. Surprisingly I only had to add one small filler wedge piece on each side.
 
The inner conv rockers were fairly easy to install, just time consuming. I can't imagine doing them without a rotisserie. The fun part was welding a zillion plug and tack welds.
 
Crap, shoulda uploaded all my pics when I had the chance :(
 
Bob

I like the door button, knocks off about $400 off the kindig :-)

Making some suspension and brakes progress. Pretty much done with the front arms, need to do shock mount and sway bar mount. Welded up the 4 rear bars, Need to get some coil overs to make this thing a roller.
 

 

The cost different is probably minimal.  I installed manual steering center link, steering arm and pitman arm when doing a Borgeson power steering box conversion.  Looks a little cleaner than an adapter.  

I shaved the side marker lights as well along with all emblems.

I'm thinking when I do the bodywork and paint I'm going to leave the emblems off for a cleaner look.

Interesting. Batman has nothing on you. 

Nothing lines up on my set up.  Same with my 65.  Brian

Looking forward to every update!  She's gunna look impressive in paint!  Keep those updates comin'!

Man!  You guys are HAULIN' on that 'ol girl!

When I read about Shaun's convertible inner rocker install over at VMF, I was hooked and decided to do it along with the one piece seat riser. I had already removed the stock seat risers because the NPD Ventura phone sales guy said the conv and sportsroof were the same height. This after I axed him to compare the two. I found out otherwise when I went to pick them up. You don't need a tape measure when they're side by side. Because the conv seat riser raises the seats by one inch, I figured I could just splice in the center hump piece which goes over the tunnel. After measuring twice I cut into it. A the center piece is 1" higher than the stock risers, I made several relief cuts in it and bent down the hump ends and tacked them. Surprisingly I only had to add one small filler wedge piece on each side.
 
The inner conv rockers were fairly easy to install, just time consuming. I can't imagine doing them without a rotisserie. The fun part was welding a zillion plug and tack welds.
 
Crap, shoulda uploaded all my pics when I had the chance :(
 
Bob

From the body shop that is. My best recollection is that it's been there since about 1999. Been in this stage for many of those years. Got side tracked with a divorce, built a shop, got married, had a shop at the new house but never brought it home, another divorce, sheesh!
Anywho, gonna start on fabbing up some round chromo control arms and coil overs, steering, 4 wheel disc, fit the engine/C5 trans and make a driveshaft, electrical, yada yada...
YEE HAW!!! I'm excited she's home.
 
Bob
 
 

Cool! I wondered if you wandered off. That definitely is a crappy way to inherit some cars. Cool 56 Thunderbird! Condolences on your uncle, and cancer sure does suck.
 
 

LMAO!!! Suppose I should proof read for double meanings. Too funny!

LMAO!!! Suppose I should proof read for double meanings. Too funny!

Saw this in Bakersfield Craigslist and thought I remembered someone was looking for one.
 
Underdrive overdrive gearvender mounted on a Ford C4 automatic, less than 10,000 miles, was in a 1928 model A the owner bought it in Colorado brought it here and put a lighter powertrane in it $2500 obo text six six one 667-7889
 
 
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/5925456591.html

Saw this in Bakersfield Craigslist and thought I remembered someone was looking for one.
 
Underdrive overdrive gearvender mounted on a Ford C4 automatic, less than 10,000 miles, was in a 1928 model A the owner bought it in Colorado brought it here and put a lighter powertrane in it $2500 obo text six six one 667-7889
 
 
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/5925456591.html

Damn that Raptor sure looks nice! Now I feel crappy that I didn't use it :(

Saw this in Bakersfield Craigslist and thought I remembered someone was looking for one.
 
Underdrive overdrive gearvender mounted on a Ford C4 automatic, less than 10,000 miles, was in a 1928 model A the owner bought it in Colorado brought it here and put a lighter powertrane in it $2500 obo text six six one 667-7889
 
 
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/5925456591.html

Hydro dipping parts is way cool,  but that carbon fiber look on the wheels NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!  A subtle weave look on the dash, possibly. Now, if you could form up real CF parts for your dash, that would be trick.
 
I'm certain you are able to fix you clock, look at all the other hurtles you have conquered in your build. :)

Saw this in Bakersfield Craigslist and thought I remembered someone was looking for one.
 
Underdrive overdrive gearvender mounted on a Ford C4 automatic, less than 10,000 miles, was in a 1928 model A the owner bought it in Colorado brought it here and put a lighter powertrane in it $2500 obo text six six one 667-7889
 
 
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/5925456591.html