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Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.

crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 9:23:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've been here for a while so I thought it's about time I put a project up. My wife bought this about 13 years ago and ran it for a couple of years. It's a Ford pop built on a Triumph Herald chassis using all the running gear. She loved it despite it being slow and it was her daily driver. However it became apparent that it was all a bit tired. So I took it off the road for some mild updating. It was at this point it became very apparent that all was not well in corrosion land. Despite the expense that the previous owner had gone to on the roof chop, roof fill and louvred bonnet and boot the car was very rotten. As we will see it was very well disguised! This will be a sort of catch up thread consisting mostly of photos with a few words where necessary to explain.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 9:28:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So, 10 years ago into the workshop. Start the strip down. Most of the floor was fitted with Gripfil! Knackered Herald engine.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 9:33:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Plan was to fit a 2.0 dohc Ford I4 and mt75 from a Granada so mods were needed to the bulkhead and chassis.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 9:38:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Now weld material back in to make it good. A new gear box tunnel was needed.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 9:44:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You will note in the bulkhead picture above there is a lot of filler around the steering column tube. This was a sign of things to come...
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 9:48:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	As a further upgrade the Triumph swing axle rear end was destined for the scrap heap. Can't post photo for some reason So now I need something to hang the wheels off!
	Last Edit: Sept 16, 2018 10:15:23 GMT by crockpot Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 9:54:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Can a mod please move this to readers rides, posted in wrong section!
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 16:53:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I had an Anglia (English) axle knocking about so that was the choice for the back end. Goal was good ride and handling so a type of fout-link known as a Satchell link was chosen. Cue more photos. Getting started.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 16:56:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	All the links you can see are temporary ones for setting up.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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saabsled Part of things Posts: 331	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.saabsled @saabsled
	Sept 16, 2018 16:56:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great thread. Had a couple of Pop rods, back in the day. Great cars.


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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 16:58:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The crossmember where the links meet the chassis is triangulated and very stiff.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 17:03:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	All the low suspension left the axle in danger of hitting the chassis so notches were formed to clear. Started with a bridging piece which gets tidied and integrated in later. Note the spot welds and remains of filler in the background.
	Last Edit: Sept 16, 2018 17:04:37 GMT by crockpot Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 17:08:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The actual links are stainless steel seamless tube. The ends are machined from solid with a twin taper and take 7/16" bore rubber bushes from Triumph shock absorbers as fitted to Heralds (keep it in the family, sort of!)
	Last Edit: Sept 16, 2018 17:09:50 GMT by crockpot Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 17:11:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	When all fitted up it works a treat. Articulation is very good with an easy 8" total movement at the axle end.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 17:17:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm going to leave the front end for now and post some pictures of the rot that turned up. No real words needed, I'll put up before and after as best I can.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 17:19:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top

	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 17:24:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This is what I was finding all around the rear wheel arch flange. The whole bottom of the car was similar, spot welded patches and filler, lots of filler. Including the chassis and the body/chassis join.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 17:26:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Now sorted, as is all of it. OK that's enough rust, you get the idea, it was a mess!
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 17:30:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	In the middle of all this Ihad several back issues that laid me up for some time. Also Wifey was very ill with stress and ended up retiring. Then I lost my mojo. All at different times, all of which delayed things by years unfortunately. Anyway, back on with the catch up.
	Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).

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crockpot Posted a lot Posts: 1,537	Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.crockpot @crockpot
	Sept 16, 2018 17:37:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 16, 2018 16:56:31 GMT saabsled said: Great thread. Had a couple of Pop rods, back in the day. Great cars. Thanks saabsled. I agree, great cars. Tis is the forth one I've (well wifey this time) had. Built a 351 Cleveland powered gasser in the '80's.
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