The Ford Barn

Henry/Kokomo · 10-26-2015, 11:55 AM

Like many others, I decided to build an AV8 roadster and purchased the Bishop-Tardel book "How to build a traditional Ford Hot Rod" as a guide. Again, like others, I discovered a few inaccuracies in the book. If memory serves, there was a post on here that referred to a posting elsewhere by Mr. Bishop that gave updated/correct dimensions or info. where needed. I can't seem to locate that posting. Does anyone remember it or can someone steer me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

Charlie Stephens · 10-26-2015, 12:34 PM

Also post your question on HAMB.

Charlie Stephens

Henry/Kokomo · 10-26-2015, 03:44 PM

Thanks, Charlie.

Mart · 10-26-2015, 05:38 PM

I know the diameter of the holes in the front engine mounts were quoted as 1-1/2" and they should have been 1-1/4".

Mart.

Ralph Moore · 10-26-2015, 10:12 PM

One thing they don't tell you, is if you use F1 shock mounts in the manner described in the book, and decide to put your headlights on the same mount, is that they will bounce around so much that you'll have a hard time seeing where your going.
Just speaking from experience.
But it looks really bitchin!

john in illinois · 10-27-2015, 11:13 AM

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Henry here are some threads on HAMB

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...ishbone.58724/

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...s-book.490850/

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...ssions.632305/

John

Henry/Kokomo · 10-27-2015, 06:09 PM

Thanks, guys, for all the info. WAY ahead of where I was 48 hours ago. Really appreciate your assistance.

JSeery · 10-27-2015, 06:34 PM

You did notice that Mike Bishop opened a thread on this topic?

10-26-2015, 11:55 AM	#1
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Need a referrence Like many others, I decided to build an AV8 roadster and purchased the Bishop-Tardel book "How to build a traditional Ford Hot Rod" as a guide. Again, like others, I discovered a few inaccuracies in the book. If memory serves, there was a post on here that referred to a posting elsewhere by Mr. Bishop that gave updated/correct dimensions or info. where needed. I can't seem to locate that posting. Does anyone remember it or can someone steer me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. __________________ Henry

10-26-2015, 12:34 PM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: Need a referrence Also post your question on HAMB. Charlie Stephens

10-26-2015, 03:44 PM	#3
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Need a referrence Thanks, Charlie. __________________ Henry

10-26-2015, 05:38 PM	#4
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,746	Re: Need a referrence I know the diameter of the holes in the front engine mounts were quoted as 1-1/2" and they should have been 1-1/4". Mart.

10-26-2015, 10:12 PM	#5
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: Need a referrence One thing they don't tell you, is if you use F1 shock mounts in the manner described in the book, and decide to put your headlights on the same mount, is that they will bounce around so much that you'll have a hard time seeing where your going. Just speaking from experience. But it looks really bitchin!

10-27-2015, 11:13 AM	#6
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: Need a referrence Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Henry here are some threads on HAMB http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...ishbone.58724/ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...s-book.490850/ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...ssions.632305/ John

10-27-2015, 06:09 PM	#7
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Need a referrence Thanks, guys, for all the info. WAY ahead of where I was 48 hours ago. Really appreciate your assistance. __________________ Henry

10-27-2015, 06:34 PM	#8
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Need a referrence You did notice that Mike Bishop opened a thread on this topic?