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Here are a few of the Riddell-engineered refinements to this original car.
- Recessed pockets had to be built in the frame rails to accept the front motor mounts which double as water pumps.
- New front radius rods were built out of heavy wall chrome-moly tubing. The original ones were so poorly made that they were unsafe.
- The correct master cylinder banjo fitting was not available so, he fabricated a new one from scratch.
- The tooling mandral had to be CNC machined to facilitate metal spinning new brass tail pipe end bells.
- Hey would you agree? Hot rodding is an art form and some Hot Rod Artists have mastered the craft and Richard Riddell is one of them!!!
Reconstruction points of interest:
- Original steel body and doors welded shut
- ‘42 Merc 274 c.i flathead (current engine)
- ’39 Lincoln-Zephyr tranny
- ’34 Ford rear with Halibrand quick-change center & enclosed drive shaft
- ’39 Ford hydraulic brakes all around & wide “5” 16-inch wheels & caps
- ’37 Ford tube axle
- Engine by RPM Machine
- Chrome by Ace Plating
- Frame done by Capps Powder Coat
- Body/paint by Showtime Customs
- Upholstery by Brents
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