Shortening your roadster windshield frame properly is doable from the home garage without welding. The following steps can apply to ‘26 through ‘36 roadster windshield frames.

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Cowl lacing is always a hot topic among hot rodders and restoration gurus. It seems that everyone has their own cowl lacing tricks to prevent the ends from fraying. Here’s how I do it.

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Last week I received a question by email. It’s a good one that I hear every so often. 

Question: Regarding the 1928 roadster pick-up you built, how did you reshape your lower bed rails to follow the shape of the 32 frame kick? Basically, what did you do to make things fit?  

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Many people run into the problem of how to properly measure the length of the drive shaft to fit into the torque tube. The following segment outlines some easy steps to get you through this critical task. It is important that the measurement is accurate and everything fits properly. If you don’t have the tools to modify the drive shaft yourself, you can find a local shop to help you. These tips apply to 1932 to 1948 Fords. Please note that the ‘35/’36 Ford drive shafts are their own animal. I’ll try to post a segment on this in the future.

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