There was more work than anticipated
before the engine and transmission could be
mounted to the frame.
 
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The new engine mounts welded to the crossmember. Though you may not see it in this pic, all boxing plate welds are now ground. |
Transmission mount welded to the frame. |
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Yikes! What a horrible sight! The starter didn't fit, so most of the new crossmember had to be cut away to make room for it... |
To take a break from the essential problem a somewhat easier task was taken on. |
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After a couple of weeks, quite a few designs, and angles of attacking the problem, later, I came up with a solution. |
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New rear shock mounts.
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After a long break work on the Essex was continued. |
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The air cleaner will be made from a pair of '38 Chrysler headlights. Here's one resting on the carb. |
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Here the steering box is mounted to the frame/subframe.
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The frame horns has got their boxing plates welded in. The two small holes, barely visible in this pic, are for the racing fuel tank mount. |
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