34 Timmis Roadster

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sabre62

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OK Guru's If you are familiar with this car made in Canada by Timmis you know he ran late 8BA flathead and 3 speed with open drive and 49-51 type differential. Now.. does anyone know what kind or size leaf springs it used (parrallel) not the conventional buggy 34.? I know chassis enginnering makes a kit ..but I wondered what Timmiss used. Thanks to the knowledgable.. G Man
 
Facts About the Timmis-Ford V-8 from their web site - http://www.timmismotor.com/Chassis Frame:1934 Ford restored to new condition.Title:1934 Ford, with original Ford Serial Number stamped in frame.Body:Handmade by Timmis Motor Company.Engine:1949-54 125 H.P. Ford Flathead V-8 Custom. Remanufactured at Ford of Canada Remanufacturing Plant to modern specification.Transmission:3 speed Synchromesh Ford, custom assembled by Timmis Motor Company with Borg Warner and Ford internal parts.Rear Axle:Modern Ford fitted with parallel springs, telescopic shocks, open drive line; all Ford parts.Brakes:Ford Lockheed front; Ford Bendix rear.Steering:Ford; worm and roller. Modern components.Cooling System:Harrison Pressurized Core. Twin water pumps.Electrical:12 volt. All modern components.Wheels:Original Ford 16" wire spoke.Tires:Firestone 6:00 x 16 choice of white or black.Miscellaneous:Each car supplied with: Car Cover, Owner's Manual, Sales Brochure, Parts List.
 
Also don't know, but I visited the Timmis factory in about '76 and shot a bunch of color slides. It wouldn't surprise me if they used stock '49 '53 rear leaf springs if they used that rear axle. There were at least six being built and almost finished at that time, and workmanship looked to be exceptional. ..B.
 
Very Good ! I knew that you Ford guru's would come through!! Thanks to all... will check out that option. Gordon aka G Man 34 Roadster
 
I copied one of his using a Gibbon body. I think he used rear springs from a '49 Ford with a few leaves removed. I used a '46 pu 3.54 rear end. I'll send photos if you like. Joe
 
Joe, That would be wonderful. I belive I have a Gibbon body on this car...it had the form for the cowl vent and I installed a cowl from a 33 that works just fine. I am working with the body for a good door fit, It seems when I open up the rear jamb with a SPREADER I get a beautiful fit on the lower front of the door. Gordon
 
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