Carter -- Go back and look at post #383... there's a posted pix in there that shows the cow catcher... it's the only decent pix that shows the shape.

Hope you like it.

Not mine, I only qualify as a shop boy there. It's a good friend garage and another's '34.

Like the headers? :unibrow:

That '34 is going to be COOL!

Ditto that whole statement for me as well. I love it here because the fabrication work is off the charts - art, pure and simple. That kind of stuff used to be more common on hot rods and customs.

That car looks great already.:yes:

Greg
It was a '30 tudor sedan, with a 5 inch top chop
Mike

Lookin real good Greg. Everytime I look at your thread it makes me regret selling my 34.
The cowcatcher looks great. The 32s Ive seen without IMO looks like theres to much of a bare void between the rails.

THANKS!

Yeah --- I really like my "rail job"/"cow catcher".... it just makes it look complete instead of the usual chrome spreader bar with turn signals.

So... I used to make fun of '32 Fords... I'd see a bunch of them at a show and the guys sitting by them were all about 100+ years old. BUT - once you drive one of these little light weight cars (doesn't have to be a '32) you realize why there are so many of them. They're a hoot!

Sorry you sold yours! Now's the time to buy/build another one. There are a ton of 'em for sale!

Think of '32'a as, hmmmm, uh, well, rocking chairs. :D

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SAR got the heater "hose" lines run to the refurbed antique heater we added (to keep the wife's toes warm...


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And somebody has been polishing on the SS headers.... so they'll look real nice just before they turn blue! LOL. Headers aren't done yet. There are turn downs to be added yet not this blunt cut version.



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My response to Steve when he sent me these pics.... "you're not going to charge me for that kind of crap are ya?" :woot:


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They look sweet Greg. Maybe they hear the voice like in Field of dreams but they hear "Build it" he will pay!!!!! lol

Beautiful!!! :thumbsup:

Wayne ---

The guys that pay WILL get the attention. Since they're working off PRE PAID balance "on account" -- they see that balance sitting there -- and if they want it they got to do work to bill against it. So.... it's moving right along. :rofl: :woot:

Great looking exhaust!:yes:

Tough to explain it here - but everyone - including me - hated the windshield... so we're going to fix it.

First up is reshaping the frame - then we're (SAR) is going to have castings made with the art deco theme we're doing on the car... and we'll use those as 'caps'. They'll go from the body all the way up alongside the frame and then go over the top of the frame. I'll post pics when they're mocked up.



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Mario --

You don't even want to know.... nor do I... I just keep the account full and they manage to keep draining it. BUT.... Always a big butt! It might be a kool car when they get done. :wow:

Like most customers ---- a few "tweaks" turned into a full blown re-do. I'm okay with that and am having fun... so it's all good!

What's left? The grill shell? :lol: j/k!!

So can they save the paint or will it get reshot once all the 'tweaks' are done?

Gonna have to go for a ride this summer!! :cheers:

So this is the little "detail" of art deco being made for the windshield posts... This detail picks up the same design element that is on the headlights the antique heater - now the console and the windshield. These are made by one of those plastic molding/modeling machines -- then they'll cast 'em in stainless steel.




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Imagine this as all one piece....



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Now your talking, Thats cool

Tony -- Basically I bought two frame rails and a couple upper control arms... :willy: :willy: :rofl: Everything else is new. NO this is NOT how to do it right... this is the dumbass way. But it is what it is.

Body will NOT have to be repainted. It's done - upholstery is done - but replacing the carpet with an aircraft square weave. Frame was heavily modified
rear end replaced with the Champs Quick change unit - motor was replaced - 8 stack EFI was added - tranny changed from T56 6 speed to a Tremec 5 speed - wheels and tires changed - all new exhaust system - new grill shell - antique heater restored and installed (wasn't any) - and the windshield redo - and the headlights added - and the cow catcher/frame horn bob job....

Like my title says -- a few tweaks and mods.

No dude! YOU ARE!



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You better be at Del Mar Nats in a couple weeks buddy! 'Cause I'm coming down for it.

Lots of cool changes! ...what's the new target date?

It WILL BE done for the mid May Santa Barbara Wheels and Waves show... It will... It will... It will. Twinkling nose - looking skyward - hoping - praying... It will be done... It will.

Everything you're doing on the car is looks really good - the title of the thread is kind of funny now though! :)

I'd also like to say thanks for posting all of this. You've helped me re-gain my focus with my own little project. I got sidetracked with some other issues, and watching you build this '32 reminded me why I started building a street rod in the first place. :thumbsup:

Well that's good to hear Todd! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Not sure what you've read or how much of this thread -- but I bought this car at an auction on a whim. I thought it was cute - and a couple buddies have '32's. After driving it around a day or so - it was pretty obvious it wasn't the 'cute' car in a mechanical way - and needed some fixing. Since it wasn't on my radar I took it to SAR in Portland to discuss what needed to be done.... well.... once you get going you might as well do X and X and X while you're at it. Sort of like a remodel on a house. You run into issues or problems or whatever. I'm extremely fortunate (lucky) to not have to have a budget so I can just have 'em do the work - stay on it 'til it's done. So that makes it fun!

I've been subscribed and taking notes since your first post! :yes: As soon as I saw "32 Ford" I was buckled up and ready for the ride. I think a 32 is my ultimate destination...

I have a '37 Three window Minotti... it's a complete running "done" hot rod that I bought as a complete re-do project. Now though -- I'm down at SAR and they have all these '33 and '34 Ford "real steal" bodies and a '33 has always been one of my favorites. So..... you know how it is.... you start dreaming.

Then you have guys on here calling me and saying "you know what would be really kool!?" Like a PT "hot rod" with real performance on a track... and that get's me thinking some more. :rofl:

That's what I am attempting to build myself. It's a fine line between losing the "feel" of the hot rod and going too far into race car territory - if you're really into hot rods. I really think that's going to be one of the next trends. With the right chassis under them, how could they not be fun and impressive to put through the paces? It's a motor and chassis with seats! :lol:

How about putting this car in a box and tugging it to Columbus (Goodguys) this July? I need to get a good look at all the hard work. :unibrow:

Awesome project! I love all the cool little art deco pieces, they really tie everything together! SAR are great craftsmen! Can't wait to see it all finished!

Well -- this is one of the shows on my bucket list and one of the reasons I've been toying with stepping up my game and getting a living quarters gooseneck trailer. Rodger @ Ironworks has been trying to talk me into doing this and a show the week (?) before - then stopping at Recovery Room in between. So you just might get to look at it. I have to see if my wife will let me out of the house that long. LOL

I hope you get to check that off the bucket list this year because I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to be in Columbus. Too cold here. Next year, I might be making the trip here like you! :D

Head east young man head east! Well, something like that. Come on over and see us buddy! :woot:

So here is something even I've never had done before.... the building of the medallions that we're going to use on the headlight spreader bar -- and one back between the exhaust tips - and a smaller version inset in the console.

They made one up from wood or something - then scanned it - then had the plastic versions made by one of those newfangled modeling machines that make stuff via layers of plastic. Pretty dang cool stuff if you ask me!

Now they'll be cast in Stainless Steel.

I have no idea what this process costs... so don't even ask... 'cause I don't want to know! :rofl:



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Greg,This is going to be one first class ride.VERYCOOL.:thumbsup: You and your builder have great taste.:thumbsup: Scott

Those badges are too cool! Can't wait to see them in stainless!

Scott -- All my taste is in my mouth...


Seriously though -- thanks -- but really we owe this little design detail to the designer of the heater and the headlights. The heater choice was first -- and it had this art deco detail on it - then Steve F. digs through his GIANT pile of collectibles and comes up with a pair of headlights with the same detail on them. We just STOLE that design and carried it around for a couple of tie-ins.

I might have to re-name the car "Erte"....


You guys that aren't familiar will just have to Google that one!


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Those look great! 3D printing is pretty awesome. It seems to be pretty popular here in Columbus. I've been toying with ideas for some small parts to take advantage.

Can't wait to see them in stainless, and then on the car! :thumbsup:

Greg,I feel the art deco period was when some of the finest building were designed & built.And applying that style in your build is very a nice touch.:thumbsup: Scott

You need one for the rear that says "Welded" :unibrow: