32 Ford "tweaks" and a few mods

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by toddshotrods

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!

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.

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

[toddshotrods]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

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...

... 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!

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

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

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

[GregWeld]

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:

[coolwelder62]

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

[pacificustoms]

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

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by coolwelder62

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

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!

[toddshotrods]

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!

[coolwelder62]

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. Scott

[Sieg]

You need one for the rear that says "Welded"