32 Ford "tweaks" and a few mods

[ironworks]

I have a black truck that you could redo and change to your hearts content. No greater satisfaction then fixing something that was not broke.

[tones2SS]

Was there for a couple hours today -- and we're all kind of shooting for "May".

Is this because they have other builds as well Greg? Or, just because that thay are waiting for parts and the build will actually take that long to complete?
Gonna be a mean little hot rod for sure.:yes: Keep us posted.

[96z28ss]

cause May is when it stops raining in Washington.

[GregWeld]

So here's the body dropped on the chassis for a little test fit. NO those are not my tires - they're just some they had around. Mine will be 'mo bigga



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5483.jpg

[GregWeld]

I have a black truck that you could redo and change to your hearts content. No greater satisfaction then fixing something that was not broke.

I don't think it runs or drives.

[waynieZ]

Very nice Greg.

[ironworks]

I don't think it runs or drives.

So you want me to do it all.... GEEZ

[GregWeld]

Trying to get the stance right -- and the front just won't come down with the IFS in there as it is -- so it gets whacked... will also try a smaller dia tire up front and a larger dia in back -- STANCE IS JUST TOO CRITICAL to not get it right now!

The front needs to come down at least an inch more....


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5490.jpg

[GregWeld]

Just a learning curve item for you guys that haven't done this before -- or are planning on installing a cross member front end some time....

As you jack the back up (or drop it) and or drop or raise the nose... that will change the caster! So make sure you have the stance set up before you weld all this stuff in! Right now - with this stance - my caster is at about 0*.... and these little POS drive like crap as it is -- let alone being at 0*. So you have to whack it and change it no matter what if you want it right.

That little statement doesn't make me a suspension guru.... I'm just saying - to those that read these threads etc... I'm trying to help someone that isn't aware of this stuff just to think about it.

[96z28ss]

looking at those pics, I don't think I like high boys.

Even with the front lowered. You won't need to put it on the lift to work underneath it.

[GregWeld]

looking at those pics, I don't think I like high boys.

Even with the front lowered. You won't need to put it on the lift to work underneath it.

Gee Bob... maybe there's a clue in that name.... What'ya think?

Trying to get the front down 1 1/2" or so. We have to be careful in the rear because of the body lines/exposed tire radius... you can mess that relationship up real easy.

I'm a thinkin' that SAR has done this before.... and will be able to tune in on it.

[GregWeld]

This is the stance I'm looking for - but it's far easier to get here with a dropped straight axle! I have the Kugel IFS.... and that creates it's own issues. This is a buddies '32 and I love the color and stance of the build.




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_1007.jpg

[GregWeld]

That was a photo I did in iPhone ColorSplash.... here's the color.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC_7769.jpg

[96z28ss]

I like what your doing and like giving you a hard time.
This is more of the stance I like.

http://www.babez.de/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/leno-bowtie32-titel.jpg

[GregWeld]

Dude -- That (your BABY blue '32 pic) just ain't right!

And if you took the pic kneeling down -- that is a HIGH BOY!


:willy: :willy: :willy: :rofl: :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Smeding Performance has shipped the 383 directly to SAR and Imagine Injection notified me that the 8 Stack EFI intake and harness etc has been shipped to them from Comp Cams (Inglese Injection).


We're making some headway on the chassis set up:


Front suspension;

Front crossmember moved up 1 1/2", 2 degrees of caster w/control arms in a neutral position, sway bar moved down.

Rear suspension;

Set rear axle back 1/4" to center wheel in the wheel well (body is
different from side to side), pinion angle set at 1 1/2 degrees upwards,
front and rear setting at projected rake with rear tire at 31" dia. and
front at 24" dia.. The rear pinion support rods and the lower radius rods
have new 1 1/4" dia. cross members and they tie in at the outer frame rails.
The support rods will triangulate to the lower rods for strength.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5497.jpg




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5498.jpg



I also asked them to "open up" the chassis frame horns. At some point the brake thru frames leaked fluid into the frame. Only way to do it right is to open it up and clean that crap outta there!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5496.jpg

[awr68]

Thanks for the pics! I love seeing all the progress! Can't wait to see it in person!! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very nice Greg.
That is going to be one mean little machine.:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

I've always been partial to this one:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2610213102_bbc0ca4721_z.jpg


Hey.......it's red right?

[GregWeld]

Here's the Inglese intake for the roadster....

I have to thank Kenny D for talking me into having it powder coated before it was to be painted to match... that "seals" the intake.

I think Inglese did one heck of a job getting this thing done.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0175.jpg

[waynieZ]

Wow It Looks sweet!

[Flash68]

Looks pretty sweet Greg. Happy birthday... I mean Christmas.. to you. :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

Tasty. :thumbsup:

[mexMan]

Greg, that '32 is a piece of art, everything about it has some attention to detail, from the headers (or at least the concept drawing :unibrow: ) the Kugel rearend is awesome, and now the Inglese intake, you are paying attention to detail. :clap:

[tones2SS]

Very nice Greg. Looks killer.:thumbsup:
Good call on the powder coat.

[mexMan]

Wait... the red is powder coat?

[69x22]

Man that's going to be nice when it's back together.

[mdprovee]

I like the intake Greg.

[GregWeld]

I like the intake Greg.


Thanks Mike! I was trying to do something a little "different" with the stacks because my plan is to have open hood sides on the '32... and wanted the stacks to stand out against all the red paint. Not sure what valve covers I'm going to do yet -- and the block will be body color - with aluminum heads - so don't want just a mass of aluminum on top.

I'm also shopping now for velocity stacks. I've got the C. Cooks Enterprises versions on the Nomad and LOVE THEM. Super high quality pieces... but they're kind of short... and I need the height to fill the space.

[GregWeld]

Wait... the red is powder coat?



No --- the intake was powder coated -- then painted the red. I think the powder coat was gray if I remember the discussion. Apparently the powder coat seals the cast intake - and it's easy to sand so makes a nice base for the paint.

Forget about the cost of doing that.... cause you first have to polish the intake - then powder coat it - then have it painted.... and on and on and on.... but that's the look I wanted.

[mexMan]

Oh ok, it looks awesome I have to say, and if you're looking for filling the space...
http://static.betazeta.com/www.bolido.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/supercharger.jpg
there's always a solution :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Thanks for sharing! However.... My wife thinks my equipment is just fine as is. No need for an extension..... :D

[mexMan]

*Subliminal tone*

You knoooooooooooooow you want it...

Really, I love your Nomad the way it is, and I bet the Ford will be as badass.

[tones2SS]

Thanks for sharing! However.... My wife thinks my equipment is just fine as is. No need for an extension..... :D

:lol: :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Another little package arrived just in time to put an intake on the top of it!


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5547.jpg

[waynieZ]

Very Nice !!

[awr68]

You must have been a VERY good boy this year! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[GregWeld]

You must have been a VERY good boy this year! :thumbsup: :cheers:


Actually Tony -- I suck.... but it doesn't seem to matter! :rofl:

[96z28ss]

your a DB!

[DOOM]

Love it Greg!!!!!!!!!!! Old school Small blocks rule!! I'm SLOWLY becoming a LS fan but I will never ever lose my love for this engine. Great choice...

[waynieZ]

You must have put a lot of Rum in Santa's Eggnog to get that if you were a bad boy.

[tones2SS]

You must have put a lot of Rum in Santa's Eggnog to get that if you were a bad boy.

HA!:lol:
Whatever it takes, right Greg. Nice. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Love it Greg!!!!!!!!!!! Old school Small blocks rule!! I'm SLOWLY becoming a LS fan but I will never ever lose my love for this engine. Great choice...

Mario -- I've been pushing around an LS6 on a dolly for like 5 years now and just can't seem to find a home in one of my cars for it....

I've got so many years of inventory of old skool parts that I just keep doing more of them. Like Todd.... I guess we're dinosaurs. But HAPPY dinosaurs!
:cheers:

[GregWeld]

You must have put a lot of Rum in Santa's Eggnog to get that if you were a bad boy.



Nah..... I'm just spoiled and whine 'til I get what I want....LOL


The real truth is --- she doesn't ask -- I don't ask her -- we both shop 'til
we drop... no harm no foul. :D

[GregWeld]

I was at SAR Friday... mostly to add $$ to my "account"... :rofl: But also to work out a couple more details.

They raised the front cross member up into the chassis an inch and a half... that drops the nose down some more. One of the things I DID NOT like when I bought the car was the stance. Hiboys are hi to begin with and mine was high and level from the rear to the front... YUCK!

The discussion on Friday was about tire sizes. I want some fairly aggressive tire on the rear and some fairly small tires up front... this is standard fair on a car like this - "bigs and littles". After SAR I went to a buddies house to show another friend his '32 roadster - which is a 1994 "Great Eight" car.... and took some pics of his rear tires. What do you guys think?


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0256.jpg

[jy211]

what's the windshield look like by chance?

[GregWeld]

what's the windshield look like by chance?



It's clear glass.






:rofl:

[tones2SS]

After SAR I went to a buddies house to show another friend his '32 roadster - which is a 1994 "Great Eight" car.... and took some pics of his rear tires. What do you guys think?
http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0256.jpg
I like it Greg. I think that looks great.
Good luck.:thumbsup:

[jy211]

It's clear glass.






:rofl:


Really,

WOW, must be really easy to see out of. :D

[waynieZ]

Greg have you looked at what Coker tires has to offer? They have some old school tires that are new technology.

[awr68]

Stan has a bitchin car! Do you have a side shot?

[skatinjay27]

greg is that a grow room under the car at your buds house?;) lol

[Lenie]

It's clear glass.






:rofl:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Lenie]

Greg, when they're finished, let me know if you need any help getting it home.:thumbsup:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I remember that car, Very nice..... I like those tires myself

[GregWeld]

Greg have you looked at what Coker tires has to offer? They have some old school tires that are new technology.

Yeah I have -- I'm not a fan...

[GregWeld]

greg is that a grow room under the car at your buds house?;) lol

That's certainly what it looked like to me!

He has all his potted (not pot) plants under there -- a good warm space and out of the way. He's a waxer not a greaser - so if he's not driving then there's little waxing. In the winter 'round here... there's not much roadster weather.

Good eye by the way!
:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I remember that car, Very nice..... I like those tires myself

Back in da day --- '94 --- it was super hi-tech! All torsion bar suspension front and rear -- and a Caddy Northstar mounted north and south! This little rocket is putting out about 450 hp and that caddy NS motor is super fast revving! You jump on it - and you'd best be ready!

You should see the looks on peoples faces when they see it at a show - with the open hood sides and the plug wires dissapearing into the valve covers -- they first think it's a hemi -- then they start scratching their heads and looking around... it's really too funny. Most don't want to ask... they spend a while scratching..:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

When it was built - it had super ugly Antera 3 spokes on it... Now it has some Billet Specialties and they've done a BUNCH to make the car run and drive right!

[Flash68]

Greg, what size are those tires?

[GregWeld]

Greg, what size are those tires?

They're BFG Comp T/A's - 275 X 60 X 17's

[GregWeld]

Stan has a bitchin car! Do you have a side shot?



Jacking my thread are ya Tony? :thumbsup:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0246.jpg




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0251.jpg




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0250.jpg




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0249.jpg




The two together.... notice how much better his sits! The next day mine was being cut apart.... :rofl:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_1010.jpg

[jy211]

[SIZE="4"]The two together.... notice how much better his sits! :rofl:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_1010.jpg

I like his windshield...

[tones2SS]

[SIZE="4"]http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0251.jpg

Hey Greg. What is that underneath the car? Is that a plexiglass material looking into the floor below or something? I see flowers and a fence of some sorts.:_paranoid

[GregWeld]

Tones - it's a "pit" and he stores his planted pots down there in the winter. The "fence" is some movable safety grating painted yellow.

[awr68]

So I take it Stan's headers aren't off the shelf units? lol

I do like how his car sits...will yours be close to that?

Lookie there, page 32

[GregWeld]

So I take it Stan's headers aren't off the shelf units? lol

I do like how his car sits...will yours be close to that?

Lookie there, page 32



No. His body is channeled 2" over the frame.

[Blake Foster]

I like his windshield...

Who's is the 4x4???:willy:

[rwhite692]

Tones - it's a "pit" and he stores his planted pots down there in the winter. The "fence" is some movable safety grating painted yellow.


Cool...That view sure looks funny to look down there and see vegetation!

[GregWeld]

Stopped by SAR on my way home from my BJ/GRNS... not much to update because they were down at the GRNS with several cars.

Motor is set in the chassis... and they've cleaned up the wiring under the dash.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0436.jpg

[ironworks]

Did Kenny Davis take that pic or did you buy his old camara? Or maybe it was just cold that day....:D

[Sieg]

Greg,

Nice project! Look forward to seeing it, hopefully in person.

Since you're obviously into the NW Hot Rod scene does these cars from my neighborhood look familiar?

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/IMGP5137/618170501_iYKDy-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/IMGP5124/618167234_exBRc-L.jpg

[waynieZ]

Are you using the old headers and exhaust or something different?

[GregWeld]

Did Kenny Davis take that pic or did you buy his old camara? Or maybe it was just cold that day....:D

WTF? You think I'm Steve Rupp?

Speaking of which -- did he fall down an elevator shaft or something? :D

[GregWeld]

Greg,

Nice project! Look forward to seeing it, hopefully in person.

Since you're obviously into the NW Hot Rod scene does these cars from my neighborhood look familiar?

SIEG! Yeah --- They're familiar! One is a '32 Ford and the other one is a '35....

But really... no - I'm too old to remember what we were even talking about.

Nice looking rides though!

[Sieg]

But really... no - I'm too old to remember what we were even talking about.
Sorry Gramps, didn't mean to tax your noggin. :thumbsup:

[Fluid Power]

Did Kenny Davis take that pic or did you buy his old camara? Or maybe it was just cold that day....:D

That's funny right there....

Darren

[GregWeld]

Are you using the old headers and exhaust or something different?

Wayne -- since you asked... No -- building custom food grade stainless steel headers and out the back exhaust. Working on some ideas now as a matter of fact!

So this is just prelim mock up.... I said HECK NO! to the two normal exhaust out the back idea.... BUT I'm toying with copying the new Ferrari 458 Italia exhaust using THREE tips... so two 3" with a 2 1/2" in the middle.... because the car is painted Ferrari Rosso Corsa red... :unibrow:

What do you guys think?? First two pics just show pipe location -- last pic is of the tip design....



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSCN8094.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSCN8100.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/Ferrari-458-Italia_6-500x351.jpg

[GregWeld]

Headers will be something along this line.....


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/GWELD001.jpg

[ironworks]

Just my Giant loud opinion but I think It would look better above the axle housing. Bring the exhaust above the half shafts and together above the quick change cover.

Plus it won't hang so low.

[Flash68]

I like the triple tip idea Greg.

[96z28ss]

Just my Giant loud opinion but I think It would look better above the axle housing. Bring the exhaust above the half shafts and together above the quick change cover.

Plus it won't hang so low.

I already suggested that. It looks terrible below the diff.

[ironworks]

I already suggested that. It looks terrible below the diff.

And If I was tall It might not matter cuz you will never see it. But if I was short I would move that up instead of looking at that all time.

[GregWeld]

Just my Giant loud opinion but I think It would look better above the axle housing. Bring the exhaust above the half shafts and together above the quick change cover.

Plus it won't hang so low.

Okay -- I can use some 4" thick body mount biscuits to get the room for that design idea... :thumbsup:

There is no way to run exhaust on top the rear end.

[GregWeld]

And If I was tall It might not matter cuz you will never see it. But if I was short I would move that up instead of looking at that all time.

I prefer the exhaust in my face.


:rofl:

[ironworks]

There is no way to run exhaust on top the rear end.

Sure there is. Just route it above the half inboard of the shock and close to the disc brake rotor. Then the half shaft will never hit the exhaust.

Rodger

[GregWeld]

Sure there is. Just route it above the half inboard of the shock and close to the disc brake rotor. Then the half shaft will never hit the exhaust.

Rodger

Okay - that gets TWO of the three pipes routed.... :D

[96z28ss]

well are you going to do a Single muffler design with three pipes coming out of it or are you going to run dual ehaust into a custom made tip that has the Ferrari 3 pipe look. One is alot easier than the other.
I'm with Rodger there is plenty of room. More room than most cars.

Your pretty good at the CAD stuff. Everyone is doing it now.

[ironworks]

Okay - that gets TWO of the three pipes routed.... :D

Well there is only 2 pipes from the engine so the other is really just an exhaust tip. Unless the 3rd pipe connects to your butthole.

[toddshotrods]

Just make it a little resonator. ;)
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/art/tip001.jpg

[GregWeld]

well are you going to do a Single muffler design with three pipes coming out of it or are you going to run dual ehaust into a custom made tip that has the Ferrari 3 pipe look. One is alot easier than the other.
I'm with Rodger there is plenty of room. More room than most cars.

Your pretty good at the CAD stuff. Everyone is doing it now.

I posted that CAD up before I could give you credit for it! Sorry!

Too easy to hit "send".



I'll run dual exhaust and this design as a 'tip'.

[GregWeld]

Todd ---

I like your little "resonator" idea... it would probably take some mock up to get the sound right??

Have to thank both you and Bob for your work! Super kool stuff!

[96z28ss]

I posted that CAD up before I could give you credit for it! Sorry!

Too easy to hit "send".



I'll run dual exhaust and this design as a 'tip'.

I wasn't looking for credit, I was trying to make it look like you did it, but you had to go and ruin that, huh!

The center pipe does get cut out into the 2 outside pipes. Not sure if it will affect the sound any. It will atleast have exhaust flowing out of the 3 pipes. Wouldn't want it to be just cosmetic.

[toddshotrods]

No problem, I really couldn't resist doing it. I cheated and just Photoshopped the CAD rendering though.
...it would probably take some mock up to get the sound right??...
That's the fun part. :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Well there is only 2 pipes from the engine so the other is really just an exhaust tip. Unless the 3rd pipe connects to your butthole.

I like the butthole sound --- think I've heard it before. Down south somewhere... let me think....... Um.......
:lol:

I could do a straight six -- two cylinders per "pipe". We used to do split manifolds "back in the day". You young'uns probably never heard a 6 with a split manifold. Bad azz... no go... but bad azz.

[GregWeld]

A sneak peek



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5732.jpg

[lhkustoms]

Greg looks real good. How bout a nice pic and not just a little sneak :lol:
I also think the Tri tip exhaust would look pretty sweet or a custom tip like Tim built on the double dozen roadster.

[Sieg]

Nice looking motor!

Acura TL & MDX have some interesting exhaust tips:

http://www.acura.com/Exterior360.aspx?model=TL&modelYear=2011

http://www.acura.com/Exterior360.aspx?model=MDX&modelYear=2011

[rwhite692]

GW, Bob that three tube exhaust tip deal looks pretty neat

I wouldn't add any more tubes, though...You could be accused of being inspired by this guy, whom we all know as, The Master of the PAN FLUTE

(and perhaps the skin flute as well)

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/35679/2708320800011691741S200x200Q85.jpg

[Matt@BOS]

Nice looking motor!

Acura TL & MDX have some interesting exhaust tips:

http://www.acura.com/Exterior360.aspx?model=TL&modelYear=2011

http://www.acura.com/Exterior360.aspx?model=MDX&modelYear=2011

Don't ask me why I know this, but you have to purchase the entire exhaust system from the cats back to get exhaust tips on a TL. It's... not cheap.

Greg, I like the tri-tip idea. You could make the middle one a whistle tip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnzw_i4YmKk

Matt

[96z28ss]

Oh yeah, maybe the center one could be a whistle tip.

"its like an alarm clock, WOO WOOOOOO"

[rwhite692]

LOL, "Dat's only in the MAWNIN... Because we up cookin' Breffis for somebody"

[GregWeld]

Fillin' in the front frame horns....



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5733.jpg

[GregWeld]

Don't ask me why I know this, but you have to purchase the entire exhaust system from the cats back to get exhaust tips on a TL. It's... not cheap.

Greg, I like the tri-tip idea. You could make the middle one a whistle tip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnzw_i4YmKk

Matt

Dude!

Only in da' bay area would someone get 'way wit dat!

Guy does that crap in my "hood" I figure he's actin' like a big ol' TARGET... drivin' 'round say'n' shoot me... I'm right here!!

[GregWeld]

LOL, "Dat's only in the MAWNIN... Because we up cookin' Breffis for somebody"

Get it right DB!

It's FO' SUMBUDY

[96z28ss]

If those filler piece was made out of Carbon Fibre, it would really tie in the Ferrari theme.

Just sayin.

[GregWeld]

If those filler piece was made out of Carbon Fibre, it would really tie in the Ferrari theme.

Just sayin.

Carbon fiber on a '32 Ford?! That is blasphemous! Never happen!

I leave that plastic stuff for guys with blue hair. :woot:

[nvr2fst]

Carbon fiber on a '32 Ford?! That is blasphemous! Never happen!

I leave that plastic stuff for guys with blue hair. :woot:


HA HA Might as well start over with a fiberglass body. NOT

Looking good Greg

[96z28ss]

Its no different then the body. Greg did you forget it's not steel.

[Flash68]

Dude!

Only in da' bay area would someone get 'way wit dat!

Guy does that crap in my "hood" I figure he's actin' like a big ol' TARGET... drivin' 'round say'n' shoot me... I'm right here!!

Whoa whoa whoa... Oakland is its own animal in our bay area!

WOO WOO says Dubb Rubb. :rofl:

[tones2SS]

A sneak peek
http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5732.jpg

Looks great Greg.:yes:

[waynieZ]

Looks sweet Greg. I like the three tips. I couldn't even watch the whole video listening to that guy.

[toddshotrods]

...I couldn't even watch the whole video listening to that guy.
I missed the video link and couldn't figure out why you guys were talking like that. Then I realized there must be a conection, and went back to see what the video was. Just speechless... :rolleyes: So far that crap hasn't made it here, and I only have to be annoyed by freakin subwoofers all day.

[GregWeld]

You know --- this is the first time I've EVER had anything built for me. I'm a hands on DIY guy... but I have to tell ya... when I get the update pics like this -- and I KNOW how much effort it takes to do all this work... and all I have to do this time around is sit back and enjoy the result... it sure is kinda nice!

Welding up the front "whatchamacallit" thingy.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5735.jpg

[70rs]

Looks great Greg. I am looking forward to seeing it done in person. What are your goals for a finish date?

[GregWeld]

Goals? I haven't had any of those since high school.


Goals for a finished product....
Uh....... when it's done??

Seems I keep adding to the work... so like 100% of most customers - I'm my own worst enemy! But I'm CERTAIN it will be done for my MAY trip to Santa Barbara for The Wheels and Waves show.

[ironworks]

[SIZE="3"]You know --- this is the first time I've EVER had anything built for me. I'm a hands on DIY guy... but I have to tell ya... when I get the update pics like this -- and I KNOW how much effort it takes to do all this work... and all I have to do this time around is sit back and enjoy the result... it sure is kinda nice!



Sounds like your officially a Gold Chainer.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Sounds like your officially a Gold Chainer.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Not a f'n chance in hell dog......

I have a SUPER nice shop 50' from my back door - brimming with tools I could use some skill at operating...

Oh -- that -- and I have a full on build on my '37 Ford... and that's only on temporary hold because I'm doing a sub frame and complete rewire on my brother in laws blown Camaro. Just got the Highway 22 wire harness and "extension" (so I can mount it in the trunk)... and the clip should be here this next week. His current set up is a stock sub is welded in with subframe connectors (car is back halved pro street POS)... so I will have to cut it all out - fab up the new "graft" - oh and wait - "while we're there"- he wants a slicked firewall... etc. All that before I hit Santa Barbara in May. :cheers:

So I'm paying to have mine done so I can have time to work on someone elses. How's that workin' for ME? :lol:

[65 347]

It sounds like some body has to much time on their hands.

Car looks great.

[GregWeld]

It sounds like some body has to much time on their hands.

Car looks great.

:rofl: Yep --- when you've been retired for 18 years... the one thing you have is TIME. Mine isn't worth much, but it's mine to use as I see fit. :woot:

[Vegas69]

Sounds like your officially a Gold Chainer.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

:rofl: If I had his money, I'd have someone doing my dirty work too!

Car is looking killer!

[GregWeld]

I have a lot less money since I started this project! And I bought the car on a whim at an auction! I could have started one from scratch and spent less money.

So far - the original car might as well of been two frame rails and a couple UCA's. Sheeeeesh!

[nvr2fst]

I have a lot less money since I started this project! And I bought the car on a whim at an auction! I could have started one from scratch and spent less money.

So far - the original car might as well of been two frame rails and a couple UCA's. Sheeeeesh!

I didnt realize that tearing an existing car apart would cost more, thanks for the heads up Greg:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: You having less money is still more than most.
Just razzing ya Greg, everything you have had done looks killer.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Its OK I guess for a street rod :lol: (32 roadsters are one of my all time favorites).

[GregWeld]

I didnt realize that tearing an existing car apart would cost more, thanks for the heads up Greg:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: You having less money is still more than most.
Just razzing ya Greg, everything you have had done looks killer.

Every car I've ever owned (I've owned so many I've lost count! 40 maybe?) has been absolutely PERFECT when I bought them... and within a few weeks... TOTAL RE-DO! Don't ask me why. It's some kind of disease. I drive 'em a bit - and then starts the thinking... "well if I did this and changed that and....."

It's a standing joke for my wife.

:cheers: :woot:

[GregWeld]

Its OK I guess for a street rod :lol: (32 roadsters are one of my all time favorites).

Tracy! It's just an adult go-kart!

Gotta be fun! How could it be anything else!

[nvr2fst]

I here ya Greg, were never satified. Almost like a women changing her wardrobe every second

[camcojb]

great car Greg. If I could figure out how to fit in one I'd love to do one, absolutely love the way they look.

Jody

[96z28ss]

You know --- this is the first time I've EVER had anything built for me. I'm a hands on DIY guy... but I have to tell ya... when I get the update pics like this -- and I KNOW how much effort it takes to do all this work... and all I have to do this time around is sit back and enjoy the result... it sure is kinda nice!

Welding up the front "whatchamacallit" thingy.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5735.jpg

I think I have seen one of these things before. I'll see if I can remember. Oh yeah there called a cow catcher on the front of a Train!

:rofl:

[awr68]

Is that Tim working his magic?

......I still can't believe you are going to paint it black!













............................:lol:

[tones2SS]

Every car I've ever owned (I've owned so many I've lost count! 40 maybe?) has been absolutely PERFECT when I bought them... and within a few weeks... TOTAL RE-DO! Don't ask me why. It's some kind of disease. I drive 'em a bit - and then starts the thinking... "well if I did this and changed that and....."

Hey nothing wrong with that at all Greg. We're all car guys here. We all have that "disease".:yes: :D
The hot rod is looking great.

[GregWeld]

I think I have seen one of these things before. I'll see if I can remember. Oh yeah there called a cow catcher on the front of a Train!

:rofl:

You don't even want to know what I used to reference "designers" as when I was a furniture wholesaler... :rofl:

Actually the cow catcher is a "homage" to the car that became my car after the owner had "my car" torn apart - sold off in pieces - and had SAR build him a new version. Long story... but here's a pic of the car that was built for him. So I stole the cow catcher fair and square off this version (sans the louvers since my car has none anywhere else).



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/new32ford.jpg

[GregWeld]

Okay --- So I know this isn't pro touring and most of you aren't interested -- but here goes with some more updates. The good craftsman over at SAR are busy guys!

Here's the front "valance"? for lack of a better description. Note they bobbed the frame horns a bit... MUCH better in my opinion (the only one that really counts since I have to claim ownership!:willy: :D )


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0470.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0475.jpg



Not sure who this guy is.... :unibrow: (J/K) But he knows a thing or two about metal... and he's going to start to mock up the headers.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0472.jpg



A mock up of the console....


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0467.jpg


The completely refurbished heater has been hung by the chimney with care...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0468.jpg


So wheels and tires are on order -- the headers are being mocked up -- all the fuel injection stuff is here... and we're busy redesigning the exhaust tips -- for something other than the "Ferrari 458" version. Stay tuned for that. The shifter falls right to my hand -- PERFECT! Love it... and the pedals were repositioned to be more correct. Also picked out the square weave carpet -- from the "air craft" version -- which is a much smaller tighter weave. And picked out the banjo style steering wheel which will be wrapped with leather to match the upholstery. So all in all -- moving right along.

I want the car DONE for Wheels and Waves in Santa Barbara, California mid May.... so I need to stop "adding" to the project. :faint:

[GregWeld]

The hood has been completely re-done... with all the hardware and support stuff hidden... and as usual for SAR -- the gaps are flawless! Not a good pic but I only just had my phone...

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0477.jpg

[awr68]

Nice progress!! It's looking great!
Will the upholstery be completely redone?

Looks like Tim is working right up to the final minute before the crew heads south! Have a good trip you guys! :cheers:

[pokey64]

A mock up of the console....
http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0467.jpg

Looking good Greg! :thumbsup:

Are you getting your cup holders? Not that I'm interested. ;)

[waynieZ]

Cup holders such a small item but such a giant comfort. looking good Greg!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Almost 18000 page views.... for whatever the reason, this thread has gained Renner like popularity.


:lol:

[Sieg]

Yup, he's only 182,000 views short of Todd's Payback. :wow:

[tones2SS]

Looks great Greg. I look forward to more updates.
Have fun. (I know you are!):thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Looks great Greg. I look forward to more updates.
Have fun. (I know you are!):thumbsup:



No Tones... That is Tim Bruning starting the mock up of my headers. I'm just writing checks on this build..... Not touching a single tool on it!

This was an impulse buy....no plans for it.... And have projects in "the shed" lined up like planes at O'hare.. So just took it to SAR and let them rock and roll. That way I can enjoy this Impulse sometime in my lifetime.:cheers: :woot:

[bentfab]

looking good. :thumbsup:

[Ricochet]

Looking good Greg! :thumbsup:

[qbrown]

Awesome looking Deuce.

Here's a picture of my personal roadster.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/347stroker/100_0871.jpg

[War]

Like what your doing to it Greg, turning out real nice.

[tones2SS]

No Tones... That is Tim Bruning starting the mock up of my headers. I'm just writing checks on this build..... Not touching a single tool on it!

I should have been more clear Greg, sorry. I meant have fun picking out your wheels and all the other goodies.:unibrow: :)
Keep us posted.

[GregWeld]

So.... While I've been down playing at RTTC 2.... Frisbee and crew at SAR have been busy with billable hours (LOL)!


Here's a mock up (subject to tweaking) of the headlights and "emblem" crossbar.

I asked them to tweak the crossbar to mimic the shape of the "cow catcher" (Thanks Bob Braga! LOL) between the frame horns...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00004edit.jpg

[coolwelder62]

So.... While I've been down playing at RTTC 2.... Frisbee and crew at SAR have been busy with billable hours (LOL)!


Here's a mock up (subject to tweaking) of the headlights and "emblem" crossbar.

I asked them to tweak the crossbar to mimic the shape of the "cow catcher" (Thanks Bob Braga! LOL) between the frame horns...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00004edit.jpgIs that a snow plow they are fabbing up.

[waynieZ]

Is that your family crest ???? lol It looks good.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looking good, Thats the reason 32's are still the kings in the street rod world, There just cool!!

[awr68]

That's one spendy shifter cart! ;)

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I like that :lol: :lol:

[jy211]

I'm just writing checks

Let me know if you need how to spell my last name LOL :D .

Car is coming along nice :cheers:

[tones2SS]

Is that your family crest ???? lol It looks good.

It does look good.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Let me know if you need how to spell my last name LOL :D .

Car is coming along nice :cheers:

Ever heard the three greatest lies?

Yours is the first one..... "your check is in the mail"


:willy: :willy: :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Looking good, Thats the reason 32's are still the kings in the street rod world, There just cool!!

Thazz what i'm talk in' 'bout!!


Eeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaa


If you've never driven one of these.... Then you need too! 'cause it's a whole bunch o'fun. The "you" means anyone reading this.

[Sieg]

http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachments/5-series-bmw/454d1096754070-funny-far-side-comics-inflatable-cow-custom-.jpg

:D

[youthpastor]

looks good Greg! when does it come home?

[GregWeld]

looks good Greg! when does it come home?

Has to be done for Santa Barbara Wheels and Waves show mid May.

[DOOM]

Keep the pictures coming Greg.. She's lookin good!!!!!!!

[GregWeld]

Stopped by SAR today on my way (I'll eventually make it there!) home....

The headers Tim Bruning (of LAT G fame) is building are going to be killer! They'll get full polishing - and there's still a lot of work to do but you'll get the idea!


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0521.jpg



The gauges arrived! They were picked to use the color of the leather - and for the red pointer... and the numbers are big enough for an old fart like me to see!


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0518.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0517.jpg



Tim has a good idea for the turnouts.... and is trying to run the "down pipes" INSIDE the frame rather than the easy way of just running them down and around the outside of the frame. The man has some serious talent!


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0522.jpg

[lhkustoms]

Man Greg she's lookin good :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Looking good Greg! The gauges are sweet.

[Flash68]

That sucker is coming together... I really like the gauges for that.

[Sieg]

Good stuff Greg, the puzzle is coming together nicely. You're obviously on a roll don't let off the throttle!

[GregWeld]

Good stuff Greg, the puzzle is coming together nicely. You're obviously on a roll don't let off the throttle!

Thanks! And yes - they're busy as a hive of spring bees!

No offense to anyone building anything... but it's generally a wallet issue when the builds take years....

My instructions to the shop. Get on it - stay on it - get 'er done!

If I wanted it to be half assed, and take forever.... I'd have built it myself! :unibrow:

[Blake Foster]

LOL

It's looking good nice job on the header so far :thumbsup: cant wait to see it at GG's

[GregWeld]

That sucker is coming together... I really like the gauges for that.

Thanks Dave!

I'll have most of a '32 Ford left over in "old" parts now.... Can't really think of much that I re-used! :willy:

The old gauges were black faced... and in a different style dash. By the time I'd have re-done that dash - I could just do a new one. Which is what we did. I'll have the old one to hang up as "garage art". Ugh!

The new gauges look as though someone actually stood back and "thought about it" for just a minute....

[mdprovee]

Lookin good Greg. Everything is coming together nicely.

[96z28ss]

I'm kinda liking the steel wheels on it.

[HRBS]

I love me a good 32 !
Nice little Hot Rod you're building there Greg !
Its got the "right" stuff without being "overdone".

[89 RS]

Lookin' sweet Greg. I'm liking the mods you've had done. I will say, I like those steele rims on there.

[GregWeld]

Lookin' sweet Greg. I'm liking the mods you've had done. I will say, I like those steele rims on there.

Don't like 'em too much -- they're just the rollers....

The "right" wheels have been ordered from Schott.... They're Velocitys done "my way".

:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I love me a good 32 !
Nice little Hot Rod you're building there Greg !
Its got the "right" stuff without being "overdone".

THANKS!

I'm trying to "reel it in" a bit -- and get a little tradition in there - without ruining the whole car. With it being slicked - it's harder to try to bring back the
car AND try to keep the clean feel it has.

I think you'll like (I hope, I should say) some of the touches we just settled on.

We're putting a little "art deco" touches on it. And for some on here -- I'm finally re-doing the windshield.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

thanks..LOL. Deco is good

[89 RS]

Don't like 'em too much -- they're just the rollers....

The "right" wheels have been ordered from Schott.... They're Velocitys done "my way".

:thumbsup:

Cool, those Velocity wheels will look sweet. They have that classic Halibrand style. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

thanks..LOL. Deco is good

Tracy! You're going to really love what we just added... Re-doing the console shape to get the deco treatment.... And the windshield will get custom cast stainless deco end caps (and new shape. 'cause the shape sucks now).

Stay tuned! She's going to dress up just fine!

[GregWeld]

The console was looking a bit contemporary ------ so we picked up the lines off the headlights and the antique heater.... and they're in the process of remaking it.

This is how it was when I left... with more work and a couple of "trick" ideas yet to come.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0526.jpg

[GregWeld]

With the car on the ground.... where it hasn't been for awhile. We needed to get 'er down so we could settle on the headlight spreader bar. It will get some "shape" to pick up the shape of the grill -- rather than just be a straight bar. We'll also black out the radiator and the cross bars in the grill... etc so that you'll focus on the grill shell shape and not all the crap going on behind it.

Also doing these nice little headlights with LED turn signals/running lights. You don't get that yellow bulb 'effect' in these that you do in some of the cruder versions.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0529.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0530.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0531.jpg


With the signal OFF.... not a hint of yellow!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0532.jpg

[Sieg]

Twin cup holders! :wow:

There is no end to your wallet! :D

Good choice of wheels, looking forward to seeing them "my way." :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ :lol:


If I had your money.... I'd burn mine!

[tones2SS]

Car is coming along great Greg.
Those SAR guys are doing a great job.:thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

ok I know you are prob putting some killer wheels on it- but I love the progress shot with the steelies and narrow tires-

[65 347]

Greg
I know this not the regular 'lateral-g' menu, but I love the build! Can't wait to see this finished.

Mike
(I miss my old street rod.)

[65 347]

My old hot rod.
Mike

[GregWeld]

Greg
I know this not the regular 'lateral-g' menu, but I love the build! Can't wait to see this finished.

Mike
(I miss my old street rod.)

Thanks Mike!

Yes -- I really hesitated posting it up here - since it really doesn't "fit" -- but I also know most car guys are car guys... so figured what the heck! Actually -- I'm much more hot rodder than PT guy - but I love the PT stuff and try to incorporate it into what I'm doing when I can. All of these cars in the end - is about the lifestyle - the people - the fabrication etc.

I personally think EVERYONE should have a hot rod at some point... the are just plain good old basic fun!

Was your's a "vicky"?
:cheers:

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

Greg, so cool! Is the front splash apron shaped like the top of the grill opening? Hard to tell from the pics. Either way it is cool to see a splash apron on a highboy. Are you going to blacken the inside part of the lower grill shell so the whole thing is black inside? Like the "WELD EDITION" headlight spreader bar as well. Really cool stuff going on.

Carter

[69cortezsilver]

wow, just saw this thread and must say....CLEAN! nice build, and even better your a fellow washingtonian!

[Sieg]

- I'm much more hot rodder than PT guy - but I love the PT stuff and try to incorporate it into what I'm doing when I can. All of these cars in the end - is about the lifestyle - the people - the fabrication etc.


You left out tools!
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/IMG1161/1206825963_78oYh-XL.jpg

.........great garage session yesterday
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/IMG1165/1206826143_BwHjK-M.jpg
You need to drive your new toy down here :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Greg, so cool! Is the front splash apron shaped like the top of the grill opening? Hard to tell from the pics. Either way it is cool to see a splash apron on a highboy. Are you going to blacken the inside part of the lower grill shell so the whole thing is black inside? Like the "WELD EDITION" headlight spreader bar as well. Really cool stuff going on.

Carter

Thanks Carter!

Hope the software is going well for you!

Yeah -- the apron -- or as some around here call it "the cow catcher" does mimic the shape of the grill. It really helped the front end "in my eye". And as I keep reminding the shop -- we have to have some "Frisbee" touches or it's just another plastic '32 Ford. LOL

I asked them to make the spreader mimic these shapes as well... not just straight across.

ALL of the radiator - the lower close out panel (or whatever it's called in a '32) and the cross bars in the grill will be blacked out. So anything that's behind the vertical grill bars will be black. :cheers:

[GregWeld]

You left out tools!You need to drive your new toy down here :thumbsup:


Sieg! :lol: You are da man!

Love the '34 ! The tools are not bad either... :unibrow:

Is that your garage?

[GregWeld]

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.

[Sieg]

Sieg! :lol: You are da man!

Love the '34 ! The tools are not bad either... :unibrow:

Is that your garage?

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!

[toddshotrods]

...Actually -- I'm much more hot rodder than PT guy - but I love the PT stuff and try to incorporate it into what I'm doing when I can. All of these cars in the end - is about the lifestyle - the people - the fabrication etc...
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.

[tones2SS]

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!

That car looks great already.:yes:

[65 347]

Thanks Mike!

Yes -- I really hesitated posting it up here - since it really doesn't "fit" -- but I also know most car guys are car guys... so figured what the heck! Actually -- I'm much more hot rodder than PT guy - but I love the PT stuff and try to incorporate it into what I'm doing when I can. All of these cars in the end - is about the lifestyle - the people - the fabrication etc.

I personally think EVERYONE should have a hot rod at some point... the are just plain good old basic fun!

Was your's a "vicky"?
:cheers:

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

[nvr2fst]

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.

[GregWeld]

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!

[Sieg]

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

http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/peepwall.gif

[GregWeld]

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


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00182.jpg



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.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00178.jpg




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:


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00180.jpg

[waynieZ]

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

[Sieg]

Beautiful!!! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

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

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:

[tones2SS]

Great looking exhaust!:yes:

[GregWeld]

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.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00197.jpg

[DOOM]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$:faint: :wow: :bow: :captain: :cheers: :D

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$:faint: :wow: :bow: :captain: :cheers: :D

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!

[awr68]

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:

[GregWeld]

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.




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00195.jpg

[GregWeld]

Imagine this as all one piece....



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00196.jpg

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Now your talking, Thats cool

[GregWeld]

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:

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.

[GregWeld]

Now your talking, Thats cool

No dude! YOU ARE!



EEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA


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

[awr68]

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

[GregWeld]

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.

[toddshotrods]

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:

[GregWeld]

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!

[toddshotrods]

...Not sure what you've read or how much of this thread...
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...

[GregWeld]

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:

[toddshotrods]

...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:

[pacificustoms]

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!

[GregWeld]

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:

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]

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! :D

[ccracin]

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! :woot:

[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:



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5802.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5801.jpg

[coolwelder62]

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

[pacificustoms]

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

[GregWeld]

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


:unibrow: :woot:

[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! :thumbsup:

[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.:thumbsup: Scott

[Sieg]

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

[96z28ss]

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:


Looking good.
I'll have to stop in some time next week and check stuff out.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

[QUOTE=GregWeld;338388]




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

I'm impressed Mr Weld, Your showing your vast knowledge of style and design :lol: . The Deco period was one of the coolest design times. I collect all kinds of crap with the look.

[GregWeld]

[QUOTE=GregWeld;338388]




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

I'm impressed Mr Weld, Your showing your vast knowledge of style and design :lol: . The Deco period was one of the coolest design times. I collect all kinds of crap with the look.


I actually own a lot of freaky art. None of it bought to match the sofa color :rofl: .... and an Erte "La Toilette" that I bought when the old coot was still alive and doing art shows in New York City.

For me - the process of having these little touches done has been the fun of it. And nobody will notice them but me... but each time I look at the car I'll get a little smile on my fat face remembering that process. :cheers:

[Boss 5.0]

I have to say I love what you have done to this car. I especially love the little art deco touched here and there. Nice, yet not over powering. Can't wait to see it done.

I hope I don't get completely flamed for critiquing it a little? To me, an early style car like that, with all the art deco touches needs to have a solid axle front end. Not the modern independent polished coil over type like what you are running. The two genres don't blend well together.

Of course, this is not my car and I should probably shut my mouth and keep my opinions to myself. I hope I didn't offend?

[tones2SS]

Love the badges.:yes:

[GregWeld]

I have to say I love what you have done to this car. I especially love the little art deco touched here and there. Nice, yet not over powering. Can't wait to see it done.

I hope I don't get completely flamed for critiquing it a little? To me, an early style car like that, with all the art deco touches needs to have a solid axle front end. Not the modern independent polished coil over type like what you are running. The two genres don't blend well together.

Of course, this is not my car and I should probably shut my mouth and keep my opinions to myself. I hope I didn't offend?


No offense taken.

Apparently you've never driven one of these?

The difference in ride between the straight axle and the all around IFS/IRS would make you change your mind about how you think they should look... vs whether or not you actually wanted to drive the snot out of it as I plan to do.

[GregWeld]

Tim is finishing up the header.....




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00271.jpg




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00272.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks great, I like the flange. On a smaller scale it looks so good it could be used as a gauge bezel. Very nice Greg.

[GregWeld]

Thanks Wayne! They're (the flanges) are custom made.. and the entire exhaust will be built using them for the 'joints'.


Here's a couple more pics I just got with the cuts made.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00279.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00275.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00277.jpg

[Sieg]

Looking GOOD! :thumbsup:

What's your plan for sound reduction?

[pokey64]

Those look killer Greg!!! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Looking GOOD! :thumbsup:

What's your plan for sound reduction?


There is an actual muffler and exhaust system UNDER the car and exiting out the back but the quick change. The big "lakes" pipes are blocked off.

[Sieg]

There is an actual muffler and exhaust system UNDER the car and exiting out the back but the quick change. The big "lakes" pipes are blocked off.
By chance along the way have you found any internals for the lakes pipes?

[GregWeld]

I didn't look for anything to be able to use them 'open' because that would interfere with the O2 sensor for the EFI that is in the 'head pipe' position of the muffled exhaust. I didn't want the sensor offending the view of the 'lake pipes' in order to use it when they were open... since I figured I might actually open them for 15 minutes once or twice a year.... I'm okay with them just being blocked off. It will sound pretty rowdy with just the exhaust as is.

[Roadster Shop]

Headers look great Greg! Really like the lines... and the use of subtle bends instead of straight pipe. :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

I didn't look for anything to be able to use them 'open' because that would interfere with the O2 sensor for the EFI that is in the 'head pipe' position of the muffled exhaust. I didn't want the sensor offending the view of the 'lake pipes' in order to use it when they were open... since I figured I might actually open them for 15 minutes once or twice a year.... I'm okay with them just being blocked off. It will sound pretty rowdy with just the exhaust as is.
Good plan. :thumbsup:

I was curious because my buddy with the chop-top is looking for a way to run just the lake pipes.

[tones2SS]

Looks great. Those guys are doing a great job on your car Greg.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

I love seeing great fabricators do the finnese work like that, and the tips won't ever get dirty!

[GregWeld]

Good plan. :thumbsup:

I was curious because my buddy with the chop-top is looking for a way to run just the lake pipes.



Check these out then:


http://www.spiralturbobaffles.com/pricing.html

[GregWeld]

Headers look great Greg! Really like the lines... and the use of subtle bends instead of straight pipe. :thumbsup:

Thanks!

Yeah --- I just didn't want to buy the usual Sanderson versions. The rest of the car has 'up graded' stuff on it -- so I felt the headers - which you really see, just like the paint etc - needed to be on par.

I'm not trying to build a show car or Riddler winner -- but I want it to be "mine" -- and not the usual 350 with a TH350 and a Ford 9".... Heck! It's already RED -- like you never see a red roadster! :D So with the hood sides off - and the 8 stack EFI -- a real shifter on the floor -- and the quick change etc IRS and the IFS and the headers not being out of the box -- it might look like a little effort was put in the build. Other than that - there's really not much you can do to a '32 Ford to make it "different" than the 900 other ones parked at any given show. :cheers: