32 Ford "tweaks" and a few mods

[Sieg]

Check these out then:


http://www.spiralturbobaffles.com/pricing.html
I knew you'd have something. :thumbsup:

I thought about contacting a friend that designed a mechanical supressor for firearms and seeing if he could come up with something. The Spiral baffles look to be of a similar concept. Thanks.

[96z28ss]

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

Tim doesn't know what he is doing. He is pretty good at faking it.

[GregWeld]

Tim doesn't know what he is doing. He is pretty good at faking it.


You're jealous that he's going to be @ Del Mar Nats with me....
:unibrow: :D


I've seen better welding from Doom (Mario)... :willy: :rofl: :woot:

[96z28ss]

You're jealous that he's going to be @ Del Mar Nats with me....
:unibrow: :D


I've seen better welding from Doom (Mario)... :willy: :rofl: :woot:

Well I didn't get an invite.
By the time Mario is done with replacing everything, he should be real good.

[96z28ss]

You should probably have Tim get the torch out and heat the tip up, till its blue so you can be a poser!! LOL

[DOOM]

You're jealous that he's going to be @ Del Mar Nats with me....
:unibrow: :D


I've seen better welding from Doom (Mario)... :willy: :rofl: :woot:

Well I didn't get an invite.
By the time Mario is done with replacing everything, he should be real good.

This is why I love you guys.......:D

[GregWeld]

Final paint on the console....

The recessed area gets one of the cast medallions -- which will be stood off and back lit with a couple LED's...



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5804.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5805.jpg

[Sieg]

The personalizations are becoming very apperant and I very much like how this one's coming together. Keep the pedal down! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very awesome Greg. Those medallions are going to look killer with the back lit LED's.:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

lol Big Gulp Holders!!

:thumbsup:

[67ragtp]

Greg,

Really like what your doing with the 32 its coming along great, looking forward to seeing more pics. :thumbsup:

Rich

[96z28ss]

I saw the Car on Friday. Looks like its coming along.

[waynieZ]

Very nice Greg us old timers like out creature comforts... It looks great.

[Lenie]

Greg pipes turned out very nice, right guy for the job(Tim). I absolutely love his work. Good project, great car! Yeah, I'm jealous. Hooty hooooo

[GregWeld]

Thanks Lenie!

I'll tell him what you said - when I get to Del Mar tomorrow! He'll be my roommate for the weekend.

Glad you like the go-kart... I've sure had fun having someone else do the work for once! I could get used to it!

Of course - I'm busy with a complete sub frame and re-wire and engine rebuild job on my brother in laws blown 69 Camaro. I was laughing the other day -- while working on his car -- as I'm having my built and building his. Didn't seem quite right....

[Lenie]

Yeah tell Tim Hi, good guy. Funny how that works. For some reason I'm constantly working on other people's projects instead of my own whether it be vehicles or home remodels(just getting done with inlaws bathroom while there out of town, shhhhh, surprise). Ya know, I'm starting to think I get alittle more enjoyment out of it, kinda like going the extra yard to treat your kids. Always a joy. Have fun this weekend.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Yeah tell Tim Hi, good guy. Funny how that works. For some reason I'm constantly working on other people's projects instead of my own whether it be vehicles or home remodels(just getting done with inlaws bathroom while there out of town, shhhhh, surprise). Ya know, I'm starting to think I get alittle more enjoyment out of it, kinda like going the extra yard to treat your kids. Always a joy. Have fun this weekend.:thumbsup:

YOU shoulda been there with us! Man is that a great show venue! Nice grounds - killer weather - nice/decent cars. The auto X was fun to watch and I even snookered a couple of ride a longs... bunch of us went out to dinner and had a grand time at my "pretend" (thanks Brycen!) birthday. Anyway -- Del Mar should be on everyones bucket list. :cheers:

[96z28ss]

went by the shop today. Those headers look crazy, looked like they were made out of mirror glass. Tim was doing all the finish welding on the frame.

[Lenie]

Now I'm jealous, sounds like you all had a good time.

[GregWeld]

went by the shop today. Those headers look crazy, looked like they were made out of mirror glass. Tim was doing all the finish welding on the frame.

EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA


That's good 'cause the bill I got again today (they bill weekly) are showing "final this and final that".... and I'm liking the sound of that!

Schott shipped this wheels a couple days ago - and I'm anxiously waiting to see how they turned out. Steve ordered Billet Specialties billet valve covers yesterday so those should show up and then we're discussing some "different" paint schemes for those. Like maybe matching the wheels instead of the body paint. Can't be too much left at this point. :wow: :woot:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Nice looking hot rod !

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Greg here's a 32 we just got in that you would like, Steel 5w from Dale Beosch, Very nice and well built car. Hard to see but it is a Black and a very dark Green.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n404/RECOVERYROOM1/IMG_2868.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n404/RECOVERYROOM1/IMG_6639.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n404/RECOVERYROOM1/IMG_6640.jpg

[Blake Foster]

"NICE" that is Friggin SICK!
plain subtle clean.............. :hail:

[GregWeld]

OMG! I L - O - V - E it!

Tracy,
Are you doing the magic on it?? Or is it done?

[awr68]

"NICE" that is Friggin SICK!
plain subtle clean.............. :hail:

X2!! Love that car!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I'm putting in a black leather interior with some cool little tricks here and there, Dale builds those kind of cars that have a ton of mods that are hard to find. It will be at Columbus.

[qbrown]

Greg here's a 32 we just got in that you would like, Steel 5w from Dale Beosch, Very nice and well built car. Hard to see but it is a Black and a very dark Green.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n404/RECOVERYROOM1/IMG_2868.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n404/RECOVERYROOM1/IMG_6639.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n404/RECOVERYROOM1/IMG_6640.jpg

:hail: I love Dale Beosch's cars!

[GregWeld]

SAR is getting a few things finished -- or ready to be finished! LOL

Tim built the headers and the under car exhaust -- and they've all now been polished to a mirror finish!


And the frame that was hacked and whacked -- is now being prepped for final paint. So soon I should have a go kart ready!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00464.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00467.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00462.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00463.jpg

[BBC71Nova]

Good thing you limited yourself to just a few "tweaks"... :wow:


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00462.jpg

[96z28ss]

Good thing you limited yourself to just a few "tweaks"... :wow:

LOL !!:hail:

[GregWeld]

Earlier today I asked Steve Frisbee (owner of SAR) to email me a pic of the new tires.... since they had arrived but I can't even remember what they were... The wiseazz sent this!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5842.jpg

[BBC71Nova]

Probably gonna have to plug at least one of those :D .

[Blake Foster]

For God Sakes MAKE SURE THEY put the KNOBIE ones on the BACK!!!
i would also get them to paint the rims first??????? don't you think?

[GregWeld]

For God Sakes MAKE SURE THEY put the KNOBIE ones on the BACK!!!
i would also get them to paint the rims first??????? don't you think?

So if they're knobies -- does that make 'em 3/4 race?

[waynieZ]

What? Not what you ordered??

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Studed snows will throw sparks at night when doing burnouts...Very cool at shows an cruise night :thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

So if they're knobies -- does that make 'em 3/4 race?

I Would Say

[GregWeld]

My Schott wheels arrived! Are these the most BA wheels ever or what!!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5843.jpg






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5844.jpg



And the frame has been BRUSHED with house latex for the final primer before paint. I sure hope they added some Penetrol!




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00479.jpg

[96z28ss]

My Schott wheels arrived! Are these the most BA wheels ever or what!!

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5844.jpg




Whoa!! Im afraid to ask what it costs to have such a real patina put on a new set of wheels.
This went from a high dollar build to mega dollar build real quick.

[tones2SS]

Very nice updates.:thumbsup:

[BritishGreen68]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5844.jpg
thats a real Kelsey Hays wheel! I think they are worth a few bucks actually lol... I guess Id like to see your new ones too! Lol...

[GregWeld]

Yeah? Me too! 'Cause I've yet to see 'em myself!
:woot:

[GregWeld]

Okay -- Finally got a real pix out of him..... so no more 'tease'. This is the real deal that just arrived.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00484.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00480.jpg



REAR


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00482.jpg



Front


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00481.jpg

[Blake Foster]

looks simular the these, Nice wheels.
You going to have it done by Puyallup?
i am going to try and bring this one also

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/FF533RS.jpg

[rwhite692]

GW those wheels are very nice. I like the graphite (or whatever color it is) on the centers.

[ironworks]

Those wheels are nice Greg.

[GregWeld]

Thanks guys - for the kind comments on the wheels.... They should look better mounted up and on the car... I hope (need a fingers crossed icon!)


Here's the chassis after they must have cut and buffed the brushed on latex primer.... :D


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00508.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00510.jpg



And our own FAMOUS Mister Tim Bruning doing what he's best at...... wearing a mask.


He better be working on something for my '32!! :willy: :woot:


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/CIMG5850.jpg

[GregWeld]

looks simular the these, Nice wheels.
You going to have it done by Puyallup?
i am going to try and bring this one also


Mine should be 99% done by May 1st....... so, LONG before Pukeeeallieupee show. It will be at Santa Barbara Wheels and Waves mid May -- and then the LA Roadsters Fathers Day show in Pomona... then June GoodGuys in Pleasanton.

I remember you building that '33 FF car! It's sweet!:cheers:

[Flash68]

Greggers... very sweet wheels man! I always knew you would pull out some good taste at some point. :D

[GregWeld]

Greggers... very sweet wheels man! I always knew you would pull out some good taste at some point. :D

SAR picked 'em -- I just pay the bill. :captain: :unibrow: :rofl:

[Blake Foster]

Mine should be 99% done by May 1st....... so, LONG before Pukeeeallieupee show. It will be at Santa Barbara Wheels and Waves mid May -- and then the LA Roadsters Fathers Day show in Pomona... then June GoodGuys in Pleasanton.

I remember you building that '33 FF car! It's sweet!:cheers:

Cool world tour right out of the box!!

[GregWeld]

Cool world tour right out of the box!!

Yeah -- It sucks to be me.
:rofl:

[tones2SS]

Those wheels are going to look great on there Greg. The color of the wheels and the hot rod should be awesome. The chassis looks great as well.
I bet you can't wait to have this bad boy sitting in your garage!:yes:

[waynieZ]

Yeah -- It sucks to be me.
:rofl:

Stop your braking my heart ! Looking good Greg.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Wow those guys are good, No brush marks on the frame anywhere. You should throw it on Rodgers trailer and go to Columbus also.

[GregWeld]

Wow those guys are good, No brush marks on the frame anywhere. You should throw it on Rodgers trailer and go to Columbus also.

Latex runs in high humidity dude!
:D


Tracy! What ya doin' buddy? Did Rodger get himself a big ol' fancy dandy tractor trailer? He's now a "giant" baller! (I think that's what the kids say when someone is a high roller?)

[Ron in SoCal]

The term is 'Big' Baller, but in Roger's case Giant will do...:lol:

[Blake Foster]

Yeah -- It sucks to be me.
:rofl:

Yea i can ONLY IMAGINE!!!

:cheers:

[ironworks]

Latex runs in high humidity dude!
:D


Tracy! What ya doin' buddy? Did Rodger get himself a big ol' fancy dandy tractor trailer? He's now a "giant" baller! (I think that's what the kids say when someone is a high roller?)

Yeah Greg, we could put your 2 man Rascal Scooter on in place of a Golf Kart.

[GregWeld]

Here's a little better pic of the rear wheel.... I'm liken' it!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00518.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00517.jpg



And the block and trans are painted!


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00511.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00512.jpg



And that exhaust that Timmy B was cranking on.....



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00516.jpg



The space in the middle will get one of these "medallions"....when they get finished



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

[skatinjay27]

DDDDAAAYYYYMMMM!!!!!!! lol
the finish one those wheels are amazing!

[Ron in SoCal]

Verrrry nice Greg! You got your own logo...:thumbsup:

[bulldog19]

Very Nice Greg. It's all the little details that make the difference.

[Blake Foster]

Those are some sexy wheels thet will look wicked with the red.

like the tips!!
cool medalions also

[Matt@BOS]

I absolutely love the art deco theme that is going on, and I'm continually impressed by how you guys continue to carry the design touches onto every little detail!

Matt

[waynieZ]

Nice looking wheels and the medalions are a nice touch!

[GregWeld]

I absolutely love the art deco theme that is going on, and I'm continually impressed by how you guys continue to carry the design touches onto every little detail!

Matt

Thanks Matt!

[GregWeld]

Here's some pixs from today.....


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00521.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00519.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00520.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00522.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00529.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Here's some pixs from today.....


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00521.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00519.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00520.jpg



That is one juicy red.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/BigRed-1.jpg

[89 RS]

Looks great Greg, those wheels are awesome!

[waynieZ]

Wow I don't know whats shinier the chrome or the red paint. Sweet!

[GregWeld]

Wow I don't know whats shinier the chrome or the red paint. Sweet!

Yeah buddy! These guys can squirt some paint!


I owned a '67 Ermine white L79 Corvette coupe that Steve painted about 25 years ago now... that I sold to my buddy (he still owns it - and it now has - wait for it.... 34K ORIGINAL miles. I sold it when it had 28K) that is still flawless to this day! That body is smokin straight and crisp... and flawless. Steve painted that car in a two car garage!

Oh.... back in the day... we did wild things! :willy: :woot:

[DOOM]

Greg if you look close at the left frame rail I do see some dirt in the paint ! I'm just say'in. You need to talk to the guy with the $180,000 dollar ebay Camaro so you can get this thing right!!!!!:_paranoid :lol:
The gang at SAR is killing it!!!!!! Love these cars ..... WOW !!!!! I hope you drive the stink out of it when its done:cheers: :bow:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Gotta love a nice Hot Rod chassis, Looking good Greg, Hats off to Tim and his coworkers at SAR

[GregWeld]

Greg if you look close at the left frame rail I do see some dirt in the paint ! I'm just say'in.


I've left him an email demanding a complete re-do.... the "car deserves it".

[GregWeld]

I hope you drive the stink out of it when its done:cheers: :bow:


Mario.... I actually had them cut out the old rear cross bars and step 'em up in diameter etc for that very reason. Not only will it be driven - it will be driven sideways. :willy: :woot:

[greycamaro]

Greg: now thats a nice rearend you have there.


Alex Wilkins

[tgvettes]

Greg, that is how a 32 chassi should look like!!!!!:thumbsup:


Tonny

[DOOM]

Mario.... I actually had them cut out the old rear cross bars and step 'em up in diameter etc for that very reason. Not only will it be driven - it will be driven sideways. :willy: :woot:

This is why your my hero Greg!!!!!!!:bow:

[GregWeld]

Greg: now thats a nice rearend you have there.


Alex Wilkins

HEY! Watch it buddy!


:cheers: :D

[GregWeld]

Greg, that is how a 32 chassi should look like!!!!!:thumbsup:


Tonny

Thanks Tonny!

I haven't seen it in person yet -- but it's looking pretty good in the pics! I plan to head down on Monday to check it out in person. Plus... I probably owe them money again. :rofl:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Obviously Greg's are inside pics, but it still looks to be a deeper red then this one.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/32ford.jpg

[GregWeld]

That one has a big "extender"..... er um.... thingy


Skip,

My '32 is Ferrari Rosso Corsa red. That's the color it was when I bought it and I kept it that color. Come to think of it - that's about all that I kept! :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Now you see why I went with a custom exhaust..... I HATE the down pipe coming off the header and going outside and below the frame.... guess that's the PT DNA in me.... That and everyone runs this same system. Only a few people will ever notice mine is not out of a box - but I'm not building it for 'others'. Besides... it gave the shop some hours... and kept my buddy Tim B busy for a day or two. :D

[SAR Star]

Thanks Greg, now the kids can finally get some shoes. :bow:

Seriously, I really do enjoy stainless exhaust work. Hope you're happy with the end result.

[GregWeld]

Thanks Greg, now the kids can finally get some shoes. :bow:

Seriously, I really do enjoy stainless exhaust work. Hope you're happy with the end result.

Yeah -- I was chuckling to myself when posting that.... and there's like what 15 or 20 projects in the shop?

The exhaust is PERFECT and you know it. THANKS BUDDY!:cheers: :woot:

I'm planning on coming down Monday -- so see you after lunch sometime.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Now you see why I went with a custom exhaust..... I HATE the down pipe coming off the header and going outside and below the frame.... guess that's the PT DNA in me.... That and everyone runs this same system. Only a few people will ever notice mine is not out of a box - but I'm not building it for 'others'. Besides... it gave the shop some hours... and kept my buddy Tim B busy for a day or two. :D

Glad you had it done that way. So much better obviously. :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

Thanks Greg, now the kids can finally get some shoes. :bow:

Seriously, I really do enjoy stainless exhaust work. Hope you're happy with the end result.

You enjoy it so much, I think you should pay to work on peoples exhaust.
Line forms behind me!

[tones2SS]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00522.jpg

Man, that looks killer.:thumbsup:

[greycamaro]

Man, that looks killer.:thumbsup:
X2
Greg
that will be a nice car to run around town in. can't wait to see the body on the frame

[GregWeld]

Man, that looks killer.:thumbsup:



So at Del Mar Nats -- I saw Kugels booth... sauntered over there and introduced myself and had a nice chat with them.... SUPER NICE FOLKS.... he remembered the rear end... and...... offered me a free t-shirt!


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA:cheers: :woot:


Gawd I hope it fits... 'cause it sure was expensive!

[Vegas69]

Holy bejezuz your shop monkey is going to work his fingers to the bone keeping all that chrome and frame sanitary. :unibrow: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Holy bejezuz your shop monkey is going to work his fingers to the bone keeping all that chrome and frame sanitary. :unibrow: :thumbsup:

I have gloves.

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks so awesome Greg! Serious question here - does that chrome stay on the springs after they get compressed a few dozen times?

[GregWeld]

Good question Ron... I'll let you know about June.

The car will get a lot of miles between May and the middle of June... so we'll see how well that holds up.

Actually -- if truth be known -- I'm a "greaser" not a "waxer".... I really don't give a crap about dirt on my stuff.... as long as it runs well and performs well... So the shiny fancy chrome and polish is a real waste on me... but it's hard to build something without it.

I actually just "wash" my hot rods.... my sister and brother in laws blown '69 Camaro has never seen water.... He polishes my wheels at shows.... because he's embarrassed to park next to me with brake dust and bugs smashed all over my stuff.


EEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[moparnate]

good lord, that chassis looks like fine jewelry!!

[GregWeld]

Stopped at SAR today so here's a couple of pics (cell phone versions) I took just for my own "documentation" purposes.... but will share them just 'cause that's what we should do... right?


The exhaust tip with the cast medallion -- they'll (the medallions) go to chrome shortly...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0799.jpg


Here's the details it takes to 're-do' (is that considered a tweak or a mod?) the windshield post.... a hand formed piece (grey) from foam.... which is then scanned and made in one of those plastic forming machines... which is then cast in silicone bronze... which will get chromed shortly...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0802.jpg



Here's the "cap" detail for the top of the windshield corner...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0800.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0801.jpg


And a shot of the wheels (again)...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0804.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0803.jpg

[awr68]

Looks great! Let me know when you do a PIR night with it! Otherwise I hope to see it in July! :cheers:

[waynieZ]

This attention to detail amazes me. Very nice Greg. The wheels look great.

[youthpastor]

very cool! love the Medallion

I can't wait to see how it sits with the wheels

[GregWeld]

very cool! love the Medallion

I can't wait to see how it sits with the wheels

I'm coming back down on Friday -- they'll have the motor/trans installed and will have done the body drop... so it should be on the ground. I'm dying to see the stance with the wheels and tires... We couldn't get it as low as a '32 with a dropped straight axle so it won't be as BA as I'd ultimately like to have it but it'll be close. I was shooting for 4.5" ground clearance and I think we're more like 5".


Tony R --- We'll do lots of Beaches Wednesdays this summer! I'm going to try to wear this rod out this year.... :cheers:

[GregWeld]

This attention to detail amazes me. Very nice Greg. The wheels look great.

Waynie --- This is kind of what these high end shops are known for... SAR loves to build custom trim..... and I'm no different than his other customers.... they show you something kool - and it becomes a "gotta have it". I have to say that the process (other than the check writing) has been a lot of fun. :woot:

[waynieZ]

Thats OK Greg. Even the check writing won't sting so much when your cruising around in this beauty.

[HRBS]

This is really turning into an "old guys" car. I mean..... when you "forget" where you parked..... all you need to do is look for the 32 with your last name all over it.... :lol:

Lookin great Greg :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

Waynie --- This is kind of what these high end shops are known for... SAR loves to build custom trim..... and I'm no different than his other customers.... they show you something kool - and it becomes a "gotta have it". I have to say that the process (other than the check writing) has been a lot of fun. :woot:

That is one of the things SAR is really well known for. They have some real craftsmen that work there. Take a look at these 2 builds. They were using C5 corvette suspension on custom built chassis before anyone else was.

http://www.stevesautorestorations.com/projects.php?projid=26&ptype=2

this one is my favorite they nailed the look and stance. All custom made trim work.
http://www.stevesautorestorations.com/projects.php?projid=25&ptype=2

[BBC71Nova]

Wow Greg this is turning out super nice.

Really cool how they make those custom trim pieces.

John

[GregWeld]

This is really turning into an "old guys" car. I mean..... when you "forget" where you parked..... all you need to do is look for the 32 with your last name all over it.... :lol:

Lookin great Greg :thumbsup:

I wish they had a "finger" icon.... 'cause I resemble that remark! :lol:

And you're right -- the ONE medallion on the front headlight spreader bar turned into a "well -- they have to cast more than one so what do you want to do with the others".... so we found homes for them. :D

[GregWeld]

Steve sent me a couple of better pics of the trimmed out windshield posts...



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00576.jpg


And of course - the reason we did this was because the old windshield shape was ugly... but it was also custom built for THIS car.... so rather than build a whole new one - they cut the posts and reshaped them - and then it was decided to add the "art deco" touch. You know, "as long as we're at it"! :unibrow:


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00580.jpg


OLD shape for comparison....



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/32fordred02.gif

[JKnight]

Trim pieces are killer. I believe you that it's a pricey process though.

Not that you're planning on selling...but you think the Weld "branding" will hurt resale value? :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Trim pieces are killer. I believe you that it's a pricey process though.

Not that you're planning on selling...but you think the Weld "branding" will hurt resale value? :thumbsup:

No.... 'cause all someone has to do is make their own replacements - or grind off the flat area where my name is.... and have 'em re-chromed.

When it's finally - if ever - comes for sale - I won't give a hoot anyway cause the resale value of this car is about $35K. Which is about my shop time for last weeks work. :rofl:

[JKnight]

Makes sense. I wasn't really serious anyway. I know you couldn't give a flyin f about resale, more just a friendly dig ;)

The shape of the windscreen frame is much more...designed...looking than the old one, if that makes sense. Doesn't look like a grafted appendage.

[tones2SS]

Very, very nice Greg. I love the "little" touches to this rod. Lots of time and effort into it, as we can all see. Can't wait to see the finished product.:yes:

[GregWeld]

Makes sense. I wasn't really serious anyway. I know you couldn't give a flyin f about resale, more just a friendly dig ;)

I know -- but it is a good question... and no... you're right - I could care less. I've always said - this is a HOBBY.... if you want to make money... get a day job. I've never made a dime on a car - or a house either for that matter. I always just do what turns me on -- and damn the torpedos.

I actually thought more about the personalization from an "ego" standpoint. Does it say -- this guy is a DB! And I really gave that a lot of thought. But I like the way they turned out so forged ahead. WTF. :willy: :D

[GregWeld]

Very, very nice Greg. I love the "little" touches to this rod. Lots of time and effort into it, as we can all see. Can't wait to see the finished product.:yes:

Thanks Tones....


I was real happy seeing it yesterday. It's tough to beat the quality of this shop... There's just nothing they can't pull off and they make it happen so quickly and simply that it makes it real fun. Decisions turn more on "what do you want to do" not - "oh that's going to be tricky" or whatever. They just make it happen.

This build is actually super simple compared to most of what they have going on.

[96z28ss]

I actually thought more about the personalization from an "ego" standpoint. Does it say -- this guy is a DB! And I really gave that a lot of thought. But I like the way they turned out so forged ahead. WTF. :willy: :D

Greg, "can I tell you something" you don't need badges for people to say "that guy is a DB!!"

[GregWeld]

Greg, "can I tell you something" you don't need badges for people to say "that guy is a DB!!"

Hold that thought ..... <me fumbling around in a bag looking for the finger icon>.... I've got a little something for you...:unibrow:

[Lenie]

Been consistantly working on the car lately, would really like to join you all at a few of these shows near the end of summer.:rofl: Most excellent choice w/the Schott wheels Greg.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

I just spent 2 hrs on their site looking at the completed projects. I'm not using any but how long before you have to go to the hospital with a viagra problem? No pills but same result. Pure Sex!

[GregWeld]

I just spent 2 hrs on their site looking at the completed projects. I'm not using any but how long before you have to go to the hospital with a viagra problem? No pills but same result. Pure Sex!

^^^^^^^^^ Oh gawd that's funny right there Wayne!

Seriously -- they have built some killer cars... the QUALITY is just top top notch. Actually -- I'd say they've never been given the kudos that they deserve. I don't think Steve is the "political type"... and we all know that some of this stuff is a little bit political. He's the super quiet type guy. I even have to ASK HIM to chime in with his thoughts and ideas. Now that we've worked together a bit - he will tell me I'm a dumbazz... but that took awhile. Usually it only takes most guys 10 seconds to get there! :D

The AMBER award this year went to the car "you'd most like to drive home".... had nothing to do with the fit and finish and paint and all the things that have always been part of the 'judging'... Not saying the winning car wasn't super top notch (they all are when they've entered the arena of these big time trophy hunts).

[GregWeld]

Been consistantly working on the car lately, would really like to join you all at a few of these shows near the end of summer.:rofl: Most excellent choice w/the Schott wheels Greg.:thumbsup:

'Bout time buddy! Let's get out there and hammer that job done!

Time to CRUISE!

[waynieZ]

I thought of about 50 question's I would like answered on most of their builds, and I think I saw about 200 colors I'd like to paint my Camaro. Even the color silver they used on the trans on New Mad for my 6 spd.

[coolwelder62]

WOW!!!,WOW!!!,Did I say WOW !!!.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: NICE :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Body is back on the chassis.....



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00587.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00591.jpg

[rwhite692]

Looking good, GW! I'm diggin' the plate. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks slick Greg!

[tones2SS]

Thanks Tones....


I was real happy seeing it yesterday. It's tough to beat the quality of this shop... There's just nothing they can't pull off and they make it happen so quickly and simply that it makes it real fun. Decisions turn more on "what do you want to do" not - "oh that's going to be tricky" or whatever. They just make it happen.

This build is actually super simple compared to most of what they have going on.

That is the sign of a great shop. I bet you were really happy seeing in person yesterday. It does look great and those little touches add that "personal" touch.
The rod looks great on the chassis. Those wheels/wheel colors work well. That rear shot is still the best in my opinion.:yes:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[GregWeld]

Yep - personally I think the stance sucks.... so the wheels will have to go. Unfortunately Schott doesn't make anything smaller than a 17" even though they made these 6.5" wide... the fronts don't allow enough drop in front for me.

SO.... I'll be wheel shoppin'

[fleetus macmullitz]

Yep - personally I think the stance sucks.... so the wheels will have to go. Unfortunately Schott doesn't make anything smaller than a 17" even though they made these 6.5" wide... the fronts don't allow enough drop in front for me.

SO.... I'll be wheel shoppin'

I'd like a set of Greg Weld's wheels.

But I'm not interested in a set of Greg Weld wheels.

:lol:

[GregWeld]

Very comedic Skippers!

I've owned some sets of Greg Weld wheels and sometimes Greg Weld doesn't do so well with wheels... I was hoping I'd have the stance (we measured a million times) I was shooting for... and sometimes pics don't tell the whole story - but if this is the stance it's dead wrong. It's okay - these wheels will maybe work on the '37 Ford.... and if not - they can join the other sets up on the retaining wall behind the shed... There's several sets shod with various rubber just wasting away back there.:willy: :woot:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I understand what your looking at Greg, hate to say it but your right

[fleetus macmullitz]

That's too bad about the wheels Greg.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/__32_5_window_Coupe_by_carguy88.jpg


But I might have found your missing rake. :unibrow:

[96z28ss]

Yep - personally I think the stance sucks.... so the wheels will have to go. Unfortunately Schott doesn't make anything smaller than a 17" even though they made these 6.5" wide... the fronts don't allow enough drop in front for me.

SO.... I'll be wheel shoppin'

You can just have a smaller dia made for the front.

[Matt@BOS]

Yep - personally I think the stance sucks.... so the wheels will have to go. Unfortunately Schott doesn't make anything smaller than a 17" even though they made these 6.5" wide... the fronts don't allow enough drop in front for me.

SO.... I'll be wheel shoppin'

I'm sure Shawn Dove would be happy... er, willing to cut you a set of wheels that have Weld logo spokes. :rofl: You could even get a set of matching Weld logo center caps.

oh, and I might add, the suspension is looking nice under the car!

Matt

[DOOM]

Your doing the right thing Greg!!

[jy211]

eh, I'd scrap the whole project...just send it down to me. :D

[GregWeld]

eh, I'd scrap the whole project...just send it down to me. :D

PM your address! I'll pay the shipping.

[GregWeld]

I was told to wait to make a judgement until I see the car tomorrow....

By the way -- the reason I did the little bit of 'bling' in the wheel was to tie into the polished stainless lake style header... The wheel in all "cast look" didn't tie into anything else on the car - and maybe I made a mistake not just doing them all polished. But I'll hold my final judgement until we get it all together.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00584.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00584.jpg

Greg,

A lotta folk gonna want rides in that thing. Very cool.:thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Greg I dunno...I think those fronts won't look as "big" in diameter, once you have the grille shell, and the rest of the "stuff" on the front of the car, to kind of establish the profile.

[jy211]

PM your address! I'll pay the shipping.

man your great guy....no matter what all the other members say :D

[96z28ss]

seeing that side view picture you can tell there is more of a rake.
I personally like the wheel choice, half polished half cast look.
It might not be enough rake for you still. You'll get a better feel when you see it in person.

[boonedog]

I like it aswell......

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I'm retracting my last post, This angle looks better

[Scotts Hotrods]

Looks good from the side view
Justin

[HRBS]

Change that license plate to say IMADB :lol:
I never liked the look of 20's on a 32 or too much of a stagger that results in too much rake. The smaller diameter wheels you have and the way he has it sitting now is perfect. I think you are getting hung up on seeing the frame rails. Once the headers are mounted they will help in giving the illusion that its lower than it already sits. Its like when a house or (addition) room is added. It looks way too small untill its sheet rocked. (hows that for an analogy?).
I like subtle things.... and this thing is killer in detail.

[GregWeld]

Change that license plate to say IMADB :lol:
I never liked the look of 20's on a 32 or too much of a stagger that results in too much rake. The smaller diameter wheels you have and the way he has it sitting now is perfect. I think you are getting hung up on seeing the frame rails. Once the headers are mounted they will help in giving the illusion that its lower than it already sits. Its like when a house or (addition) room is added. It looks way too small untill its sheet rocked. (hows that for an analogy?).
I like subtle things.... and this thing is killer in detail.

LOVE the license plate idea! Oh gawd -- that made my day!

I'll see it today --- Steve seems to think it's perfect.... and was shocked at my email when I asked him if I had to get out of the car to lock up the front hubs... (he'll pad my bill another couple of grand for that comment).

I agree with you that the headers on it - and get the grill and hood on - it will "sit" differently.

I call the too much tire on these cars "clown shoes".... You see that all the time and I tried and tried to avoid making that mistake. We shall see. :cheers: :woot:


BTW --- The plate (REDEUCE) was my way of saying RE deuce... since I was re-doing it... and the RED Deuce never entered my feeble DB mind until I got the plate.... and then I was like "oh - okay - well that works too!"

[fleetus macmullitz]

Listen closely Greg and you'll hear 'REDEUCE' say this to you...

-DIETlxquzY


:lol:

[GregWeld]

Okay -- The Friday update!

After seeing the deuce in person -- I'm MUCH happier! My reaction to the photos was that the front tires/wheels were way too big... and that there wasn't much rake in the stance.... I jumped the gun.... and when you see it in person the tire/wheel sizes are great... there's rake to the chassis.... and it's lower than it appears in the pics. Add that the grill is now on it - and the headers... Much MO BETTA! The pictures still don't do it justice.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0816.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0812.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0814.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0818.jpg



The trunk is done.....




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0813.jpg

[GregWeld]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0815.jpg

[camcojb]

Car looks fantastic Greg!

[skatinjay27]

damn!!! that looks awesome i cant wait to see it with the new windshield frame on there, i really love the design he created!

headers look much better with the pipe hidden than just "wrapped" over the frame.

[96z28ss]

Were you standing while taking those pics? I know the car was on ramps but you can't really see the look of the car from a 8 year olds point of view.

LOL!!

[GregWeld]

I have 8 year old nephews that are taller than me.... which makes 'em twice as tall as Anthony!

[waynieZ]

I have 8 year old nephews that are taller than me.... which makes 'em twice as tall as Anthony!

ZING!

I think it looks great. I'm glad you happier with it.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

It was the width of front tires for me, They look fine in the new pics that show it straight on.

[rjsjea]

Now that's a great looking hot rod.

[GregWeld]

It was the width of front tires for me, They look fine in the new pics that show it straight on.

Ditto that for me Tracy.... the old "clown shoes".... I've seen that too many times and HATE that look. In person -- we got 'er good.

While I personally love the narrower track of a dropped straight axle car -- this car was built for COMFORT... and cruising... the IFS/IRS should make this little go kart much more pleasant on those journeys. The spec sheet on the motor (dyno'd) says it makes an average of 438 ft pounds of torque... from low to 5600 rpms --- and with that kind of tq in a 5 speed with 3:90 gears -- it should be FUN FUN FUN 'til my daddy takes my keys away.

[tones2SS]

Very, very nice.
That red paint really pops too!:yes:

[mdprovee]

Car is looking great Greg. Very impressive!!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I have drove and rode in alot of roadsters and the IFS rides better thats for sure.

[GregWeld]

mdprovee: Car is looking great Greg. Very impressive!!


Thanks Mike!



RECOVERY ROOM: I have drove and rode in alot of roadsters and the IFS rides better thats for sure.



That's what Chuck and Steve are telling me -- that "this car should really drive sweet". I sure hope they're right!

[GregWeld]

The exhaust tip -- minus the "medallion"..... Gives her rear end a bit more bad azz look.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00634-1.jpg

[Blake Foster]

it's looking great Greg.
some very nice touches!!

[waynieZ]

It looks great. I like it.

[tones2SS]

The exhaust tip -- minus the "medallion"..... Gives her rear end a bit more bad azz look.

That I will agree with. Very, very nice Greg.
That is going to look great shining out in the sunlight.:yes:

[HRBS]

The backside of that wheel is insanely clean.

[GregWeld]

The backside of that wheel is insanely clean.

Amazing really huh!

I should have had 'em polished front AND back.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looks like this thread is letting the PT guys know street rods are cool to :lol:

[Vegas69]

Looks like this thread is letting the PT guys know street rods are cool to :lol:

It will be cool when he brings it out and thrashes it at one of our events. I want to see dirt and grime all over that pretty red frame and eye blinding rear end set up. :D

[G-Body]

Sick nice!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Just came down to Portland tonight -- going to fire the thing off tomorrow...


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA:woot:

[youthpastor]

Looks like this thread is letting the PT guys know street rods are cool to :lol:

that's what I'm talkin about!

[GregWeld]

Car looks fantastic Greg!

Thanks Jody!

Just trying to keep up with Uncle Charley... well... keep up is an overstatement... trying to walk behind in his shadow is more like it! :D :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Just came down to Portland tonight -- going to fire the thing off tomorrow...


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA:woot:

Remember 'Cowboy Weld' ...

V
I
D
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this event. :unibrow:

[Cris@JCG]

Really digging it Greg.. :thumbsup:

Will you have the it @ Wheels & Waves in SB?

[tones2SS]

Did you fire the beast up Greg?:_paranoid

[awr68]

Looks great Greg! Can't wait to go for a ride!! :yes: :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Did you fire the beast up Greg?:_paranoid


We did!

Fired off just fine - got the Manometer and dialed in the stacks -- dialed in the timing.... found a few other niggly issues to deal with and since it was not nice weather (not to mention no upholstery or dash in the car) we were only doing a fire up and see what needed to be done - if anything.

I have the keyless pushbutton start.... and there seems to be some interference between it and the ECU.... so that "box" looks like it will be moved further away from the ECU and Chuck is going to do a little research with the manufacturer to see if they know of any "known issues". The MSD box is under the seat -- and the ECU is under the dash... as is the keyless brains.... as most of you know - there' ain't much real estate under a '32 dash and even less when you have a master cylinder and clutch MC under there!

The Smeding 383 sounds nasty --- and the exhaust note is great! They'll now pull the SS headers off for polishing now that we have timing and fuel right.

[GregWeld]

Remember 'Cowboy Weld' ...

V
I
D
E
O

this event. :unibrow:


Skippers.... This ain't no $35K big whoop monster motor... it's a friggin' cheap azz Smeding crate 383.... nothing there to get all excited about. Jus' a little SBC. They built millions of 'em.

Well.... that... and I was busy trying to dial in the stacks and get timing set and keep my thighs off those pesky headers!

I'll take the Go Pro next trip when it actually goes out and prances around a bit. Unless I pull a Todd and forget to charge the dang little thing!:woot:

[Lenie]

Greg, that has to be the part of the build I'm looking forward to the most. Lighting off the engine. Sweet, I'm soooooooooo jealous:thumbsup:

[ProTouring442]

Skippers.... This ain't no $35K big whoop monster motor... it's a friggin' cheap azz Smeding crate 383.... nothing there to get all excited about. Jus' a little SBC. They built millions of 'em.

Well.... that... and I was busy trying to dial in the stacks and get timing set and keep my thighs off those pesky headers!

I'll take the Go Pro next trip when it actually goes out and prances around a bit. Unless I pull a Todd and forget to charge the dang little thing!:woot:

Well that explains all those storms we had here in Tennessee!

Glad it lit off OK... keep the pics coming!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[GregWeld]

Greg, that has to be the part of the build I'm looking forward to the most. Lighting off the engine. Sweet, I'm soooooooooo jealous:thumbsup:

Lenie.... It's always fun to fire 'em off. But seriously -- this isn't anything special. I like the special stuff - THAT is exciting. This is just an ordinary little
ol' small block "chebby". It's been dyno'd -- so I already had the spec sheet... so knew what it was going to be like.

The mufflers they used were right on and it's got a nice hot rod sound. But because it's an EFI motor and not a particularly bad azz one - it's pretty smooth but has good cylinder pressure so sounds crisp.
:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Well that explains all those storms we had here in Tennessee!

Glad it lit off OK... keep the pics coming!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

Bill --

As I type this I'm watching the national news.... all I can say is WOW! What a disaster! We complain about the rain... I vow to never complain about the rain and grey again!

[fleetus macmullitz]

This ain't no $35K big whoop monster motor... it's a friggin' cheap azz Smeding crate 383.... nothing there to get all excited about. Jus' a little SBC. They built millions of 'em.


Thank you Mr. Obvious.


:lol:

[mdprovee]

Glad it went well, it is always fun to fire it up and see what happens, what leaks, and what needs adjusting.

[Jr]

I'll take the Go Pro next trip when it actually goes out and PRANCES around a bit. Unless I pull a Todd and forget to charge the dang little thing!:woot:

Fix it for you. Who has a beautiful 32 ford that prances? Greg does!:theresa:

[GregWeld]

Fix it for you. Who has a beautiful 32 ford that prances? Greg does!:theresa:

The horsey "prances" came in there because it's Ferrari red --- and their symbol is that horsey thingy.... :rofl:


As long as I'm posting (a whore as Todd correctly puts it)... Here's some Billet Specialties Billet Bling.........



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00708.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Very nice. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

And the bling continues.... as does progress towards a finished product in time to make the trek to Santa Barbara. Got some of the castings back from the chromer



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[pokey64]

My name's not even Weld and I'd put those bad boys on my ride! :D

Good looking parts Greg! :woot:

[GregWeld]

Good thing you didn't twist your tongue and say you were going to put your parts on my ride.... :willy: :willy: :rofl: :rofl:

[waynieZ]

They do some awesome work.

[tones2SS]

Very, very nice Greg.
Those valve covers look great.:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

WELd DONE!!!

[GregWeld]

WELd DONE!!!

Very funny! EH!

See ya tomorrow buddy.


:cheers: :woot:

[pacificustoms]

Those castings are incredible! Nice touch!

[GregWeld]

I seriously wish I had like a curtain to pull back.... for the "reveal" :rofl:


So back when we were messing with the idea of a "medallion" = which started out as ONE to go on the spreader bar between the headlights -- When they told me they can make more just as easy etc as one... So I had the bright idea that we should put one in the interior - and then it came to me that the console was first designed too contemporary etc and blah blah blah.... So I asked if we could "bury one" in the console -- and then maybe have it "stand off" so that we could backlight it.

Here's the result.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00755.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/DSC00754.jpg

[ironworks]

Wow your totally Geeking out on this. I understand where you get your wild Iracing paint schemes from now.

Lookin Good.

[96z28ss]

Wow your totally Geeking out on this. I understand where you get your wild Iracing paint schemes from now.

Lookin Good.

no! There is no undertanding where he gets his iracing paint schemes.
He is a kid in a candy store when he walks in to SAR he just had to have all this.
Hopefully Greg doesn't decide to light up the chassis. Then we'll know he has lost his mind.

[GregWeld]

no! There is no undertanding where he gets his iracing paint schemes.
He is a kid in a candy store when he walks in to SAR he just had to have all this.
Hopefully Greg doesn't decide to light up the chassis. Then we'll know he has lost his mind.

I think they have the neon just about finished up!

Having a '32 with a lighted chassis is going to be so bad azz! Nobody else will have that! It's going to be so RARE.... and you know what I say about "rare cars".... :rofl:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I like it

[GregWeld]

I like it

Given ya some ideas there Tracy?:unibrow:


Was fun chatting with you this AM... Dude -- I looked at my watch and we were like a couple of friggin' girls! That was an hour + on the phone. My ears hurt... :D

[waynieZ]

That looks slick. Oh and when you get the chassis lit you'll always have a parking space at cruise night. Way Way Way in the back!

[awr68]

I dig it! All of it!! :thumbsup:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Given ya some ideas there Tracy?:unibrow:


Was fun chatting with you this AM... Dude -- I looked at my watch and we were like a couple of friggin' girls! That was an hour + on the phone. My ears hearts... :D

Solved the world problems..LOL, I cut a whole set of seat patterns while doing it. Got paid, and enlighten at the same time

[GregWeld]

So this is a look at WHY I painted the intake manifold.... there's so much "aluminum" going on - heads - stacks - valve covers etc so I wanted to give the stacks a "background"....

And now we wanted to "date" the motor a bit -- so the old raised rib "Corvette style" valve covers... but they were TOO SHINY so we painted the ribs to bring it back a bit.

After starting the POS up and turning the headers nasty while getting timing in and the stacks all evened out... I asked them to re-polish them.

EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA



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[Cris@JCG]

Nice!!

So this is a look at WHY I painted the intake manifold.... there's so much "aluminum" going on - heads - stacks - valve covers etc so I wanted to give the stacks a "background"....

And now we wanted to "date" the motor a bit -- so the old raised rib "Corvette style" valve covers... but they were TOO SHINY so we painted the ribs to bring it back a bit.

After starting the POS up and turning the headers nasty while getting timing in and the stacks all evened out... I asked them to re-polish them.

EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA



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[Flash68]

Jesus I just went blind... can someone tell me what's on my screen?

[GregWeld]

Jesus I just went blind... can someone tell me what's on my screen?




It's a giant boner -- quick close your mouth!




:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Flash68]

haha you Gaylord Focker. :lol:

[HRBS]

Greg... Looks great.... what was the decision (if any) not to either paint the heads red or polish them ? The "raw" aluminum JUMPS out at you behind all that bling. Love the 8 stack !

[waynieZ]

It looks great, that was a good dicision to paint it. It make what you left unpainted really stand out. Very Nice.

[GregWeld]

Greg... Looks great.... what was the decision (if any) not to either paint the heads red or polish them ? The "raw" aluminum JUMPS out at you behind all that bling. Love the 8 stack !

'Cause I'm a cheap f...........


Really though -- it was because I decided to take advantage of a sale Smeding Performance was having on their "injected" 383... since they were overstocked. So I just jumped on it.

You're right - the heads should be polished. But we're trying to get the POS ready to go on a road trip to Santa Barbara and there's just other fish to fry.

[HRBS]

Lesson #1: The words "Cheap" & "Weld" shouldn't be used in the same sentence.

Lesson #2: Paint is cheap....

Lesson #3: Polished heads suck to maintain.

Schools over for today :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

When you see this car 6 weeks from now --- you'll realize that WELD don't do maintenance... (unless it has to do with the operation of the car) and that most of my hot rod buddies would prefer to beat me about the head and face because of it. They're all about polishing clothes and what wax is the best.... I'm all about going sideways - driving them as much as the weather will permit... and that bugs are a badge of honor. :wow: :willy: :D

My next car should be a rat rod.... it would suit me better.:woot:

[HRBS]

I forgot... you are older than I, so.... (Read between the lines)

_____________
paint the heads
_____________

I agree with the maintance issues.
"Shop Bitch" has 8 pieces of polished Alum. (4 coil overs & 4 small pieces in the interior) and they all bother me. :lol:

[Payton King]

now just not posted in it.

Great freakin' car man! I am digging it. The samll touches just make it outstanding.

Oh and the "boner" comment was priceless

[56pickup]

if only it had a ford! :yes: :unibrow:

Looks great anyways! love the 8 stack! my favorite motor mod by far! got a 1 off on order for my newest project! :thumbsup:

cant wait to see the finished project!

[tones2SS]

Man, that is a killer looking ride Greg.
Love the intake stacks and that "WELD" logo is AWESOME when lit up! Enjoy.:cheers:

[Lenie]

Now that's purdy:yes:

[GregWeld]

It finally went outside! LOL



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[GregWeld]

I forgot... you are older than I, so.... (Read between the lines)

_____________
paint the heads
_____________

I agree with the maintance issues.
"Shop Bitch" has 8 pieces of polished Alum. (4 coil overs & 4 small pieces in the interior) and they all bother me. :lol:

Funny part about this is --- SAR sent pics with the motor all taped off pre paint... I yelled at them via email "STOP"!! I don't want my heads painted... as it was clear they intended to paint them.

Guess it will have to wait for winter now and take it down and have them painted 'cause you're right... they should have been. Just seems blasphemous to paint aluminum heads... but sometimes it's the right thing to do I guess.

[waynieZ]

It looks sweet Greg when do you get it back?

[67ragtp]

It finally went outside! LOL



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:wow: That looks phenomenal, man Id be checkin out that azz as far as I could see it. Nice job:thumbsup:

Rich

[GregWeld]

It looks sweet Greg when do you get it back?

I'll pick it up May 10th - and will leave from Portland with it in the trailer at O'dark thirty the morning of the 11th for the Santa Barbara Wheels and Waves show. Given the weather here - it will have 0 miles on it...


:cheers: :woot:

[GregWeld]

:wow: That looks phenomenal, man Id be checkin out that azz as far as I could see it. Nice job:thumbsup:

Rich



Thanks Rich. I'm not in love with the exhaust tip... kind of reminds me of the mean chick with the thick black glasses that are pointed. So I might have to make a change there.

[Jims78elky]

Greg,

Just amazing! I love all the detail and finish on this project...Iam thinkin a Ridler ride here...Oh..:yes: :thumbsup:

The chrome work and level of detail is just outstanding!


Congrats on a fine ride!


-Jim

[GregWeld]

Greg,

Just amazing! I love all the detail and finish on this project...Iam thinkin a Ridler ride here...Oh..:yes: :thumbsup:

The chrome work and level of detail is just outstanding!


Congrats on a fine ride!


-Jim


Jim --

Thanks! Glad you like it.

No Riddler here... just a nice little hot rod to have some fun in the sun with. I don't do the trophy whore thing. In fact... my M.O. is to drive a car to a show. Park outside of it - go walk the show - blab with some buddies - and leave.... And I refuse to attend ANY indoor show around here. I can see all the same cars for free in the Fred Meyer parking lot any weekend all summer.

I'm dragging this car up and down the coast a couple times this spring/summer mainly because I'm finally free of the "kid" ball and chain. Youngest is turning 21 in September and as a junior in college I no longer have to be around to keep them on the up and up.

My darling wife doesn't do car shows of any kind... so we have a pact. I'm heading for Santa Barbara with my Sister/Brother in Law - and another couple - Gwen and Adrienne are headed to Hawaii..... and for Fathers Day... I'll be at the LA Roadsters Fathers Day show in Pomona.... Gwen will be in Spain. See how that all works out? :willy: :wow: :rofl: :woot:

[clill]

I would rather be in Spain....

[GregWeld]

I would rather be in Spain....

Fine! Call her.... I'll take Shirley to LA with me. :D

[ccracin]

Fine! Call her.... I'll take Shirley to LA with me. :D

This is for another forum guys! :wow:

[skatinjay27]

i totally agree with ya on the exhaust tip... i felt the same way when i first saw pics of it on at sar . the tip itself is freaking awesome!!! and the shape even flows well with the rest of the car but it just sticks out so weird because it just "there" under that god of a rear end...but looking at it i dont see how you can change the exhaust or do anything to it with that rear end.

[ht turbo monaro]

I love the rear shot and really though how cool the exhaust turned out dont change it awesome.:bow:

[tones2SS]

Looks killer out in the sunlight.:thumbsup:
5 more days Greg. The anticipation must be killing you.:willy:

[NOPANTS68]

Greg- what red is that? Searched the thread but couldn't find it. It has a nice amount of blue.

Dave

[GregWeld]

Greg- what red is that? Searched the thread but couldn't find it. It has a nice amount of blue.

Dave



Dave - It's Ferrari Rosso Corsa Red.

[GregWeld]

Picking this pig (it's taken a LOT of lipstick!) up tomorrow (Tuesday the 10th).... It's done and ready to go to Santa Barbara. So far the only known issue is the "StarDrive" is defective so they had to yank it and put in an old fashioned "key'd" ignition for this trip. But that's okay since you don't see the StarDrive button - or the key'd ignition. I plan to take my GoPro and try to get some video of the start up and the tune up drive if the weather permits...

Otherwise I'll post up some pics of the show when we get down there....

[96z28ss]

Take lots of pics when you pick it up and when you get it outside in the sun in Cali. Cause it may never look that clean again!!

[ironworks]

Picking this pig (it's taken a LOT of lipstick!) up tomorrow (Tuesday the 10th).... It's done and ready to go to Santa Barbara. So far the only known issue is the "StarDrive" is defective so they had to yank it and put in an old fashioned "key'd" ignition for this trip. But that's okay since you don't see the StarDrive button - or the key'd ignition. I plan to take my GoPro and try to get some video of the start up and the tune up drive if the weather permits...

Otherwise I'll post up some pics of the show when we get down there....

Are you coming through Bako on your way? Or are pulling a Big shot move and flying in? I thought I remembered you saying you were driving.

[tones2SS]

Very awesome Greg. You must be excited.
Take lots of pics and videos!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[waynieZ]

Thats great news Greg I'll be watching for the videos. Enjoy!

[Lenie]

Final paint on the console....

The recessed area gets one of the cast medallions -- which will be stood off and back lit with a couple LED's...



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Greg, the console in the Nomad resembled female body parts, so I'm kinda wondering what the look is your going for here.:rofl: :cheers:

[Lenie]

Greg. when is the Santa Barbara show. I think I'll have a little chat w/the wife when she gets home about a weekend cruz. Can you say Road trip!:D

[pokey64]

Five bucks says Greg cancels the trip when he sees it tomorrow and has them tear it down for another "few" mods! :rofl:

[Blake Foster]

nice work buddy
have a good first trip whit her!!
looking forward to seeing it in person

[GregWeld]

Greg, the console in the Nomad resembled female body parts, so I'm kinda wondering what the look is your going for here.:rofl: :cheers:



They molded this one using a bed pan....


But it does have a certain resemblance now that you mention it!


With a "lighted" tip too!

[GregWeld]

Greg. when is the Santa Barbara show. I think I'll have a little chat w/the wife when she gets home about a weekend cruz. Can you say Road trip!:D


Lenie -- It's THIS weekend.... as in Elvis has left the building and is headed for Santa Barbara.

[GregWeld]

Are you coming through Bako on your way? Or are pulling a Big shot move and flying in? I thought I remembered you saying you were driving.


I'm trailer truckin' --- not a big baller trucker like you... just me and a couple of others (3 of us hauling down)... and NO... I'm not coming thru Bako.
Might on the way home. Going via Bako adds a couple hours and we'll want to get settled in at Santa Barbara after a two day drive.

[GregWeld]

Five bucks says Greg cancels the trip when he sees it tomorrow and has them tear it down for another "few" mods! :rofl:

Ed -- It's going to Santa Barbara if I have to push it all the way there! I've been waiting for this trip all winter and I'm going to the beach dude! :yes: :woot: