I'm totally groovin' on this build....very inspiring, and really enjoying the progress you are sharing with us....it's pretty darn awesome what you've done thus far....can't wait to see what's next!
PETE like i said to you last week YOU ARE THE MAN my car is looking GOOD HAha ha its going to be BAD ASS
Holy Smokes ........... talk about talent. I must admit I am a bit envious. Keep up the great work and keep sharing.
This has been a fun thread to follow, keep up the great work. Looking forward to the finished product. You've got some serious skills
Have t had to time to really do much this week but hopefully in the next few days I'll sneak in the shop.
Been busy with work, hopefully late this week I'll have some time. I've been working on the mini roll bar / stiffener that will go just under the upper deck lid panel.
You will be able to rename this thread when your done to; " The '32 Everybody wanted". Keep up the super work. I dont believe I would challenge myself on a project like that unless it was a 3w '32. Would do about anything for a 3w project body.
Well I didn't get as much done as I wanted but I did manage to almost finish the roll bar / stiffener. It's tacked in place and will tie the upper deck lid panel and B pillars in place while adding some strength to the entire body. The roll bar started life as a Boston Police car divider... you know the divider that separates the po po from the bad guy in the back.. I trimmed the legs, narrowed it and tucked it under the deck lid panel.
Added some B pillar stiffeners, I slotted the pillar and slid the tube in, than welded the other end to the roll bar.
I also made a few plates the got welded to the top of the roll bar than welded to the top of the quarter panels and upper deck lid panel, this really stiffened up the entire rear clip.
I like those braces - simple yet they will probably really make a difference. I've been contemplating a Frankenstein roadster build with a bunch of loose body parts I have (1917 Willys touring cowl top, '32 Ford PU cowl sides, orphan large roadster quarters, etc.) but have worried about how to tie them all together - looks like this is a good way to go. Steve
looking good Pete when your done putting yours together please stop in and give me some direction on my 30 Buick body. Good to see you the other morning. George