I know the small block chevy motors catch a lot of hell on here, but if you plan on driving the snot out of them across this great country of ours, it's not a bad thing. You can buy parts in any town and any state. I like all the old motors, Y blocks, Buick's & hemi's, but parts are just to hard to come by if you have something give out on you in Western Kansas. Just my 2 cents as I like the "OLD" 327 Chevy motors
Very true statement, in the mid 80's This 34 came with a 283, on a Cragar adapter and a 39 box. We swapped out the Cragar mount for a set of Temple City Pete & Jakes mounts that I had from right before the company headed to Grandveiw MO. I ended up doing the whole driveline in a contemporary fashion, which was plain easier to work on. If I drive it somewhere in BFE, I'd be able to grab a part anywhere as it "a common combination" kind of a dirty word theses days, but back when people wanted to drive these cars every where solutions were adapted for use. This car would be either a 3W or a roadster There are many options for engine choices, but if you're gonna drive em, go the route that you feel will fit you, your finances, peace of mind best. Kudos to Rudy and the great metal work.
Okay, so it's been a while since I posted something, but we have been busy on the car...we've had all of the custom woodwork produced and Rudy is currently installing it in the car. The original wood was long gone, so as the chop had already been done we had the wood built to fit the car. Once this is done the next job will be to finish the metal work.
That coupe is way too cool to spoil with upholstery. you won't need all that dry rot. Nicely chopped without losing the original flavor.
While I've always liked 32s, 33s, and 34s say Speed, while standing still. The more swoopy look has always had a slight edge, over 32s, at least in my eyes. This badass car is exactly how I'd like mine to look, if I had one. Looking forward to watching how it turns out.
You should be able to find or make a lower seat that puts you right on the floor. I have a friend with a chopped '34 and very comfortable to ride in. I'm 6'2". He is about 6'4" I suggest you change the seat.
Yes, I sold that seat and we will now be adapting something else so I can sit in the car without having to drive with my head sticking out of the roof Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
A shot of the implement tires brings back memories of 59 or 60, Saw a couple altereds with them on the front end and they likely were running around 100 to 105. Pretty fast for them days and those tires. Hang in there and I love them 33s-34s.
Here are a few more photos from Rudy at Fullerton Fabrications on the build. He's been busy repairing both left and right door jamb tins, fabricate and weld in missing section on one door tin. He's also fabricate the right lower female hinge using a 5 window hinge and lengthening it to correct length, plus heat and straighten all four hinges back to correct shape. Installed all four wood sections in to body, shape to fit and install door tins and install both doors correctly. I'll be back in California at the end of May so will be able to post more photos of the car. Hopefully we can work out what we can do to the car so I can sit in it without my head sticking out of the roof.
Just saw this thread, bunch of work, but sure paid off so far. Suggestion: after considering cross members and maybe master cyl, and exhaust routes, how about a partial belly pan in the foot area? Several new inches of foot room, no effect on external appeal. Every dirt car I ever had used a belly pan for a place to put our feet. Hope I didn't miss this idea elswhere in your thread. Neat ride!
Great build! The chop is awesome, I suffer from the same tall man syndrome. 6'3" doesn't fit in heavy chopped cars....well at least comfortably.....keep up the good progress.
Yes, it's a pain in the neck sometime being this tall...but I'm lucky in that I also have a 32 3 window that isn't as chopped as much, so I can pick one that fits and then sell the other one.
I'm 6'2 and my 32 has a 2 1/2 chop. I had to make a seat that was 1"DOM tubing on the floor and 6" in the front to bend my legs up for leg room. Don
I'll chase Rudy to see if he's done any work to the car, to be honest I've been working on my 32 3 window and I've not chased him. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I asked the same question to Rudy when I was over last, his response was he didn't have an exact measurement, it was done by eye to what he thought looked good. But if you look at the pre chop photos you can get a rough idea. I'll be talking to him today so I'll ask the question again.
Okay, so I've not done a post in a while and a few things have changed. I made up my mind to sell the 33 Ford 3 window Coupe as a friend was interested in the car. In the end I traded it for a 32 Chevrolet Cabriolet Roadster and a 50 Shoebox Convertible. So now I can work on my 32 Ford 3 window coupe and get that on the road. Here are a few photos of the two cars I did the trade for the 33 Coupe. They both need work but will be ready to sell before the summer. The shoebox has a running driving 350 motor, just waiting for the new interior and top to be fitted...the 32 Chevy is all there apart from the engine, we are just looking into another 350 or maybe going down the 6cyl route as it's going to be a better for the rear end.
Redranch, I am traveling from Florida to Calif in two weeks to look at some three windows for sale, I see you used to own one that Rudy worked on.. I don’t know where the car is now but was wondering if you could give me some insight on it . Best Regards, Mike
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