Steel 1933 3w build thread. start to finish

Truly in a class by itself. I look forward to seeing the end result.

 

I dont have any before pics. to be honest i didnt really think this car would turn out as much when I started. It was an old gasser, which was hit real hard in the back, and by the time I got it the bottem 4 inches of the body were rotted right off. This is the reason I cut it up so much. i thought I really had nothing to lose. I am very happy with it now.

 

update, blew it apart. Straightened the decklid area, cleaned up the chassis. Got a few good pics.Heres also a few for those that wanted to see how the hinge works.
Jim

 

Does anyone have a good idea for header styles for this thing/

 

awesome awesome... you should have those 90 degree angle pipes.. i think those would fit your lil car awesome

like those but angled backwards... maybe?

 

I don't think so^^^^^^^^

 

Maybe something like this

 

that car is beatiful. i love deaths doorstep, but Im not sure his exhaust is right for the chevy.

 

Funnycar like zoomies maybe?

 

zoomies are cool. Any pics of w motors with zoomies on them?

 

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No Deadlines Just Two Episodes A Month Until They Are Ready...


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Sorry I'll Go To Bed Now..

 

i didnt mean JUST like it... i mean like that style and the way they are "up" just angled back 45 degrees and about a foot and half shorter... i will draw a picture for you tomorrow

 

Alan,
Do you mean kinda like these? Im lookin for something a little "less" than that. I just got the rodders journal with the orange crate in it. im kinda goin that way a little.

 

i tried to hurry i know it looks like a 4 year old drawing, but it gets what im thinking... they arent... so much.. just a more angled... i think it would kinda fit the angle of your cab

 

Here is a picture of the set of zoomie headers that I have on my '38 pickup.

 

Im really not feeling the zoomy thing on this car. That is weird because I love zoomies. That is why I am confused.

 

What about a bit more like this?

 

Thats what I was thinking also! I couldn't find a picture

 

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! This is EXACTLY what I am looking at building for my a pickup. I have full access to a bender, adn have the welder. I wanted to see how others were building theirs...

I have a couple of questions:
1. What size tubing are you using
2. What kind of tubing (HREW, DOM, Chromo, ...)
3. Why run the parr. frame rails instead of just on tube?
4. Did yu base the frame off the original one?

Thanks a LOT for the inspiration.

DIma

 

those zoomies look great , im going that direction here as well ..

 

hey jim -

what kind are you feelin?

 

Tubing is 1.75 " .120 wall. welded steel.
Dual tube is WAY stronger, kinda like a truss setup. Plus I wanted the look of the old dragmaster chassis. As a matter of fact this all started with a post on the hamb requesting pics of dragmaster chassis.
I did not ever measure against an original 33 chevy frame, because I shortened , narrowed, chaopped and sectioned the car. What would be the point?

 

Well, I have been workin on the grill and the roof. Heres a few shots from the last week.

 

more pics. Thanks to Chris from the hamb for coming over and donating the lexan. Viva La HAMB!!

 

your a mad man Jim!! LOVE IT! glad you compiled all the updates. i was looking for progress on this thing since the last time i browsed the HAMB (couple weeks ago).

 

Your welcome Jim, and thank you! THat plexi looks killer in there man!

 

Jim,
I've read your thread with great interest. I have been racing old stock cars here in a vintage club in upstate NY but at 58, I'm slowing down a bit and decided to try rat rods - not enough $ for a 'slide the lights and mirrors under the frame' kind of car. I ran a '33 3w and toyed with the idea of doing exactly the hinge process you have done. With your pics I may attempt it. An important question - how do you hold your body in the upright position and how do you hold it down when on the road? I am really in awe of your handiwork.

 

awesome... its looking better and better everytime i see it.. good choice of grill

 

I really love the car, good Job on it man.

 

updates!!! please!!!