1929 chevy full sheet metal kit car

Thanks, Pete. Looking forward to seeing them.

 

I chopped mine 6.5 inches, and if I left the windshield riser in, the windshield was tiny! I took it out, and redid the "A" pillars, and it is perfect, the windshield is about 12.5 inches, but with the visor, you only can see out of about 9. Here is a pic

 

You might also want to look at the 37 ford tail lights, they are very similar. That is what I am running on my 30.

 

Dang that chevy is looking good. I really think you nailed it. Hmmm. Maybe I shouldn't say that around chevys. Ya know with all the wood -n-all.

 

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CBRUCEK%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <wunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <wontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Tahoma; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:1627421319 -2147483648 8 0 66047 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0in; text-align:justify; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]-->16ozSchlitzMan (Pete), I got the frame drawing yesterday. Thanks for sending it. I rolled it inside-out to help straighten it out. That thicker paper has a pretty good memory. I'm not sure I'll have time to match it to my frame before I leave for Famosa (the California Hot Rod Reunion) early Friday morning but will let you know if it's a match or not shortly thereafter.

bkap

 

Bruce...No hurry at all on the frame...it's warming up here in Northern Maine..44 degrees right now...hey Ghost putting my 28 chevy mid door pillars in...any techniques that I should be aware of..having a hell of a time lining up the edge of the door up with the pillar profile...any ideas on latches..or any pics would be helpful...most of my parts I have are in great shape..see pics below..

 

30 3w might be coming my way as part payment on some resto work. I have not seen any more of it yet, so there is no way to tell how much got lost.

These parts shown have mint sheetmetal and zero rot or pits.

lots of wood is missing. It is a rumble seat with roll down rear window

 

THANK YOU Ghost! Currently I am trying to get the two,two's figured out, as far as jetting and such. (what a pain in the &$$!) Now I know why most go with a four barrel. Once I get the mechanics all worked out, I will blow it apart and powder coat the frame and components, put the aluminum panels inside for the interior, and paint the body. It is going to be a lite gun metal grey with silverleaf and red pinstriping. The end result is supposed to look somewhat like an old skool race car.

 

The 32 I built was in about that same condition, and pieces. If all the main body parts are there I'd jump on that. Looks like a fun build...John

 

Hey guys,

Picked up the '28 chassis last night!!! I'm still giddy from the trip- will post pics after I get a chance to clean it down a little.

Was there someone who needed '28 doors? I got a pair of cabriolet doors in the deal.

 

Congrats on the frame. I believe 16oz schlitzman needed a rear door for his 28 but he might have gotten one...John

 

John got a 28 door....it was taller then the doors I had...didn't matter I chopped it...must of came from a different model..not sure..dam cars where all different back then..the bottom contour was good compaired to that 29 door...

 

i have a 30 chevy sedan and i am looking for parts with little luck not to offend anyone but will a 32 ford frame work and im in drastic need of a hood i need to figure out how to post pics they are in my profile

 

will hood and fenders from 31 chevy work on 30

 

No. The '30 sheetmetal is same as the '29. '31 is much different. The A pillar slants back on the '31. Belt line on '31 is two small ribs, '29/30 is one larger rib.

 

What you prolly got was a 27 door. The beltline would be the same but the window height would be taller. But as you said it don't matter cause your gonna chop it ANYWAY. But it's good you found one...John

 

The 32 ford frame should work with some modification. But if you are running fenders you might check on wheel base comparison between the chevy and ford. As for your parts needed, they are out there you just have to be patient and they will show up. I saw your pics in your profile looks like a nice project to start with..John

 

John..what I got was a 27 door...not a 28...worked out good after I chopped it..only issue is that the door handle door hole is off...

 

i found a 28 chevy frame is that the same?

 

The 28 frame will prolly be 107 inch wheel base. Other than that should be close to the same and usable...John

 

ironheads,

If you don't use the stock '28 crossmembers from that frame, I might be interested in them- mine are a little "dog-eared" and pitted.

 

yes, 28/29/30 frame the same, complete change from 27. The 31 was 109 wb. Even though 28 had a 4 cyl motor, it was designed anticipating the 6 cyl. Production logistics resulted in the 6 cyl being delayed until 29.

 

Not trying to hyjack this thread. I'm posting this fyi on this thread because this is where the old bow ties are.

Anyone on this thread interested in 29 Chevy truck fenders? I'm not selling them, just trying to find them a home for their owner. They are in great condition, since I've seen them myself. Just pm me if you are interested.

 

Ghost that looks awesome! I love that back door

 

I have a 29 four door I,m hot rodding, so I have alot of parts I do not need, hood fenders running boards, motor complete less starter, window cranks and inside window trim, let me know what you meed.
I,m in Sacramento Ca.
Thanks
Tony (916) 208-0663

I pulled the six engine out and just want to give it away, it turns over, complete less starter. pick up only

 

FREAKIN*****!!!!! i havent been back on this thread in over a year and good god i started this thread just looking for info on putting my 29 coach together , its been amost 2 years since then and at over 35,xxx views and 650+ post id say this turned into one hell of a thread as for my ride not so much progress, it has sat in the same spot since i last talked to everyone and well after looking for a damn driver side door i just about lost intrest in her but the weathers nice and im feeling the itch to get back to welding and fabin and trying to at least have a roller by winter so to everybody on this thread thanks for keeping it alive and i hope to be sharing some photos of my progress in the next few months and incase you are wondering "YES I STILL NEED A DAMN DRIVERS DOOR FOR THE 29 2 DOOR COACH" also could use some window trim and regulators door parts driver or passenger and possible a front window mech , hey ghost got any parts leftover i could usem

 

I've kept my original engine, stashed away in my shop, merely because the only place a serial # is reliably found on a Chevy, is the engine block.

 

i may have one....could you posta pic of the passenger or what you have left of the dr. i have some chev doors in a pile with hudson and essex doors too

 

I have a 29 4 door, that I need to regesiter, is there a frame vin # or just the one on the cowl? Thanks for any help.

Tony I'm in ca.

 

Not a Chevy, but I need some help. Does anyone here know where the VIN is located on a '29 Buick 4 door?? I currently have the body off the frame. Thanks, Joe.