my 34 3 window coupe build

OK, so I got a gl*** 34 roller...I will run it as a highboy, I have taken out the IFS and put on and 34 x member to use a dropped axle. I bought the running gear out of a 39 standard coupe and thats what will be going under this 34.
it will be running a 49 caddy 331 with 39 ford top loader 3 speed trans. banjo rear.I will run all henry sheetmetal on front end and deck lid.
here's what I have done so far.

this is how I got the car


new 34' front x member

put motor in just to have a look..

everyting I took off

rear spring hanger





had to notch gas tank to get around rear spring hanger

 

Good save! Wherd'ja get those kooky tie rod ends with the Zerk on top? I likes em.

 

socal speed sells them.....

 

Looking great ! Keep us updated on the progress

 

normally I don't have any time for gl*** cars, but I like what you are doing with this 34 coupe. Good work!

 

This is why I do not have a problem with gl*** cars. **** this thing is going to be rad!!!!

 

I like where you're heading with this.

 

Keep us posted on you'r build. I prefer STEEL, but nothing wrong with GL***...........PINCHER

 

I like the direction that this is heading also. Do you know who the body and frame manufactures are ? Do you know how much it is chopped ?

 

It looks real nice. I know I could never have a steel 34. So gl*** would be for me too.

 

much MUCH better.

 

OK, trans adaptor came in today so I started mocking up motor....







motor will have a multi carb manifold

should have trans in this week

 

body is by 34 corner I cant find anything about them.... they must have gone out of buisness... but it's a very good body front window opens,(with orig. crank) door hinges, rear window rolls up/down and door handles.
I think it's a TCI frame. dont know how much on chop....

 

Boyd C. would have been proud!

 

why? was he your father....

 

Looking good !

 

It's even cooler with the Cad power!

 

With the prices this ragged *** 32-34 metal is bringing these days, it just seems logical. If you build it with all the right parts its gonna be cool. It's no different than giving stupid money for one of the brookville bodies. It's still an aftermarket body when you are done.

I think it looks great, great plan, and about $20,000 extra in the budget to buy all the right parts with.

Good call, keep it up.

Kevin

 

thanks, I missed this car by one day..... so this was the next best thing.

 

Waiting for my ride!!!!! Thought it would be running by now,Jim,LOL.....I like it alot!!! I've got to come out and see it.

 

What did you get done today?

 

went to a buddy's place today and pulled a steering box out of an old f-1....
took it to the shop an went thru it and got it installed today....











box with motor back in...

 

You got the "right" valve covers man! I hope you run them.
Cool Build.

 

Love your project man! Keep up the good work!!!

 

not much progress today.... just hub caps on.... and flywheel / pressplate showed up.

 

I like it with the caps on. But it also looks great without them too.

 

Love the car,..... keep us updated.

 

I like your new project and your plans for it.

 

Don't you just love it when your buddy drives the car you wish you had,and is building the car you want to build!!!!! ****......jealousy! It's an evil beast!haha...

 

WHAT! No update! Are you bored with the build already? haha!