Projects ~~My 1936 Ford Coupe Project from Start to "Almost" Finished~~

stunning

 

beautiful...

 

Dan, which app is that? That's awesome.

 

Chad,
There are a couple of apps for the android phones. The best one I found so far is "LittlePhoto". You take the pic like normal then adjust it after the fact. The other is "Retro Camera." It takes the pic in the format you choose... there is no adjusting afterward.

 

Those gold rims really pop with the blue. Looks amazing.

 

Sweet ride, can't belive i missed this.

 

Wow, beautiful car. Nice work

 

Beautiful. Nice job.

 

The 36 is finally at the point where I can say it is damn near done... they are never really done, but its close. I still have to clean up some wiring and have the original gauges rebuilt.

I drove it to the NSRA Nationals in Louisville KY, putting nearly 700 miles on the car in the process without issue. I'm planning on driving out to the Drags this weekend as well.

The first big change was the interior. I really didn't plan on having the interior done until after driving it this summer, but my upholstery guy had an opening, and he is getting enough customers that you gotta grab it when it becomes available. I tried to find a color that would complement the wood grain and settled on a "Cinnamon" ultra leather material, and "Bronze" Square weave carpet. I am really happy w/ the results.

BEFORE:







AFTER:

 

Another big change was replacing the crappy, ill fitting grille with an original chrome unit. It wasn't cheap... but it made a big difference and I could finally install the hood.



I also found some original 40 ford accessory trim rings at a swap meet that were in pretty rough shape, but they were super cheap so I bought them and after knocking out a few dings and hitting them with the polishing wheel they found a home on the coupe.





I also lowered the back end down by building some spring perches that incorperated a lowering block. While I was at it I removed the last leaf in the pack and it rides much better.

 

WOW!!!! Awesome pics!! Nice job!!

 

And since I was in a picture taking mood, I took a ride up to the gritty north side of St. Louis to get a few pics with the changes.

See ya at the Drags!

 

Absolutely beautiful.......Im in awe

 

PERFECT!!! What size tires you running?? Todd

 

Nice job! Interior looks great.

 

that '36 is freaking awesome!!

 

That thing is beautiful Dan! Nice job!

 

Perfect stance and colour choise!

 

You nailed it.

 

Thanks for the complements!

Tires are Coker Firestones 5.50-16 front and 7.00-16 rears. Mounted on 4"x16" and 4.5"x16" original early Ford wheels.

 

good lord that car is drop dead gorgeous, very nice!

 

All I can say is SWEET ASS CAR !!!!!! You nailed it !!!!!

 

Nice, nice, NICE!!!!!!!

 

Thanks again for the kind words.

I took a ton of pics the other day but only posted a few. For the rest of the set click below:

http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/danbenck/1936%20Ford%208-13-2011/?start=all

 

saw it on watson road saturday, it looks even better in motion...

 

this has to be my fav 36 iv seen.. wow, speechless. you did good.
chris.

 

Great photos Dan!

 

dear mr. dirty dan,
i may have a new found obsession with your 5 window.. its sooo spot on! it looks soooooo good with the hood on..
sincerely, mr. lazy v-8
corny huh...hahaha

 

Holy shit, I love that thing!!! You car is the kick in the ass that I need!!!!

Oh by the way I am ripping that license plate placement and light idea. Thanks!

 

Wow.........beautiful build.....that's spot on.....but I have to admit I really love it without the hood!........