Projects **** The Chemical City Coupe '32 5-window build thread ****

One more in the less-is-more camp. Sometimes a detail that is neat on its own can end up as clutter when installed.

Friends don't let friends Moal.

 

Dave, I've got a bunch of Model A tail lights. Might be too radical thou...

 

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Another mock-up picture I love.




Check how grill shell is the perfect picture frame for the nailhead. I joked with Jo that we should throw the radiator in the trunk, fab up a clear lexan grill insert, and finish her off. Then I took a deep breath and we got back to the original plan.




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^^ Cool shapes. But... has anyone ever considered pinching the bottom of the grille shell / frame so the overall grille shape matches the shape of the cowl / doors at the bottom also? Giving it a mild Edsel shape? Gary

 

Beautiful

 

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The clutch and brake pedals as well as the brace for the cowl steering are done.









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Hell, just put some '32 Ford tail lights in there.... Like the rest of us.

These are '32 Ford right?

 

Dave,

I love this car! Quick change looks good in there.

What steering wheel is that? Diameter?

Bruce

 

Kevin, set the Mason jar down and back away. Just back away...

That wheel isn't mine. it's just one Jo used for mock-up. I think it's a 15" Schroeder that he has drilled.

The wheel I plan to use is a flat 4 spoke wheel out of an old sprint car ( also 15" ). I picked it up a week ago and it has got tons of soul.



You can't help but hold it in your hands and picture some gritty driver sawing on the wheel as he is pedaling the car through the corner - slingin' dirt the whole way. Ok, maybe it's just me...

I haven't decided if we will "trick" the wheel up a little bit or leave it as-is. The above pic also shows my new one-of-thirty HAMB shift knob that will get used in the car.


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I love this pic! Picture perfect! Great looking coupe. I love the way it is shaping up.

 

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More details from Mr. Kerr...

The trim for the cowl steering.

In process...




And done...




Ryan and Carl are coming in from Cincy and the guys are hitting it hard this weekend. I'll post updates as I get them


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^^^^^^^^^^
Looks killer.

 

That wheel would be cool if your engine turned the finish, especially if you have an engine turned dash panel. This is a Cool Build.

 

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Thanks guys. If you like engine turned aluminum, you'll want to stay tuned.

The plan is to have some engine turning showing up in some places you may not expect.

I'm so excited to see my vision being turned into reality. Jo has a great eye (and talent in spades), so together I feel like we are really going to do something special with this car.

Of coarse I am kinda biased and a hack, so you guys may end up saying "what the hell was he thinking?"


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Candy bar special looking mighty good, I just love the theme ,racy hotrod , I would post my build of my car (66 NASCAR themed real NASCAR parts and pieces) but I believe that it is too new for the hamb, so I will just enjoy all the others that post here. Keep going till the money runs out,then go find more! Just remember it takes time,money, and patience , I'll keep watching,thanks from north of the border

 

"what the hell was he thinking?"

Who US???

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"what the 'ell was he thinking?"

The thought never crossed our minds! Honest! Well not a lot anyway!
Cheers,
Stewart.

 

man you just keep bringing memories back

 

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Thanks for the support guys.

I have been asked for a few more pics of steering mount, so here you go...






And a close up of the old, sand-cast piece that that was found in a barn after being removed from a former Bonneville record holder from 1958.
OK - maybe not...




I'm so broke from building this car that I've had to resort to stealing street signs for the raw materials.




Jo wanted me to be sure to mention that no city workers were injured in the making of this gauge panel.


Another of the dash.




I'll have more updates later today.
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Hey get rid of that piece of stop sign , you are building a GO machine LOL , your hot rod is awesome, beg ,borrow and drive it like someone else stole it! Just remember hot rods , race cars and girlfriends ( not wives) are things we all just piss money on , our entire childhoods , I know this and I am sure the rest of you guys do! Dave you must have the biggest s••• eating grin goin on ! Keep Goin

 

Guilty as charged.


The latest pics.









To say I'm floored by the work getting done would be an understatement. Get it? Floored. Hee hee...

I know, lame.


This is Jo's trans tunnel manufacturing kit...




Pretty high-tech, huh? I guess that's what talent will get ya.



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I an diggin the pics, but you know, you are out of contention for the Ridler now...

 

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Ridler, ya, OK Jeff. You forgot the Smiley Face or the little sarcastic eyeroll dude after that post. You can't win the Ridler from downstairs. Yup, I'm sure the coupe would fit right in upstairs, but this ones goin' in the Basement.

Gotta hang with my peeps.

Hey Jeff, shouldn't we be seeing a build thread on your cabriolet soon. I'm looking forward to that one.

Few more pics from Jo.

Made up these cool feet for my gas tank.






In like Flynn...






Rear firewall is next. Pics soon...



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Looking good.

 

Dave - I think your taillights are off a chrysler airflow - mid 30's. Fortunate enough to live close to Joe's shop and consider him a good friend. One hell of a car builder.
I've seen your car going together since day one. You're one lucky guy. Can't wait to see yur car in Detroit.

 

Perhaps those taillights just need a bit of a trim...




Nuclear grade:

 

Dave it was good to see lunch. Its been a while. You fellas that are following this build are in for some more surprises. Dave gave FAB32 and I a sneak peak at pictures of some additional unique design features. Now I'm more excited than ever to see it when its finished.

 

I have found out the lights are lights are industrial - non-automotive. Make sure to stop by and say Hello in Detroit.

That's too funny.

Rich - It was great to see you again, it has been too long. Glad I got to unexpectedly crash your lunch. I hope I didn't talk your ear off too much. . Tell Scott and Dave I'm sorry I missed them. I'll try to make it over some time when the whole crew will be there.



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Well, darn. Wish I'd have been there!