My deuce coupe ROLLS+ POOR mans triangulated 4-link

I bought this 32 chevy from 63cadguy about a month ago. I have just had the time to get going on it. I welded in speedway tubular engine/trans mounts. I know they are not traditional but I like the strength they add. My engine is a .030 over 454. It is very healty so I need strength. I used the front hydralic brakes from a 51 chevy parts car I had out back. They are pretty much bolt on. You just have to re-drill 2 lower holes. I sanded about 3 gallons of bondo off the rear quarters and found out this thing was chopped up into a truck at one time(probly for more gas stamps during the war?). The panel under the window is about as straight as a swimming pool. And for the POOR MANS 4-link. You take almost any GM RWD car rear end 64-80`s. I used a 70 chevelle 12-bolt 3:73 posi. I mocked up the rear so the pinion was 4 degrees down, my ****** is 4 degrees up. Then measured about 23 times and welded the lower mounts to the frame, with the arms at a slight upward angle. Then I used another set of lower arms for the top(its what I had in stock) Cut up some square tube so they fit(picture) Then welded the square tube brakets to the frame with the upper arms going down at a slight angle. I also boxed the frame in this area with 3/16 for strength. The rest of the frame will be 1/8. I dont know how to spread the pictures out. So I will just list them at the bottom. Just Ask if you have questions. Soon I will shown some pics of the 51 chevy steering box and dash install. Later

 

You know I had never given much thought to a 32 Chevy but that might be a cool ride. It has a neat look to it.

 

looks good bro! Keep the pics comin.

 

Here's a coupla shots of a 31 Pontiac coupe which may pique your interest.

 

I really like the way you used the four link. Some companies out there seem to be making a pretty good living selling replacement links for these suspensions, I always wondered why not just box the existing links? Of course adjustable links also allow changing the instant center of the four link to improve tire plant, but since you're putting in your own frame mounts you can put the instant center wherever you want it.

 

Very cool ride - bet that'll be a blast with BB chev. Ain't sanding off old bondo a blast???

 

I dig Kerrys ride too.......I may hafta start looking into the GM's. I heard they are full of wood. Is this more so than an A?

 

I think so.

I corresponded with Kerry quite a bit while he was building the Poncho.
He got fairly expert at steeling the body with square tubing.

Got to meet him in person as well.
He flew out for a company deal, had a few days free and I picked him up at the Fresno airport and he spent a few days at the house.

Took him on a genuine Central California hot rod tour.
Things really worked out well, guys I knew were home and we toured their garages, a car show on Sunday, visited the speed shop and muffler shop on Saturday.
He drove the 32 for a while.
Fun time for both of us....

 

Looks great! Always nice to see someone use their head instead of their credit card. Poor mans 4 link, I think not! More like Thinking Man using brain! Keep us updated. BTW, I thought 32 Chev had a oval back window?

 

Roothawg,
There alot of wood in a chevy. The fords inner door frames are metal chevy all wood. There is more wood holding the body togeter too. You have to build some inner frame work with the chevys. I can take a picture if you like?

Muffman,
I know some mopars, oaklands and pontiacs had the oval window. But not the chevys.

 

very cool..

nice use of a the gm 4 link.. bet it will ride alot better than my ladders.. probably have to go with a softer spring in the back.. a hotrods got alot less *** then a full size car..

please post pics of you reinforcements.. trying to gather ideas for my upcomming dodge project.. it too has tons of wood..

 

Yeah sure, visuals are always good for simple minds.

 

Here they are. Someone has already started installing tubing in the rear of this car before I bought it.

 

I finally got around to narrowing a 51 chevy dash. It was cut into about 17 pieces and welded back up to fit. I kept the center chrome stock width and used the stock guages too. The steering is in too. But no pics currently. I used what I had--51 chevy box, flipped, old mounts sawed off etc... works alot better that the stock 32 box.

 

Like the dash!!!.......OLDBEET

 

Please excuse me while I wipe the tears from my eyes.....I knew I'd kick myself a bit for selling it, but your doing a great job on it and it really is starting to take shape!!! I'll have to stop out and see it in person and see if this poormans 4-link will work on the Plymouth I have now. Great work, can't wait to see that coupe cruising down the road!!

 

Roothawg,

Check out the '32 Chevy built by Cole Foster that's posted on his website.