Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body / The Old Chrome Coupe

Wow! No wonder you do beautiful work. That shop is gorgeous. You’re wired that way.

I’m REALLY of the “flat surfaces and I have a rocky relationship” fraternity.

Where did you find that drawer/cabinet/workbench? It’s the berries.

 

There is more info on the bench (and my shop) in my thread over on the Garage Journal...

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...-build-30x60-plus.547331/page-2#post-11449409

 

I added the lower trim tonight.



Roscoe approved of the color combo...




Kinda pulling some inspiration from mid-50's Fords with the polished door panel trim

 

Hey Neal - unless I missed it, would you post some pics on your Christmas party while it's not been too long ago? Have enjoyed your latest updates too!

 

I like the door arm rests, are they '54 Chevy?

 

Good eye! Yes, they are 53-54 Chevy

 

If you are referring to my annual reliability run and shop party, it was really small this year and I didn't take many pics.

Here are a somepics of the run and back at my shop. Ignore the off topic late models...

 

Thank you for posting these pics - really enjoyed them! The hot rod that grabbed my attention the most was that Burgandy 3-window - she sure was puuurty!

 

Thank you! Amazing work!

 

Neal, you are FAFS just like me. First Available Flat Surface.
Wayno

 

More poster board interior panel mockup.

I formed the kick panel trim this morning. I used the buck I had made to form the corners on the aluminum tack strip for my 32 sedan

 

To much talent in one pair of hands.

 

I tackled a little repair to the p***enger door that I had put off. The door check tabs were broken out of the jam.



Fortunately I found the bent up tabs in the bottom of the door. I didn't snap a pic before I blasted them, but you get the idea



I cut the rivet and straightened out the tabs



I straightened out the jam and drilled to plug weld the tabs back in





Nothing glamorous about this repair, just one more project ticked off the list.

 

Not going to chrome plate them?

 

The arms will be chrome!

 

My all time favorite sight at GNRS this year was seeing Russ DeSalvo's 32 3w for the first time in real life.

It has been a huge inspiration for my 5w ch***is. Chrome unsplit wishbone front end with original style shocks on all four corners...plus 4 exhaust pipes dumping out underneath that all chrome 32 B rearend!

The car remains untouched since 1965. Such a treasure to see!


I have him beat in the chrome transmission department though! Even with all that chrome, he has a black painted transmission...haha

I hope to have my car displayed at next years show.

 

your car will look spectacular @NealinCA
the black 32 is a time warp, amazing it has stayed in such good nick & intact! the spare is interesting too

 

They needed some aluminum foil on those jack stands!

 

Super awesome to see you at GNRS and get the latest update on the coupe.

 

or just use a piece of fire wood like this guy...


But I'm liking the Ford axle bell stands like this...


I'm thinking about the display as I want wheels off one side.

 

Can’t wait see what you come up with!

 

I'd PM Moriarity. I bet he has pictures, old stands and ideas that would make your head spin.

 

really like the interior trim beautiful work \ great taste on every thing you post

 

Some chrome axle bells would be killer, but it would be tough to beat the displays of the Ala Kart and Blackie's Shiskekab

 

I have always loved the pics of the Shishkebab on it's side! Kinda hard to do with a full fendered car though...

Some other pics for ideas

 

I did some final test fitting on the dash before I take it back apart to have the gauge panel chromed.



Friends were saying I should have the dash chromed, but that seemed like too much, then I saw this mentioned on the Tommy Foster roadster and decided having the gauge panel chromed would be a good compromise.



I can't wait to see it all done and back together

 

I admire your restraint.

 

Are these the kind of 'friends' that suggest doing the adjustable seat rails too?
Lots of little sharp teeth to file and sand.

 

This build is all about restraint...

...restrained by my bank account That's part of the reason I am 8 years in on this one