Hot Rods The "flatcad" 1932 roadster build ....

Started this car project for our own "emiliedk"
It has been a long and winding road.
And we still have a bit to go.But it will all be worth it.

I'll try to put together pictures and a story that makes some sense.
(Don't know how to do string the pictures with captions underneath)

The build started with building a little 32 ch***is,using mostly old parts.

Found the old Ford frame center at a local yard.
Disected it,and went for a early moc up.

 

looks like a great start!

 

At first we had repop rails and real old Ford center,Model A rear x-member
and original front I paid way to much for (**** happens)

But wait,I find a set of original 1932 rails local. Look real nice...
But after getting them back from the sand blaster..way bad pits under all the paint
and a splice....s**** that idea.

So marching forward,get going on the frame using repop rails.

 

The plan is to keep it simple. All factory holes showing in the frame.
Will add rivits where they were stock. Not trying to be flashy.
But I can't help myself.The frame is getting boxed,It'll need it with the motor
(wait I'll get there) (the ***le I bet you can guess)
So I call up my buddy Matt at Ionia and get some plates...

 

C'mon man, I've refreshed it ten times waiting for more! What're you typing with your toes?

I'll go back to watching the Yank's game...

 

Looking forward to this one...

 

I can already tell this is going to take awhile.
children name your pictures files with names that make sense !

We came to the conclusion,if we're shipping a rolling ch***is over seas..
Oh, yes rolling ch***is is the plan here.
ought to have a body bolted on. right?

One call to John in Kansas and a "short" drive (hey Kansas is just the next state over)
We have ourselves a brand new Brookville body.

 

Looks like a nice start Keep the pix coming











Is it going to get one of your all billet IFS

 

Probably... should have seen the last "beverage" cans he used for jack stands in one of the last ch***is pics he posted.... I think he is going to play for that team, weirdo!

Needs to get his pics in a row before even starting these threads, freak

 

So far you get the idea..traditional 1932 Ford roadster.
Some of the details I have forget to mention.
Hiboy.
undropped 32 heavy axle,lots of old bits on the front end....(you'll see)
Flathead Cadillac V-8
Kee toploader 4 speed converted to torque tube drive.
And a Cyclone quick change rear end..


found a real nice 32 wishbone and good old axle.
and a junker Cad for moc up,couple pic's..

 

This is going to be good......

 

Thats alot of iron!

 

this ain't gonna happen all at once here...and it's going to be ****tered..

Half the battle but most the fun has been finding all the old Ford parts needed.
Found (bought) the nicest 1932 grill shell I've ever had from a Denver Roadsters member.
Hope the details show in the pic's..

 

thought maybe I could knock this out faster,peaceful Sunday night sorta thing.

Digging thru picture files..do I show pulling apart banjo rearends ??

 

like a shotgun blast I tell ya ! ****tered.

Very nice set of original 1940 Ford wheels
16" x 4"
decent old paint..wrong color

trip to the blaster/powder coater nice gloss black.
Coker tire is one phone call away..

Here's the rolling stock.
Firestone 7.00x16 and 5.50x16

Need to find better shot,but one of my favorite cap ring combo's
The 1940 Ford standard cap and 1940 deluxe ribbed trim rings.

 

I have a teaser pic of it as a roller.
All add more in a day or two..

ay,see the original firewall? forgot about that.

 

Nice ac***ulation of parts. I really enjoy seeing a hot rod built from old Ford parts.

Keep us posted.

Thanks,

Neal

 

Let's see..the motor.
Got ourselves a NOS Cadillac flathead V-8.
a nice old guy in PA who owned a GM dealership had this under his bench
for 50 years? and his buddy built a hell of a crate.
Picked it up at the trucking depot down the street.
Had them sit in near the tailgate.. easier to reach with cherry picker

On the way home people on the freeway do a crazy panic stop.
(was that a dust bunny? hit the brakes Norm!)
I stop just fine,then WHAM ! I swear a Honda ate my rear bumper.
Nope,the crate slid forward and smashed in the rear bed wall..

Note to self;tie down heavy stuff too

 

I bet that shook yer ****! Whhammo!!

 

Lookin good so far! Lucky that didn't blow out yer back window!!!

 

What does a 600 lb block do upon impact? Reconfigure steel with ease.

 

nos Cad flatty. that is pretty neat!

 

Now, that's funny, great idea for a reality show.......It's good to see you're busy Eric, cool car.

 

Ah ****, stop being so casual with the parts descriptions! They are a beautiful looking collection of pieces. I'm looking forward to this.

Eric, could you shoot me a closeup of the rocker reveal, bottom of the doors area please. Need it for reference. Thanks.

 

Eric, when you finish that Roadster just give me a call and I'll come by and take it off your hands. Nice job so far.

 

What a cool project!!!
Michael

 

what a cool build! can't wait to see more progress

 

Vap...this is already lookin like its gonna be a nice ride....keep us posted !!

Rat

 

This one's gonna be a winner! Keep at it...

 

Killer. I'll be watchin' this one.