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Here is the finished roll bar. We bolted it back in for one final test fit. The welds have been polished and the bar was cleaned up with...
The bar is back far enough that your head is clear of it. We bounced up and down on the seat to test that theory.
Here is a picture of the seat in the car with the roll bar. I really wanted to expose as much of the roll bar as I could but there isn’t much room...
I should have some more pics tomorrow.
This is the next piece of the puzzle for my 32. I really wanted a roll bar for a little added safety and to complete the look I was going for. One...
Looks very similar. Nice work.
Thank you. The fenders are stashed away in the loft. I like it without them as well.
I’m also getting ready to have the glass cut for the car. I installed one of the door glass that was in the car back in the 80’s. It has a nice...
Here are a few updated pictures of my project. Finally got the floors, transmission tunnel and trunk area sorted out. I decided to have a roll bar...
I think this is something most people who build a car struggles with. I know when I got my 32 project the first thing I did was remove the...
Thank you.
Nice car.
Can you tell me how much chop this car has?
I know this is an old thread but it's a topic that comes up often. I struggled with the traditional big and little skinny look or the fat tire...
The official website will explain basically what the requirements are. You will submit some photos of your car and they will tell you what if...
I do like the look of the motor open but I have always been a fan of a 32 high boy with a full hood. Something about the lines of the car with...
Thank you. I do have the complete set of fenders, running boards and brackets just incase I decide to put them back on one day.
Here are a few more pics of the car with the hood on[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm fortunate that my 20yo son what's a hotrod. We are in the planning process of building him a 31 coupe. We were in the garage working on my 32...
Here are some updated pics. I finally got the body back on the frame. Now I can finish up some of the welding on the chop, wire and try to get it...
Harley Davidson used Dot 5 for many years. They only switched to Dot 4 because of the boiling point and ABS. I will run Dot 5 in my 32 when...
I will keep the pictures coming. I'm looking forward to it as well.
Thank you for the insight and sharing your story. My son and I are very close and I have been trying to share my mechanical skills with him all of...
I just picked up this 1931 Ford coupe to build with my son. I am deep into building a 32 for my wife and I, but came across this 31. I originally...
Thanks everyone. I come hear to learn and share, that's why I took the advise given to add some additional support to the frame. Forums only work...
It has been chopped 2 5/8 inches. I need to finish the welds and get some paint on the roof.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here are a few updated photos of my 32 build. I had to remove the firewall and have it repainted because the...
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