Projects 1932 Chevrolet coupe build

AMEN ! ! ! Glad to hear some one else say that.....Good looking build bro.

 

I thought about the half spring idea as well, I just have not decided. I may try independent, may not. Like you I am building this my way which may very well be a blend of old and new. Call it a mixer rod lol.

I do kind of lean toward a traditional concept though.

 

Comming out real good man. Keep up the good work.

 

Yeah do what you like. Are you going to be running fenders? And I have a Mustang II under my model a and it drives well. It's kind of old and new as well.

Thanks man

 

No fenders, I looked at a model A at recent run that had the indepentent suspension with no fenders and it looked good.

Any plans available for that cool frame?

 

Yeah I've seen a few, although I'm gonna agree with John that on a fenderless car a straight axle looks better IMO. Hey, it's your car though do what you want with it as long as you're happy. And I have the sketches of the frame somewhere I just gotta find them. Didn't I send you something a while back?

Preciate it sir hopefully one day it will be driving

 

So it's been a little while since I've been able to work on this thing been busy with other stuff, but finally got back in the garage this weekend. Got a little done with the motor and trans.

Mocked up


Motor mount template






Gusseted






Trans crossmember


Dad tackin it together




Got my Christmas present in the mail early...

 

Ben,


Im diggin' the project! Looks great!


pete-

 

I love the direction of this ride!

 

That's kool christmas came early. You guys make it look easy, WHAT A TEAM...John

 

Thanks guys I think it's goin pretty well myself

Preciate it John, he's really gonna be helpin me when I start the body work on this thing haha. And I hope to start gettin this four link under there next weekend hopefully

 

Looking good man..I'm using a MustangII front end. Do agree axels look better. I was more into a 500hp go cart. Something that cornered really good. Did'nt think I could get that with an axel. Keep up the good work, hell I think your going to beat me done. I've only been at it 1 1/2 years. Here's some pic's of mine.

 

Man I like that! And as far as the MII I ain't like some of these guys that hate them, I have one under my model A, but for the look i'm goin for on this car I wanted a straight axle. And yea that will be fun when you get it done and should handle pretty well too. And with 500 hp that thing will be everywhere you need something to (attempt to) keep it straight ha. Good luck man

 

Hey, Ben;

I am puzzled by the year of your coupe. The '31 typically has the square front roof corner for a sun visor above the windshield like yours. The '32 roof is rounded like on the '32 Ford. Can you straighten this out??

Regards, Twobit
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What picture are ya lookin at? The roof on mine is rounded...

 

Lookin good, keep up the good work!

 

Sorry, big time senior moment. The only '31 picture is in post #3, not Ben's '32.

Sorry, regards, Twobit
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Got any info on the 4 link? Thats about the only thing that I still need so I can start on my frame.

 

Keep the pictures coming you are doing a great looking car so far

 

good job i like your build so far ,

 

Yeah I got the 4 link parts from paul hortons welder series (www.welderseries.com). He has a kit for a triangulated 4 link but I didn't get it because the lower bars were too long and I made a couple brackets myself (didn't need his). I would definitely recommend his stuff though and the customer service was good too. Good luck!

Thanks and yea I'm keeping this thing well documented to say the least ha

Preciate it everyones nice words go a long way

 

First off, hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! Got my 4 link tacked in place and everything where it should be with lower bars runnin uphill 4 degrees and top bars downhill at 8 degrees. Need some coil-overs now (I know, not "traditional" haha) and then I'll have me a rolling chasis. Heres some pictures...

 

good looking start of a build keep it up

 

Looking good guy ! Its gonna be BAD ASS !

 

Thanks I still got a long way to go though ha

I sure hope so! Thanks

 

Thanks very much for your business, and the link.

...just curious why you went with heims on the lower frame brackets?

dw

 

No problem and thanks for the great product. And I went with the heims one because the frame tapers in towards the front and two I had them laying around. I may still run 4 bar ends like on top but I'm gonna get the car a little more together and see how things work out first.

 

Great job Ben!! Keep it up,Your a very talented young man with great vision.
Bob

 

Ben your car is just straight up BAD ASS!!