Projects CONVERTING A 1933 FORD FOUR DOOR SEDAN INTO A 5 WINDOW

Hoover, you really convert each thought you come across into a weld, that car will be killer. Thanks for sharing

 

welding in the top of the door panel.


finished up the passenger side garnish molding. I really like the way it ties things up when seeing how it looks from the inside.
A view from the inside. Pretty cozy. I love the old original wood above the door. Still need to get it set in the right position. Thanks for following along!

 

Thanks! Getting close to having the body done. Exciting!

 

Garnish moldings on the windows look GREAT! Did they differ 33-34? I know there are different doors, early & late.

 

I appreciate it! I believe in 34 they did introduce a different version that had a little more detail on the bottom part of the molding. Both are cool.

 

Amazing work! I wish I could say when I took welding classes at UVSC their in Orem; "when it was UVSC" I came out a skilled welder like you. "Practice makes perfect" ! Mike

 

Thanks Mike! I also went to uvsc/uvu. Never took welding but I do hear they have a great shop program there. Nice to have some Orem friends on the hamb!

 

getting the final fit for the wood over the door. Welding up all of the inner structure that I had to cut up as well.

cut down the inner windshield garnish moldings and fitting them. I need to weld in a captive nut to be able to get it bolted in.
Fighting getting this inner panel/visor fitted. I had no idea how much stuff you had to fit between the windshield frame and the actual structure where the windshield fits into. There are a few flanges that I am trying to get to sit flush so the windshield will sit up flush to the frame.

 

Looking good, love the detail work on the moldings. Bob

 

You seem to finish each step before going ahead...Most do a 'rough-in' that's hard to correct as they come back around!
Really like the way you work.

 

Thanks Bob, trying to get them to sit flush. It’s tricky!

 

I appreciate it Mike! Just getting the wood cut that goes inside the A pillar so I can screw the moldings in. Cutting wood is a good sign. Means I’m getting closer!

 

Great work man!!!

 

Thanks brother!

 

this is a part of hot ridding I haven’t really touched on. Partly because I am fairly new to it and am slowly learning about the important history and culture. I have been trying to collect parts for years now for this car and the more I learn the more I accumulate. You buy one thing and then time passes buy and your taste and knowledge changes. Then you find something better and cooler then you end up with doubles and triples of things. I have been draining my bank account to get the right parts. The best part about doing it is meeting new friends and learning all of the amazing stories about them and their hot rod parts they have had for years. The wide five hubs are hard to find. I was lucky to randomly come across them. I’m hoping to pair them with some 18 inch wide fives but they are hard to come across. Been looking for about 6 years now. Was able to pick up the grille at the roadster show and I think it will have the right patina for the car. Was lucky enough to find a couple of Culver City quick changes. One of them needs a full rebuild including the pinion halo welded up. Not sure what I will do with the spare. Hopefully build another hot rod. Maybe I’ll sell it. Not sure yet. The old wood that came out of the original car might be my favorite out of all of it. I’m not sure how much of it I will be able to use. I’m hoping to at least find a way to cut the quarter window wood down to use. Then again it’s not very bonneville to have the extra weight. But still cool. Trying to find the right period parts for the car and keep it traditional. Thanks for reading! Happy hot rodding!

 

Wow. Your work is amazing. Awesome hot rod.

 

I don’t think weight is the enemy at Bonneville.

 

Thanks Brady! Slowly getting closer.

 

Interesting, good to know! That makes sense though.

 

I was going to comment, but I got beat to the point. Traction is the issue at Bonneville.

 

I was able to hang out with the legend Stan Wanlass today. We exchanged ideas and talked art and hot rods. I was like a sponge. He gave some good ideas. He’s always been a such a kind and generous person. Was a great boost and inspiration. Ready to get to work on the rod! Thanks Stan!

 

trying to catch up with the pictures and progress. This will probably take two posts. Been trying to tie up little odd and ends on the body. I leaded the a pillars as well. No too bad but I’m not full happy with how they turned out. Gonna take a little more work to get them right. Picked up a super early, I think pre ear high rise thickstun intake. Also started tearing down the rear end.

 

stepping into new territory. I guess this whole build has been new territory. But I pressed out the old pinion and the lower shaft along with the rear lower shaft bearing because it was bad. The tool I made was taking a beating. Had to reinforce it. I have two quick changes that I’m rebuilding. This next one was a little more trick to get out. It took a few days to get it but i finally did. Cleaned up nice. I just need to weld up the pinion halo on this one and have it machined. Someone tried to do a repair it looks like and didn’t have it machined out correctly. they cleaned up nice. I have bought all new bearing and a ring and pinion to rebuild them. That’s all for now. Thanks for looking!

 

Wow...now I'll pick my jaw back up and put it in place...I am going back to see if I followed this Thread...there's just so much happening around here its hard to keep up with it all...but never to late to chime in...Another Leonardo with metal sculpture...oh yeah... @H-O-O-V-E-R...thanks for sharing the journey...that shot in under the tent is quite the money shot...

 

KILLER

 

Hey brother! I sure appreciate it. So fun to hear from other passionate rodders. Thanks for the support!!

 

Thanks cowboy! Learning a lot of new stuff that’s for sure.

 

Real nice work on the conversion. I think everyone with a hydraulic press has a piece or two of bent tubing they used before they figured out to use solid bar stock.

 

Ain’t that the truth!

 

Looks like I’ve got some reading to do! Thanks for posting updates