Finally, after 12 years of parts collecting, disassembly, two moves, and building the Big Olds, I'm starting on the '32. The chassis is at a friend's shop (Kurt Senescall, Creative Metalworks -- there was some discussion of his work on here recently) where it's currently getting jigged, straightened, and repaired. Once it was in the jig, we found that the front frame horns were about 3/8-inch to the driver's side, as were the rear frame horns -- she was very slightly banana shaped, with about 3/16-in. twist. In addition, the rear frame horns are about an inch low -- very typical for Deuce frames. Actually pretty good for a 70-year old chassis that'd been hot rodded in the '50s. In this pic, the frame is straight, square, and most of the major repairs have been done -- the steering box kickout is removed, extra holes are filled, and the frame flanges in the engine bay are straight once again. The Ionia Hot Rod Shop boxing plates are temporarily bolted in in front, so that we can position the engine/tranny and start fabbing the mounts. Going to use the old Hurst nailhead mounts that came with it. More pics to come as it progresses, and watch for the full story in upcoming issues of Rodder's Digest. later, Steve.
So it takes magazine articles to get your**** in gear? I was looking for your name in the new RD, guess you didnt get the info you needed from Denise huh? Just dont sell this one when it gets rollin! Keep us posted.
Ha! No, it didn't take magazine articles . . . just took the proper convergence of space, time, and money to make it happen. The fact that RD came back just in time is a coincidence . . . I think. Haven't seen the second RD yet . .. is there an article about patching runningboards? If so that's mine. Got some other good stuff lined up too. And I'll post some more detail pics when there's more to show than just a stock frame in a jig. That should be later this week -- theyve got a guy working pretty much full-time on it. Should have a roller in 6 weeks or so! later, Steve.
Finally quit playing with those teabagger sporty cars huh? Looks good, next time I am up that way I would like you to drag me over to Kurts place????????? Cant wait to see those Valve covers on it when done.
No, still have the Sprite (aka: Every Pylon's Worst Nightmare) in the garage, and it's going to get some attention this winter too -- rollbar, ignition work, and some maintenance stuff. I'm getting real itchy for Spring so I can go carve some corners. Right now the garage is a bit crowded, with the Sprite, the '32 bod, and the '54 Chevy pickup (aka: the Anti-Sprite). And if you get up here with a Saturday to spare, we could go visiting several shops, Tguy. Kurt's place is always cool (you can see some of the goings-on in the background), and Roger Rickey just built a rod-building palace about 10 miles north of there. Nice shop and nice work. later, Steve.
Steve, What did it take to get your frame back into shape? I'm a little curious, as the rear on my '31 has been pushed a little out of shape and I'm wondering what I'd need to do to get it back in spec. Thanks, Ed
Woo-hoo! That looks GREAT! I can't wait to see pics of it once it starts going togther, let alone the finished product. Keep us posted, Sam!
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