Dirtyest... 34, bout time.

No, not those other dirty guys with all the cool ****, ...my 34.

Some of you may know it from the first pic...this was the plan, still is the plan.
I was without a real hot rod for about 2 months now, just projects and a stock model A at the moment. Been busy building two other cars for customers and working on my 32 a little. So the boys in my club started to remind me about are no cars down for longer then 3 month rule soon aproaching. So I wipped this together in just 5 days to make Englishtown this Sunday. Taking the day off today after some long afternoons this week.
Its not exactly how I want it yet, so I'll do some fine tuning this week with my faithful work pal Joe Dirt. Its nice to have a friend thats ready for some insanity when deadlines soon approach, we had a great time.

I've been sitting on this car for way to long, just to busy working on stuff for other peeps or things that life throws at you...glad to have that deadline.

I got this 34 from my friend Mark Confourth from one of my all time favorite CC clubs, the Injectors. Did'nt know him when I stumbled onto him in a book tent at Englishtown swapmeet. The traditional hot rod craze was'nt what it was today back then...I did'nt know anyone building traditonal cars in my area at the time and was having a tough time finding the parts I wanted. He was standing next to me reading the History of Hot Rodding. I looked over and said...ahh you dig the good stuff, he replied..I build the good stuff. I replied, me too...when I can find the good stuff...hahaha. So he asked what I needed, ...40 brakes, f-1 steering, etc. I had just sold my 29 sedan and was building my 29 P/u. He said he had it all....plus a little 34 three window he was sitting on. My eyes lit up... and I went to see it that week...its been with me ever since. I remember doing a funny little dance when i got it, I just could'nt believe it, a real chopped car from back in the day.
Mark told me he saw it at Hershey for sale a few years in a row. No one wanted it cause it had a Model A square winshield in it sticking past the roof. Think he aquired a front 34 roof section and then bought the car.

I had to cut a few corners to get it on the road in time, gonna fix this week. Gonna put some wheel spacers on the back to bring tires out and down a little, they rub. Need to reverse the spring eye in the front cause the spring is sitting on the front axle at the moment. That will level it off a little more, but it will still have a nice rake....my cars always get a rake. I'll fit the 38 nose soon, digging the 34 grill for now, much more important things to address first. The pipes were fitted to work with the 38 Special nose, they'll pop out perfectly. Gonna bring the firewall staight down like a 32 but with the details of a 34.
I've never been a Chevy fan, actually bust all my buddies balls all the time. No more, this 383 stroker is a monster, I'm so excited. Not sure if I'll worry bout replacing the 4 barrel either, she's gonna be a driver with an enclosed hood...she's fine for now. Gonna patch in the bottom this week and keep the old paint for awhile, I dig it. I just hate hearing that word Rat Rod when there in this stage. I do hate to erase all this history with a new paint job too, cause she really tells a story. There is old striping under there and all kids of paint. Anyway, hope you enjoy! Oh, finally got to put my Hamb plack to use, felt good!

 

That is BAD ***!!!!!!!!!!!! let see more pics

 

Nice stance.

 

There is one of those Dirty guys I was talking bout, hahaha.

Gotta run...I'll put a few more up later. Thanks!

 

That's *****in Mel! Nice work.

 

Nice....kick *** stance.

 

that car is veeeeeeeery cool.

 

i walked past that thing quite a few times at hershey...i always wondered where it ended up
at the time i knew someone with a complete 3 window roof down to the beltline...i just couldnt afford the body!

im glad its on the road now

 

Now that's a HOTROD!! Awesome

 

HAMBalicious!!!

 

Looking good Mel Looking forward to seeing it over the summer.

 

Mel that thing rules!

 

Bad*** Mel, you were much better off with the chevy setup than my Ford if you want go fast.

 

ahh Mel...you always stoke me bro...that things as wicked as a spyder co. civilian waiting to gut a fool...

 

Nice

 

sweet rod but I could've gone all day without seeing that...

 

mel looking good,it has a real mean look to it

 

I thought that was you I saw pulling in in that kick*** 34. But then I thought naww, that guys too ugly.

I think it needs some paint...

 

Thanks, glad you guys dig it.
Here are a few more pics I snapped off at the bottom of the driveway. Can't get it to the garage out back till I get the exaust baffels in it or someone helps me push it up the hill, its like a dragster, neighbors will freak. They shook there heads when they saw this roll out, good thing they love me.

Again, I cut a lot of corners to get her on the road in 5 days, I'll get back on it tomorrow and finess a few things, keep you all posted. Dont worry...patina is gonna stay for awhile.

 

0ne for the Hamb...

 

Nice! I love it....

 

very cool.
Al.

 

On the right track Mel. I like the stance.

Spike

 

****in A!!! Cant believe i missed you yesterday. Just walked across the track thinking, " Eh.. they always have ****ty cars at the show. Nothing but goats and camaros. I wont be missing anything".... Oh well.

 

Awesome. This is the body you had sitting out when I dropped by your house a couple years ago, isn't it?

 

Man thats bad***...screw the neighbors, fire it up! What else do ya have planned for it? Dont do much to change the look or anything, its just great.
-Dean

 

Very nice. I like it !!

 

Bad *** !!!!!