http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/early_ford_discbrake_conversions.html Try that ^^ If you want drums you will be more limited. if your wheel have 5@4.5 and 5@5.5 you should be all set
http://www.trcauto32.com/index.cfm/...duct_id=30/category_id=16/mode=prod/prd30.htm Here's one I started looking at pretty strong until I decided I needed the flip out windshield, working cowl vent, roll down back window and rain gutters. Also check out Supreme Hot Rods. Think they shut down their regular web site and went to using Facebook only. They are pretty similar to TRC. Both are the old Downs molds. I spent a few months shopping Craig's list and places like that for complete cars or projects. When I looked at them there was always a lot of things I was buying that I didn't like and/or want. Figured I could remove it and sell it for half of what it's worth and change it to the way I wanted things. If you get into that, why not just build a car? Also, I trust my work more than some stranger that is selling something he doesn't want. Steve
That's my thing. Why would I want to buy a built car only to take it apart and rebuild it. Same with that Sportsman Flyer bike I want to get I rather build it myself vs paying the guy $8,000 for it only to get it and take it apart to paint it the color I want and place the decals I want on it. But its a good or maybe bad thing that you posted that link. I think I found my kit. http://www.trcauto32.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=15/mode=cat/cat15.htm I know I wouldn't do yellow that's for sure. I think flat black. I just don't recall the movie car having fenders on it but then again I haven't seen the movie in years. I just have to visualize it now on how it would look with a triple deuce 292 with headers on it with it being flat black. Think the engine would stand out nicely being painted factory red with the silver intake and chrome valve covers and flat black powder coated headers.
I would advise you check the laws in your state regarding registering this kit car once it's built, before you pull the trigger on purchasing it. It would be a shame to go through all the effort and expense to build it only to find you can't register it, or have to do something extreme in order to get it registered. I"t just good due diligence to check it out first.
Look for HAMB member, dana barlow . He's got one of the nicest tri-power Y block engined roadsters I've ever seen. He's had the car since he was in high school in 1959.
Oh I will look into it before I buy. This is just a brain storming session. I got four vehicles to build right now that I have. But it doesn't hurt to envision your final project which happens to be a hotrod for fun. Thing is everyone I talk to like that American Graffiti 32 Roadster in yellow over flat black. So I might end up doing my spin on John`s Roadster. Do it yellow but have it powered by a 292. In any case it is a bit hard to get something like that ***led here. But after I move I will be dealing more with country people so might have a easier time getting it ***led than dealing with city people that don't want to help you.
Yep its a coupe. I just refer to it as a roadster through habit. Only thing I am not too crazy about is the power windows. Id much rather have manual windows. But it seems like reading their site you can have them custom piece a kit together. Like for me I wouldn't want electric cooling fan. Id want to use the factory 4 blade Y block fan. Same with the battery. I would try to find a vintage looking battery to complete the look.
I talked to TRC and 5 other vendors about a roll down back window, rain gutters, flip out windshield, etc. The more I talked to them, the more I was convinced I would be better off spending the money with New Age Motorsports that routinely does these things. I was a little uncomfortable with the answers I was getting at several shops I talked to. When they say they can do something that's not part of their "package", ask how many they have done and who has one you can look at that they did. TRC probably has one of the cheapest packages to get into a '32 5 window if you can overlook a few things (I couldn't do that). If you want a proper Milner style car, these are the folks to talk to in my opinion: www.newage-motorsports.com/ship.htm I drove 18 hours each way to meet and talk to them. I liked what I saw and heard. I liked it enough to get on, what was then, a 7 to 8 month waiting list for a body the way I wanted it. What I realized was that the more I deviated from their "package" deals, the more it was costing me so I went to where that stuff was routine. Little more up front but much better down the road. Same reason I went with a Pete and Jakes ch***is. Start reading all the ch***is builders and you will see that many are using P&J ch***is parts. It's then a choice of rail manufacturer and center crossmember styles. P&J really cost no more than some of the others once I started adding chrome, stainless, axle options, etc. and I am really impressed with the quality. Check out sites and do the math, it all goes in a big circle! Either way you are going to pay for changes. SPark
Thanks for the link. Might be a bit more but it looks like the finished product looks a lot better. If I also do it like my Indian tribute bike build I did if I spread the parts out over time it wont be as bad either. Could start off with the body and frame and then go from there. Only thing is do I build it up as John`s '32 in the yellow with just a Y-block power plant or do I go flat black and make it my own just using the same basic body and fender style as the foundation. I mean after all $9,700 for the American Graffiti coupe with a 3 inch chop isn't a bad price considering it looks like its a lot better quality and it has the cowl vent which I could use.
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