Projects winter project - "so let's chop a 40 coupe (and fab everything else possible...)

Hey 38,
I'd probably use a 3-bolt carb instead of the 4-bolt.
and really keeping the stock one to use as a "just in case" manifold may be a better idea.
Do you know what the cfm is of those stock carbs?
A Burrell or a Cyclone would be so much easier.

TP

 

Travis, I think they are somewhere around 350-385. Stock should be a Carter WCD 2-barrel or Stromberg AAV 26 2-barrel.

Burrell makes a 2x2, but Kevin at Cyclone doesn't make an intake for these. He does make wicked heads, though!

Damn, I really thought I could bait you into showing your talent on a 3x2, or 4x2!

 

Fantastic - keep the updates coming please!

 

Nice work travis keep it up!

 

Unreal craftsmanship! I hope mine turns out even half as well.

 

Any updates Zibo??

 

love the frame

 

this is so awesome, it looks great! so stoked that someone actually has the balls to build a chopped and sectioned 40... i dont think there are enough of them haha

 

Travis, It's a New Year . . . . Any updates in the offing ? You got us all hooked on this build.

41 Dave

 

x2

 

This has been my favorite build.... to see this thing come from a pile that most would walkaway from is amazing!!!

Really nice job Zibo! keep updating us!!!

 

Travis, when are you going to give us updates?!

 

Bump again!!

 

Great thread!

 

Mission Accomplished! The car is coming along nice. I dig the side by side shot of the chopped and original car. Thats putting your skills to work man. My hats off to you.

 

Well guys not much has happened with the 40,
and fortunately it hasn't become a shelf in my garage either!

November was kind of my cutoff time, as it was the imaginary year mark,
(plus a couple months anyway...)
There were/are a couple other hot rod obligations I needed to address for friends,
as well as the teardown of my RPU that basically took its place for my own project time.
(well and actually making money too!)

I've come a long way on the RPU,
and i'll start that thread when the time comes.

My goal with the 40 is to get it running and not have to sell it,
which has happened with other projects and it just doesn't feel good.
If I can get the RPU running for the summer shows,
than the 40 can come back to the shop.

One thing I have been doing is collecting and cleaning some of the parts needed,
gas tank, brake parts, front spring etc.
Its just stuff that doesn't photograph well.

Anyway thanks for the interest guys,
and i'll get some updates as soon as they come!

TP

 

Travis, Good to hear from you. Looking forward to any update when you post them This '40 is going to be one rad ride !

 

Been searching for this post for a little bit, be honest I was scared when I first opened it! That green coupe is gorgeous! Was telling a friend about it. Know this thread started over a year ago, but I still dig it!

 

I was little scared to look also. I only seen two chopped 40's that I thought looked right, this one of them. Hell of a job bringing this one back from the dead. I bet the guy you bought the from thinks he got the better end the deal. Looking good keep us posted!!

 

Travis, Can't wait until summer is here and you post '40 updates ! Also looking forward to a thread on your RPU.

 

How's the work coming?

Jeff

 

Haven't seen an update for a while... your skills are amazing, this project is just sickening...

 

Any news Zibo? THis coupe rocks!

 

cool!

 

Zibo, Just reread this thread. Love the lines of your Hot Rod Forty ! I know you were concerned about how to chop a Forty - but I do believe you did one awesome job ! I can just imagine this one all painted up and out cruising san Diego . . . . . Bet thos headers have a mean note.

 

Hey guys,
this project is on hold for another couple months,
its sadly sitting in my garage

Besides another Hambers coupe that i've got to put some time in...

I've also torn up my RPU and its on its way back together...

I'll get a thread up on it,
just haven't had time to be on here much.
Sneak peeks -

&

too shiny nickel plate


TP

 

Cool I have been jonesing for a fix on the coupe but the T tease will satisfy , cant wait to see some more!

 

Travis, That is one awesome piece of work in the windshield frame. Your "A" RPU is going to be one neat ride when you are done with. Looking forward to a thread on the RPU !

 

What the Fuck! Dam Chavez you finnaly got the nickel plate. Let get crakin and finish up the "Chief"

 

Awesome fab work, dude! I love this thread! You make it look so easy.