Projects Yankee mike's ardun 32 ford 3 window coupe

Well I'm not much on doing build threads or showing what comes out of my garage but several HAMB buddies have given me hell so here we go.
I am a stickler for period hotrods (model t-1940 fords) from the 40's and early 50's. I've been drawn to this look since i was very young and have stuck to it to the point of no return.
With all that said I am starting with what was a old channeled unchopped 32 3 window that was a drag car in the Florida in the mid 60's. The body was purchased at the Turkey run in the mid 80's and was getting the full on ''street rod '' treatment. The project stopped when the owners wife passed and it sat in his basement up until about 2 years ago.
I purchased the car and sold all the street rod crap and was left with just the necessities. Soon after i purchased a very very low mileage orig running chassis for my soon to be next hot rod.
My goal is to build a period correct early 50's era hot rod. Plans include ardun flathead, 39 trans, quick change rear. Unchopped ,full fender car. early s/w gauges, banjo wheel, etc.

 

Wow, it looks like you have super straight parts to begin with, not many bodies like that one left!!

 

Mike: Can hardly wait to follow your progress. Stuff looks really good, hope you enjoy it as much as we will watching. Tim

 

Nice looking body.
What ya going to do with that banger Mike??

 

Please keep us up to date,the coupe looks like a great body to start with.

Congratulations on finding such a nice project. HRP

 

Subscribed Mike, good luck! May be interested in that nice banger!

 

Banger went to my buddy for his model a project. Just sent the engine to H&H to get it built.

 

All this time, I thought you were bullshitting me.

 

How awesome are those Ardun heads! Damn

 

nice love arduns and 32 fords will be watching this..

 

wow, cool

 

I assume that there will be a "bitchin" firewall for sale in the classifieds soon. it definitely does not suit your period theme.

Congrats on acquiring some excellent parts to start your build. You've got your main ingredients right there and they appear to be top class. I assume the previous owner did all the hard work of un-channelling the body.

 

Unfortunately the un- channeling was not done right at all. The body is going to need some definite help. Its getting all new brookville floors and full length sub rails. The roof was also filled and was done completely wrong. A original firewall also of course

 

Wow!!

 

This is going to be a nice build to follow, sounds a lot like the ARDUN powered 3Window the late Mike Hart built. Bob

 

Don't forget the halibrand, kinmonts, and the Scot.....LOL

 

Thank god your buddies were grinding on you to do build thread, looks awesome so far. These builds with rare parts that most of us will never see let alone own, are awesome. The build for me is best part , all the fabrication work is the time when I get the 'shock' value out of a build, because of the journey not necessary the final destination , thanks for sharing, subscribed

 

hot damn...sub friggin scribed

 

This ought to be good.

 

Neat! I like the chassis. looks very complete and untouched. Not to often do you see a banger on rails like that. Love to see how it all goes.

 

Mike, I know this is going to be show quantity car like your 1932 Roadster was. I will by next week to give a hand. One more thing are ready for another road trip to South Carolina.

 

Nice Roadster!^^^

 

I like 3windows, and I like arduns..... So I will be watching for sure!!!


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Mike, Do you mind taking detail photos of your chassis?

I am putting together a chassis with original '32 crossmembers and repro rails, and I'd like to get it close to stock.

Please let me know if you are willing to shoot photos and either send them or post them here or elsewhere. A great place would be in the "traditional frames" thread.

 

What an incredible start- that stuff all looks PRIMO! You are the Man-can't wait to see this one come together.2014 is lookin' good at your garage. Mike from Mass.

 

This will be an awesome build!

 

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