Wis. HAMB SLAM anyone? Channeling my '32 sedan this weekend.

[Junkyard Dog 32]

I know it's short notice, but, I'm going to carve the floor out of this sedan, this weekend, and would share all my beer and venison with anyone interested in hangin' out and lending a hand.

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I'm in Northwest Wisconsin, and I have plenty of room for an overnight stay.

JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Hackerbilt]

Cut down a Deuce AND eat free vennison? Ahhhh man! Theres a weekend for somebody! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Wish the hell I lived a little closer! I'd even bring my leaf rake! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Frame looks cool...an old drag car?

Bill

[Junkyard Dog 32]

Yeah, I believe it was.

I posted a little bit about it a week or two ago.
It had some really spindly hairpins on it, and sat too high for my taste.
http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v156/junkyarddog32/OldFrontend.jpg

I already re-did the frontend.
http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v156/junkyarddog32/SideAll.jpg

... and I already took care of the leaf infestation. I was really busy last fall. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Look. There's even leaves in the shop. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I live in the woods... What can I say? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Did you notice my Northwoods, custom, combination buck pole/engine hoist in the first pic?

JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Hackerbilt]

BTTT...
Come on young guys! Eat meat and learn a thing or two!

Heheheh...That hoist is cool Joe! Must be fun to drop in a motor when the wind is up! LoL

I got some bad news for ya too bud...You might have won the LEAF battle but the war is far from over!!! They will just regroup and hit back...hard!

SOMEBODY give the guy a hand...come on! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
He's channeling a REAL Deuce fer cryin' out loud!

Bill

[wingnutz]

Hey Joe

This is short notice...! I'd love to help although 90 percent of my Realstate biz happens on the weekends... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif!

Set up another time and I'll see if I can meet you up near kanada! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Good Luck

Mark

[Mike Paul]

Shit! I'd love to help but I'm busy this weekend. How about the 8th, I'll even bring my waders and help you but your dock in(under tree hoist,1st pic) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.......Mike

[Junkyard Dog 32]

That would be great, thank you, but I have plans next week.

And the aluminum dock was a repair job. Some people don't realize that ice blowing across a lake, in Spring, can slam into shore like a train... and their hard earned money will be buying me hotrod parts. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

If this thing doesn't happen, it's no biggie. I should have thought of involving HAMBers, sooner.

I'll have to do a HAMB CHOP when I whack the lid, though. And if I'm out of venison by then, I'll just crack this one with a tire iron.http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I damn near had it eating out of my hand, yesterday. It even waited for me to go get my camera.
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JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[topdeadcenter]

Is it still too late to volunteer? I am damn handy with a broom or holding stuff http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif. I can even turn a screw driver http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Let me see if the wife has plans. If not I am willing and able!

PM me some directions from Appleton, WI. (read: where the F#@K is Cable anyway?)

Mike

[Antibilly]

Id be there but Im on your list http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
hey is that how you hunt dear up north? Man now thats a real hunt...feed them up to your back door, invite them in and blast em!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[topdeadcenter]

It is a Go! I will be there!

Let me know where "there" is. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mike

[Scallop53]

Hey Joe, I'm painting my truck Friday nite but maybe Sparky and I can come up on Saturday and stay till Sunday.

DAN

[swazzie]

[ QUOTE ]
hey is that how you hunt dear up north? Man now thats a real hunt...feed them up to your back door, invite them in and blast em!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

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Actually , we only crane em if they got diapers on em still.Bambi was cuter on the grille!

Good luck with the chop.Wrong side of the pond for me. 8^)

[Junkyard Dog 32]

Thanks TOPDEADCENTER. Yes, you're more than welcome to come up. I can sure use the help. SCALLOP53 and SPARKY54 are talking about it, too, and I'm thinking they'll be here.

It's good to have friends... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif


[ QUOTE ]
Id be there but Im on your list http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
hey is that how you hunt dear up north? Man now thats a real hunt...feed them up to your back door, invite them in and blast em!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

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No, this ain't hunting...
I feed the deer all winter, about a ton and a half of corn (at my expense), this winter was especially bad, so they still need the help. That one did walk right into my shed, where I kept the corn, and was very hungry. So, I scraped the bottom of the barrel and gave it to her. She never got farther than 15 feet away. Once, I could have touched her.
I quit feeding in the Spring, so the does won't drop their fawns this close to the road.
During the worst part of winter, I can have up to 20-30 deer in my yard at once.

Funny thing... I didn't even kill a deer last season. I still had plenty of meat, so I was just looking for a trophy buck. I let dozens of nice bucks go.

I did kill one, a 6-pointer, in the yard, with my bow a few years ago. He wouldn't stop eating my raspberries, and wouldn't even run if I threw shit at him. He needed to be taught a lesson. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Tasted gooooood, too.

Now that summer is getting here, I'll switch from corn for the deer, to kitchen scraps for the bears. I'll post pics.. I've had 6 bears here, at one time, before.
Last fall, I had a 300 pounder walk into my shop, while I was working on a car. That'll test your nuggets! Needless to say, the .44 is never too far away.


JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Antibilly]

Whats the chance of some Jerky coming my way? hahahahaahh NONE huh http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Junkyard Dog 32]

Next time I make some, I'll let you know.

JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Junkyard Dog 32]

Here's a map for those that want to come up.

The fire number is 46060 Crystal Lake road.
My phone is 715-798-2482 if you get lost.
You can stop and ask for Northwind Welding, too.

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This is gonna be fun! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Thanks guys,
JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Broman]

You're a suck ass Mike..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I bet it's been like 8 years since I've had fresh deer jerky.

[topdeadcenter]

Suck Ass? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

or were you refering to Draglinkscc?

I guess it is like a 5 hour drive from my house, but what the hell. I will probably be there closer to noon on Sat. and I will have to split around noon on Sunday.

Dan~ Are you bringing the '53? I would love to see it in person!

See ya tomorrow,
Mike

[Mel]

Ahhh nuts! I have to work this weekend http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Have fun and post lots of pics for us!

[Antibilly]

Im sure he was referring to me....its that damn list that keeps me from getting anywhere. Hey Mike when your out at the Farm this weekend see if you canget and erase my name from it??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[four-thirteen]

three hours away, and i have to work tomorow. what time were you thinking of going at it?
it would be at least 4pm or do by the time i got there, and there is a swap meet on sunday. David

[Junkyard Dog 32]

[ QUOTE ]
Im sure he was referring to me....its that damn list that keeps me from getting anywhere. Hey Mike when your out at the Farm this weekend see if you canget and erase my name from it??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

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http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v156/junkyarddog32/YerMother.jpg

That remark just got you Double-Secret-Probation, mister. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Let me set the stage for this remark, so it won't be taken wrong.
Okay... I'm standing right in front of you, and I'm smiling. I'm shaking my head, and I say, "You know, Mike... Your good for alot of laughs, I'll give you that. Why don't you apply some of that energy to showing us something about cars?"
... still smiling... still shaking my head...

I, really, don't have anything against you... I don't.
I enjoy most of your posts.
My brother lives in Port Canavaral. How far is that from you?
If I get down that way, Me, You , and NADS are gonna have to play some "slap-N-tickle" and clink a few beer bottles together.

Love ya, buddy.

JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Corn Fed]

Junkyard,

I'm not sure how you were planning on doing your channel, but before you cut the floor out, consider this method:

Leave the side subframe rails intact.
Cut out just the cross-channels and rear floor tin (if any).
From the side, with the frame as far back as possible, diagonally slide the frame up and into the body.
Slide the frame forward until it's in the correct position.
Then bolt the BOTTOM of the frame to the TOP of the subframe.

I've seen this method used on a couple of 32 Coupes and can see some advantages over cutting the floor completely out.
It has greater rigidity, you (or someone else) can unchannel it easier if later desired, and it requires a ton less cutting and fabrication.

And for anyone channeling a Model A, this method should work on one of them as well.

Good luck and post pics when you're done.

[Junkyard Dog 32]

That's a kick-ass idea, man!

I'm gonna go out, right now, and check that out. I didn't compare this frame with my coupe frame, but I think this one is pinched at the firewall, so the "insertion" of the frame into the body would be a snap.

Thanks for the post, and if it flies, I owe you one.


JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Hackerbilt]

Thats how my coupe had been done...at least as far as the front of the wheelwells. The "subframe" is missing from there back...old rust or trimming, not sure which.
When it was all bolted to the bottom and squared up, 4 small tabs were welded to the door post areas and rebolted to the top of the frame to add stiffness to the channel job.
Basic...but tough!
When it was eventually unchanneled, it was just rebolted back on the top of the frame and the tabs were cut off and ground down Some new crossmember pieces for the subframe and it was back to normal.

I always thought rebolting the body to the bottom flange was the accepted way to do a channel!!!

Bill

[topdeadcenter]

Leaving my house in 5 min. 5+ hours. I should be there between 11 and noon.

Later!
Mike

[NortonG]

Have fun I wish I could be there.

[Antibilly]

Post Canaveral is less than a hour away!!! come on over anytime and Ill show you my list!! Of cheap Orlando gals Ive chased off over the years!!!
Oh and by the way(smiling) I apply myself everynight in the garage myfriend. I just cant keep a straight face doing it

[Mike Zenor]

mmmmm... Bambi Burgers...

Dang Joe, sounds like you all are gonna have a blast... wish I had the weekend open. When you gonna have the see-dan done? Maybe see you at Back to the 50s in Mpls.

Later brutha Primate...

MZ

[Junkyard Dog 32]

MR Z- Wish you could make it. As soon as this body is positioned, I can figure out where the engine will sit... then it's all downhill from there.
I hope to have it running in a month. I'll post pics of my first wheelie. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

In honor of my new club affiliation, I christened this one "THE PRIMAL SCREAM".

See ya in the trees,http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_3_112.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008')
JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif