Solving the growing family issue, the gow job way...

[-Brent-]

On May 2nd, our first child (Aka, Bob Racecar) came into the world. "The world," for me, is filled with topless 2-seaters, chopped coupes, and bench-seat pickups. In this modern day of mini vans and baby seats, I am a little behind.

It didn't take me long, however, to fit my round peg into the square hole that is known as the "real world."

Here's my solution and the pictorial story to the ever-growing family. I'm just as thrilled to have this sitting in my driveway as I am to have that awesome, little poop machine in my arms.

I've wanted a hot touring car ever since I saw some photos in one of Don Montgomery's books. Then, BigCheese327 posted a photo that put me over the top. One thing lead to another and here I am typing this, about to load photos of a car I'll likely never get rid of.

Here they are... click on the photo to get to the larger images.



The tipping point. Anyone know where this photo comes from?



The chassis that popped up locally, the DAY AFTER I secured the purchase of the body. Weird how that happens.



Here it is, sitting in my driveway. It was fairly complete but needed so much. You know how that goes.



Pic from the previous owner. It's VERY solid.



On my way home.



A closer view. At this point it's starting to settle in that I've got this car, now.



Unloading by myself.



Thankfully the garage is packed with all the contents of the house, which forced the chassis to be outside. It made it easy.



Voilà! Instant hot rod. I then took a cell phone pic and sent it to a bunch of my buddies.



Another angle. Imagine it black, hopped-up banger, lowered a few inches, chopped windscreen laid back, tanned leather seats, some tires (hahaha). Can you picture it?



An old firewall mod. I've got a firewall coming to replace it. It's a pretty decent job, though.



Some tin placed in. These cars are roomy.

[JeffreyJames]

Geesh I'm going on my second child and am way behind you! Good score on the tub, that's going to be a great little family hauler. I need to get smart like that damn it!

[tb33anda3rd]

congrats on the car and the new baby find.

[-Brent-]

Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

Geesh I'm going on my second child and am way behind you! Good score on the tub, that's going to be a great little family hauler. I need to get smart like that damn it!

That's because you play with those super-desirable cars. Your kids will grow up classy. Mine are just gowing to have to putt around with me. Hahaha.

Originally Posted by tb33anda3rd

congrats on the car and the new baby find.

Thanks man! I'm thrilled on both accounts.

[pila38]

I have twin girls with a third baby on the way. I'm thinkin' the whole family won't fit in my truck (unless I bolt a seat in the bed...hmmmm). They're gonna have to ride with pops in the sedan, because I can't even think about another project right now. Good on ya for both of your new possessions.

[-Brent-]

Originally Posted by pila38

I have twin girls with a third baby on the way. I'm thinkin' the whole family won't fit in my truck (unless I bolt a seat in the bed...hmmmm). They're gonna have to ride with pops in the sedan, because I can't even think about another project right now. Good on ya for both of your new possessions.

Thanks, man! My wife and I plan on having one more. If we had twins I guess I'd have to sell off the hotrods and get a custom.

[Dchaz]

Are you going to run the model A fenders? Mine is fender less, on a model A frame and I was thinking about getting a set of 28-29 fenders for it.

[JeffreyJames]

Originally Posted by -Brent-

That's because you play with those super-desirable cars. Your kids will grow up classy. Mine are just gowing to have to putt around with me. Hahaha.

Classy out the Assy is my families mantra on the family crest. However I'm sure that's accurate since I build rat rods.

[-Brent-]

Originally Posted by Dchaz

Are you going to run the model A fenders? Mine is fender less, on a model A frame and I was thinking about getting a set of 28-29 fenders for it.

I hadn't planned on it, but it looks pretty neat with what's there now. I was planning on trimming the aprons so that my brake rods were covered.

If I can find some inexpensive '30 fenders I'd set them up to see what I like best. I think fenders would be really neat on this car but if it didn't get them I wouldn't feel bad about it.

What do you think?

[66Newport]

Congrats! My wife and I are expecting our 3rd currently. I knew the four door would come in handy (I only had one kid when I bought it).

[-Brent-]

Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

Classy out the Assy is my families mantra on the family crest. However I'm sure that's accurate since I build rat rods.

Haha, you need help, man.

That being said, I am thinking about clearing over the "patina" to retain its charm. Sound good?

[J&JHotrods]

I'm becoming more and more fond of those old tubs as time goes by. Ought to be a fun ride. Nice score.

[-Brent-]

Originally Posted by J&JHotrods

I'm becoming more and more fond of those old tubs as time goes by. Ought to be a fun ride. Nice score.

Thanks, J&J. I keep coming back to check the pics. I'm pretty excited about it.

[Bigcheese327]

Bitchin'! Your son's a lucky little dude. I was cajoling my parents for a T touring or a '57 Bel Air from age five onward, and here he's born into it.

[Dchaz]

Originally Posted by -Brent-

I hadn't planned on it, but it looks pretty neat with what's there now. I was planning on trimming the aprons so that my brake rods were covered.

If I can find some inexpensive '30 fenders I'd set them up to see what I like best. I think fenders would be really neat on this car but if it didn't get them I wouldn't feel bad about it.

What do you think?

I have found myself leaning more to fenders for some reason. Since mine is not channeled and on a "A" frame is why I was thinking 28-29 fenders, but I'm not sure how much work getting the rears to fit the body.
Also if you find a reasonable place to get the top bows could you let me know.
As far as family, we have 3 teenages left at home and 2 of them are starting to want to go to shows more ( mainly to shows with bands ) so I traded the TT Truck we built for a 41 chevy sedan. After I got the touring they want to ride in it more than the sedan.
Heres mine..

[wingnutz]

28-29 sedan fenders should fit fine I love 28-29 fenders on 30-31s.

[Dchaz]

Not to hi-jack but would sedan rear fenders work or would it have to be touring fenders ?

[-Brent-]

I can't tell the difference between the actual fenders, honestly. The aprons I can tell. I did some searching and it looked like I could run 28-31 fenders with everything I've got, based on what I read.

As you can see, I've got all 1930 stuff. I may bring the fronts over to Deviator or Salt Flats Speed Shop to get them into shape. The pass side has a nasty crack/separation and the driver's side has a boogered up weld holding the apron and fender together.

[general gow]

that's awesome, brent. looks like topless Ts are on the rise around here. at least, amongst us cool kids...

[JeffreyJames]

Originally Posted by general gow

that's awesome, brent. looks like topless Ts are on the rise around here. at least, amongst us cool kids...

Great. Here I've been coveting one since I sold my last '26 and the prices are gonna start soaring once the rest of the cool kids find out. Hurry find me a cheap one before that happens or, someone go scoop up the $150 roadster in Crescent City, CA since I don't know anybody up that far in CA. I wanna be cool.