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I SMELL SMOKE · 08-02-2008, 10:06 AM

well i thought i would start a build thread and tell you little bit about my car.i had been looking for a coupe in my price range for a while.i saw a add in the auto trader for a 1930 ford for sale .no piciture just a number so i call the guy and asked about the car.he told me with ''now im going to tell ya right now before you get here that window on the driver side has got a crack in it'' and with that i about burned my truck up tryng to get there.when we pulled up tp the gate it said ''HALF MOON FARMS'' hints the name.so with money in hand and when i looked in the barn i looked at my father inlaw who went with me and at the same time we said well take it.so heres the photo of when we brought it home and after we had it sand blasted.

41hemi · 08-02-2008, 10:18 AM

Looks like a damn good start to me!! Keep us informed.

Cajun Kenny · 08-02-2008, 10:23 AM

smokin deal man! get R done!!

I SMELL SMOKE · 08-02-2008, 10:33 AM

so after i got the body on the 'a' frame i had a change in direction and called tim davis at clark hot rod and bought a 32 frame so heres afew pictures of the one man band frame swape

I SMELL SMOKE · 08-02-2008, 10:57 AM

heres were i made some spacers go in betwen the frame and subframe.anf were im in the proccess of making the new rear subframe. i cut thefront out to get rid of the gap. i got about a 5/8 in. over hang with the body ovar the frame. i dont know if im doing it right but im learning as im going

I SMELL SMOKE · 08-02-2008, 11:02 AM

heres the spacer pictures. im not real good with this thread thing

I SMELL SMOKE · 01-04-2009, 01:15 PM

well i haven't updated my build thread in a while so here ya go.i finaly go the chassis rolling with hairpins,4in drop axle,wilson weling brakes,and some45 fin buick drums with 48 hubs

and a banjo rearend with a model a rear spring

I SMELL SMOKE · 01-04-2009, 01:25 PM

next i decided it was time to chop the top so i worked up the balls after stairing at the taped up top for a while and started cutting

braced the hell out of it

this is the point of no return

and 4inchs later

60'shotrod · 01-04-2009, 01:26 PM

LOOKIN' Good, Man! Looks like a nice straight body, that roller part of the build is a GOOD thing ain't it! Keep up the updates, I like to follow other ''A'' build threads.
Oh almost forgot, what motor are you goin' to run?

Just seen your last pictures (I type slowly!) NICE chop too!

Nick.

pwschuh · 01-04-2009, 01:29 PM

That's gonna be sweet!

Tman · 01-04-2009, 01:30 PM

Really good looking car. Dig the rear rubber.

Sparkswillfly · 01-04-2009, 06:47 PM

Very nice!

Flathead26T · 01-04-2009, 07:28 PM

Nice work. 4 inch chops look so good on those. I am looking forward to following your build and seeing all of your progress. Do you plan on channeling it any, and what engine and tranny do you plan on using?

I SMELL SMOKE · 01-04-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60'shotrod

LOOKIN' Good, Man! Looks like a nice straight body, that roller part of the build is a GOOD thing ain't it! Keep up the updates, I like to follow other ''A'' build threads.
Oh almost forgot, what motor are you goin' to run?

Just seen your last pictures (I type slowly!) NICE chop too!

Nick.

i got a 331 crysler hemi with a 6x2 log manifold and im wanting to put a t5 in it.my motor should be back from the machine shop in a few weeks.but the body is any thing but straight. the car was wrecked and it was all out of wack.had to replace the subframe because it was t boned and had about a 2.5 inch bow in it.it still isn't perfect but i got more hours in that part of the car than any.thanks for the complements.

KreaturesCCaustin · 01-04-2009, 07:59 PM

Great progress! That is going to be one sweet ride!

**coopsdaddy** · 01-04-2009, 09:11 PM

looks good,the 6x2 intake will look killer,keep the pics coming

A 31 MO FO · 01-04-2009, 11:28 PM

That looks great, keep it going and you will be done in no time.

Hot Turkey · 01-04-2009, 11:36 PM

Good job, keep it up....

TimDavis · 01-14-2009, 08:41 PM

That thing is looking good.

**squigy** · 01-14-2009, 08:50 PM

Looking good man.

08-02-2008, 10:06 AM	#1
I SMELL SMOKE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 1,495	the coupe from half moon farms well i thought i would start a build thread and tell you little bit about my car.i had been looking for a coupe in my price range for a while.i saw a add in the auto trader for a 1930 ford for sale .no piciture just a number so i call the guy and asked about the car.he told me with ''now im going to tell ya right now before you get here that window on the driver side has got a crack in it'' and with that i about burned my truck up tryng to get there.when we pulled up tp the gate it said ''HALF MOON FARMS'' hints the name.so with money in hand and when i looked in the barn i looked at my father inlaw who went with me and at the same time we said well take it.so heres the photo of when we brought it home and after we had it sand blasted. Attached Thumbnails __________________ CHECK OUT MY COUPE BUILD THREAD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=283505 Last edited by I SMELL SMOKE; 07-25-2009 at 01:51 PM.

08-02-2008, 10:18 AM	#2
41hemi Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Elkridge, Maryland Posts: 644	Re: the coupe from half moon farms Looks like a damn good start to me!! Keep us informed. __________________ 41 Chevy w/blown Desoto 32 Ford w/392 Chrysler 52 F2 w/354 Chrysler

08-02-2008, 10:23 AM	#3
Cajun Kenny Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Smart Ass White Boy In Mississippi.. Posts: 7,664	Re: the coupe from half moon farms smokin deal man! get R done!! __________________ When The Shit hits The Fan It Will Not Be Evenly Distributed!

08-02-2008, 10:33 AM	#4
I SMELL SMOKE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 1,495	Re: the coupe from half moon farms so after i got the body on the 'a' frame i had a change in direction and called tim davis at clark hot rod and bought a 32 frame so heres afew pictures of the one man band frame swape Attached Thumbnails __________________ CHECK OUT MY COUPE BUILD THREAD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=283505

08-02-2008, 10:57 AM	#5
I SMELL SMOKE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 1,495	Re: the coupe from half moon farms heres were i made some spacers go in betwen the frame and subframe.anf were im in the proccess of making the new rear subframe. i cut thefront out to get rid of the gap. i got about a 5/8 in. over hang with the body ovar the frame. i dont know if im doing it right but im learning as im going Attached Thumbnails __________________ CHECK OUT MY COUPE BUILD THREAD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=283505 Last edited by I SMELL SMOKE; 08-02-2008 at 12:24 PM.

08-02-2008, 11:02 AM	#6
I SMELL SMOKE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 1,495	Re: the coupe from half moon farms heres the spacer pictures. im not real good with this thread thing Attached Thumbnails __________________ CHECK OUT MY COUPE BUILD THREAD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=283505

01-04-2009, 01:15 PM	#7
I SMELL SMOKE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 1,495	Re: the coupe from half moon farms well i haven't updated my build thread in a while so here ya go.i finaly go the chassis rolling with hairpins,4in drop axle,wilson weling brakes,and some45 fin buick drums with 48 hubs and a banjo rearend with a model a rear spring __________________ CHECK OUT MY COUPE BUILD THREAD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=283505

01-04-2009, 01:25 PM	#8
I SMELL SMOKE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 1,495	Re: the coupe from half moon farms next i decided it was time to chop the top so i worked up the balls after stairing at the taped up top for a while and started cutting braced the hell out of it this is the point of no return and 4inchs later __________________ CHECK OUT MY COUPE BUILD THREAD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=283505

01-04-2009, 01:26 PM	#9
60'shotrod Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 2,910	Re: the coupe from half moon farms LOOKIN' Good, Man! Looks like a nice straight body, that roller part of the build is a GOOD thing ain't it! Keep up the updates, I like to follow other ''A'' build threads. Oh almost forgot, what motor are you goin' to run? Just seen your last pictures (I type slowly!) NICE chop too! Nick. __________________ The closer you are to Caesar, the greater the fear. http://www.vhra.co.uk/VHRA/Home.html

01-04-2009, 01:29 PM	#10
pwschuh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 1,573	Re: the coupe from half moon farms That's gonna be sweet!

01-04-2009, 01:30 PM	#11
Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,186	Re: the coupe from half moon farms Really good looking car. Dig the rear rubber. __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com

01-04-2009, 06:47 PM	#12
Sparkswillfly Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 989	Re: the coupe from half moon farms Very nice! __________________ *My Lifestyle Determines My Deathstyle.......*

01-04-2009, 07:28 PM	#13
Flathead26T Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Philadelphia, PA Posts: 296	Re: the coupe from half moon farms Nice work. 4 inch chops look so good on those. I am looking forward to following your build and seeing all of your progress. Do you plan on channeling it any, and what engine and tranny do you plan on using?

01-04-2009, 07:59 PM	#15
KreaturesCCaustin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,259	Re: the coupe from half moon farms Great progress! That is going to be one sweet ride! __________________ WANTED: '63 Econoline glove box door. PM me here or email me at dart@dartgraphics.com

01-04-2009, 09:11 PM	#16
coopsdaddy Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 943	Re: the coupe from half moon farms looks good,the 6x2 intake will look killer,keep the pics coming

01-04-2009, 11:28 PM	#17
A 31 MO FO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: D/FW Posts: 1,417	Re: the coupe from half moon farms That looks great, keep it going and you will be done in no time.

01-04-2009, 11:36 PM	#18
Hot Turkey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Deleon Springs, FL. Posts: 1,225	Re: the coupe from half moon farms Good job, keep it up....

01-14-2009, 08:41 PM	#19
TimDavis Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 713	Re: the coupe from half moon farms That thing is looking good. __________________ Clarke Hot Rods

01-14-2009, 08:50 PM	#20
squigy Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SO.FLO. Posts: 4,051	Re: the coupe from half moon farms Looking good man.

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