Hot Rods 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Build: The Curbspeed Coupe

[curbspeed]

Originally Posted by gup

Lookin bad ass Dale!!

Hey Gup! Thanks pal. Hoping to see you at B-ville. Is that possible for you and your bro? would be great to catch up with you fellas.

[Malcolm]

Sorry to hear about your dad. Good to see progress -- keep it up!

[Jeff Norwell]

Looking awesome Dale....very sorry about your father

Jeff

[loudpedal]

Sorry about your Dad Dale. Good call on getting back at it. You know that's what he'd want you to do.

[LSR 2909]

Originally Posted by curbspeed

A few more pics of the messy shop and the suspension mockup beginning.

Are you concerned about salt getting in the frame?

[hotrd32]

Looking great Dale...and yes, Terry would want you to work on your car, no doubt about it.

[curbspeed]

Originally Posted by LSR 2909

Are you concerned about salt getting in the frame?

Yes I am concerned about the salt getting into the holes in the frame. I was just thinking about that the other day. I guess I'll have to put duct tape over them when I go out there.I am also going to drill some drain holes in the bottom of the frame for rinse out.
Jack, How's the TS roadster coming along? Getting closer to having it back in the game? You can call me anytime to give me updates.
Kris, I'll see you at Bonneville my friend!!!

[LSR 2909]

Originally Posted by curbspeed

Set the body on the frame yesterday for a mockup. I need to take out some leaves in the rear T spring and reverse the mainleaf. I should have done that in the beginning but I wanted to see where I was at. Needs to come down about 4 1/2 inches in the rear. I might have to modify my rear crossmember some more to get it where I want. Front looks like the about the right spot when the motor gets in there. Rear wheel well area needs a little more work. I have some trimming to do. Lots of tweaking for sure but it's a start.
Can't wait to get this mother chopped.

I think it looks tuff the way it is, can't wait to see it done!

[M.Edell]

The Car is looking Awesome!!

[18n57]

The car looks terrific; keep up the good work!!

[curbspeed]

Worked on fitting and tacking the drivers side quarter panel in today. Let's just say I have a new found respect for panel beaters that know how to put in patch panels into an old body and have them look good. I have a ways to go on it but the wife says I was making too much noise on her day off so I quit for the day. Gotta honor the boss. Photo's tomorrow after I get farther along while the queen is at work. Full speed ahead!

[curbspeed]

Finished the drivers side 1/4 panel patch for the most part. It's a little wavy but nothing a little bodywork won't remedy. I don't have the patience or skill of some to completely metal finish to perfection, even though I have visions of once in my life having a patch panel come out really nice. The panel from Don Smart worked out pretty good. Overall a pretty nice piece. Had to tweak the rear body line in the wheelwell area some to fit up closer. Here it is roughed out and ready for bodywork after I get the chop done. I am also posting a pic of the pass. side to show the amateur work from a long time ago(not me). it's kinda weird what someone did. I think they got pissed off at their poor attempt. That's the only thing I can figure.

[general gow]

it looks good! that passenger side patch is bizarre.

[Chris]

I think it looks great! I can weld in panels and such, but I am not the best. I would be happy with those results.

[need louvers ?]

Lookin' good Dale!

[curbspeed]

Thanks Chip. You coming down for the swapmeet on Sat?

[need louvers ?]

Crap, forgot about it! Wouldn't be bad thing at all since I missed the drags a couple weeks ago. I'll put that down as a definite maybe.

[CRASHNBURNS]

Looking awesome man. Is that lever on the inside lower part of pass. door, a safety catch?

[rob-redm]

Looking good Snale , er Dale !!! LOL ...Robmobile !

[curbspeed]

Originally Posted by CRASHNBURNS

Looking awesome man. Is that lever on the inside lower part of pass. door, a safety catch?

Yes, vintage aircraft wheel tail lock from the 40's. Perfect for suicide doors. Good eye. Courtesy of my buddy Rory Forbes who has all the cool parts. (sinisterspeed)