Hot Rods 1932 Ford 5w Refresh Thread - Closed Driveline T5 now!

I have a Van Pelt built '39 trans going behind it.

The Facebook, Photobucket, etc, made it easy to upload....but I'll look into getting them on here through the HAMB.

Thanks Pete!

 

I like it

 

You really are building an absolutely beautiful hot rod. Congratulations.

 

That chop looks just right. Henry should have built them all at that height.

 

Maybe I missed it, but what size tire it? This stance is spot on.

 

Nice ! Admire your skills

 

Great build .... very nice 5'er.

 

Bitchinest coupe since Jive 5.

 

I moved onto the steering box yesterday. The F100 box had been mounted using the F100 flange, which I didn't care for much. I wanted to mount it using the stock '32 style flange instead, so I got a hold of Neal Jennings to get one of his flanges that he makes for his conversions. Then, I disassembled the box, cut as much of the old flange off in the bandsaw, and turned the final diameter in the lathe. I still need to repair that section of the frame rail back to '32 mounting, which will happen pretty soon.

I mocked everything up with the stretched drop, and confirmed the wheel got lowered down to a very comfortable position.

 

Cory,
I really like everything you are doing to make this one outstanding hot rod. My only question is I have always been told you should brace the body before doing a chop and see you did it with out bracing? The dash is KILLER......All those great gauges must have cost a bunch......

 

It currently has a 5.00-16 dirt track on the front, and a 7.00-16 on the rear. I'll probably swap to a 5.00/5.25-16 on the front though, as I don't think it looks great on a fendered car.

The car was slightly out of square, so we decided to make the car square during the chop. Any bracing would've kept it out of square. With that said, I was surprised how stiff the car was even with the roof cut off....it took some muscle to move stuff around.

 

I finished the steering box work today. I redrilled the frame for the stock bolt holes, bolted the flange in, and tacked the box to it with everything mocked up. I again disassembled everything, final welded the box, and also filled the F100 holes in the frame.

The rear end in this car was too far forward, and needed to be addressed. I think it was due to the car being built as a highboy originally, and placing the axle where the tires looked best. Honestly, it did look good for placement as a highboy, but once the fender was on, it was clear it was too far forward. I pulled the spring and shocks today, then unbolted the torque tube from the quick change. I placed a few long bolts there, and pulled the rearend back until I thought it looked correct. It ended up being right at 1", so at least I now know how much longer I need to make the new torque tube and driveshaft. That also means I'll need to make new spring hangers and shock mounts, but that shouldn't be too bad to do.


Some more shots of the steering wheel placement with the stretched column drop....

 

Cool.
Al.

 

Great dash! I like to see cars fine tuned, tire in fender well is well worth what ever time it takes to get to look right. Bob

 

Everything is looking just right. Nice work!

I may have missed it but when you lean back the front piller the door hinge comes with it. Did you cut the hinge out and move it back in line with the lower hinge so thers is no binding?

 

Man that car sits right!!!

 

Actually no - there is enough play in the stock hinges that they can accommodate some misalignment. Realistically, the amount of lean was small, coupled with the lower location of the upper hinge on the section that leaned, meant that it didn't have a lot of impact to the hinge axis. Both doors swing freely, and you can drop the hinge pins in by hand.

 

Man, I always thought a dash had to have nice engine turn work to be stunning. You proved that wrong with this multi-gauge dash.

 

Car looks killer !!! I was wondering, where did you get your steering wheel from ? Who makes it ?
Thanks in advance !!

 

What is the "jive 5 coupe" that everyone is referring to?

 

Great attention to details Cory, that is one fine Hot Rod!

 

Mark Morton's old Hop Up car

 

It's a 17" wheel from Schroeder, meant to look like a Bell steering wheel. I don't believe they make this particular wheel anymore.....

 

Thanks Larry.

 

I wrapped up the things I needed to do with the car mocked up as a whole. Now, it's onto the some detail things on the body and chassis.

 

Does that mean you're blowing it apart for paint? It is a great project, thanks for sharing!

 

beautiful work.

 

Nice winter project for those cold days ahead. I hope you have a heater in the garage. Great looking 5-window!

 

Just primer for now. This car will end up shiny at some point, but I honestly have no idea what color I want to paint it.

Thanks Lynn! The garage is well heated.....but it was 75 here today!

 

The cowl on the car had a rough life, which is odd because the rest of the car is pretty nice. After stripping it during the top chop, it was clear that it was beyond repair. I decided the best route was to replace it with a UPI cowl top. I must say, the panel was extremely nice, and fit very well.



I also got the cowl vent pieces, which all fit together well. I plug welded everything together, then put the panel in for the final time. Again, everything lined up great and the hood hinge bracket bolts dropped right in. I got the panel fit, welded, and a quick file done.


While I was working in the area, I wanted to fill the wiper hole. I made a quick plug and welded it in place.




Dan came down today, and gave me a hand doing to final work on the welds. I'm really happy with the way it turned out.