That's what I'm talking about right there, the real deal. You can use those same tactics over and over in this world full of parts replacers. Great job!
Fuckin' showoff!!................. ...but seriously......that is some impressive work you've done......you have my respect! CB
Man, that is hella awesome. I really hope I can find the time to go back to school for this stuff eventually. Amazing work!
I spotted your thread on that shell before I started this one. I thought it was awesome. I don't think I would have had the imagination to look at that truck grill and see a deuce shell. I wish I would have payed more attention to my hours. I think there were three 30-40 hour weeks to get it to the point where it was all tacked together, then the better part of second semester working on it when I had time. I considered that, too, but if it's done right, it's bigger only by the thickness of the metal, which isn't much. If you were looking to use a stock insert, you might want to pay extra attention around that area, but I don't think it would matter anywhere else. Thanks Pete! You get yours running yet? I'm expecting a ride in that beast this fall. Agreed. I have the remains of a '32 truck "insert" that somebody torched out of the original shell. It ain't pretty, but I think I can use it as a pattern. Thanks again to everybody who posted comments. I really appreciate the encouragement, and it means an awful lot coming from the HAMB crowd. The work I've seen on here is a huge inspiration to me.
Damn joe! I'll be in Witchita the weekend after KKOA I might need to check out this piece of fine art in person
Like everyone else says, just excellent. I really appreciate your including some of your "false starts" in the thread. For someone like me, they are probably the most important part.
clean man... give yourself a pat on the back... i'll second what hrp said.. If I wanted a 32 grill shell, id have to buy it... lots of talent on the hamb..
Thanks for the mention Joe, glad I could help out; but I'm really glad to see this documented and up...all of your descriptions just didn't live up to the photos and end product. Boy have our plans changed from about 4 years ago...but definitely changed for the better.
Thanks man. I'm afraid it wouldn't really be financially viable to go into the grill shell business. With some practice, you could probably get this process down to 100 hours or so, but you'd have to charge more than people would want to pay when they can just order a repro for $200. This would, however, be worthwhile if the car you were working on didn't have the aftermarket support of the '32. Maybe I need to start making Ferrari noses or something. Thank you sir, couldn't have done it without you. And yes, our cars are now headed in a much better direction than they may once have been. Haha...that's cool, I've never been to Germany.
VERY NICE!!! metal shaping is one art i wish i new. if we had a class out here that i could take without spending a small fortune or someone that could steer me in the right direction that would be great. right now i would just end up with a pile of steel for the scrap yard! your grill sheel is pure art!!!
That is motivating. very well done. I am an fng with a 28-29 coupe and I will start a build thread when I have enough parts to get going. The HAMB has allowed me to find many things I need and I have never had a problem with any members yet. great job, I will be watching
very well done , wish i had your talent , i wouldnt be buying so many grill shells that are mangled trying to make one complete one out of this mess Jen
WOW! Very impressive! How do the rules work here on the HAMB, can this be submitted as a Tech Week item, or does he have to make something else? Bob
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