Hot Rods 1932 frames

When did SO/CAL start doing the step boxing plates for there

 

When the current S0-Cal was started step boxing was offered, I think it was in the late 90's

 

It was quicker and less labor,hence cheaper, works just as well or better, no harm, no fault. I like it lots better,, Used two, so far.. carry on..

 

I got a 32 roadster last NOVEMBER and trying to figure out what frame it is that's why I was asking. It came out of Las Vegas NV. But has a California title. Me and the car are in Atlanta GA.

 

Here are some pics if any one knows anything about it

 

Barry,can't help with the frame question but that's a good look roadster. HRP

 

SO-CAL offered the "Step Boxed" chassis from the opening of their store in Pomona which was in the late 90's as I recall, but step boxing or inset boxing has been around for a long time. Your roadster has different rear set-up than SO-CAL offered off the shelf so it may have been modified by the builder. Nice looking roadster.

 

I noticed the jam nut on the lower right side trailing arm looks loose....might want to check it......nice looking car

 

thanks Danny this car has been alot of fun so far

 

Hey Barry, nice roadster, where have you guys over on the West side been hiding? Long time no see.

 

Looks like it's holding on by about 2 threads too!

 

Barry, did you sell your '32 5 Window?

 

no I traded the coupe for the roadster and got $6000

 

SoCal frames have a serial number stamped in the right side boxing plate just behind the front crossmember. At least mine does. If you find a stamped number there SoCal should be able to give you the production date and original buyer.

 

I first saw SoCal's boxed frames at Bonneville in 1998.

 

You got money outta Bozdog, that's a first

 

yes I got money! or I would not have even thought about it. I had to pay for my little girls wedding and it helped but I do like the car alot

 

Barry, there's nothing like a roadster in nice weather, but the weather we're having the last few days, they ain't much fun! I like that "step boxing" concept, as it gives you a sort of shelf to lay out wires and tubes.

 

mine does not have step plates, but has all the SO/CAL stuff on it after looking its a pete and jake frame. I have already put 1000 miles on it. I'm fixing to make some changs and get ready for this spring.

 

Doesn't to replace Don't Sorry I was an English major in college. Bill

 

And among the people we don't need are those who feel the need to try to correct our English.

 

Hey Bill, check your punctuation. And I don't see the word you want corrected in the sentence you quoted either!

But thanks for your interest.

 

"THE TRUEST TEST OF A MANS CHARACTER IS HOW HE TREATS PEOPLE HE DOESN’T NEED"

 

Bill, We have many members here that don't have advanced degrees in English but possess automotive knowledge that is invaluable to us ,pointing out spelling faux pas is unnecessary and counterproductive. HRP

 

A FNG bump-
an old thread to grade it like an English paper.

Ohhhh boy, there's not quite 10 million posts on the Hamb. So you have quite a bit to catch up on with the grading of English papers. Noamsain ?

 

That would be a man's character, not mans.

But we're here for the cars, not grammar.

 

Bill....I think your on the wrong site........you want to correct our spelling and we could care less......................

 

X2 on what Tanner sai d, go get a life Bill

 

Lmfao !

 

Back to "frames".

What is the real reason for step boxing:
A. To box the frame, but give more of an appearance of a unboxed frame.
B. To avoid metal finishing approximately 40 feet of boxing plate welds.