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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Drylake, Jul 18, 2016.

  1. Drylake
    Joined: Jul 17, 2016
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    Drylake
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    ad_1468222703627.jpg Australian 1932 ford roadster. This is my first Hot Rod I will see to completion. I'm building this car on the cheap, as I find the time, and with what ever resources I can scrounge using as many original and early parts as I can. I will also be setting up my shed for the work required to build my roadster as I go. So progress will be slow and steady... I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can, and appreciate people sharing their knowledge to help me fulfill my childhood dream of driving my very own deuce roadster!

    I have worked in the construction industry most of my working life. Building and installing residential and commercial joinery (cabinets) and fitouts. I have the basic know how to get this done, welding and metal skills which will improve as I go. I have the traditional books to help guide me along the way, but I will need some help at times. I hope you enjoy the journey of my build. I am already enjoying the challenge.
     
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  2. 1-SHOT
    Joined: Sep 23, 2014
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    1-SHOT
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    from Denton

    It's a start, seen worse built.
     
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  3. 3wLarry
    Joined: Mar 11, 2005
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    3wLarry
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    from Owasso, Ok

    I'm hoping one of your mates will slap the shit out of you for only posting that one pic!
     

  4. Umm, Larry, his avatar makes two :D
     
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  5. 3wLarry
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    3wLarry
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    from Owasso, Ok

    ok mr. smarty pants :p...two pics
     
  6. flatford39
    Joined: Dec 3, 2006
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    I'd bring it home.....
     
  7. we need more info.......
     
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  8. Runnin shine
    Joined: Apr 12, 2013
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    Runnin shine
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    Um, since Larry was only mildly being himself... What tire sizes do you have in mind?
    Oh welcome aboard, stick around, this looks interesting!
     
  9. Thor1
    Joined: Jun 6, 2005
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    Hey thanks Larry!...I have never squirted hot coffee out of my nose before...until I read this. I got to give my laptop a good cleaning too. I'm sure that anybody watching me would have had a good laugh though!
     
  10. Drylake
    Joined: Jul 17, 2016
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    Ok... i have had a pretty big weekend. Drove 2000klms round trip to pick this up. Left at 5.30pm and arrived at around 5am, loaded up and drove another 10 1/2 hours or so to get home. Looking in my rear view mirror at what i finally had, gave me enough of a rush to keep on driving. I discovered this roadster listed as "forc 1920" on the internet and got an exceptional deal. On arriving to the arranged address and heading in at around 7am with their dogs barking. A four wheel drive came speeding down a dirt track towards me. I was confronted by an angry Vinyard owner yelling at me "WHY ARE YOU HERE? YOU SHOULDN'T BE HERE!" On explaining why i was there he replied "OH YOU'RE HERE TO PICK UP THE RUBBISH " (1932 ford roadster). At this stage i was pinching myself making sure i wasn't dreaming! A 32 roadster with all swinging panels for a give away price being refered to as a piece of rubbish! All my stars had aligned! funny thing is they helped me load it fast! as they were worried I'd change my mind! No chance of that!
     
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  11. Drylake
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    1468898511554.jpg It had been laying upside-down for many years. They didn't know any history on the roadster other than it sat on pasquarlis farm for at least 40 years. Sadly his wife had passed away and the family farm was sold 2 years prior to me buying the roadster. Both father and son were very friendly and polite. While they got the extension tines for the Falk lift I asked if I could stretch me legs and walk down to look at the chev blitz they also saved from the farm. I did ask if they knew of any other parts for the roadster. I was told they threw parts away when they cleaned up the farm. I also asked about a flathead V8 that was available but was told a v8 would not be a suitable engine for a little ford roadster. A seized flathead was actually more expensive than the 32. I did my best to agree and not ruin my deal. I was very excited and very tired from my long day at work and drive there after.
     
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  12. HD Driver
    Joined: Aug 2, 2014
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    HD Driver

    Larry, your right! We need more pic's. Some detail shots would be nice?
     
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  13. big duece
    Joined: Jul 28, 2008
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    big duece
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    from kansas

    Bet there is a 1920 forc coupe there too... nice find.
     
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  14. Drylake
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    Needless to say, i paid the asking price! It's still on the trailer, more to come! Clearing some projects to build a rare Australian deuce! I'm a happy man!
     
  15. Drylake
    Joined: Jul 17, 2016
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    1468902253773.jpg This is my engine at this stage. The manifold is an S & J Brown, produced in Coburg North, Melbourne, Australia, the carbs are what came with a lot I purchased. I have some nice 94 holleys which I think I'll run.
     
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  16. big duece
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    from kansas

    What are the major differences in a Aust. deuce, other than right hand drive?
     
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  17. DDDenny
    Joined: Feb 6, 2015
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    DDDenny
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    from oregon

    How's the saying go, one mans rubbish.................
    Yes Virginia, they're still out there.
    Be happy in your work, there's plenty of it!
    Progress reports (read that as photos) are expected.
     
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  18. fnjunk
    Joined: Jan 8, 2008
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    fnjunk
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    from Australia

    Congratulations man I,m subscribed.
    looking forward to seeing her transformation.
     
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  19. HRK-hotrods
    Joined: Sep 26, 2007
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    Mudderfugger! nice pickup. Waiting for detail pics...
     
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  20. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    Well someone has to say WELCOME TO THE HAMB! What a great find in this day and age. Bob
     
  21. Welcome from Southern Minnesota, great score on the 32, lucky man!!
     
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  22. thommoina33
    Joined: Jun 27, 2008
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    thommoina33
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    from australia
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    A lot more timber, subrails, I think, doors etc.


    Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
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  23. tub1
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    from tasmania

    nasty old wooden framed piece of junk ,why would you want it LUCKY BASTARD good on you for being so switched on, and to follow up the add, I know all about not following up leads on cars ,but then who would want a 1933 phaeton lol . it took me twenty years to collect enough original parts for a 32 roadster like yours even though I didn't go more than 50 miles from home to get all the bits ,if I travelled that far in my state I would be dizzy ,what are your plans for the build
     
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  24. Drylake
    Joined: Jul 17, 2016
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    1468916066504.jpg Plans are based around my squirreled suply of early ford bits. 35 wire wheels, bias ply firestone tyres, flathead, 39 trans, triple 94's, weiend cheater heads and rumble seat. I have played a little with rougher panels to make some cash to fund projects. It will be slow but it's better in my shed than in a paddock in the rain i figure! The photo is of a quarter panel I repaired and sold.

    Photos don't do the roadster justice. Timber floor and timber in the door frames is all the difference i can tell from US to Aussie models structure wise. Pretty much the stuff that would have to be replaced anyway!
     
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  25. Drylake
    Joined: Jul 17, 2016
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    1468916514516.jpg It started off as this!
     
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  26. Drylake
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    Drylake
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    Thanks for the welcome Bob! Been lurking for a couple of years but didn't really have any input. Just learning and taking inspiration.
     
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  27. chopped f1
    Joined: Jan 19, 2014
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    chopped f1
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    from Australia

    congratulations from another aussie scrounger
    glad to see a good deal swing your way
     
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  28. Good on you, mate.
     
  29. grumpy32
    Joined: Apr 1, 2010
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    grumpy32
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    from Australia

    Just goes to show.... one man's typo is another man's gold... or somethin like that...
    That's an awesome find to say the least
     
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