Hot Rods The '32 nobody wanted.

80's Buick sedan turned 180* for my '30 coupe ( must be pretty close?)
Full size 80's Dodge van roof, turned 180* on my Tudor ( ribbed for pleasure)
Station wagons are good donors too. Lotta metal.

 

Lotsa good suggestions, appreciate them all.

 

She's looking good! It's going to take some doing but man is it going to have some nice lines.


If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer, and if then you don't succeed, get a beer.

 

Just went through the whole thread. Congratulations Pete and good luck with the rest of the journey.

 

I love guys that get these cars and save them. Many of the "pro" builders like the late boyd Coddington would never have the courage ability or passion to tackle somthing like this.

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Man this is just like mine! I'll be watching this closely and taking notes! Nice work Pete!!

 

big deuce is right. 65 to 68 mustang roofs fit nice. used one on my 34. But they are getting hard to find.

 

Pete, your work ethic, time management, and talent never cease to amaze me. You continue to be an inspiration for anything I try and tackle. Just awesome!

 

Blanchard's auto salvage in Hollis, NH (near Amherst ) and Ayottes junkyard in Oxford, Me. Ayottes has over 60 acres of old cars, long ride but you will find a roof skin at one of these hidden jems

 

Pete, looking great! We used a Maverick roof skin on my buddy's 29 A coupe. It fit extremely well and rolled down nicely toward back window.

 

Got some more welding done on the roof today after I cleared our freshly fallen snow.

 

My man Ray gave me an F1 rear fender that I used for roof patch panels.

 

A Lot of welding straight across the back of the roof.

 

Top is looking good, nice to see old Ford tin going into it. Bob

 

Volvo wagon roof skin, I'll know better if it's a good fit once I start trimming and fitting it.

 

Looks pretty darn nice , Mr. Pete!

 

Thanks Mike.
Gonna try and get the roof tacked in by Monday

 

I think I might hang the doors and get them lined up before I welded that skin in. Might give you a little more latitude.

 

Doors are hung and aligned. I've had them on and off a bunch of times.

 

Looks really good Pete. How does the coupe feel about the imported roof ?


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It's multi cultural, no descrimination. Lol

 

Man, you are moving right along. Keep it up!!! Everything is looking great.


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Nice project, coming along nicely!


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Man you are doing an incredible job and I wanted to comment on an earlier post about your dad, he sure sounds like he was a class act in every way......best to you!

 

Thanks dude.

It's been going a little slow but hopefully I'll speed it up. After the body is together it'll go to the blasters for a dirt bath.

 

Just a thought, will the top wood kit go in before you attach the metal top insert? Bob

 

You are doing well with this ... I find when I put an artificial deadline on my work I have to redo and in reality lose time. I forget this is not a race. I like everything you have done so far. I like the roof panel, I have one from a 78 Malibu sedan that looks like it has the curvature required.
Joe

 

Hi Pete.Looking good.Like my Grand Father used to say"Slow and sure beats the hell out of quick and dead".
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

No wood will be used, I'll be making a steel tube skeleton.

 

Thanks guys.

Appreciate all the feedback and suggestions.