Projects 1932 Ford Hot Rod Coupe barn (container) find

I have been a member of the HAMB for quite a while now but have never created a thread. I don't need any more projects but couldn't resist this one. I am not sure what I am going to do with it but would like to find more info from any local guys that may recognize it. This 32 has been off the road for almost 50 years. I bought it from the man who owned it all that time. It was originally built by the Salemi Brothers from North Smithfield RI. They are known for drag racing around these parts. It had a flathead then. The man I got it from put a 392 hemi (frozen) with a B&M Hydro Stick trans and Olds rear. The body sits on a 33/34 chassis. I would like to find some info on this car. Here are a few pics. 3 of them were taken in 1968.

 

Nice find. Good luck with deciding what to do with it.

Hope the history shows up for you.

 

A friend of mine knows one of the Salemi brothers and is planning on contacting him. Its a good start.

 

58 Biscayne tail lites, cool!

 

That is awesome, keep as is just get it roadworthy.

Slopok, they are 1952 Buick tail lights.

 

Awesome find! Congrats!

 

Wowwee...time capsule busted...the 68 edition looked pretty right on the money and perhaps it was actually built many years before that. Ya must be still sitting at one side of the garage big grin shaking your head a little taking in the profile. Just an all around score.

 

Holy crap!


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You hit the nail on the head. Lol

 

Hey @401rot I hope as part of the deal was a shoot the breeze package with the former owner.

 

What a way to start off the new year! Quite a find for sure.

 

Thanks

 

Original old cars in storage for years are awesome...but when its a period Hotrod...with connections priceless...

 

The owner is a real nice guy. I had to move fast on buying it, i also ended up with a TR6 and Lionel trains. I cant help myself. He was to young to register it when he bought it, the bill of sale was written to his mother.

 

Wow, that looks like a whole lota fun.

 

Very Cool and Unique Hot Rod.
Fix'er up and Driv'er.
VR&C.

 

Excited to see another old one come out of hiding. Well done.

 

Awesome find! Can’t wait to see more

 

Looks like the date on the B & M warranty card was May of 1964.

 

That is one deep channel. Cool.

 

Looks as if this could me the makins of a "Snoopy" sequel, I hope!

 

@401rot that garage looks to have had a cement floor why the decay? It looked pretty solid in 68 still wearing the same shoes...

Nothing that isn't fixable but the northern climes can be non metal friendly for sure.

 

Awesome find! Hope it's returned to it former glory! So anytime a car is found I always wonder... What other cars or parts were there next to it?

 

Absolutely amazing! Everything's there to build an outrageous hot rod but the tires. What a find. Congrats

 

401rot,
'32 Ford Coupe is One Badass Project to do your First Thread on the H.A.M.B.
Build it your way as many will be watching.
MR CLEAN

 

Well now.Looks like more fun to come.I`ll saddle up and go along for the ride.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
leo

 

That's my garage, I towed it in Yesterday. The floors were cut out in the 50s. The body is actually pretty decent for a New England car. Needs the lower patch panels but the rest of the car is real solid. The drivers rear qtr was hit and hammered out then filled.

 

A TR6 and Lionel trains, got it all. Selling the TR6.