Customs STOP sayin' '38 fords are ugly. My 5W project sixties kustom.

Great job so far taking the UGLY outta the '38!!!

 

Really thanks for the kind words. Means a lot in a projet like this.

Tom : Come back in Italy and I'll let you see some progress !!

I've never imagined how mutch energy could absorb a full custom project starting from nothing. Actually I'm working in a easyest project, tryng to find some other inspiration and feel like doing something in the car.


After a year the project is a little step over..

I've found double leafs out from a NISSAN (UNKNOWED model)



Rear end out from a Cherochee ! Chevy bolt pattern is rare here in Italy



Someone say... "you have what you pay for"



Shock absorber supports out from '38 bones



Hand made Leaf spring to Axle support and U-bolt






FULL pic of the axle, ready to bolt on, junk stuff never liked me so mutch!!



Hand made rear shackles



I haven't so mutch pictures of the engine positioning, I'll take more when I can...






Some random pictures, as you could see, the '32 / '34 front end enlarged the wheelbase and the front end look really better in this position. IMHO









Assuming I haven't NO MORE energy to spend in the body I prefer to let finish it in a body shop.
I need some drugs for continue in this project...


I hope you enjoy
Luca

 

I'm just a little concerned that the all thread U bolts are not going to be strong enough....

 

I made them just for find the stance. Order wrong parts from America, here in Italy cost me twice or MORE!

 

great job!

 

Very nice project, Coke Bottle.

 

Had to reread this thread---what's next??? Got anything to post??? A custom '38--who would've thought it?? Great job.

 

They are not just ugly, they are butt ugly.

I personally think they have exceptional lines. I prefer the standard over the deluxe. Your inspiration is a nice looking car but on the 38 if it were mibne I would keep the split back glass. That just makes it for me and we intend to keep the split back glass on our tudor.

Now if I could just find a coupe to go with the sedan the wife and I could have his and hers cars.

Highlander,

I personaly like the FE option for an engine in the '38. We are putting a 390 in our Sedan. I think it is a good choice for a gettin down the road car. Maybe it isn't the perfect engine choice for a specific era. but for your custom getting down the road car it is a good choice in my opinion.

 

Wow!! Great Project..

 

No disrespect intended but I cant help but laugh when a guy starts out saying STOP saying 38 fords are ugly and then proceeds to change the crap out of it.That just seems really funny to me but what you are doing is really cool.The work and car look awesome.

 

You hit the nail right on the head! MiniTruckers turned hotrodders are ruining our hobby.

 

Great job,imagination and drive is all you need,keep up the great work.My shop has a 37 slant 2dr sedan is good shape 289,c4,late model rear,running and driving priced reasonable at 8,000 ,shipping on buyer its on east coast.

 

Just noticed rear u-bolts made of treaded rod ,I am sure you are useing for mock up ,Just a point threaded rod is not strong each tread is a potentionl failure point.I am sure you know that .I can see by your work you are a professional.I look at safety points all the time .One of my pet peeves are rodders that use copper lines for gas.Guess it"s just me.

 

Wow, That is one cool build.

 

This thing is going to be sweet!

 

Nice work so far! Looks like you are going to hsave one hell of a custom!

Be careful using the all thread for u-bolts. They tend to get weak and crack in the threads after street use. For mock up it's ok but don't think they will last forever.

 

WOW! Awesome work. Love the look you created. Bad ASS for SURE! You are the man.

 

Awesome work! Any updates?

 

Luca,
Awsome work.....Looks like a fun project

 

That's incredible what you have done. Does someone help you with it? The back end looks really good!

 

Hello Luca , how are you???
Any news?

 

guys he said the u bolts from all thread are temp, he ordered wrong part.. this is temp. to get it rollin.
looking good.
chris.

 

hi Luca ,my friend ,.... Great Project..

 

Hey Guys, I'm fine !

The whole project you see in the picture is @ the 40%, actually is near to 65%.

Splitting:

Bodywork 100%
Wiring 0%
Machanically 20%
Passion 100%

Actually I have some big problems at job. I'm going to be out from cars for the next year..

Ciao Luca

 

Wow, What a build!

You say you are fine, but big prob's at your job, certainly an optimist.

Make sure you drip feed us the rest of the pics over the next year so we still have somthing to look forward too!!

OB

 

awesome fabrication, smooth flowing lines!

 

..kinna makes me want to get off my ass and do something in the garage...

 

I just found this build thread, what a great project. Look forward to seeing more photos. Bob

 

i love your 38! i hope some day i have the skills you have

 

awesome job on the back section!