Projects My first and only deuce project!

Hey Gang
Well last year I bought a 32 3-window locally that was in storage since the 70's. It was a typical 70's style build. It had a 1972 350 with tri-power, 4-speed, Chevy rear end. It also had a flat sheet metal floor, recessed firewall, filled in cowl vent, magnesium hurst disk brakes and original interior was totally gone and replaced with buckets and a wood dash. One plus it's an original body and it had a original frame under it. While it was a running car it wasn't for me. So it went under the knife. Here are some before pictures and then Ill post some new pictures with details on whats going on with the build.

 

I like it,I'm sure you will make it right. HRP

 

Unchopped and unfiled roof. I likey.

 

I dig it, dont chop it!

 

Ok so now it's way different. Going to a more traditional route. Original frame was saved and had a 39 X-member installed. Will be powered by a 1959 Ford Y-block with a vintage 573 Eldebrock tri-power intake. Here is a list of what it will run when it's done.
1940 banjo rear
1940 radius rods
1932 split bones
4" original heavy beam
1939 Lincoln brakes
36-39 Ford wide five rims
Original firewall re-installed
Original dash, steering column and seat re-installed
F1 steering

 

Here are the most recent

 

Very nice!

 

Yeah this one will be unchopped and unfilled.

 

Nice ride brother keep up the good work /

 

Too cool.

 

I like your changes ...especially the Y-block .

T

 

Yeah that wasn't the easiest engine to put in it. Without cutting up the firewall you have to move the front crossmember up 2" and run a remote oil system as the steering goes right through it.

 

Nice car to start with, but you made it even nicer . thanks

 

And you put the cowl vent back... You good sir are a Saint in the Deuce world.

 

Sweet hot rod

 

Really a nice piece and I totally agree with your plans. Only thing wrong is your statement about only '32 project. '32 are very addicting and when you get this one done............

 

Loving all the changes so far.

 

Really like what you're doing. And love the choice of engine. Well worth all the effort.


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Love the uncut firewall. Can you still run a stock hood ? What gets in the way of the front crossmember needing it to be raised 2"?
We have a different problem here being RHD the starter and F100 box will probably want to occupy the same space.

 

Very wise choices 31. We're excited!!

 

Doing some nice work!

 

Kiwi we moved the front crossmember forward 2" because the Y-block has a very large water pump design. Tha'ts the only way to do it if you want to run a Y-block and retain the factory firewall. If I want to run a original style hood I'll have to buy one that's 2" longer.

 

Bugger , I haven't used my tape measure yet but could have checked my 32 3w with hot flatty for reference . I have a mint stock hood for our 32 Pick up . So it seems unless I can shorten the water pump considerably we are out of luck running a Y block in a 32 pick up with stock firewall and hood. that's a shame as we have a hot 292 with triples just waiting for a home.

 

Looking forward to see how this turns out

 

Looks great !

 

What a find, You should have bought some lottery tickets that day you found such a treasure. Kool! to WAY KOOL! John

 

We will have shakeys rails build us a replica 32 chassis here in nz. He does an awesome deal and quality workmanship . But alas no vin number. He will build it to your specs with crossmember as you require .

 

More pictures! They aren't the best but they work

 

Nice find and nice save! Great work...

-Shiny