Projects A few pics of the Caddy Flathead '32 loadster project

More updates.

Got the motor / tranny installed, shifter bolted in, driveshaft in...

Body worked and painted the firewall and last night a few guys stopped over to help lift the the body on.

Pete-

 

Gonna be mint!

 

Looking good Pete

 

very nice, gonna be pissa

 

Iv been bustin knuckles on the roadster getting it ready for our show in September and for the Race Of Gentleman in October. Wont be long now! Got the intake and exhaust bolted on, wrapping those header really sucked! Got the plug wires run,,,,well sorta, I left them a bit long so I could trim them later just in case the fire order was off. Made those little aluminum clips to hold the wires so they wouldn't touch the headers. Had the starter rebuilt and the alternator rebuilt and converted to 12V.


Pete-

 

Cool, I've been looking forward to this one. We must have video with sound when it's running!

 

That header wrap is amazing stuff, really keeps the heat in.

 

Got the fuel tank mounted, fuel lines run and most of the firewall trim mounted. Next is the dash, column mount and wiring..

Pete-

 

Your roadster is lookin killer!

 

Funny I was just looking at a Caddy on Sunday at a show in Guilford Ct. Thinking what a cool motor for a Hot Rod. I bet it was fun getting that to fit. Love your roadster. Good Luck with it!

 

Hey Pete here are the pics from yesterday...

 

Those old caddy flatheads have some pep to them..

Pete-

p.s.

Thanks for posting the pics.

 

I heard this heap was suppose to fire this weekend? Where's the vid??? ��

 

Hey Pete do you have some pictures of the pedal set up and and clutch linkage? Would like to see how you set it up. Thanks


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The motor did light! We all took quick rides up and down the street...but I almost lost the entire car the night before due to a harness fire! Something was "off" with the generator and regulator which caused a fire,,,I just about shit my pants! I have since corrected the problem and replaced the wires that burnt..


Most of the club came by and lent a hand which was a huge help in meeting the goal for the ROG and the Alter Boys show.
Pete-

 

OK...so who has a pair of aluminum heads for me???????


pete-

 

Criminal to have so much cool shit. That roadster turned out great and I can't wait to see it.

 

Im hoping to have the body in one color by the weekend....Hopefully off to the exhaust shop in a week or so.

Pete-

 

Cant wait to see it at ROG, what color are you going for?

 

It'll be black for now but im thinking an oxblood red.

 

Congrats on a uber cool build Pete. So many one off creations on the beast. Love those awesome wheels, the fog lamps on the headlite bar, and every other cool ass thing you have done. Enjoy! ~sololobo~

 

Hey Pete,
How well are your exhaust flanges sealing? I'm curious as to how well the pads on the primaries work in terms of them clamping down. I'm going to have to do the same when I make pipes for my LaSalle.

 

I did have a problem with the driver side rear port but only because it moved during welding. I fixed it and it seems to be ok


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Looks great Pete!

Looking forward to seeing it in person!

 

That is cool.

 

Dude that is wicked. I dont know how I missed this befor

 

damn that hot rod is cool

 

Looking good Pete!!