Projects **** The Chemical City Coupe '32 5-window build thread ****

I honestly dont remember if I was able to thank you personally for coming out to Vintage Torque Fest - we are REALLY happy you were able to make it. I did not even get a real chance to look the car over until this weekend at the Beatersville event.
man.....
JoeKerr gets the job done right huh?
We sure would love to have you at the Iron Invasion in October.
Will you be able to make it to the Midnight Mass?
Relix RIot?

 

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Thanks Jerry. I'm glad Jo was able to get the car down to Beatersville for the show. Honored to have it awarded a "Beaters Pick" also. Wish I could have made it down.


John, I had a great time at Vintage Torquefest. I spent 24 hrs on the road and several hundred on gas, even spent one night sleeping in the truck just to get there. Was totally worth it. I had a blast and met a ton of great people. Thanks for having me inside as it made all the rain bearable. I hope to make it again next year.

I'm not sure I can make the Invasion, but am definately down for Relix Riot.


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seeya at the Relix Riot!

 

Our posts are several months apart and maybe more than that but I'm sitting here telling myself that I needed to check his build thread a long time ago. What impressive work.

 

Might be a stupid question but whats up with the tread on the rear tyres?

By the way, amazing coupe!!!

 

Not a stupid Q.
Firestone made'em that way for Indy Car type racing in the 40's-50's, the grove depth allowed the driver to determine when it was time for a tire change. After the Indy teams/USAC determined they were no longer safe to race on they were sold to Hot Rodders for Bonneville, Dry Lakes and Drag racing. I'm not sure but I think they had a speed rating of somewhere around 150mph.

 

Good meeting you at Indy last weekend.

The coupe looks and sounds great. It had a powerful sound.


Can you give me some pics or details on how you attach the removable solid grille insert?

Thanks,
AA6

 

Fri Night in Baltimore's Fells Point TRG

 

I looked at this build thread before... But after seeing it in person at the TRJ revival I had to go back and look again today. Sweet ride! Pictures don't do it justice!! Great to meet you as well.

 

Got my new Street Rodder magazine in the mail and there it was on the cover. March 2014 issue.

 

Incredible car. Do you have to bend the axle to correct the camber problem ?. The motor sounded really stout, wish it had gone into second gear. The new Street Rodder is out and your car is on the cover and that's the reason I just read this whole build and it was worth it !

 

Okie Joe fixed axle. Congrats to Dave killer car.

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Congrats on the front cover of Street Rodder!

 

X99 on the SR article (and car, of course!). Gary

 

From last year's Rodder's Journal show...

 

Congrats on the cover

 

saw the car in the basement of Detroit last year..looked even better in person..then yesterday I get my new "street Rodder" mag and look who featured...congrats

 

Congrats - can't believe santa gave you a cover for Christmas! Must be the tail light glass ;-)

 

Although this is without a doubt,one of the finest hot rods that I have saw anywhere (saw it at RJ show in Baltimore) I think the best thing about it is that Dave DRIVES the shit out of it and that is what they are for!!

 

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Thanks for all the kind words guys. The cover came as a real shock. I knew it was going to be in the book, but NEVER dreamed it would make the cover.

I did start another thread about the Street Rodder article a few minutes ago. Find it here:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=856015


Thanks for all who followed along for the ride. It's been a great one!!!






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Congrats on SR cover - Cool!

 

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I thought it might be cool to gather all the threads about my adventures in the coupe in one spot.

So, here goes...


"The Chemical city Coupe gets a little ink"
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=803724


"28 hours + 1 Deuce Coupe = BIG FUN"
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=822247


" The Chemical City Coupe Does G.G. Indy and The TRJ Revival"
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=836660


"Livin' the Dream. The Chemical City Coupe Gets a Street Rodder Cover"
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=856015


Hopefully more to come... Thanks for following along.


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I haven't bought SR for years BUT I will buy this one!

 

Very cool!...congrats and awesome ride!.....

 

Always admired the build, wouldnt change a thing.

 

Congrats on the cover Dave! I never get tired of seeing that car. Can't wait to see it again next summer! That's as long as you guys trek out to the east coast again : )

 

Congrats to you and Jo and everyone else connected to the build. I was so pleased to see the cover and then the great article about the car. Having talked to you and seen the car in person I know they made a great choice, very happy for you guys.

 

Awesome photo, I just wish they hadn't put "Electrical Buyer's Guide' in such large print right above the car.
My $.02.

 

Outstanding car, totally deserving of a cover...congrats.

 

Bitchin Man!! Way cool