Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body

Some fancy foot work !

 

Finally got back on the engine this afternoon. The flywheel and clutch are on, as well as pan, timing cover, water pumps and starter. Hope to get the studs in the other head and torque both heads tomorrow. Then finish up fuel system details, idler pulley and generator. Hope to have in on the run stand in about 2 weeks.

 

I am not a flat head guy but that is jewelry!

 

Be still my heart!

 

Yep.

 

A little side project. I've had this Wilton 4" bullet vise for a while. I sent some parts away for chrome with one of the batches for the 5W. I ground the castings smooth and had them powder coated metallic grey, similar to 50's Craftsman grey. This is for the bench in the background of the engine pics. I'll make a follow post about that whole project too. Anyway, here's my "almost too nice to use" vise...

 

Wow that vice is beautiful! - I would never have imagined calling a vice that!

 

As Neil would say: " In my spare time"... Amazing.

 

I've (3) vises, one on my trailer & two on separate benches, all well hammered (not the hammer tone paint) I use them like an anvil. Your unique example was certainly worthy of the Neil touch !!! A nice save!

 

@Moriarity look at the vise above!

 

I think it's time for a build that rivals your mower!

Neal, that Wilton is incredible. I have a 3.5" bullet vise that I got for $5 at a swap meet that might need this treatment!

 

Josh is hard at work dialing in those 3/16 door gaps...

 

When I need to add, I use a piece of thick welding rod and weld that to the edge. Run a fusing bead on the backside too where I will be grinding down to nothing. What’s his method?

 

Same.

 

Way better than new; those gaps.

 

Working on plumbing. Distributor vacuum, fuel from pump to rail and oil filter.

 

Are you using protective eyeware ( sun glasses) while working on that motor?
Tom

 

Ultraviolet protection may well be in order ! ......and what a name "Ultraviolet" for this 32 upon completion.

 

Wilton bullet vise shown in use on Oliver Westlund Hamb video on 08/24/24 '1930 Oliver roadster build'

 

Love my wilton, his is waaaay prettier though!

 

Made a new oil filter inlet line. The other was too busy looking

 

Finished up plug wires this morning and figured out a belt length

 

so digging that vise

would like to see move or it n the build

besides that , the engine is coming out nicely

but have a question , how does gasoline react to copper or brake fluid ? isnt it corrosive , that it would eat the material after a while ?

 

My friend and I have been talking about this build. We truly believe this car is going to been known like many other famous '32 builds are; by the owner.

The Neal Jennings 5 window is going to be held up with all of the great '32's. This build is just gonzo nuts.

Can't wait to see it done and driving. You should be proud of what you've accomplished here.

 

A few pictures before it goes in the test stand to get fired up...and never look this fresh again!

 

The fresh look is overrated!

 

I may have missed it. What are your air cleaners? I need a pair for the roadster.

 

Just open up your mail order catalog of choice...


...but you may need to travel back in time.