32 Ford chassis - back to the basics w/ LOTS O' PICS

thank you Ryan.... I appreciate it!

 

mike,
thats good, the customer is the first one to please and that also helps pleasing you knowing that he appreciates your skills. cant wait to see more.
Al.

 

They look real nice Mike, Its the little bits that take time but make the difference.

 

Those gussets are awesome.

 

Thanks man.... have not worked on this much this week, working on trying to get the 50 out, but that has had a few set backs.

I have a little project this weekend for this customer that owns this 32, he has a roadster he is just getting ready to paint, and well, the chassis has a few details I will be giving some attention.

thanks again!

 

Not bad for a west coaster.... Looks good Mike.. Im still trying to plan a trip your way but ive just been busier than shit here and accomplishing nothing.. Got a buddy coming over tomorrow thats gonna stain my deck for free ??? Ya right,,, how much is a 12 pack now? we will need about 4
Dave

 

Any new pic's?

 

No, not since those, I will be getting back on to this project this week. The coilover covers are for the same customer, different 32.

 

A little update, been busy with other things posted here as well.... installed gussets

 

very nice! can't wait to see more

 

Needed to put hole in front boxing plate to accomodate the f-100 steering...but didnt want to just leave it, just threw together a simple cover we can half-ass polish to match rest of the vintage aluminum through out.

 

pure poetry, nicely done.......

 

Thanks sanders and just dug, I appreciate the compliments, truly

 

I like looking at deuce chassis', and this one is super nice. Especially like the rear cross-member/rail gussets you fabb'd up.

 

Nice neat work, Lets see some more.

 

YEAH!!! That looks awesome! Excellent attention to detail! Thanks for sharing!

 

Thanks again... sorry, but no more pics to post for now Langy... Next I will be mounting the engine and drivetrain and will post pics when we are through with that

 

Alot of people asked for more, this is all I have for now couple more pics of details on front plates, holes and actually made new aluminum cover...

 

Really nice work...

 

Dude, great work, you finally solved the rear crossmember issue, since we talked, last. I cant believe I missed this thread 'til now.

 

Thanks Chris, I did... and I see you did as well. I have a bit of a secret to confess on that issue, but not here, and not anytime soon HA... I'll never tell actually... well not anytime soon

 

What do you use to strip the mill scale off the metal before welding? Or are you using cold rolled?

 

Most of what I used on this, is HRPO (hot rolled pickled in oil).

Just alot of grinding fitting and sanding before the welding even starts.

 

At the risk of being redundant, beautiful work. Viewing this kind of work really humbles an amateur like me. You must love going to work every morning!

 

Great thread , interesting take on a traditional theme . I do leave the longer leaves in on the rear as they help support the main leaf & prevent the potential for breaking the main leaf, just an observation . I have to pull my Deuce roadster apart for paint soon , this is inspiration to detail & not hurry it along , which is a temptation on your own car I find.
Keep up the good work & cool pix.

 

What was the reason for using a model A rear crossmember?
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Like I told the kid, "Your music not too loud, it just sucks!"

 

Thanks again guys...

The Model A crossmember and spring is used to provide proper clearance for the Quickchange rear end.

 

I'll be following this thread, saved it in "my favorites". Nice work! Certainly won't have any problems with anything moving on that frame jig!!!!

 

If you can locate a place near you that does " vapor degreaseing " it will pull contaninates out of the pores that are not accessable by liquid surface type cleaners. Nice work, will be following the build.