Hot Rods '36 Chevy Coupe Barn find

That is the same setup I did on my 31. The springs ened up flat with full y finished.

 

Great build , !!

 

A few updates.....excluding the trans tunnel cover the front floors are welding in and painted....





Threw some primer on the dash and firewall.....





Also have the wheel and tires dialed in.....

 

Great progress so far, nice to see an uncommon year/ body style.

 

Nice work Chuck!

 

Looking good! Looks like a solid project

 

Looking Good.

 

Nice build

 

Im getting close to firing the engine.......some engine bay plumbing, wiring, assembly Etc. ............Think I have to pull the motor/trans out just one more time to paint the firewall then with a couple Hail Mary's she'll be ready for cruisin' this season.

 

What wheels and tires are those? I think they look pretty good!

Keep at it, I have a '37 in the corner waiting her turn....

 

Chevy rally wheels sandblasted, powder coated gloss black with wheel vintique caps


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Very nice, Chuck. You've exhibited good taste in all, and while I usually 'condemn' Must ll fronts I have to say the fit (and installation) are first class.
My good friend Jack had a MINT '36 Chev., even had the factory skirts. (original paint, too!)
Car had been stored for 60 years, temp controlled garage. Poor Jack passed away before the tires were replaced...

 

Kind words Mike.........Appreciated. Yeah I get the front end conundrum. I also own a 59 Chevy 1/2 ton which does have the solid axle in front........it grinds on me after a while. wanted to try this out as a welcome change to the jarring ride I'm currently living with. Fat Fenders and people will be none the wiser.

 

Shot Wimbledon White on the firewall and dash. Installing the glass is next, but I just couldn't wait to see the dash with some life added to it.

 

I'm really liking how this is turning out.
Should be a fun ride.

 

Fitted the new rockers and running boards as well......

 

Looks good for a car that's not a 31 Model A on 32 ford rails....just say'n.

Thanks

 

All done........move along........noting else to see here........onto the next project.









Install running boards, seat belts and exhaust and chase down a thermostat not opening condition.....then it will really be done. I've only driven it back and forth up the driveway so I'm sure I'll discover other issues once she is on the road and registered.

 

Okay....now its really done....cleaned the paint, running , registered and scaring women and children

 

That is one nice rod!
I just got one question for you;

Does it do burn out?

Video or photo evidence will be acceptable proof!

 

Oh, I don't believe in such shenanigans

 

Was that your car in the pictures posted from the Manchester CT show by tb33anda3rd?

 

Yes

 

Good job!

 

Nice job.

 

Checked your Chevy out as you were coming in Sunday. Nice job!

 

Good job

 

Thanks everyone


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Just read your thread. Nice Build! Where did you get the rockers and running boards for a 36 Standard???

 

nice job Chuck ! The PO will surely be jealous.
Did they use "dipper" rods for journal oil on the original engines back then?

My grand-dad had a '36 Coupe like it as their main car until about '62 or so; then they got a 56 Merc
Grand-dad just about put grandma through the windshield the first time he stepped on the brakes.....he wasn't used to power anything.

The '36 was the first car I ever "drove"....by this I mean when I was about 4yrs old, my dad and grand-dad were in a pasture checking out the water level in a creek.
I couldn't resist pushing that shiny button on the dash.... I knew it did something.
The car started right up and beings it was left in gear, proceeded right to the creek.
Had a few laughs over that..... later on.

I can still recall grand-dad stuffing a young calf in the trunk to take to another town for sale.

Then there was the time; unbeknownst to grand-dad and grandma, my sister climbed into the trunk after a Christmas play because she didn't want to go home with our parents that night. (never did hear why)

Only when they got home, did she knock on the trunk lid to let them know she was in there.
She kinda caught heck over that.
Kids....