Projects GowJob- the new 32 phaeton family cruiser build

Cool project. Love those Tubs.

 

I heard here somewhere that last year was the year of the pickup... Now the Phaeton... I love it! But I selfishly hope next is the year of the Tudor or I'll cut my roof off.

 

Is it just me or does the instrument panel look like it's upside-down? In my opinion (yep....everybody's got one), the curves of the panel would match the curves of the dash if it were inverted.

 

What a beautiful mess.. You know I'm going to be watching this one.

 

Any more progress ????

 

I haven't got to much progress to show. There is a picture of a 40's built roadster dash in the Birth of Hot Rodding book that I couldn't seem to get out of my head so this weekend I reworked the dash a bit. Also was playing around with headlight location. Just moved them back just a bit, but I like it a lot more. I also borrowed a hood to see if I like that look...

 

Thanks!

 

It could go either way. The curves are different radius's so they don't match up as nicely as it would seem. This panel came out of a boat so there are some previously drilled holes that also dictated the placement.

 

I see its an Austrailian body, what are your plans for the wood?

 

For now, I will reinforce whats there. I go back and forth if I want to restore the wood and or make it more like the US version.

 

I am steeling mine out, I will post some pics as I make progress.

 

That will be awesome. I would like to see whats involved.

 

Looks great man, keep going!

 

How did you do the color on the dash ??? Lookscool!!!

 

Boat?

 

Very Rare Boat ..................Love it!!!

 

I've got to watch this one and see where it goes. Sounds like it started out within an hour or two of my house.

 

Sorry guys, not much to show as of lately. Still in the parts gathering stage. I have also been tinkering on the fiver. Here are a few pics of the engine and the fiver.

6- 48 strombergs, Weiand dragstar, Spalding ignition, hurst mounts and d-500 valve covers will make up the engine compartment.
Here is my coupe I've been tinkering on as well. I need to start a thread on this one too.

 

Definate gonna be hiboy and no top. Saw this image on pews place blog. Can't wait.

 

I look at my '27 tub on Deuce rails, wish the body was 5 years younger!
Ah, well... a T tub that's tall is better than no tub at all.

 

Here is one for some inspiration. Wescott body with seat set back 3" and all black. More modern than your style but still nice.

You can see how the seat is moved back to increase leg room


This is in WI in the winter but still a good day for a little ride. I think they are way cooler than a roadster.

 

Thanks for the inspiration Lynn! My tub might just have to stay black.

 

I think a phaeton looks better with at least the hood top. I'd have to see with and without hood sides to decide about those. Probably without sides for your car because of the engine.

 

congrats on the tub, I will be watching the progress on this one... like were your going...

 

Half hood !! show that Hemi man !!!

 

Yup it was in Washington before JJ and Mel got it.

 

I think I will have to lightly blister the hood sides or bend a louver or two for clearance. Its close with a baby hemi.

 

Thank you. Can't wait to be driving this thing around!

 

Alrighty then. Might just have to.

 

I'll take mine with a top like Gommi's just to run the cool police/military looking side curtains, there so intimidating.