Projects juniors 32 5w coupe build thread.

i have always wanted a 5w since i was a kid but could never afford it at the age of 23 i finally stumbled across a 32 ford 5w coupe body and using a good amount of the parts from my existing 35 ford pickup project, im looking to be in good shape... im planning on building it as a real traditional high boy that sits pretty low on stock rails without channeling the body. soo far the parts list is looking real good!

body needs all the lower patches but it came with a nice lower cowl and subrails to the end of the rocker panels pictures bellow. nice deck lid, firewall and windshield frame too.

frame:
32 american stamping rails
original 32 k member
model a front crossmember
original 40 rear crossmember flattened
ross cowl steering box
original 40 truck column
original 40 standard steering wheel
original 32 pedal assembly
original chrome all metal pedal pads

front suspension:
32 unsplit bones
32 mor drop heavy axle
32 spring reversed
32 perch pins
32-34 spindles
mt car products lincoln backing plates for 32 spindles
36 wide 5 drums

rear suspension:
37 rear bones
37 ford bells
48 columbia two speed had it shortened richie willett with a 37 bell
37 rear spring
40 backing plates
37 wide 5 drums
48 tube shock mounts

drivetrain:
59L block
4 1/8" offset ground merc crank
3 3/8" nos jahns pistons for 4 1/8" stroke
S109 grind Harman Collins cam shaft
Osiecki racing heads
Thickstun pm7 2x2 high rise
2x stromberg large logo 97s
12v gen
39 top loader fully rebuilt by richie willett
16" 36 bent spoke motor wires in front with 450/475-16 coker firestones
17" 32 bent spoke motor wires in rear with 600/650-17 coker firestones
Ended up getting a set of 37 wide fives with really nice drums. So I'm going to a 750-16 Coker Firestone in the rear and staying with my 450/475-16 Coker firestones in the front
thats all i can remember for now...

heres when i first bought the body (11/26/2011)



got the body back from blasting metal is still real nice with no pitting i dont know why someone would torch a hole in the drivers side quarter... heres some more pictures (12/16/2011)

 

Wow, awesome start.

 

Great start! I really like to see bodies blasted before work gets started. What is the deal with the cut up cowl? If you don't plan on using the cowl vent can I get first refusal on it? Merry Christmas! Bob

 

Looks like a real nice start for sure!!!!
And i like your "parts list" too...
Oh, and congrats on getting your 32! I know the feeling very very well!

Tony

 

Yeah bob I do plan on using it mine has the hinge point cut out of it and is a little thin... But I will have some spake piece up for grabs once I get this put fully back together. Merry Christmas eve!

Rich

 

Nice start on a cool hotrod...

 

Looks like a great start. subscribed.

 

Nice start keep the pics coming

 

Congrats on the score, looks like Christmas came early for you.

 

Very cool project! ... Please keep us updated on your progress!

 

What a find Congrats.

 

very cool hot rod project

 

Wow! You look like you are well on your way. Where did you find the body?

 

Thats pretty much how my Five window looked when I strated building it for my wife. Its great to see another old Hot Rod Deuce body getting saved instead of collecting dust.

 

Was wondering what you going to install the box on, will be following this one!

 

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Most likely cut the hole for a gasoline filler neck. I have seen a LOT of 32's done that way.

CONGRATULATIONS on the 32 5W.

 

This should be good. Nice parts list!

 

a guy passed away that had the body since the 70s and his son was selling it because he didnt have the time/place to finish the car.

forgot i had a picture of the columbia! this is before the bell was swapped to a 40 end. from weld to weld it tapers now instead of having the step in the tube

 

yeah didnt get a chance to pm you back but the box looks real good!

 

This is going to be real cool.


iPhone - TJJ app

 

Looks like a great project, keep the updates coming!

RGG

 

yeahhhhh richie. get after it, cant wait to see more and more

 

merry christmas!

 

He'll yeah, keep it up!

 

get after it Richie

 

looking good my man! Great to see another 32 5W get resurrected. We're pretty much at the same point in regards to body's. I'll be learning and watching as you pass me by light years!

subscribed!

 

so today in my travels i managed to pick up some stuff for the 32! picked up some f100 shock mounts off billy belmonts rod and custom then i stopped in up at dave simards shop and purchased some real nice dent free 682-j guides for the project they need glass beading and paint but other than that real nice.



im currently waiting on my frame rails, collecting parts

 

This is a great project! You will have a lot of fun building this car.

 

looks like a good pile of parts. Have fun building it. Looking forward to see the progress pics

 

Doesn't look like you have any trouble making your mind up on what parts it's gonna take to make it your way, that's half the battle in the build!