Chopped and tubbed ‘32 Ford

[NOBLNG]

Since this suspension is taking longer than I figured, I mixed up some sprue glue to fill the seams on the chop. It should have plenty of time to set.?

I am trying to use the rear tires I cast from the AMT ‘67 Chevelle. They are a little big but…I have nothing else close.? I don’t like those rims though, so I widened the ones from the MPC ‘34 Slammer kit and cast them too.

I figured I would need a very narrow center section because of the tubbing, so I scratch built a quick-change rear for it. It looks a lot bigger under the vehicle (I scaled it down off of a schematic) than when I was building it? Due to the channeling, I have to lower the entire rear end with the body and it looks too high in the back I think, so I may wind up radiusing the rear wheel arches.

 

Edited November 10, 2022 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

I think I like the look with fenders better. I may have to narrow the rear frame a bit more to get them under there. So much for the old saying “measure twice…cut once”.?

[Mr. Metallic]

Fenders!  Now you're headed in the right direction for a pro-streeter.

[bluestringer]

Your 32 is looking sweet. 

[NOBLNG]

Thanks Guys! I am in uncharted territory again, so you’ll have to bear with me.

[NOBLNG]

Well I decided to make a new rear frame section for this to gain some room for suspension and a touch more tire clearance. I plan to thin down the rails a touch yet, as they are a bit too beefy looking.

I also managed to get the rear fender widened and tubbed. I plan to bob them a bit yet, but I want to get the axles mounted and ride height set before deciding how much. That’s all for now!

 

Edited November 14, 2022 by NOBLNG

[slusher]

Nice work Greg!

[NOBLNG]

A couple of mock-up photos. I’m not sure if I like that sectioned radiator shell, but I guess that’s the way it’s gotta be unless I start re-locating things?

Edited November 18, 2022 by NOBLNG

[Slotto]

Hey Greg, I wanted you to know this build inspired me with my '32. Where are you on this?

[NOBLNG]

On 3/1/2023 at 3:58 PM, Slotto said:

Hey Greg, I wanted you to know this build inspired me with my '32. Where are you on this?

Thank you Steve. That is pretty much where it sits.? I have a few modified builds started and work on which ever one I get motivated on….and a few near OOB builds too. I’ll get back to it soon. Do you have a build thread or pics of yours?

[Steve H]

Did someone say “tubbed” ?! Not sure how I missed this one Greg, but I love it. You’re scratching, casting, bobbing, and probably weaving! Awesome stuff. I will keep an eye out for when this one resumes.

Cheers, Steve

[Slotto]

No build thread but it's under glass...

 

 

[dino246gt]

Looking great and nice explanations are so inspiring and helpful, as always. You do great work, thank you for sharing!

[customline]

Your deuce coupe looks fantastic, Greg.  I'm not a big fan of the pro-street style (a personal quirk) but I loudly praise your ability to create it. Your techniques should be studied and emulated by those of us seeking new ways to improve our own. Looks like you are having a heck of a lot of fun with this one, Greg!

[NOBLNG]

On 3/3/2023 at 8:01 PM, Steve H said:

Did someone say “tubbed” ?! Not sure how I missed this one Greg, but I love it. You’re scratching, casting, bobbing, and probably weaving! Awesome stuff. I will keep an eye out for when this one resumes.

Cheers, Steve

Thanks Steve. Yeah, just making it up as I go along.?

On 3/3/2023 at 8:22 PM, Slotto said:

No build thread but it's under glass...

 

 

Nice build Steve!

20 hours ago, dino246gt said:

Looking great and nice explanations are so inspiring and helpful, as always. You do great work, thank you for sharing!

Thanks Dennis. I hope to bring it sometime this year.?

46 minutes ago, customline said:

Your deuce coupe looks fantastic, Greg.  I'm not a big fan of the pro-street style (a personal quirk) but I loudly praise your ability to create it. Your techniques should be studied and emulated by those of us seeking new ways to improve our own. Looks like you are having a heck of a lot of fun with this one, Greg!

Thank You Jim. I’m not a huge fan either, but I had to try this one. Not sure my techniques are tutorial quality, but you are right….I am having fun with it.?

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great project. It's always great to see how others approach solving various problems.

It may be just because it's a mock up but the hood has a slight slant uphill to the grill. Doesn't look like it will take much to fix if necessary.

Will be watching your progress.

[NOBLNG]

On 3/5/2023 at 9:51 AM, bobthehobbyguy said:

Great project. It's always great to see how others approach solving various problems.

It may be just because it's a mock up but the hood has a slight slant uphill to the grill. Doesn't look like it will take much to fix if necessary.

Will be watching your progress.

Thanks Bob! Yes, I will eventually be fixing the attitude of that hood…bigger fish to fry as they say at the moment.?

[NOBLNG]

Been playing around with this one again. Not much progress, since I had to re-do the rear clip.? It was not on center and kicked off to one side.?  I’m sure I did that on purpose to get the frame rails centered at the rear of the body…but it was the body being twisted from not being modified evenly that was causing the problem. Anyways…it is all squared away now I hope. Only new progress is a rear valence added along with new lower body and wheel well trim and re-scribed lower door edge.? Dropped the rear ride height a tad too, but I still need to figure out a suspension system for it.?

 

I’m take some cues from this 3 window I found online.?

Edited October 25, 2023 by NOBLNG

[Mr. Metallic]

Good to see this one back. I missed out on the fender work you performed. Stance is looking mighty fine, and that inspiration car is killer.

[Chuck Kourouklis]

x2!^^

[Roadrunner]

I'm with you, go full fendered, for sure.

[NOBLNG]

22 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Good to see this one back. I missed out on the fender work you performed. Stance is looking mighty fine, and that inspiration car is killer.

 

21 hours ago, Chuck Kourouklis said:

x2!^^

 

11 hours ago, Roadrunner said:

I'm with you, go full fendered, for sure.

Thanks Guys! I’m not going full steam on this one yet. I pulled it out when I was getting frustrated with another project.?

[NOBLNG]

I got the back half of the exhaust roughed in and I think I can use the kit suspension pieces now. I wanted a 3” (.125”)  exhaust, but a 2-1/2” (.100”) exhaust is tough enough to snake around the suspension components.?

Edited October 27, 2023 by NOBLNG

[TarheelRick]

This is building into a killer street rod, your work is truly inspirational.  You were talking about bobbing the rear fenders.  I think if you cut them even with the bottom of the body that would look about right.  Keep those updates coming.

[Bullybeef]

Greg how did I miss this! Gotta say the mock-up stance is killer.