32 Hiboy.....From The Old Project Pile

[Taxdude]

OK so as a new years resolution for 2009 (yes last years resolution, but i'm as of right now

still within the time parameters by a bit more than 6 hours) I set a goal of working on

a relegated project. This is my 32 Hi-boy project that was started long ago and then put away

and worked on a bit again and put away....etc.

So I have pulled it out again and this time it will be completed before another project gets

started. Originally it was going to be a fairly straight from the box build but that was soon abandoned.

The body is from RMCoM as it had the Duvall windshield that i wanted. I have added a rolled pan to the

rear of the body but otherwise it is as it came.

The big changes have to do with the frame, suspension and engine.

The frame that came with the body is the cleaned up version that RMCoM provides and it is

very nice. And I started to use that. I did some additional work to get the interface between

the rear of the frame and the kit wheel wells to line up.

But if you have ever built the 32 you know that the floorboards that are incorporated with the

chassis has this weird stop near the end of the transmission tunnel. So first order was to

extend the tunnel and gap the floor boards to match. And this worked but it bugged me still.

So i decide to separate the main section of the floorboards from the frame.

This will allow for several improvements. I will now be able to built a custom K-member for the

frame and it will also allow easier mounting of the suspension, engine and exhaust It will also make it

easier to paint and detail. Speaking of the suspension it is going to be a completly scratchbuilt

four-bar front and rear.

Do you know how many heim joints you need to do a full 4-bar suspension, lots

and when built up it will look like this.

and here is the front axle.

The Aluminum pieces on this build come from the very talented Bob Dudek, thanks Bob.

The engine is the base kit block and heads but it will sport 4 Weber carbs and custom air cleaners. The

headers have been shortened to keep them from hanging down under the frame and it will also have all

of the pulleys scratch built.

There are still a bunch of details to work out before the final mock-up build gets started. Once I like the

way the mock-up looks I'll blow it apart and start painting and gluing. Color wise I haven't yet decided

which way to go but ideas right now are:

Midnight Blue/deep cinnamon red interior

Burnt Orange/black interior

Deep Maroon/brown interior

I don't build quickly but updates will follow.

Other project pics http://public.fotki.com/Wojodamus/32_ford_hi-boy_roadster/32_hiboy/

Edited January 11, 2010 by Taxdude

[outlaw035]

man that look'n good...what wheels are u using????...neal

[Taxdude]

man that look'n good...what wheels are u using????...neal

The wheels were machined but Bob Dudek, pictures don't do them justice

[outlaw035]

there awesome...does he sell them???

[vizio93]

Lookin' good man !!! Love all the detail

[Gray Smith]

I love it!, I can't wait to see some more on this...gave me a few ideas to use on my 5-window as well...

and I really need one of those front axles from Bob...lol

[Ryan S.]

This is looking real good so far. I love the stance in the mock up pic, and that motor is going to look great. Quick question, is this 1/25th scale? Something about it makes it look like a larger scale to me, I was just curious. Keep up the good work!

[Raul_Perez]

It looks like you're off to a GREAT start!!

I really like the chassis mods you've made!!

I've never been a fan of the Duvall style of windshield, but it seems to work well with the tire, wheel and engine combination you're going with.

Later,

[Taxdude]

This is looking real good so far. I love the stance in the mock up pic, and that motor is going to look great. Quick question, is this 1/25th scale? Something about it makes it look like a larger scale to me, I was just curious. Keep up the good work!

Yep it's 1/25 based on the Revell kit. Maybe it is the angle of the picture that is making it look different

Edited January 11, 2010 by Taxdude

[Taxdude]

A quick update. I started to work on the new x-member for the chassis last night. But then it was time to make dinner andlong storu short I cut off

the tip of my thumb. Not much just a dime size chuck of so and you know what it wouldn't stop bleeding. Therefore seeing as how the whole opposable thumb thing makes it easier to model work has ground to a halt.

But I did decide on a color combo (disclaimer color selection is subject to change, sorry no refunds), dark burnt orange with a brown interior. So while i heal i will look for just the right shade of orange.

[Taxdude]

Got some work done on the new center section (K-member) of the frame. This will make painting

and detailing the frame and underside of the body much easier. I used evergreen rod

in the 2mm size to represent 2" tubing. To install the the upper center section pieces

I drilled completely thru the frame in 4 places (in the first picture you can see the exit points).

This allows for very strong glue joints especially since I'm was going from

styrene to resin. The lower points were drilled half way thru in order to give a positive

lock to the tubes. Where ever the tubes came together I used a file to give a fishmouth cut for a stronger

joint. The trans mount is bolt in for easier installation of the engine and cause

I thought that it looked cool. The whole assembly still need to be puttied and sanded

but that is for another night.

[Smart-Resins]

Very nice project there! Very cool! Jody

[Raul_Perez]

I really like the additional chassis mods!!

Are you going to rework the engine mounts, too?

Later,

[Taxdude]

I really like the additional chassis mods!!

Are you going to rework the engine mounts, too?

Later,

Most likely yes as one mod begets another and another......wonder why it take so long to finish anything

[vizio93]

That frame is looking really nice Fred, I like it !!!

[Tom Kren]

niiiicccceeeee!!!!!!

[Bobdude]

Hi Fred,

You are making really good progress on your project,I wish I could say the same about the '37 Ford.Later,Dude

[Taxdude]

Hi Fred,

You are making really good progress on your project,I wish I could say the same about the '37 Ford.Later,Dude

Hey the challenge is still on. Toledo I put the 32 on the table and you put the 37 on the table.

Last night I spent a bunch of time recessing one of the front 4 bar brackets into the frame and now I have to do the other side.

[Dr. Cranky]

Oh, man, that's looking beautiful . . . lots of great parts . . . keep it going.

[Bobdude]

Fred,I don't think it's fair that you had someone make a 4-bar rearend for your car.Thanks for the TCI frame for my '37. Later,Dude

[Taxdude]

Fred,I don't think it's fair that you had someone make a 4-bar rearend for your car.Thanks for the TCI frame for my '37. Later,Dude

And it is a very nice set of brackets O King of the Aluminum Whittling