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I think I've figured out how to post a Picture, I'm not a Computer whizz, but can fabricate " A Little ", I think this'll attach the file but haven't figured out how to make the pictures show up, any help out there ?

Hey it worked ! Well typical American thinking if a little is good a lot more has to be better, here's more. This is the right Front , Heidt's Open wheel Front End. Frame has been pinched to 20".

This is a shot of the rear after installation , still have some loose ends to finish up. I'll just ask first , is it possible to attach multiple pictures in one post ?

Looks like a real good start. Those engine mounts look set up for a low car.

Thanks Tech, But I cannot take all of the credit, I did not have a jig to build the frame in , and couldn't see building one for one frame. I called on Barry Lobeck ' No WebSite " if you can imagine that . Lobecks V-8 Shop and had Barry build the perimiter frame and install the front end and K-member and a " tie bar" in the rear to hold it square and then I took it from there.
I wanted a Jag rear and have used several in the past with great results. I fabedup the Rear crossmembers and brackets for the Jag and mounted them, so it's coming along slowly but surely. If we can keep the Hurricanes low key this year , that'll be a great help. So in a nut shell Credit where Credit is due. Barry and his staff do great work and is a terriffic Guy to deal with.

Hey Bob good job! you noticed, I wanted more ground clearance, yes their raised 2 in. it's neat the way you made the type get smaller to emphasize low COOL that is original. but then again your a seasoned vet here at CHR. Thank you for the kind words.

Bob one thing I did not mention is that the rear rails are also kicked up 2 in. Didn't want her TUSH sticking up too High. 10-4 ?

Great looking chassis, Tim. Excellent work. Should handle like and overgrown slot car once you get it all dialed in.

tim , looks good . i like a pinched nose 32, whos body ?

Dave / Kenny Thanks for the kind comments Guy's , kenny I am using a Be-Bop's 32 - 3 Window, so far I'm really pleased with it , a friend of mine is a long time Body man, ( Meaning he's an Ole Fart ) and he's saw it last weekend for the first time and he was commenting on how straight the body was, and should take a minimal amount of Plastic to correct. he's built several 32's and 34's in the past, so we'll see, I'll keep you posted. Dave that's what I'm hoping for, it should ride very well being all independent.
If it looks as good as most here at CHR I'll be real Happy with it. Want to run TPI on the Small block and a 700R-4 should render good milage , the rear gear is 355:1. Thanks again !

Tim, you are looking great. I just about got my steel car with the Jag Rear finished.Are you gonna make the Shades in Pigeon Forge this year? Jack

Nice work! The only way to put more than one picture in a post is to have it hosted on the internet somewhere.

Tim, Amazing work on the frame. Thanks for the reinforcement of your selection of a small block, 700R4 and 3.55:1 rear gear; same as mine on a Brookville A-frame, although I will be using a carb. Any luck on that Model-A spreader bar? Also this is my first post since the Forum came back up, it seemed to be down for quite a long time and I wondered what happened. Your independent front suspension is truly impressive.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Jack; We are going to try to make it to Shades in Sept. but I'm sure it'll be without the Coupe, not enough time, That's where I met you , year before last, again it was a real pleasure , and you were very informative and Helpful. the Steel car , is it a Coupe ? Do you still have the Red 32 and Speedstar. How about a pic of the New Ride , I saw you at the Nat's but you were tied up with several others, will look for you in Sept .

Pro , thanks for the kind words and Info.

Don; I met a fellow from LongIsland the other night , he has a 32 Steel 5 Win Hi-Boy with a 93 Vette, TPI , 700r, and 355 gears and he saide he gets 30 MPG out on the Road, Just changed to Edelbrock Alum. Heads and it dropped to 28 MPG. Sorry for the Delay on the Spreader Bar, He's been out of town on Business, Should be back in week or two, but says he has it . and thanks for the Kind words.

Tim, your frame is lookin super, look forward to seein you at Louisville or Pigeon Forge. The Speedstar is in California and the red car is for sale now and the steel 32 win is in the upholstery shop. I will try to post a link to the build pics but if I fail, you can see the pics at www.hotrodhotline.com in the Tech Dept section. Jack




32 Ford 3 Window Coupe Garage Shots
Built by Jack Roberts
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This car is an all steel 32 Ford 3Win Cpe which I built and sold in 1985 and was lucky enough to get it back, although it was was ready for a complete rebuild. Here are some pics of the rebuilding. The car has an excellent steel body and here are some spec on the new rebuild - 350 Chevy power TPi 700R trans, show polished Kugel front with power steering and Inland Empire polished aluminum driveshaft connects to a Chromed Jag XKE rear with 373 Posi-Trac gears. Steering is done with Polished Stainless Flaming River Column with shift on column. Comfort is provided by Vintage Air heat and air, Auto Meter Gauges lets you keep track of whats going on with the engine. Polished Stainless exhaust. Tires and wheels will consist of a set of ARE Chromed Torque Thrust II rolling on 17X8 rear and 15X6 BFG Comp T/As. Power Windows Downs Power Trunk Lift. And will be leaving this week for an all Leather interior.






































































































































































































































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