Thread: Project Blue - 1932 3W Coupe Build

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Originally Posted by roadster32

Tell me about it Virtually every TCI frame i've seen has something wrong somewhere's, another common fault i've found is the hole in the front x member that locates the spring can be anything up to 1/2" off to one side

I guess that I was lucky with my TCI '31 frame - the motor mounts were an inch back too far and was the only problem of significance. Then there's the Brookville body.......

Wow, that's beautiful!! Nice job!

Hey fine job Dan!
You've got good taste and a clean garage floor =)

Looking good. I enjoy following the build. Nice write up with useful info of do's and don'ts.

Well I certainly didn't get as far as I wanted before the snow last year and I took the Winter off from the build but I am back at it now.

Swapped the rubber on the car for some taller profile tires on the rear and adjusted the 4-link so the tires are centered on the body. Had a seat made, finished up the steering column install as well as the gas pedal and e-brake. Put together the main dashboard (I am going to build a custom underdash for the remainder of the items - it will be fiberglass and painted to match the car).

Got the radiator into its final position, mounted the horns, fan and puke tank. Drive shaft is ordered, should arrive from Denny's next week. Working on trunk insert and battery mount. I am going to go back and center the tank since I changed my mind on the battery location but this gives you and idea of what I am up to.

Soon it will be off to the exhaust shop and then I have to decide if I keep pushing forward to finish the entire mock-up or blow it apart and paint the frame, motor and tranny while I work on the body. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Dan

Hm. Your trunk sure looks familiar. lol! Here is mine finished.

Rum,

Nice trunk, hope mine looks that nice when done! What color carpet do you have? I want mine to be light to match the seat/steering wheel and I am looking for a source. Any ideas?

Dan

Thanks. I can't really give you a color for the carpet as I picked it out of a swatch book at an upholstery shop. The vinyl is Allente/Allante (cannot remember how it is spelled) and the color is Cream. The inserts are faux Ostrich.

Any updates ???

Roadster32,
Thanks for asking, I have been traveling for work so I have not had a chance to post. I will post next week when I am back with an update. I figure I am less than 40 hours of work away from blowing it apart for paint.
Dan

In one word, Awsome! my chassie and body will be here in two weeks IFS also 4 wheel disc 32 roaster will post pictures soon. I guted a camaro and put the drive train 53 pickup 2 years later guted 81 trans am put in 58 shortbed 4 wheel disc nice drive it to work everyday. This is my first real project need all the help I can get Sincerely thankyou deanraye.

All you have to do is ask, Dean. Looking forward to seeing your new project.

Very nice; great wheel and tire combo! You need to dirty up that garage, though. You're making the rest of us look bad.