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    Project Blue - 1932 3W Coupe Build

     



    First off hello to the forum. I am new to the world of forum's like this but I am sure I will be needing help as I progress through the fun of building the car.....so I hope everyone will help!!!

    I am taking a fairly basic approach to the build since this is the first "total car" I have built. I used to turn a few Camaros, Chevelles and Firebirds in the late 70's for extra money. I have dreamed of building this car since I was 15 (which is more than 30 years in my rear view mirror) so it will be a blast. I thought about the building the FFR 33 but it was just not quite what I wanted although it is a pretty nice car

    The frame arrived this week from TCI and it is roughly assembled. Lots of chrome and polish. 4 wheel disc brakes, 3.70 gears, IFS, Bobbed on both ends and pinched in the front.

    I don't plan to adjust and tighten everything up since I will disassemble for paint later....at this point I figure I will locate determine routing for all items and then disassemble and paint before final assembly. The body will be from Outlaw Performance and should arrive later this month. The motor will be a SBC and the tranny a TH350. The drive train should be installed in the next 5-7 days.

    I will take a few pictures and if I can figure out how to post them I will.

    Thanks in advance to those that I hope will help by answering all my questions

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    Good luck and do post alot of pictures because like pictures.
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    Welcome to the forum and to the world of "people who are broke because of cars." Sounds like a great way to start a project, and as Brad said, please post lots of pictures, we like em.

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    Welcome. Should find lots of 32 folks here to lend a hand when needed. Looking foward to seeing your pics.
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    Welcome aboard from a felloe Duece Builder owner
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    Guys,

    Excellent comments and advice.....I like the suggestion of Mike52....The local hardware store will be seeing me soon!!

    I will also measure up the motor mount later tonight to make sure it is properly positioned. Having the motor in the wrong place would certainly cause a problem.

    Thanks again....I can see I am in the right place for help!

    Stay tuned...you will see more pictures in the coming days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thenightbird View Post
    Guys,

    Excellent comments and advice.....I like the suggestion of Mike52....The local hardware store will be seeing me soon!!

    I will also measure up the motor mount later tonight to make sure it is properly positioned. Having the motor in the wrong place would certainly cause a problem.

    Thanks again....I can see I am in the right place for help!

    Stay tuned...you will see more pictures in the coming days.

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    As you can see this is what I ended up for setback. It does look kinda interesting - except for the amount of work it took to make the body fit. I chose to go that way for a couple of reasons. The first being that the 'A' chassis is a simple design ladder type and everything would fit. The second was I didn't want any more of a heat affected zone by rewelding though the 'A' chassis is mostly 2x4x.125 rectangular tubing.

    Oh yeah - Brookville sent the 3" recess rather then the 5" big block firewall that I ordered
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    Quote Originally Posted by thenightbird View Post
    Guys,

    Excellent comments and advice.....I like the suggestion of Mike52....The local hardware store will be seeing me soon!!

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    Good stuff....I found a Fastenal near by so once I have my list together they will be getting a visit.


    IC2 - When you have a chance could you measure the distance between the radiator mounting holes and the engine mounts? The prints I have of a 32 do not have the dim shown.

    Thanks

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    Nightbird, welcome aboard. You will find lots of great people here with valuable information that they are always willing to share. Don't hesitate to ask for help.

    I'm also building my first "total car", very similar to yours. It's a '32 3w coupe on a TCI chassis with an LS1/4L60E combo, I'll be using an N&N body. I'm looking forward to seeing your project move along and as others have said, we love pics!!!

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    Thanks

     



    Thanks for the warm welcome and the inspirational pictures (DA34GUY)....you have some sweet rides!. I will try to get a few pictures posted later today. I am going fenderless with a 3 piece hood and it is a coupe that has been chopped.

    The big 'Back to the 50's" show is in MN in a few weeks so I am hoping to get ideas on wheels and tire sizes as well as paint and interior. There are a lot of items to consider but I couldn't think of any better way to distract the mind from work!!

    Thanks everyone...I will be here often looking for sage wisdom and support

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    Blue Update - Pics

     



    Here is my first attempt at adding pictures. Hope it works
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    Nice lookin pile of parts....
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    Now I have to turn it into something!!!! Hopefully the result will look half as good as your rides. Every time I see them I am in awe!!

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