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    Chopsmitty '32 Ford Roadster

     



    This will probably be a few year build, but we'll see how it goes. Things move slowly here in Hawaii and are VERY expensive.

    My dream car has always been a blown roadster so.....

    One day I just happened upon this:

    [IMG]IMG_2140_zps6bbe7403 by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]


    It was supposed to be (and appeared to be!) an original 32 frame and some really lightweight body of unknown origin. Figured it would be a great starting place - so I picked it up.
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    My goal, originally, was to build a land speed record D/BGR, but after some design, parts research and budgeting I realized that Bonneville was out of my fiscal capability.


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    I'm still getting used to posting pictures here... I'm used to hosting on another site and posting links. Seems to take way too long, so I'm trying the gallery.


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    ^^^ the above photo:

    While researching the land speed racing thing, I noticed several builds (even some streamliners) being built on a wood chassis plate. ...so I went for it. Much cheaper/easier solution here in Hawaii.

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    Time to strip it down to the rails

    [IMG]IMG_2141_zpsdf7953bb by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    [IMG]IMG_2142_zpsc1f9bd04 by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    [IMG]IMG_2143_zps35e8bc7b by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    [IMG]IMG_2144_zps3be8e082 by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    [IMG]IMG_2145_zps34c10461 by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    Loaded up the family truckster to take them for sandblasting...
    [IMG]61EFA7B0-21A6-4DBA-89A8-7732CB842A1D_zpsnitvbsoe by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
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    While I was waiting on the sandblaster guy, I found an engine. Since the hopes of running in a class at Bonneville were out the window - hence the desire to run the coyote 5.0 - I opened up with search window and a great friend offered me this bullet:

    [IMG]4BD42801-BF57-4B54-BE40-AD9CD3E4CFF2_zpsdvjlk1ex by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    It's a World Products aluminum SBF 9.5 deck ht (351) with World Products 225cc heads. Assembled by Coast High Performance using 427 cu. in. forged internals. Hydraulic roller cam and complete Holley HP fuel injection system.

    [IMG]40B2C386-FBDE-4BC4-91D6-C030D00F8F48_zpsjept1l0c by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
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    Rails back and a light coat of weld thru primer applied.
    [IMG]38C63266-01F5-4643-808B-C3C27AC26217_zpsu4wyhcmd by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    Started boxing, filling holes, repairing damage/modifications etc.
    [IMG]4CFFEA37-26D2-4B01-B463-4FE15399AD44_zpsubbhparz by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    [IMG]8A79F1E2-36D1-4A59-A444-7DC22B01B06E_zpsxmquecsh by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    FOUND THE SERIAL NUMBER!!!

    [IMG]8EC610C3-A970-4DC7-965F-40D19238DC14_zpsb1sjzzmx by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]

    Finished up the drivers side rail. (Passenger side will need more work and some straightening)
    [IMG]6AA9D055-128E-44AF-BE75-0B072D2802C6_zpsbcuzehqv by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
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    Great work and that is an awesome engine! The wife doesn't frown at the truckster having those rails on top of it?
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    Naaa, she's the best.

    Looking for a screaming deal on a used 8-71 blower now... Probably going to take a while.

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    I'm planning on running MY version of this up front:


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    Thanks for all the pics! Looks like a good platform to build from and should fit your situation nicely. Blue Oval Power.... woo hooo!!! LOL..

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    That front suspension looks like it'll be pretty cool!
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    Still working on the front suspension...
    My plan is to cut the wheels out of motorcycle wheel blanks 18"x5.5" in the back and 21"x3.25" in the front.


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    Quote Originally Posted by chopsmitty View Post
    Still working on the front suspension...
    My plan is to cut the wheels out of motorcycle wheel blanks 18"x5.5" in the back and 21"x3.25" in the front.
    I envy your AutoCadd skills! An old general rule of thumb is to look for nominal six to eight inches of OD drop back to front, "rubber rake" as they say. With your 18's to 21's and selected tires will you have much drop, or are you looking at the drop being quite a bit less? Just curious what you're planning.
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    Good eye. I'm going for a look that will be very different that what we are used to. The OD of the front tire/wheel is a bit much though. I find it might be difficult to maintain the ride height I want while designing the push rod suspension....

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