Our 1930 Chevy Coupe AD Universal build

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10-29-2012, 02:11 PM
deepsand

Our 1930 Chevy Coupe AD Universal build

My brother and I picked up this 1930 Chevy Coupe from a neighbor for $3500.00 on Sept, 23, 2012. After poking around on it for awhile and realizing that many of the prats where from various years (1929 thru 1931) we decided it was going to get hot rodded. I have attached many photos here of the build that has been taking place on Saturdays since Sept 23rd. You can find many more photos here http://www.deepsand.net/1930chevy

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New Total Cost involved rear steer independent front suspension tacked up.

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Cab off..

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In the process of boxing the frame , we already have a new title (we didnt have any vin or title info to start with) VIN stamped on frame.

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Found a Chevy Blazer with a nice 327 with Edelbrock intake manifold and carb for $1000.00. Sold the blazer for $950.00...Motor for $50.00 sounds good to me.

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Found a Ford 8" rear end for $125.00 that has the perfect offset....no modification necessary. Well we will be changing the gears.

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New Total Cost Involved 4 link suspension with coilovers.

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Cross bracing and brake booster installed..

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Custom Trans mount and drive-shaft throughput.

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Cab back on the frame....ready for the next step (which was completed this weekend) channeling the cab 3".
10-29-2012, 02:21 PM
deepsand

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Front suspension.

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ET Gassers 15x6 for the front

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ET Fuelers 16x10 for the rear.

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10-29-2012, 02:51 PM
34_40

Wow, a lot of great work there! Welcome to the club and thanks for all the pics too!
10-29-2012, 06:43 PM
deepsand

Quote:

Originally Posted by 34_40

Wow, a lot of great work there! Welcome to the club and thanks for all the pics too!

Thanks 35_40, it has been allot of work in a very short time frame..
10-29-2012, 06:51 PM
Dave Severson

Some very nice metal work on the chassis, very well done!!!! Keep the pictures coming, looks like it's going to be a very nice lil' coupe!!!!
10-30-2012, 05:19 AM
35fordcoupe

I bought a '32 Ford pickup the same day you bought this and all I've done is look at it! I'm trying to sell a '71 GMC I got with it first. Good work. Keep it up!
10-30-2012, 05:43 AM
rspears

Welcome to CHR! Man! You guys are making this project happen!! Great work so far, and really good pictures showing the details.
11-01-2012, 09:24 PM
deepsand

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Originally Posted by rspears

Welcome to CHR! Man! You guys are making this project happen!! Great work so far, and really good pictures showing the details.

It has been fun , I appreciate the warm welcome. I will update this post until completion. :D
11-01-2012, 09:37 PM
deepsand

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

I bought a '32 Ford pickup the same day you bought this and all I've done is look at it! I'm trying to sell a '71 GMC I got with it first. Good work. Keep it up!

Sounds like a fun project , I'm sure you will find a buyer for the GMC soon. Don't rush it ..sometimes you just need to run what ya brung.
11-19-2012, 07:55 PM
deepsand

1930 Chevy coupe trunk lid

Does anybody know off hand if a trunk lid from a 1931 Chevy coupe will fit on a 1930 Chevy coupe? We are considering modifying a fiberglass rumble seat trunk lid to fit on our 1930 coupe that originally had a standard trunk.
11-20-2012, 11:21 AM
40FordDeluxe

I can't help you out with the trunk lid info, but awesome project you have going here!!!
11-20-2012, 08:27 PM
johnboy

Awesome!
You've done a lot in a very short time...good on ya!

(Oh...and welcome to CHR!)

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11-24-2013, 07:58 PM
marknkimmies29

updates???
12-03-2013, 06:25 PM
40FordDeluxe

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Originally Posted by marknkimmies29

updates???

X2

I'm guessing with all that quick work they did that they're driving it by now? :LOL:
12-30-2013, 05:07 PM
oldrodder43

Sweet project. Was this the original frame? Sure looks in great shape, especially for the year.
11-16-2018, 12:56 PM
deepsand

Sorry for the late response , we haven't completed it yet. We will be starting up on it again soon and I will update the build. My brother bought 2 vintage corvettes and a shelby kit car so this has been on the back burner.
11-16-2018, 04:43 PM
NTFDAY

Good to see you posting again. Any and all pictures would be more than welcomed.
11-16-2018, 07:26 PM
johnboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepsand

My brother bought 2 vintage corvettes and a shelby kit car so this has been on the back burner.

Forrest Gump said it: "Sometimes shit happens."

Good to see you back!