Thread: One way to build a '32 sedan

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Originally Posted by Flipper_1938

I wish I had a "guy at work" that would do that for me

The body looks nice. If it were me, I would take some of the swoop out of the front of the frame.

...but I am sure you will pull it off .....and it will look amazing.

I think "the swoop" might appear excessive, but it's not. Ken's sedan will be sitting very low and the frame tapers up from the firewall to the front spring before it "swoops back down. IMO

I like it. This car is kind of a departure for you, normally your cars are hi tech in lots of ways, but this one is very traditional appearing, even though it still has lots of neat modern touches. The wire wheels and Buick drums fit this one to a T, Ken.

Going to be a very nice addition to the stable.

Don

Steve - Thanks, your truck is coming a long nicely also if you would stay home and work on it more

Flipper 1938- Thanks but I agree, I really don't like the big arch in the frame rails either, but it really serves a purpose of getting the car low and still have the proper travel. I'm going to try and hide as much as possible with the shock mounts and headlights. If you have a project you need a drawing for pm me I will be happy to get it drawn for you.

John- You are right, I think a lot of that will not be a noticeable when everything is in it's place.

Don- Thank you, I must be getting old, It's really growing on me.

Too true Ken! Well at least I have sunday to start the wiring!

I don't think that hiding the swoop is the approach to take. Going to larger diameter front wheels (and overall taller tire) may help the with the visuals of the swoop.

I think the overall stance of the car needs to stay where it is, the front axle just needs to be tucked up into the swoop a little tighter.

What size wheels and tires are on the back? A tall/skinney 18 might do it.


Oh yeah, the proportions of the chop and vertical section job are great

Flipper1938-The rear wheels are 18" and the front's are 15". If you look at the front end now, this is at ride height. Once the headlights and shock mounts are in I think it will be alright.


I got the pieces back from the Lazar cutter yesterday and put the cross member in at ride height. Now what ever weight is added and spring rate ends up being, everything is adjustable.
Ken

You call yourself a rod builder? Why, you didn't even make your own tires!

That's about all you didn't make. Wow, really nice work Ken. I love the oldtimey look of this one. Even the modern touches you added blend right in. Very very nice.


Don