Thread: One Way To Build A '32 Hyboy

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Well, I thought I would give a up date on the roadster. I put in on the Dyno today to get it's final tune up and actually see what kind of rear wheel horse power it made. It made 603 on the engine dyno when it was first assembled. things change dramatically when you bolt on rear wheels. and in my case all for he worse. apparently my air inlet and air filter are a real interference in air flow, it just can't breath in the higher rpm's. I really don't care I'm more interested in driveability, but I have to tell you I was really disappointed with the numbers.
On a more positive side the owner of the shop met me this morning and says to me I understand you knew my father. I said I don't know what is your last name, he says Ritchy. I thinking holly $%^$% this is Les Ritchy's son! I knew Les in the early 60's. I cleaned the gaskets off his oil pan for him. So the day wasn't all bad, except for the disappointing dyno Numbers and my fuel pump went out on me on the way home!!!
Ken

I'm having trouble downloading the dyno sheets............to be continued as soon as I get smart enough!!!!!!

I hope this isn't to big.

Yeah Ken, 450 HP is really disappointing. You kidding me, that's very impressive. You should be very happy with those numbers. Sorry to hear about the fuel pump but that's pretty minor and it looks like you made it home ok.

Which of Les Ritchey's Fords did you work on, one of the Galaxies or Mustangs? Les was legendary. Is he still alive?

Don

Wow 451 h.p. in that little lightweight roadster! I know it isn't the Mooney special Ken, but that's very impressive h.p. at the rear wheels for a street car! I bet you get a case of whiplash just jumping on it! Nice job.

Ken, did you get the upholstery installed in this one yet? I know you've been busy with the sedan and V-12 projects but I don't remember seeing this one finished with the interior and paint work completed.

Thanks,
Mike

Originally Posted by Mike52

Ken, did you get the upholstery installed in this one yet? I know you've been busy with the sedan and V-12 projects but I don't remember seeing this one finished with the interior and paint work completed.

Thanks,
Mike

Mike,
No, not yet. I took it to the dyno shop and we found some things that needed to be changed. I had the O2 sensor on the right side to far back, so it wasn't getting enough heat to function properly until the motor got above 4000 rpm. The air flow sensor was in the wrong spot so I had to move it and I had a tube running threw the air inlet to hide some wiring and that screwed the air flow up. It was starving for air so while I made these changes I opened up the air inlet by about 30% to help it breath a little better.
The guy that runs the chassis dyno is moving so I have to wait for him to get set up in his new shop. I'm glad I haven't taken it apart yet just for these reasons. If you are interested you can read the dyno sheet above in earlier post, it was about 100 hp off.
How's that for a bunch of excuses?
Ken

I wouldn't say those were excuses sounded like good reasons to me. Better to make the changes now than after the paint is dry.

BTW, we sold another of your trailers at the shop today.

Mike

Ken being a newbie here i've only just seen this thread, while the style of car is maybe not my cup of tea the workmanship and design is top notch, I always appreciate quality work well done mate.
Is there a build thread for the pickup ???

Mike - Yep, I like to put about 1,000 miles on a new project before paint or upholstery. It would be awful to start cutting up fresh paint.
Keep selling those old trailers, good job!

Steve - Thanks Steve. I think that's what makes our sport so much fun, so many different styles and taste. It would be boring if there was only one way to build these.
My truck is under '32 ford truck.
Ken

Just had a look, I like it

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

Mike - Yep, I like to put about 1,000 miles on a new project before paint or upholstery. It would be awful to start cutting up fresh paint.
Keep selling those old trailers, good job!

Steve - Thanks Steve. I think that's what makes our sport so much fun, so many different styles and taste. It would be boring if there was only one way to build these.
My truck is under '32 ford truck.
Ken

Ken, this is pretty good timing, I was just thinking about the roadster the other day, wondering if it was completed yet. Thanks for the update, let us know more when possible.

Mike

Yep been wanting to see this one in paint but realize you have three projects going at once! Glad to hear you've found then wiring problem, I know your shooting for more HP on this engine. Still I really like this car and all the clever additions you've added, not to mention the clean look, with all the hidden plumbing and wiring!

Incredible workmanship. I kinda went back thru this thread and i'll do it again without bein in a hurry. The thought occured to me, seems like you should make a little booklet of your builds - stuff like you make needs documenting.

Mike52 - Good timing then


Steve - I really want to get to where I can take it apart to paint it. But I would hate to do it without knowing everything was working correctly.


ojh - Thanks, I do have a little cabinet with all the floppy disks that I photograph the progress. Each drawer has a different build in it.

I just spent 2 hours reading this thread. WOW! Fantastic workmanship and attention to detail.