Thread: One Way To Build A '32 Hyboy

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Originally Posted by LarryH

Beautiful build and shop. Is that carpet on the shop floor?

Yes, it's carpet, it's real easy to keep clean. You have to be careful with welding with the MIG. I just put down a welding tarp, the MIG is just for tacking. Once I'm sure I haven't screwed up then i tig it, then there is no mess.

Incredibly nice and creative work and I also love your shop... I can only dream to have such skill and resources maybe 20 years from now.

-Chris

Man, I dont know which i like more, the shop or the car. I`d take either
Very nice

skids72-Thank you, it just takes time, and not be afraid of throwing things away if they are not the way you want.

redrodman48-Thanks when I get ready to give one away I will call you

Ken

What I like about threads like Ken is doing here, and those others have done is that they not only liven up the forum, but also give us new ways to approach building our own cars. When someone goes to the trouble of showing you 10 pieces of cut up steel that when welded together become this fantastic looking part (like the motor mounts Ken shows) it really demonstrates that if we take some time and effort we too can produce similar parts, and in turn a more detailed car in the end.

The thread I did on building my T was one of the most enjoyable undertakings I have done car-wise. I looked forward to coming home every night and sharing my little progress pictures with everybody. Not every post I did was a major step, but just bolting something on and taking a picture of it made the process so much more fun.

Another by-product of doing this is that it FORCES you to do better work. There were times I would makes some part but walk back to the belt sander because I knew 2000 eyes would be looking at it that night ! And building a car can be a lonely project sometimes with few attaboys.......the comments you all make when we do post something is very rewarding and much appreciated. I would encourage everyone to do a thread like this one, you will love it, I guarantee you. I would also suggest that we viewers of these threads take the time to comment. Just a simple "nice job" or "I like it" goes a long way and lets the person doing the thread know he or she isn't hanging out there all alone.

However, Ken's thread has now forced me to carpet my shop floor.

Don

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

Don,
They flow in reverse from a traditional small block. But I don't know why that would make a difference.
Ken

Ken,

Standard flow cools the block first, and the water is hotter by the time it hits the heads. The reverse flow cools the heads first. Lower temp in the heads, less chance for detonation. All around better for the motor.

This is what the interior looks like now. In the first photo right behind the shifter there is a black line running perpendicular to the car that is the front of my seat placement. The toe panels are removable, that's where the coils are for the motor. Because the car is so low I am concerned with ground clearance. So the motor is higher than normal for me. So this creates more problems in the interior. I didn't want a big tunnel so everything is fit very closely wherever possible. If you look at the first photo you will see a small bump to the left of the tunnel. That's the 3rd 4th shifter lever. It's the only one that caused a problem. I didn't want to make the tunnel that big everywhere just for that one arm. When the interior is in you won't see it. I hope
Ken

Now the motor ( my dad hated it when I called an engine a motor! I can still here him "a motor runs on electricity and an engine runs on fuel") I still call them motors, it makes me think of my dad.
Anyway, I don't have any experience with the new LS motors so I took it to a place that does. I asked them to disassemble it for me and give me the block, heads, pan, and cam cover. I had the block powder coated black and the rest of the parts polished.
When they disassembled it they called me and ask that I come over. Internally it was real dirty, it looked like a bad clean job. The mains where scored and one cylinder wall was scratched. I knew they run these before they are shipped but the way I drive I didn't want this put back together like this. So it got line honed, cam and mains, stud kit and a new cam and springs and cylinders honed.
We made our own fuel delivery system and adapters to put early style valve covers on it also.
If you look at the fuel rail there are 8 fittings per side, 4 for fuel and 4 for electrical for the injectors. Then there is a distribution block at the back which will have 16 polished stainless 5/16 lines going to the rails.
I'm probably going to offend someone But I hate engine covers. (my dad would be proud)
Ken

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

Yes, it's carpet, it's real easy to keep clean. You have to be careful with welding with the MIG. I just put down a welding tarp...

Ha! Tell us the truth Ken. Nobody actually carpets their shop. You're building this car in your living room! Aren't ya? Huh?

Beautiful facilities, Ken, and a super-nice build. The oil tank and coil location are pure artistry. This one will be fun to watch.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

Ken,

Standard flow cools the block first, and the water is hotter by the time it hits the heads. The reverse flow cools the heads first. Lower temp in the heads, less chance for detonation. All around better for the motor.

Thanks, that makes sense, I wonder if Ford and Mopars do the same.
Ken

This is how this starts for me. It may look like any '32 but it has certain parts drawn into it with the look I want. This isn't that expensive to do, it cost $200.00. But for me it keeps me on track with the original idea.
Ken

Originally Posted by J. Robinson

Ha! Tell us the truth Ken. Nobody actually carpets their shop. You're building this car in your living room! Aren't ya? Huh?

Beautiful facilities, Ken, and a super-nice build. The oil tank and coil location are pure artistry. This one will be fun to watch.

Thank you, I have really enjoyed watching your build also.
Ken

Now the motor ( my dad hated it when I called an engine a motor! I can still here him "a motor runs on electricity and an engine runs on fuel") I still call them motors, it makes me think of my dad.

My dad says the same thing

-Chris

Ken,
Are you going to post some pictures and description of the front suspension? I see that it is mostly (or all?) inboard. Is it your design or a commercially available unit. I have a TCI IFS on my '31 and while it's nice, really doesn't have much in the way of appeal. It will be under that car forever, but there is always the next one......

Oh yeah, when I went through some of my early engineering courses, the instructor made sure we knew the difference between a motor and an engine . I think the NA$CAR redneck syndrome took over.

Now the motor ( my dad hated it when I called an engine a motor! I can still here him "a motor runs on electricity and an engine runs on fuel") I still call them motors, it makes me think of my dad.


While the term engine might be technically more correct, somehow it just wouldn't sound right if we referred to ourselves as "engine heads." "motor heads" just sounds so much cooler.

Don