Thread: One Way To Build A '32 Hyboy

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Very nice work Ken!

Ken,
You get things done faster than I but I see about a year's worth of work there to be ready for the GNRS next year. No need to hurry now. Just enjoy the build and detail it to perfection. The interior is an amazing design.

Tom

moter-thanks, it's coming together, I hope to drive it sat.

39Deluxe-You are probably right but I hope not.


I Had a set of my motor mounts made out of stainless, then polished them before I welded them together. I use stainless material whenever there are a lot of angels in the parts. I've found if you have them chromed there will be a lot of flashing in the corners and it doesn't look to good. This way the parts come out very clean, you do have to do a Little touch up after welding. the motor is all out back together and ready to start, here are a few shots. the rolled pan is also finished mounted. I have a little more sheet metal work to do on the body line where it meets the frame. that gap will be just like any other gap ON the car.
I was reading J.Robinson's post on his car and he hit the nail on the head, he was talking about doing all this work and at the end of the day didn't look like he got anything done. That's how I feel these days It looks funny without a upper radiator hose.
Ken

I hope I get to see your car in person someday. It's just amazing.

Tom

Tom,
When I'm done, you are welcome here any time, I'll take you to lunch in it.
Ken

Ken, I was wondering today about the progress of this car, you haven't posted anything in a while, thanks for the update, it's always nice to see what you've done next. Are you a little nervous about the first test drive, I would be, I don't think I could resist the urge to nail it a few times.........LOL Hope everything goes well this Saturday. Let us now.

Mike

Looking great and getting close!!! Hope to hear all about the fire up and test run next week!!!!

Two hours... it took me to read this entire thread... Absolutely the best thread I've ever seen... Ken, you clearly have a gift... I'm struggling to find words that can adequately express how impressive your concepts, ingenuity, execution, and fabrication skills are... I honestly feel privileged to have been able to experience through your willingness to share with the rest of us the level of detail for all to benefit from... Thank you for sharing!!!

I think Ben & Jerry should name an Ice Cream for you too... they should call it "Simply Perfection"



I decided to edit this message to explain the ice cream comment as I got a couple of emails asking me what the ??? So here it is... Ben & Jerry's for the month of January has renamed it butter pecan to "Yes Pecan!" ice cream in honor of Obama theme, 'Yes, We Can'

Looking great Ken. A work of art! Don jr.

Mike-Yes I'm behind schedule again, I didn't get everything done before I left on vacation. I left cookies and milk out but the fairy's didn't do anything for me

Dave- We went to fire it today but I think my ECM is burnt up I have a computer guy coming over in the morning to check it. He asked me if I have been welding on the car with it mounted, I have, but it isn't plugged in. So I don't know, I'll know tomorrow.


25Tbucket-Thank you for the nice comments, I'm glad you like it. I will like it better if it starts tomorrow


Don Jr.-Thank you Don.




Since it won't start I decided to get the trunk sheet metal in. This will be held in place with the steel upholstery clips and the covers for the access panels will be held in place with Velcro. I can hide some small stuff inside of those.
Ken

I like the side panels in metal instead of the cardboard stuff..... They'll keep their shape a whole lot better. More great work, Ken!!! Congrats!

Ken I've been leaving beer and donuts out in the garage and no luck either, the fairies must be on holiday!
Seriously it's great to see you back at it.

Ken, I sent you a 'Private Message'.

Mike

WOW Ken bee you Tee FULL, Love your set up there. Fantastic job on the 32 very,very nice. here's one for ya i sold in 06 Great 8 car in 99. Love the work your doing 1st class for sure.

Ken,, Where did you get the jack stands that you have under the rear of your Rod?