Thread: One Way To Build A '32 Hyboy

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See Ken, I WAS able to keep it secret!! Sorry Bob, he says Florida is a better test bed (at least that's what I THINK I heard )

Don

Naughty naughty .

Kinda had an idea it wasn't just 'thrown' together - but............

great work, can i be adopted. jonathan

Bob-If you are serious we do have programs like that, but it has to be a serious effort, 1000 miles per month min. weekly feed back reports, things like that.
We are talking to Don on a east coast distributorship, we found a building in his neighborhood now I just have to talk him into working. I think this retirement thing might be hard to break
Remember, this was your idea

Back to the project, finally the interior panels are done. Next the interior guy will come over and select the foam density to get my ride height right with the most comfort. Then I can put the steering column in.

Here is what the final hood release will look like. I'm thinking of adding another brace in the center since my hood is extended 4". I'll see after this part is mounted if it needs it.
Ken

Sorry, I haven't posted for a while. My wife had a knee replacement, I knew that was going to happen but I had know idea it was going to be like this. This is an ugly surgery. Everyone probably knows someone that has gone threw this, but I didn't. I hope I never need one. My wife is a very strong independent person, but this has wiped her out.
So, there is no way I will make the finish date I was hoping for. I have been working on it but not to the point I was hoping for.
The fuel and electrical system is done for the injectors and the battery and stereo system is mounted, that all my progress.
Ken

Ken, More amazing work! I got some work done on my '29 today since the weather is improving but your '32 is out of sight! In a previous picture you showed circular holes in the cockpit sides for speakers? I am only replying because my wife had BOTH knees replaced TWICE! The first time was a dismal failure but the second time was done by a different surgeon and has turned out great. We are having new fun walking daily in a nearby mall. As long as there is no infection, joint replacement can be a great thing. Unfortunately for me the high quality of your work has me looking over my shoulder when working on my car and there is no way for me to keep up with that quality BUT (!) I will keep slogging on and do the best I can and hope metallic maroon will hide a lot of boo boos.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Don,
I have followed your construction on your car. You certainly have nothing to hide, you have a very nice and well constructed car. How close are you?
Wow, your poor wife to have to go threw that twice, I'm glad to here it's finally working out.
Yes, those holes are for speakers, there will be two in the doors also. And thank you for your very nice comments.
Ken

Ken I'm so sorry to hear about your Wife's surgery. I bet that is painful and makes for a very slow recovery. But the upside is that she should be much better than before the surgery once she heals. I know people who have gone through it and most said they would have done it earlier if they knew how much improvement there would be. I wish her well.

I was just thinking the other day that we haven't seen you on here lately and I was wondering what you were up to. What you have been able to get done is spectacular, but that is the norm for your work.


Don

A couple of folks that I know have had knee or hip replacements - I understand that it is not an ordeal that you look forward to for fun and giggles.

Ken, I'm sorry to hear that she has had to go through that period of pain and suffering though she should be able to regain any lost mobility and it will only be a bad memory in a few weeks. Keep her comfortable and happy - the car will wait a while.

Ken good to see you up and posting. Knee surgery is brutal. I've observed a total knee and total hip surgeries while in school, and you just have to think, god that must hurt, just watching it! I won't go into details, but wish her a speedy recovery, and I guess your stuck vacuuming out the shop for a while!
I'll give you a ring when I get to S. Cal. and see if your still up for a visit. Steve.

High tech hot rod.............high tech wife...........sounds like a good combo to me!

Best wishes for a good and speedy recovery for her.

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

High tech hot rod.............high tech wife...........sounds like a good combo to me!

Best wishes for a good and speedy recovery for her.

Yep, some guys have it all! On that note I would like to comment on Ken doing this thread, and I hope he doesn't mind me doing it.

I kinda pushed Ken into doing this thread, he felt it wouldn't have a broad enough appeal to be interesting and that it might come across as showboating. Nothing could be further from the truth. Ken has explained each update in a clear, interesting manner, and his pictures speak volumes about the quality of work he does. I think this is one of the best threads on building a car that I have even seen, and from talking with some of you I know you look forward to each update as much as I do.

What is great about seeing a car of this level come together is that it makes each of us want to bring our own cars up a few notches too. I may not be able to turn out some exotic bracket that I see someone else make, but I sure am going to borrow parts of it and try to make something similar myself.

Just wanted to thank Ken for taking the time and effort to post these updates and pictures.

Don

And that comes from the guy with the number one thread on this site. I thank everyone who is willing to show us lesser beings how to do it right. That very much includes you Ken.

I would like to thank all of you.
I hired this 20 year old Swedish girl to help out for six weeks, which is up
this Friday, she didn't cook very well, and her house cleaning skills were not very good either. But I decided to extend your contract to the end of the year and give her a raise. Bob probably has a photo of her
Actually I have been grocerie shopping, cooking, laundry, dishes, and taking care of my grandson. I appreciate my wife a lot more now. My wife read all your comments and wants me to relay her appreciation for them.
I will continue posting the build on my roadster, hopefully I am able to pick up the pace now. I want to hear it run
Ken

Steve-Looking forward to meeting you, have you ever been to the Donut Derelicts?