Thread: One Way To Build A '32 Hyboy

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The other thing that needs to be finished up is the seat frame and seat riser. All of this is made out of sheet metal and tubing. I have learned over the years this works out best for me to do it this way. It's very time consuming, but this way you can design the interior as you go along. The other reason I use steel for all the door panels and kick panels is that I got caught in a rain storm in Kansas once and ruined my interior because all the panels absorbed the water then warp all over the place, never again. Once all the panels are made and the seat and riser is done I have them powder coated before I give them to the upholstery shop.
Of all the good things that the Dearborn Deuce body has going for it there is one area that really is poorly done (my opinion only). There is a collapsible bar that is very intrusive to the interior. This bar is what locks the top open and against the tulip panel when it is being used. If you use there system you loose about 4" of width in the car, right where you need it the most. I have removed mine and made them a piece that is installed just when the top is up, it's a strut instead of this collapsible strut. This way it is removed and the top is folded down and completely eliminated from the interior.
Now, when I put the top up or down I just flip up the tulip panel, move the seat back forward on it's hinges and raise or lower the top. Everything is hidden and looks like a regular interior.
Ken

Wow Ken you do beautiful work. I really enjoy your posts while you are doing this build. Real interesting how you go about solving the problems that always seem to come up.......Bob

Nice Ken. I've missed this thread when it stated. Your going to need a bigger garage pretty soon it you keep this up. I will be down your way next month for a wedding, and still would love to see the truck in person! Steve.