Thread: Another 32 Ford newbie

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Just stumbled onto this site and hope you all can put up with another 32 Ford project. I have alot of questions concerning my build and hope some of you can guide me thru this. This is my first hot rod, so please be gentle.

Hi Ed. What body style? What drivetrain? What are your plans?

Hello HOTRODPAINT!

I am building (putting together) a 1932 Ford Hiboy roadster using the following:

Kiwi Konnection 32 chassis, pinched with front crossmember moved forward, Pete & Jake hair pin set-up, Mono-leaf, with Vega cross steer. Magnum front disk brakes.

Narrowed 9" Ford with drum brakes and coil-overs

1957 283 .060 over rebuild, cam,roller rockers, Edlebrook tri-power set-up. I would like to run a mag, haven't decided for sure.

700r trans

Rod Bod steel body, Brookville grille shell, ss grille

I still need some parts, radiator, hood, gas tank, wheels and tire,
and many other details. I am trying to complete the mechanicals and some fab myself. Paint and interior will be left to others.

I am trying to keep the car simple, 50's to 60's era (whatever that means) something to have fun with.

Ed

Sounds like you have a good plan.

I finished my 32 Ford higboy roadster a couple of years ago. Great ride!

Let me (all of us) know if we can help.

Thanks Bib_Overalls.

This is something I've wanted to do for a really long time.

Welcome to CHR, Ed. Sounds like you have a nice project in the works. Bib's was being very modest, take a look at his pics in his gallery... It's a really gorgeous project and a first class build. Lots of Deuce guys here, keep us updated on your progress, and post some pics.

Sounds like a great start Ed. If you look in the Forums section there a sub-forum called "Deuce Den", you might find some interesting info there if you haven't already found it. That could also be a good forum to use when you post updates or questions.

I'd be interested to hear how much work you end up doing on the Rod Bod. The half dozen or so I've come in contact with needed a GANG of body work to get them nice. But I haven't seen anything they've done in the last couple years.

Thanks Dave!

I'll try to post some pictures. To say I'm computer challenged is a understatement

Hello Bob!

Thanks for the props!

I labored many hours with the frame/body manufactures trying to decide which direction to go. The decision for this combo was based on both manufactures having a working relationship with each other and with cost being a factor. I feel that any problems with the body and frame fits can be resolved.

Let me reface the following, I am not a body and paint guy.

After looking at bunch of body manufactures, trying to decide between glass and steel, my final choices where either Wescott or Rod Bod. Each body has it's strong points, all require finishing work. When it came time to hand over the cash, JW Classics in AZ had the body I wanted in stock, out the door for less than the Wescott body.

I am very happy with the Rod Bod. The panels are very straight, with very nice gaps in the doors a truck lid. Doors and truck lid operate very smoothly. The removeable floor and kick boards(?) are very handy. The body is very rigid with the round tube interstructure tying things together. There is one area of the body that needs work, its the rear quarter panel to door that's not flat(maybe wrong choice of word). I'm away's off from doing the body work.

Sorry for being long winded

Ed, you can't go wrong with a Squeak Bell (Kiwi Connection) chassis. I had a 29 roadster pickup that Squeak built, and it was a super road car.
Two guys in my club are building 32's that are on Squeak built frames.
Squeak will go out of his way to help you with any chassis questions.
Just a great guy as far as I'm concerned.

Mick

Hello Mick!

Squeak is a pleasure to work with and he really helped me thru the chassis build. I will be returning the chassis to him for final welding after I locate some items after mock-up. I am really happy with his chassis and workmanship.