1932 Ford Coupe Project Thread

[patfromjersey]

Thank you Sir. I meant to take pics of the seat install while at my Dad's today, but it was too hot in there for me. I barely took these two pics while I was there. LOL Next visit.

[patfromjersey]

I haven't posted in awhile, but I have some pics of one weekend I was at Dad's garage in the past 6 weeks. I installed the heater hoses to the heater/water pump, and I have some pictures of the seat I put in before that. I had to weld up some mounts to overcome the rise in the floorboard. I also made steel plates on the top and bottoms of where the mounts bolted, so I spread the load of the seat mount. I really didn't want the bulkhead fittings for the hoses to be vertical, but it was the only way to go with what I had. I wanted them horizontal, but the inside connections would have be tough. Overall, I like how it turned out, because it's so easy to take everything out again. I also mounted the spoon gas pedal, and that was the only spot it could be. I wish I had more time over Dad's. I took a promotion to our Baltimore Terminal, and our Terminal here in Jersey has been non-stop with project work, so all of my time has been on that. I hope to get back in the groove on the Coupe, once I get settled in Baltimore. I can get to Dad's once a month to get it to paint, and then I hope to trailer down to where I will be to wire it up and start it. I hope to be done by next Spring.

[stovens]

looking good!

[patfromjersey]

Internet connection in hotel is aweful.

[patfromjersey]

Thank you Steve. It's been so long since I had pictures to post, but I will be catching up now. Due to a busy August at work before I left NJ, and packing up and moving to Maryland for my job, I've barely spent time at Dad's garage since my last post. I've made two trips up since I moved, so I finally have some update pictures. I close on a house here next Monday, so say a little prayer that all goes well. It has a really nice detached garage, so after paint, I want to trailer it down here to wire it up. Dad did the brake lines since I've been gone, and I came back two weekends to test fit the fuel tank, fuel pump, and install the 3" exhaust. The mufflers were off my old Fairlane, so I'll clean them up and paint with the exhaust or I may hot coat the whole system. Here's a few pictures. It's nice to be back in the groove again. I may not be back until Thanksgiving, but I should have 5 days then to get some more done.

[Dave Severson]

Looking fine Pat, and I still like the BBF in their!!!!

[34_40]

Should we start callin' you Pat from Delaware? LOL..
Thanks for the pics and update also, good to hear your making the transition reasonably easy. Having moved a few times across the country I know the stresses first hand.

Good luck with the new home and I'll try to wait patiently for the next update.

(ps) love the seat, looks comfy.. and a tilt feature?

[rspears]

Lookin' very good, Pat! Thanks for the pictures. I like seeing details on the chassis, just to see how people do things differently, like the way your frame is boxed with the boxing plates "inset" into the "C" a bit as opposed to being on the outer limit of the "C" forming a wider "box". Both ways add stiffness, just a different approach. Your exhaust looks smooth! How much clearance do you have between the axle tube and the pipe? Just curious - the coilovers limit downward movement so it's not an issue.

[rumrumm]

Pat from Joisey has a nice ring to it! lol! Keep it. I am really liking your build. Keep those photos coming.

[stovens]

I guess we'll start calling you M'land Pat for awhile! Good luck on the closing and move. Nice progress! These threads always inspire me to do better!

[patfromjersey]

Thank you so much everyone! I have a few more pics that my brother Joe sent me from Friday when he helped my Dad get our tires mounted on the rear rims.

[Dave Severson]

Good lookin' set of skins, what is the size and brand, tread pattern looks nice too! Should disperse a bunch of water should you get stuck in a shower!

[patfromjersey]

Hoosier Pro Streets 31x12.5x15 for the rear, and 26x7.5x15 for the front. My Dad told me he's going to get the fronts mounted this week.

I closed on my house today! I can't wait until the movers get here Wednesday with all my stuff.

[Dave Severson]

Good news on the house, moving is always such complete chaos!!!!

[patfromjersey]

I feel so bad for not posting any updates pics, but I will after my next trip back up to Jersey to see my Dad the week of Feb 4th. I haven't had much work done since my last post, but I did get the bungs welded to my new SS fuel tank by my cousin Danny with his TIG welder. (He's an original 32 Ford owner) I hope everyone had a great Christmas and wish you all a Blessed New Year. I will be back soon with a huge update!