Thread: 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe Hot Rod

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dmw,

Wow, can we assume that Edgewood is in the mountains, although I see that Phoenix got snow today?

Jack.

Yes, we are at 6,800 feet altitude. It's about 10 degrees right now.

I haven't been working on the 34 for about 3 months now. Had some issues with the radiator and head studs leaking. I had a brand new Brassworks radiator and it was leaking at the seam on the bottom tank. Also some of the head stud bolts were leaking. I was so frustrated i just took a break for awhile.

I removed the radiator and took it to a local shop to have them fix it. JB Radiator in ABQ. Dropped it off in the AM and picked it up in the PM. Best thing yet he didn'e even charge me for it.

The studs I pulled out and used pipe sealant on them. To make sure they didn't leak, on top I used a n o-ring and tapered washer.

I aslo found these 61-62 Ford hub caps.


And sound proofed/insulated the interior. Carpet next.

Glad to see you back on this one! Where did you get the insulation from?

dmw,
Glad you are making progress. The sound and heat insulation looks good, I can't wait till I'm at that stage.

Jack.

Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

Glad to see you back on this one! Where did you get the insulation from?

It's roofing repair peel and stick. Aluminun and butyl rubber. Costs way less than Dynamat and is practically the same stuff.

Got the 34 running half way decent today and drove it around the block. Drives like a 76 year old car. Still needs an exhaust system.

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Dropped the car off at Mild to Wild Classic last Friday to have the upholstery completed and to go over a few things to get it safely on the road. Mild To Wild Classics

I've seen their work and they do a good job. Going to finish it like it was started in the 70's style. Keeping it period correct when it being built by the original owner.

I also stopped at the NM MVD and got a NM title, RT 66 plate and registration. So when it's done at the shop I should be able to drive it home.

Such a neat car, and a great find, and you're doing a great job keeping it period correct, IMO. Looking forward to seeing it back from the upholstery shop!

Picked up the Coupe last week. Here some pictures of the finished interior.

Door sills, trunk and exhaust system

You'll probably get a little milder treatment here on your choice to go with that fabric and pattern than elsewhere................

You might experience some exhaust fume reversion through the bottom of the rumble lid with the tail pipes that way. If you do, turn down tips would belp.

Absolutely gorgeous interior and it certainly looks period correct to me. Interesting comment from Bob also, was the deck-lid only hinge like that if it had a rumble seat fitted and only a luggage boot had the hinges on the top?? Are those Porter mufflers that you have used also?

Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Absolutely gorgeous interior and it certainly looks period correct to me. Interesting comment from Bob also, was the deck-lid only hinge like that if it had a rumble seat fitted and only a luggage boot had the hinges on the top?? Are those Porter mufflers that you have used also?

Thanks, just trying to continue what the previous owner had started back in the 70's.

The trunk was originally a trunk and was changed to a rumble seat. I will be changing it back into a trunk.

The mufflers are Smithys.

The interior is absolutely drop dead gorgeous!!!! What a great design!