Thread: Chopsmitty '32 Ford Roadster
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05-11-2014 01:16 PM #1
Chopsmitty '32 Ford Roadster
This will probably be a few year build, but we'll see how it goes. Things move slowly here in Hawaii and are VERY expensive.
My dream car has always been a blown roadster so.....
One day I just happened upon this:
[IMG]IMG_2140_zps6bbe7403 by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
It was supposed to be (and appeared to be!) an original 32 frame and some really lightweight body of unknown origin. Figured it would be a great starting place - so I picked it up.Last edited by chopsmitty; 12-17-2017 at 05:45 PM.
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05-12-2014 11:11 AM #2
My goal, originally, was to build a land speed record D/BGR, but after some design, parts research and budgeting I realized that Bonneville was out of my fiscal capability.
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05-13-2014 12:47 AM #3
I'm still getting used to posting pictures here... I'm used to hosting on another site and posting links. Seems to take way too long, so I'm trying the gallery.
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05-19-2014 12:55 PM #4
^^^ the above photo:
While researching the land speed racing thing, I noticed several builds (even some streamliners) being built on a wood chassis plate. ...so I went for it. Much cheaper/easier solution here in Hawaii.
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05-19-2014 12:59 PM #5
Time to strip it down to the rails
[IMG]IMG_2141_zpsdf7953bb by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]IMG_2142_zpsc1f9bd04 by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]IMG_2143_zps35e8bc7b by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]IMG_2144_zps3be8e082 by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]IMG_2145_zps34c10461 by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
Loaded up the family truckster to take them for sandblasting...
[IMG]61EFA7B0-21A6-4DBA-89A8-7732CB842A1D_zpsnitvbsoe by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]Last edited by chopsmitty; 12-17-2017 at 05:49 PM.
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05-19-2014 01:24 PM #6
While I was waiting on the sandblaster guy, I found an engine. Since the hopes of running in a class at Bonneville were out the window - hence the desire to run the coyote 5.0 - I opened up with search window and a great friend offered me this bullet:
[IMG]4BD42801-BF57-4B54-BE40-AD9CD3E4CFF2_zpsdvjlk1ex by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
It's a World Products aluminum SBF 9.5 deck ht (351) with World Products 225cc heads. Assembled by Coast High Performance using 427 cu. in. forged internals. Hydraulic roller cam and complete Holley HP fuel injection system.
[IMG]40B2C386-FBDE-4BC4-91D6-C030D00F8F48_zpsjept1l0c by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]Last edited by chopsmitty; 12-17-2017 at 05:52 PM.
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05-19-2014 01:56 PM #7
Rails back and a light coat of weld thru primer applied.
[IMG]38C63266-01F5-4643-808B-C3C27AC26217_zpsu4wyhcmd by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
Started boxing, filling holes, repairing damage/modifications etc.
[IMG]4CFFEA37-26D2-4B01-B463-4FE15399AD44_zpsubbhparz by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]8A79F1E2-36D1-4A59-A444-7DC22B01B06E_zpsxmquecsh by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
FOUND THE SERIAL NUMBER!!!
[IMG]8EC610C3-A970-4DC7-965F-40D19238DC14_zpsb1sjzzmx by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]
Finished up the drivers side rail. (Passenger side will need more work and some straightening)
[IMG]6AA9D055-128E-44AF-BE75-0B072D2802C6_zpsbcuzehqv by Greg Green, on Flickr[/IMG]Last edited by chopsmitty; 12-17-2017 at 05:56 PM.
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05-19-2014 02:12 PM #8
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Great work and that is an awesome engine! The wife doesn't frown at the truckster having those rails on top of it?Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
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05-19-2014 02:19 PM #9
Naaa, she's the best.
Looking for a screaming deal on a used 8-71 blower now... Probably going to take a while.
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05-19-2014 02:21 PM #10
I'm planning on running MY version of this up front:
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05-19-2014 07:07 PM #11
Thanks for all the pics! Looks like a good platform to build from and should fit your situation nicely. Blue Oval Power.... woo hooo!!! LOL..
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05-19-2014 07:49 PM #12
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That front suspension looks like it'll be pretty cool!Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
Tire Sizes
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05-31-2014 05:44 AM #13
Still working on the front suspension...
My plan is to cut the wheels out of motorcycle wheel blanks 18"x5.5" in the back and 21"x3.25" in the front.
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05-31-2014 05:54 AM #14
I envy your AutoCadd skills! An old general rule of thumb is to look for nominal six to eight inches of OD drop back to front, "rubber rake" as they say. With your 18's to 21's and selected tires will you have much drop, or are you looking at the drop being quite a bit less? Just curious what you're planning.Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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05-31-2014 11:20 AM #15
Good eye. I'm going for a look that will be very different that what we are used to. The OD of the front tire/wheel is a bit much though. I find it might be difficult to maintain the ride height I want while designing the push rod suspension....
Dave Kindig just posted on Facebook that Bitchin' Rides will end with Season 11, but says they won't be gone, stay tuned for more info later.
Another one bites the dust