Thread: One way to build a '32 sedan

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Ken, glad to here the work picking up, was laid off after 20 years with the same company was out of work for 6 months. Started with a new company this jan.
You should raffle of rides in this sedan it's looking good.
Bradc

what cars are you bringing to LARS??

David - What Steve said, but if you get out this way stop by.


BradC-That's a bummer. I can't imagine after 20 years of work. Well I'm glad you found work. It is devastating for both my wife and myself to lay people off. It really makes us work harder to bring every one back as soon as possible. I have known these people and watched there kids grow up. I just hope the economy continues to get better for every one.


Ronbo- You won't be able to miss my roadster there it will be the Red one

Ken

I thought this was a interesting shot of all the cutting that's been done on the body. The vertical cut next to the B pillar is where I shortened the body 1 1/2", then raising the wheel wells 2", replacing the inner wheel well and the rear section of the body, then chopping the top. Looks like Frankenstein inside. Here is a chassis shot also.
Ken

Heck Ken, about all you didn't do on the body is section out a couple inches!!!!! I really like the way the center bracing came out on the frame, some very labor intensive fabricating on those pieces!!! And the Ardun head flattie with a 5 speed, way kewl!!! Curious, what flavor are those rear tires? Tread pattern looks really nice with the car!

Dave- Thanks a lot, I do have many hours in the chassis on this thing. The tires are Toyo 325/60/18. but I'm thinking about running the Firestone dirt track tires they are making them in 18's now. We'll see.
Ken

Thanks Ken, do like those rear tires! Going to have to check and see what they have for other sizes! It gets to be truly amazing just how many hours a guy can really put into a chassis, the detail is very labor intensive but it's really what makes the build!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Thanks Ken, do like those rear tires! Going to have to check and see what they have for other sizes! It gets to be truly amazing just how many hours a guy can really put into a chassis, the detail is very labor intensive but it's really what makes the build!

Dave I thought the bikini photo shoots made the build!

I thought I would give a up date on the steering. My goal is to have leg room in the interior and have as close to correct geometry for minimum bump steer. That's why I'm going threw all this trouble, and also to change the steering ratio so it is more wife friendly.
I didn't do this by myself, I wish I was this talented. I have an employee that does all our drawings here and he is the best machinist I have ever had. So this is what we came up with. It's a long way from being finished but this is what we have so far. Next step is put the body back on the frame and get the best location for the pitman arm to exit the cowl.
Ken

This is how it will work. The two small gears are for tensioning they are adjustable in and out so there is no additional play in the steering.
Ken

This is what it looks like bolted together and about where it will go in the cowl.
Ken

OK OK It's offical I'm moving a cot into Ken's garage to learn from the master (and to play with all those cool toys)..........LOL
BradC

Nice fabrication. Chain drive steering! Looks to solve the steering relocation very effectively.

Ken,

Love that chain drive box, you do beautiful work (if ever there was an understatement that was it). I've got some questions. The sprocket in the chain at the top of the photo above looks to be quite a bit smaller than the sprocket housed in the box. Is it there for photo purposes only or are you trying to change the gear ratio? Also, what will you use to house the chain from the Schroeder to the offset box? This will be the last question I swear, how will you lube the chain?

Jack.

BradC- Come on down, I can use the help

stovens- Thanks, Steve, I hope it works !!


Jack F- Thanks, yes I'm changing the ratio from 8 to 1 to 16 to 1. My wife will be driving this, at 8 to 1 it is hard to steer going slow, parking and just turning in general is a real pain. So this makes it a lot easier, then i will adjust the quickness of it with the length of the pitman arm. The kick panel will cove this all up and the chain will just have a lite coat of oil on it like a chain on a bicycle. No problem with questions, ask away !!
Ken