One Way To Build A '32 Hyboy

Ken,
I'm hoping to hear someday that your wife is getting better - it has to be a real downer for her. Just keep reminding her that some day in the near future it will be only like a bad dream.

Just looking at your fuel feed and return lines - I'm kinda surprised to see them running in the actual car body itself. You have done yours very much similar to mine with the stainless line, AN fittings and flex, but I chose to run mine along the frame. My impression is that I should keep them away from the inside of the car for collision/fire safety. I do have one area which might raise some eyebrows though as I have to cross my drive shaft ((it's a Ford with a mechanical fuel pump and it's opposite the normal right hand Chebbie)) though it is pretty well protected by a reinforced cross member/bracket and drive shaft loop.

Well Ken, as usual your workmanship is excellent and amazing. I am writing mainly to encourage your wife. "We" went through three years of pain and inconvenicence for my wife, first artheroscopic cleanout on both knees then "half knee" replacement on both knees. This was frustrating and a failure but finally she found a different surgeon and went through the surgery again on both knees which straightened out the knock knee disaster of the first surgery and NOW she wants to walk every day and we often do a loop around the inside of a nearby mall. The key to it all is to find a good surgeon! In spite of two surgeries on each knee her scars are not noticeable unless you really look for them!

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Dear Don:
I'm Ken's wife, Tina; the recipient of the knee replacement. Thank you for your note of encouragement. It sounds like you and your wife went through a bit of "hell" before she finally found the right surgeon and the right procedure was performed. In my case, I think I have a great surgeon, but scar tissue developed due to Blue Cross cutting off my "aquatherapy" as they claimed it was "experimental." Because of the denial of benefits, I regressed, and had to have a second procedure done last Tuesday called a "manipulation" where they put you under anesthesia and literally crack your knee and get rid of the blockage of scar tissue until the knee has the range of motion back. I must say that the procedure is very painful, thus the reason for anesthesia. Now, I am back in therapy and gaining range of motion back again. Kenny works my knee daily as well; he is my physical therapist at home. Working it in the pool daily and rubbing it in the evening. I don't know where I would be without him. But it is painful and frustrating, not being able to do what I usually do. Thankfully, I have a patient and helpful husband.....at least when he is not working on the '32's....
Regards,
Tina Thurm

Hang in there Tina! Keep Ken as a therapy instructor too!:D He's a good guy! Hope you feel well soon. Steve.

Steve:
Thanks. It's slow but coming along. I hope you are safe from the fires. They seem to be everywhere up North. We're keeping a close eye on them from down south. We were thinking of taking a drive up there next week but with all the fires, we changed our minds.
Take care,
Tina

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Originally Posted by IC2

Ken,
I'm hoping to hear someday that your wife is getting better - it has to be a real downer for her. Just keep reminding her that some day in the near future it will be only like a bad dream.

Just looking at your fuel feed and return lines - I'm kinda surprised to see them running in the actual car body itself. You have done yours very much similar to mine with the stainless line, AN fittings and flex, but I chose to run mine along the frame. My impression is that I should keep them away from the inside of the car for collision/fire safety. I do have one area which might raise some eyebrows though as I have to cross my drive shaft ((it's a Ford with a mechanical fuel pump and it's opposite the normal right hand Chebbie)) though it is pretty well protected by a reinforced cross member/bracket and drive shaft loop.

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Thank you, she really appreciates all the nice things people have said on this site, I tell her or if she isn't busy have her read all the nice comments. I brag about all you guys to her all the time. Then when she reads this stuff she really understands why I hang out here. Thank you all, it means a lot.

Well, here is my theory, I don't think it matters where you put them as long as they are done correctly, and safely. You sound like you have protected yours knowing where the dangerous area's are. All the electrical and hydraulics and fuel are routed in the car, into the frame, then back out. I have never had a problem doing this. My opinion is if you ever get hit in one of theses things by another vehicle it probably won't matter. I honestly feel they are better protected in these area's than outside. Just my 2 cents.
Ken

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Originally Posted by NTFDAY

Ken, are you sure you didn't either design or work on aircraft in a previous life? :LOL: Your mounting of components and plumbing of lines and electrical blows my mind. It reminds me of my days at Douglas Aircraft. Any Quality Control Inspector would have trouble finding fault with your work. :3dSMILE:

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Thank you, I haven't worked in that industry but if the economy doesn't pick up maybe they would hire me! :LOL:
Ken

I didn't get much done, made a new air conditioner manifold so the lines would run toward the motor out of sight instead of toward the side panel. Welded up the water pump heater outlets and moved them 90 degrees down to the bottom, hopefully out of sight. Then all four lines go into the frame.
Ken

Ken you pack everything in so nicely in these tight spaces!
It makes my knuckles painful just thinking about trying to work in those tight places!
Keep posting!

That looks good Ken. With all of the systems and plumbing you have on this one you are going to have some work cut out for you when you blow it apart for paint. :eek: Your '32 is a very intricate, complicated build..........I wouldn't know where to begin.

Don

Ken, I agree with Don, the amount of detail before tear down is going to be a killer to put back. Ken you are doing great work. Have you decided on a color.
BradC

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Originally Posted by BradC

Ken, I agree with Don, the amount of detail before tear down is going to be a killer to put back. Ken you are doing great work. Have you decided on a color.
BradC

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If that ain't the truth. I took some pictures but it was never enough - then the other problem since my organization of photos is less then optimum......which folder are they in:whacked: :CRY: :CRY: The car is going back together - but some items have an interesting assembly until I figure out the right way.

I know you guys are right !! I can't help it, each build gets more complex than the last, honestly I don't know why this appeals to me. I know if I didn't do it though I would loose interest. Wait till you see my 12 cylinder Ardun for my new truck:eek: :eek:
Ken

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Originally Posted by BradC

Ken, I agree with Don, the amount of detail before tear down is going to be a killer to put back. Ken you are doing great work. Have you decided on a color.
BradC

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Brad C- Yes it will be black with two shades of dark Grey interior.
Ken

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Originally Posted by stovens

Ken you pack everything in so nicely in these tight spaces!
It makes my knuckles painful just thinking about trying to work in those tight places!
Keep posting!

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Honestly it isn't that hard once everything is done, I have a secret on how I take them apart for paint. It will be easier to show you when I get there.
Ken