Thread: One Way To Build A '32 Hyboy

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Amazing work, it should be the pace car for the Indy 500! When you first showed the chassis I thought it was an Indy car! Sunny day here today so maybe I can get mine running this summer at least to the hoodless, topless stage?

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Cooooooooooool !! How did it feel going down the road? I bet it handles great and those horses have to feel really good when you push it a little. What a sophisticated, complicated little Deuce you have created there Ken..........I love it.

Don

Must have been a banner day - Ken took his to work today and I moved mine under its own power for the first time (even with it puking water from a bad hose connection)


WHOOOOOPPEEEEE

I think "Ol Gray" would be quite pleased with the way your Deuce turned out, Ken.

Don-Thank you, that would be fun! I hope you do get yours going soon I follow your build and know the effort you have made.

Don- I got to tell you it feels like a slot car. I had no idea, what to expect. I'm taking it easy on her to see if any bugs show up, like the front end falling off or something drastic. But the little bit I have done I really like it. Thank you!

IC2- Congratulations to you Leaky hose, no problem. What a great feeling after all the hours of work.

I know one thing for sure, this thing is really going to be fast. The torque is what is so noticeable. As soon as I'm comfortable I'll chassis dyno it.
Ken

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

BradC-Thanks, these kids are so darn smart.

nutbush-Thank you, it only took 3 years

sgo70-I agree the time it takes for this part of the build is incredible. There are parts of mine that I'm not happy with, so when it gets torn down for paint I will re do it. thanks for you compliments.

Hotrod46- thanks, I have to admit I create a lot of extra work for myself sometimes.

Evolvo- Thanks, it might be a good idea, this will all be torn out when it goes to paint.

Tom- Yes, it all comes apart that why It's done the way it is. It really comes apart pretty easily.

STREETWORKZ-Your welcome, I wouldn't want to be miserable on bad days alone, thanks all of you.



I drove it to work today for the first time. It gets a front and rear alignment
Friday. All is well so far!
Ken

Very cool Ken. I can't believe it's already on the road!

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

I don't see how there can be anything wrong under here But there was, it just wouldn't start. I finally gave up and called a friend of mine that works at a Chevy dealership, and asked for help.
One of the reasons I used Chevy's off road computer systems in the car was just for this reason. If I'm out in the middle of tim buck too somewhere and it dies, I can take it to a dealer and plug into their system and diagnose it and order what ever parts I need to fix it.
My friend sent over their computer guru. He plugged in their computer and in 30 seconds or less told me my accelerator pedal wasn't any good and I had a dead o2 sensor. I ordered a new pedal assembly and sensor. It came in yesterday, put it in the car and it fired right up
So tomorrow is the big day for me, I'm going for a ride
Ken

Holy Sh*t! that's a lot of Sh*t packed in a little space.

When you install the "second firewall", do you think you will have any overheating concerns with anything that you hid in there?

Steve- you have to remember i put a lot of hours in on this thing every week and I have help. Yours will be done before you know it.

flipper 1938- I think it will be a little cooler down there instead of sitting on top of the valve covers. Each firewall is insulated also. This is what it looks like with all the sheet metal in place.
Ken

Ken my biggest problem is waiting on parts. I wish I lived closer to Classic Performance Parts (actually very close to you) so I could just drive there and get what I need, versus have a two week turn around only to have the wrong part sent! I'm going on three weeks of motor mount shipping and returning problems! Oh well, today we're in Flagstaff enjoying a quite vacation with an Aunt and Uncle here. I didn't realize how low to the ground your roadster is. That picture in front of the shop with you in it gives a great perspective. Must seem like your really flying that close to the ground! When are the disassembly /paint plans? I think it would be hard not to drive it for awhile, before taking it apart again!

who is that grill insert from? i like the look of it!

Ken, Your build continues to amaze me. The quality and innovation are something you can really be proud of. I bet the feel driving is like the credit card commercial says: "Priceless"

I think it is so bitchin' to see the new technology brought into traditional rod territory.

Love it!

Pat

What a great look the car has, Ken!!!! Stance and "attitude" really get an A in my book!!! Great innovation everywhere, certainly not just another Deuce roadster!!! The finished product is going to be fantastic!!! Anxious to see it with paint!!!! A real one of a kind hot rod, and thanks so much for sharing all the great build ideas, hope you don't mind some of them being copied!!!!!

Steve-If you don't get your parts from them this time send everything to me and I will go over there and get what you need, this is crazy to have to go threw what you are going threw. I'm going to drive it for a while, at least 500 miles. I'm going to take it to the Good Guys show in 2 weeks at Del Mar. Then I probably will take it apart. It will take about 3 months for the paint and upholstery and all the detailing I want to do.

Fatnlo- The grill shell insert is a Dan Fink. I use there stuff on all the stock height cars. great quality.

Pat- Yes, this thing exceeded my expectations, I'm very proud of it. If you rode in it and closed your eyes you would not know it was a '32 roadster. the ride quality is superb. I'm really glad I chose the parts I did.

Dave- That is so nice of you, thank you . Copy away, although I hope you improve on my ideas.
There is something about the paint job that I haven't mentioned, I will show it when we get that far.


I want to thank all of you that have written such nice comments.
Ken

Ken,
That thing is beautiful. Sure shows your many skills and good taste.
Ron

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

I want to thank all of you that have written such nice comments.
Ken

Ken, I'm sure that can I speak for many others here, I want to thank YOU for sharing with us your innovative ideas, superb execution of those ideas, and the many pics and explanations along the way. It has been a pleasure to follow this build project from your first post. Many times, I couldn't wait to see your latest posts to see what you've cooked up next, now I'm anxious to see what you've got up your sleeve with the paint scheme. Thanks for the ride along!!

Mike