1932 3w build thread / “freshening up
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ctaulbert
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Re: 1932 3w build thread / “freshening up
We assembled the rear suspension over the past couple of days. The axle is a '33/34 Columbia that was built by Joe Longobardi. We just had to shorten the tube and driveshaft. The brakes are also from the Early V8 Garage, and we picked up some really nice wishbones from Baxter Ford Parts. We still need to put the spring clamps on the rear, and make some shock brackets...but had to roll it outside to see how the car looked.
We assembled the rear suspension over the past couple of days. The axle is a '33/34 Columbia that was built by Joe Longobardi. We just had to shorten the tube and driveshaft. The brakes are also from the Early V8 Garage, and we picked up some really nice wishbones from Baxter Ford Parts. We still need to put the spring clamps on the rear, and make some shock brackets...but had to roll it outside to see how the car looked.
ctaulbert
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Re: 1932 3w build thread / “freshening up
We made them from F1 upper mounts that were heated and bent, then we made a 1/4" plate in the shape of the lever shock to mount to the frame. It also has a doubler plate on the back side of the rail that increases the stiffness of the section some. The lower mounts are two tabs welded to the wishbone right where the forging is welded to the tube. The photo of the lower mount is old....from before we swapped out the mock-up fastener for something more original looking.
It tucks behind the axle, but still clears the fenders and most challenging the draglink.
We made them from F1 upper mounts that were heated and bent, then we made a 1/4" plate in the shape of the lever shock to mount to the frame. It also has a doubler plate on the back side of the rail that increases the stiffness of the section some. The lower mounts are two tabs welded to the wishbone right where the forging is welded to the tube. The photo of the lower mount is old....from before we swapped out the mock-up fastener for something more original looking.
It tucks behind the axle, but still clears the fenders and most challenging the draglink.
TomT/Williamsburg
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Re: 1932 3w build thread / “freshening up
Can't say anything more than what has already been said - can't get any more stock/traditional than this. Great job here - really nice work, well thought out - WOW!
Can't say anything more than what has already been said - can't get any more stock/traditional than this. Great job here - really nice work, well thought out - WOW!
ctaulbert
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Re: 1932 3w build thread / “freshening up
Yes we have a 4.11 in the Columbia. I figured with the 7.00-18 tire, we would be chugging the engine with a 3.78.
Yes we have a 4.11 in the Columbia. I figured with the 7.00-18 tire, we would be chugging the engine with a 3.78.
PeteVS
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Re: 1932 3w build thread / “freshening up
Thanks! I needed that. Got the pictures filed away.
Thanks! I needed that. Got the pictures filed away.
quickchange34
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Re: 1932 3w build thread / “freshening up
Nice car ,great build.
Nice car ,great build.
Vics Stuff
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Re: 1932 3w build thread / “freshening up
Cool old duece great job so far.
Vic
Cool old duece great job so far.
Vic
Re: 1932 3w build thread / “freshening up
Hi there, Well that's a nice car and the engineering put into it is outstanding. But I preferred it the way you bought it as mostly original. They are only original once and fairly rare in that condition. Now it is just another modified 32 ford hot rod of which there are plenty around. I know I am in trouble now for saying this, and its not my car, but I prefer them the way Henry built them. But its your project and I wish you good luck with it. Regards, Kevin.
Hi there, Well that's a nice car and the engineering put into it is outstanding. But I preferred it the way you bought it as mostly original. They are only original once and fairly rare in that condition. Now it is just another modified 32 ford hot rod of which there are plenty around. I know I am in trouble now for saying this, and its not my car, but I prefer them the way Henry built them. But its your project and I wish you good luck with it. Regards, Kevin.