1934 Roadster Progress

[Steve Staysko]

I thought I would give you an update on my 34 roadster restoration progress. The body is now off the frame and the frame is being touchup and prepped for painting. I should have the frame back in my shop late next week and can start reassembling all the mechanical components back on the frame. They should start painting the body late next week and I decided to change my final paint colour to Black. I toiled over the paint colour for days and with my Cordoba Gray paint sample in hand looked at it in various light, in some light I liked the colour in others I hated the colour. To me the paint colour looked like a World War ll military staff car and what I don't want is to walk past the car completed in my garage and regret that I painted it Cordoba Gray. Stay tuned... www.the34fordroadster.com

 

[V8COOPMAN]

I hate that you've endured all that you have 'cuz of some sorry, Bubba-like, dysfunctional, worthless excuse for a legitimate human being, but that thing is certainly going to be worthy of the "RIGHT" color........lookin' so GOOD! It's been so long ago now that I can't remember the year of the carnage. DD

 

[roadster36]

Cordoba grey works for me, but I like military vehicles.

 

[mfagan]

Looking good!! Black is good!

 

[Steve Staysko]

The one thing I can say about Cordoba Gray is that its a chameleon colour with its ability to change colours and in all three photographs of your cars they are different colours as for me I'd rather be in an F18 I like its colour.

 

[bluardun]

Steve, I thought you might raise some ire when you expressed your opinion about Cordoba Gray. But, it's your car...please paint it as you wish, and it will make you happy for years and years.
I understand what you are saying about Cordoba Gray. I find the same problem with the Washington Blue. There seems to be several various ions of the color. Some light, some dark. Not many the same color.
But, it's good we all don't share your sentiments, or all old cars would be black.....like before 1926.
Thanks for your post about your journey with your roadster. I have enjoyed them. It's been a difficult task, but you seem to have done a great job.
Thanks
Bill Herbert

 

[pooch]

In Oz, we had our early holdens in that colour.

It got nicknamed ....shiny primer.

 

[mercman from oz]

No matter what colour you decide to paint this car, it is going to be a real beauty. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[V8COOPMAN]

Some folks may not remember what lead-up to this "little" update you're finishing-up. Click the link below! DD

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=163

 

[trevo]

Looks like it's going to be a beauty whatever colour go Steve!

 

[34coupe]

looks really nice! I've been following your build, its been a big help on my 34 roadster project,

 

[stangblue]

Steve, fit and finish looks remarkable. Remember when stripping the body leave the spare tire off.

 

[FlatheadTed]

Very nice ,Ted

 

[fordscript]

looking great Steve. full gloss black, or medium lustre? What color wheels and stripe?

 

[big job]

breath taking Steve, I got a stroke of jealousy. My boys are also doing a 34.
All I can say is they should have bought a 34 Rolls or Packard ? somebody stole
yrs ago, rear fenders hood, back seat rear gas tank apron & etc etc. Just looking
for a ride before I kick the bucket...My logic; this aint gonna happen.

 

[Steve Staysko]

Just another update the frame was painted today we'll let it cure for a few days and then I will start reassembling the mechanical components.

 

[koates]

Steve, Great progress on your roadster, But IMO don't paint it black whatever you do. I have had black cars and they are nice but not a 34 roadster. It will be just a BLACK THING with all that beautiful styling and lines all lost in that black paint and its shadows. Cordoba gray looks really beautiful on those cars and allows you to see all that beautiful detail. DONT do it black, you will be kicking yourself forever after. Regards, Kevin.

 

[Steve Staysko]

Another update on my progress I've installed the drive train back into the frame and last weekend started to install my Kearney Foundry's 33-34 aluminum heads. The reason the lower row of head studs are missing is because they were too short and there were no threads showing above the nuts when hand tighten down to the head. So I've ordered longer studs so the stud threads will protrude above the nuts. The Kearney Heads are actually thicker that the original heads on the lower row of head studs. Other than that I'm waiting on the return of my rebuilt water pumps from Skip so that I can install the radiator and rad shell.

 

[Steve Staysko]

The body is almost complete and I'm happy with the door gaps all around and we should be in paint within the next 2 weeks.

 

[stangblue]

imag0430.jpg (74.5 KB) Steve thought this would help!