Coop,
The thing is, it is today and now. Follow NeilinCA's $4K 5 window build thread on the HAMB. If you think the motor is nice, wait until you see the rest of car and chassis.
Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
- Thread starter NealinCA
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Coop,
The thing is, it is today and now. Follow NeilinCA's $4K 5 window build thread on the HAMB. If you think the motor is nice, wait until you see the rest of car and chassis.
NealinCA
Well-known member
But a lot of the chrome on the engine, transmission and chassis is old chrome, parts that I found at swapmeets, etc already plated. I wouldn't and couldn't set out to do this today with all fresh plating.
Ah, right and good point. How much of the build would you say is new chrome?
NealinCA
Well-known member
Here's a run down of old and new plating
Engine:
Old Chrome - Starter, Generator, Idler assembly, fan, 97 carbs, air cleaners, fuel pump, fuel pump stand, oil filter housing
New Chrome - Water pumps, timing cover, motor mounts, plug wire conduits, oil pan, coil, headers
Transmission:
Old Chrome - Transmission case, Shift tower, shift lever, knob, clutch release arm
New Chrome - Rear mount, emergency brake handle and bracket
Front Suspension:
Old Chrome - Axle, wishbone, perches, spring, u-bolts and pad, backing plates, tie rod ends, steering box, pitman arm
New Chrome - Spindles, shackles, shock arms, dogbones, draglink, tierod
Rear Suspension:
Old Chrome - Spring, u-bolts
New Chrome - Axle bells, banjo, radius rods, torque tube, backing plates, shackles, shock links
Misc:
Old Chrome - Grille insert, BLC headlights, front spreader bar, hood latches, high crown baby moon hubcaps
New Chrome - Column tube, battery box, pedal assembly, throttle pedal, garnish moldings, windshield frame
Unreal, Neal. Like I said on the HAMB, this build is going into the history books as one of the nicest '32's ever built. The attention to detail is simply incredible.
Dan McEachern
Senior Member
Nice! Ya gotta share your plater with us!