[JSchmitz]

Had a GTO since I was 16. Had many muscle cars and trucks. Closest thing to a Hot Rod was my '55 Chevy Sedan Delivery. I've always wanted a deuce coupe. I just picked this up last Friday. It needs a lot of work. But that's what I wanted. It came with a crazy amount of parts! I'm super excited to work on it and learn. So, I will be selling a pile of Pontiac parts to fund parts for this build. So, watch the high performance parts section if you need stuff.

The pic makes me realize that I need to straighten up. Ha.

[JSchmitz]

It came like this. It came with a disc brake conversion kit. I put that on right away. Had to get those tall red spoke wheels off of the front! The body work need redone and more done.



How he bought it

[JSchmitz]

If you have '32 Chevy knowledge, or parts, please share!

[Scarebird]

That looks like a nice clean sheet to start with.

[JSchmitz]

Originally Posted by Scarebird

That looks like a nice clean sheet to start with.

Thanks! Good enough. I think it would scare a lot of people off. Lol!

[einstein]

Needs a Sprint 6.

[694.1]

Big Time!

[SRGN]

I've worked on a few early Ford hot rods from that era. The fun part is, if you are doing a hot rod, you can put everything exactly where you want it It does work out a little cheaper if someone makes a chassis for it. You could also box and brace your current chassis and put a Mustang 2 front suspension on it with rack and pinion, then figure out if you want leaf springs or a 4 link out back. Order a catalog from Speedway, lots of parts in there, even saw a few things that I didn't know were made last time I looked through it.

[JSchmitz]

I thought about a Sprint 6. Would be cool! It came with a fresh rebuilt '68 Camaro 250 6, rebuilt 700r4, and '55 Chevy rear. Motor and trans not fired up yet. The '55 rear supposedly out of 35k mile car. Appears to have 3.50ish gears based on turning the pinion test. The frame has been partially boxed. Also has a new crossmember for the 6 cylinder and trans. It has a drop front axle and disc brake conversion. All steering has been rebuilt. Stock '32 steering box feels tight and smooth. Has parallel leaf springs front and rear. Not gonna put huge power in the thing. Just a sorta mild SBC probably.

I have seen a lot of stuff at Speedway. Catalogue is a great idea. Thanks for the tips!

Learning curve just starting...

[dv657172]

Congrats! That looks like a fun project for sure.

While I love the 32 Fords, the other brands were also very cool that year. I bought my cousins 32 Dodge DK coupe after he died in 2013 which he bought in 1972.

I remember sitting in the seat of that car in the mid 1970s as a kid in my grandmothers barn when it was yellow. I have been slowly giving it some of my own personality. It has a 1966 Chevy 327 with date matching "fuelie heads". Its not a little Duece Coupe though with a 122" wheelbase due to it originally having a 90 hp straight 8 engine from the factory.

[einstein]

Originally Posted by JSchmitz

I thought about a Sprint 6. Would be cool! It came with a fresh rebuilt '68 Camaro 250 6,

If the build so far accommodates that Chevy inliner, just plug and play. Online sixes bring a unique personality and song to the game.

Old rods with less common engines always stand apart from the never ending small block Fords and Chevies.

[JSchmitz]

Originally Posted by dv657172

Congrats! That looks like a fun project for sure.

While I love the 32 Fords, the other brands were also very cool that year. I bought my cousins 32 Dodge DK coupe after he died in 2013 which he bought in 1972.

I remember sitting in the seat of that car in the mid 1970s as a kid in my grandmothers barn when it was yellow. I have been slowly giving it some of my own personality. It has a 1966 Chevy 327 with date matching "fuelie heads". Its not a little Duece Coupe though with a 122" wheelbase due to it originally having a 90 hp straight 8 engine from the factory.

That is a beautiful car! Thanks for sharing!

[JSchmitz]

Originally Posted by einstein

If the build so far accommodates that Chevy inliner, just plug and play. Online sixes bring a unique personality and song to the game.

Old rods with less common engines always stand apart from the never ending small block Fords and Chevies.

It is tempting to run the straight 6. Supposedly has a hotter cam etc. I just doubt that I'll be happy with the power.

I hear ya. Partly why I insisted on a Chevy. I'm a GM man all the way.

[PAUL K]

Looks like a cool project

[Half-Inch Stud]

Nice Blue Body color. Front discs look great!

I'd be keen to use a late 60's wiring harness for familiarity and reliability, HEI on a PMD engine, preferring the OHC-6, then the 455, and as much overdrive you can get in the transmission and rear combo.

. Then a modern Factory stereo for the fidelity.


How about a tow hitch ?

[moneypit]

Awesome car! Congrats! Build it, drive it, and enjoy! I like the dropped axle and disc brakes, looks good! I've always preferred that set-up versus the M-II and rack on open fender cars like yours. I run a M-II type on my 37, but I have fat fenders so you can't see it. Anyway, great car, enjoy!

[Jack Gifford]

Why not keep it all Chevy and inline six? I don't recall the details, but I understand that the "late model" (1990's maybe?) 4-valve Chevy six has great power potential.

[JSchmitz]

Originally Posted by Jack Gifford

Why not keep it all Chevy and inline six? I don't recall the details, but I understand that the "late model" (1990's maybe?) 4-valve Chevy six has great power potential.

It's not out of consideration yet. I have a 90's 350 roller motor under the bench. So will likely use that. I am super curious about how this 6-cylinder would perform in such a light vehicle. But then there's the sound. Sixes just don't have the appealing V8 rumble. The six that came with it is from a '68 Camaro. Supposedly has 305 or 307 pistons. I'd have to look. The two extra, from the set, are in a box. Also supposedly has a HP cam. He's looking for the paperwork. I might try the machine shop also. Was built at Smith Machine Shop in Wichita KS. It's good to have free options!

[JSchmitz]

Well crap! I guess I'm not talking to Smith Machine Shop.

[Scarebird]

Originally Posted by Jack Gifford

Why not keep it all Chevy and inline six? I don't recall the details, but I understand that the "late model" (1990's maybe?) 4-valve Chevy six has great power potential.

That was the 4.2 liter DOHC that came is TrailBlazers - nice engine.

I do not think it has much of an aftermarket though.