I have wanted a rod since 1973 when I first saw American Graffiti.
Unfortunately not working in the motor/engineering trade and not having a garage or workshop meant it never happened.
Last Christmas I decided it was time to make the dream a reality and started to look for a running 32.
After a couple of false starts this arrived.
It runs OK but needs tidying up, new interior, alloys and some time in the future a big shinny 8-71 blower.
You have to get older, but you don't have to grow up!!!
Neat where did you find it
Very nice, good to have some more pic's,
Been having a good look round at wheels today.
Looking at Rocket Injector 15 x 10 polished for the rears with Hoosier Prostreet 31 x 12.5 x 15 tyres and Rocket Launcher polished with the existing Vredestein vintage on the front.
Also need to have the interior completely re trimmed. Looking a black tuck 'n' roll with contrasting piping.
You have to get older, but you don't have to grow up!!!
Happy coincidence, I just missed it a Christmas. It was advertised on one of the other forums.Originally Posted by HAROLD
Then about three weeks ago the guy got in touch to see if I was still interested as he didn't have time to do anything to it for a while.
I went up to Stoke to have a look and collected it the following week.
You have to get older, but you don't have to grow up!!!
Very nice
Got the new wheels and tyres fitted at last.
Went out for a spin and got muddy!!!
You have to get older, but you don't have to grow up!!!
Waht a difference, looks so much better with those wheels & tyres.
Who cares If It's glass or steel, It's still a hot rod.
Yep.New wheels look the part.
Wheels have made a great difference, very nice
Thanks for the positive comments.
Choosing wheels is a right pain!
Internal stuff to do now so no visual impact for a while.
You have to get older, but you don't have to grow up!!!
Not posted for a while, some progress made.
Had radiator re cored by a guy in Hertford. Great job.
Old Holley, even with bits cut off it still weighs 10lbs.
New Edellbroc 7lbs.
Two new carbs and filters
Soda blasted manifold to get stains off.
Manifold fitted, new dissy cap/rotor etc. Have also made new leads and replaced the coil.
You have to get older, but you don't have to grow up!!!
Very nice and transformed the engine, like it
There's is more to come but I can't seem to upload pics at the moment. Worked OK yesterday.Very nice piece of freshening up mate, you just need to get in the habit of posting updates more than twice a yearKeep it coming.
Cheers. Tim W.
You have to get older, but you don't have to grow up!!!
I've removed fuel tank as the chassis has been narrowed at the back to accommodate the tubed arches the tank was hung under the rails on brackets and had no spreader bar to offer any impact protection.
New 16 gallon fuel cell to be mounted in the boot within the roll cage. Just adding new return and roll over valves.
New fuel system to be installed.
A little help from "Hot Rod Harry"
New fuel pump in
First filter mounted. The big hole was the LPG filler, the small one under it is the parachute mount.
Also found my exhaust leak. The whole left pipe rotated when twisted. The U bolt at the header is screwed.
New second filter and regulator fitted. Have replaced the old coil with a blue MSD Blaster mounted inside.
Remote charging posts and cut off switch fitted.
Last edited by fabphil; 07-07-15 at 11:10 PM.
You have to get older, but you don't have to grow up!!!
Attempting to cut templates for new bulkhead between boot and passenger compartment.
Engine with new leads. Not sure wether to put the shotgun scoop back on yet.
Have also fitted amber indicators front and back.
Just got the front callipers, new pipes, booster and master cylinder to fit.
I've also re wired a lot of the interior and moved the starter motor feed under the car.
I have to get it back on the road for October as I've promised to get the interior trimmed then.
More to come
Oh yes on top of this I've also built a garage to keep it in.
Its almost finished, at least I can keep dry now.
Last edited by fabphil; 07-07-15 at 11:16 PM.
You have to get older, but you don't have to grow up!!!
well done mate great progress.
Real steel
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