1932 3w build thread / “freshening up

[ctaulbert]

I have this thread posted over on the HAMB, but I thought some of the people on the FordBarn would appreciate this car. Hopefully it's not too much of a hot rod - and it's definitely not a build with new parts.

Dan’s been on the hunt for a nice 3w for a while now and finally pulled the trigger on this one. It’s a pretty original car, sans a black lacquer paint job (unknown when) and a ’36 engine. Overall, the car is complete and extremely nice….and a well preserved time capsule. Dan isn’t planning to change the car much, with plans to make a period hot rod out of it (nothing destructive).








Over the past week, we disassembled the car some (nothing that hasn’t been done to it in the past) to mainly do a serious cleaning. We pulled the front fenders, hood, grill/radiator, before moving on to the engine and trans.

We both think the hardest part of this car will be the exhaust. To make it easier, we set his engine/trans in a chassis I bought last year. While I’m doing the suspension work on the car, Dan is going to be building the exhaust system at his shop. We pulled some leaves out of my springs to get the car sitting at the ride height. It’s going to be much easier building the exhaust from the top side rather than lying on your back……

[ctaulbert]

We then pulled the front and rear suspension leaving the body with the rear fenders and frame. All of the parts that came off are getting put up rather than modified. I had extra ’32 spindles and an axle that Greg dropped, and we got a nice wishbone from Gary to complete the front suspension. The rearend is getting replaced with a ‘33/34 Columbia build by Joe Longobardi, and the original springs were reworked by Eaton Detroit Spring (eyes reversed, and packs dearched).

[ctaulbert]

After a little cleanup, the original black paint on the frame was showing in quiet a few areas. Needless to say, there isn’t any pitting/cracking/rust anywhere on this…….







I'm putting together time lapsed videos of the work, so here's the first installment…….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgjghOnXCCM

Stay tuned….

[ctaulbert]

We've been getting the suspension parts prepped for the car. Since it's going to sit fairly low, the tie rod was going to have interference issues with the crank pulley (we didn't want to do a bent tie rod). We reamed the spindles from the bottom side, which meant we didn't have to drop the steering arms nearly as much to go under the wishbone. We also dropped the steer arm slightly to get the draglink close to the stock angle.

After that, we threw the '33/34 torque tube in the Bridgeport to shorten it down to a '32 length.

Tomorrow, we're mocking up the front suspension to sort out the shock mounts before disassembling those parts for some paint.

[ctaulbert]

We assembled the front suspension on the car the other day. The shock mounts turned out really well.....they hide behind the axle while still clearing the surrounding pieces. The car has Lacy's complete hydraulic conversion kit...and I don't think we can say any more than what has been said - it's perfect.

[ctaulbert]

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The engine came in from H&H the other day, so we got to work prepping it for the install. Basically, we just had to cut the motor mounts off the water pumps, and install the '32 mounts to get it ready. VanPelt built the '39 trans for the car, and it's nothing short of beautiful.

[Mart]

Wow! She's a sweetie.

Mart.

[Charlie ny]

Detroit,
I er ah um oh uh huh...............keep this thread going here please, personally
I LOVE it. This build might not technically fit the 'template' here but it's too cool
to loose track of. This sure looks like the $99,000 3w I saw a couple years back at
Hershey on the Choc field.
Charlie ny

[Henry Hopper]

Sits slap bang into my interest zone....modified stocker....with nothing being done that can't be returned to stock if ever the need arose.Great job so far Corey, keep the updates coming.

[nospartsman]

Where did you ever find a car that nice to start with? NOSPARTSMAN

[cushman man]

Love it please keep us up to speed own the progress.

[B-nut]

Very good inspirational video. Thanks for sharing! Okay now everyone get out to your shop and get to work!

[Robert Dip]

This build is 100% my style/love. I also keep all of the original parts aside and use the true Ford stuff modified to the old standards. This to me, is truly a Ford Barn car, as we share a lot of the info relative to this type of build. Greg does always the best job on axles, especially on the heavy deuce ones. I have a few from him. Glad to see the front above shock mounts are not the sheet metal hot rod stuff....never allowed to use those...did not exist back then. Cory, one day we will have to meet and compare notes.....Great project....Robert

[done4]

What a great car! Are you going to leave it in the original paint (I hope) and not repaint the dash? Really like your plan. Thanks for sharing.

[mfagan]

Super fun project...and a really nice shop!!

[V8COOPMAN]

It don't get no better than this...TOP shelf! DD

[Joe AZ]

What a great car........please keep the updates coming!
Joe

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Joe AZ

What a great car........please keep the updates coming!
Joe

+1 on this. Darn righteous!

[FL&WVMIKE]

I don't think that you will get any bad comments from the Fordbarners.
I think they all would be envious !
Great job !
MIKE (mikeburch)

[motordr]

Nice!

[Andyr]

Very cute car.......there is a post on the Barn that registers three window Murray body numbers. Body tag will be under the passenger side of the seat on the seat cross member............

[Andyr]

Cory......I can actually see the Tag in one of your photos.......

[motordr]

Love the way you are doing this. Are you running 4:11's in the Columbia?

[ctaulbert]

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.

[Andyr]

Cory.....she's going from great to even better.......beautiful job! ar

[PeteVS]

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Do you have any more details on the front shock brackets on the frame? What are they made from? More photos? Thanks! Beautiful!!

[ctaulbert]

Originally Posted by PeteVS

Do you have any more details on the front shock brackets on the frame? What are they made from? More photos? Thanks! Beautiful!!

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.

[zzlegend]

Very nice. I like the stance. Perfect.

[Mr. Will]

Great Build...

[TomT/Williamsburg]

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!

[Ol' Ron]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

[ctaulbert]

Originally Posted by motordr

Love the way you are doing this. Are you running 4:11's in the Columbia?

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.

[Vic Piano]

That car is simply OUTSTANDING !!!

[PeteVS]

Originally Posted by ctaulbert

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.

Thanks! I needed that. Got the pictures filed away.

[John R]

Cory,
Did you have to modify the floorpan to get clearance for the Columbia?

[quickchange34]

Nice car ,great build.

[Vics Stuff]

Cool old duece great job so far.
Vic

[rg130]

Really good build!

[40Pickup]

I'm just another fan of this project (and earlier projects). With an eye for details and stance to my taste!
Thank you for showing us!
Jorgen

[koates]

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.

[35cab]

I love the "freshening up" done with sensitivity and a great eye for detail. To my mind you have achieved a perfect balance of respect for a wonderful early Ford but by the strategies deployed you have heightened just what it is we love about these cars.
Thanks for posting.

[hop2it]

I absolutly love it please keep us posted!
Doug

[ctaulbert]

Originally Posted by koates

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.

To each their own! But seriously though, as original as this car looked, it had been somewhat disassembled, repainted a different color, and had a later engine installed. We are keeping all the parts that aren't being reused in this configuration (which are very few) in case someone wanted to put it back.

[Ford46]

Very nicely done....or should I say "Wicked Pissah"!!!!!!!!

[2ndgeer]

This build reminds me of the excellent two-part tale that Mike Bishop wrote about Vern Tardel's "updating " of a 1932 5-window coupe. The articles appeared in the February and March 2001 Street Rodder. The title (appropriately) is "Do No Harm." Vern was able to do many of the same things to the 5-window that you are doing to the 3-window. He only had to drill ONE extra hole because he put the battery in the trunk!!

[russcc]

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Very nice original 3 window. Great build keeping it original. My kind of project. Also, Fordbarners take note of a great safety idea, vice gripping the frame to the jack stands.

[alchemy]

Originally Posted by 2ndgeer

This build reminds me of the excellent two-part tale that Mike Bishop wrote about Vern Tardel's "updating " of a 1932 5-window coupe. The articles appeared in the February and March 2001 Street Rodder. The title (appropriately) is "Do No Harm." Vern was able to do many of the same things to the 5-window that you are doing to the 3-window. He only had to drill ONE extra hole because he put the battery in the trunk!!

I know the guy who restored this 5-window originally. He said he saw the article and wasn't too sad about the gentle hotrodification. He actually used to be a hot rodder in his teens. And is now building his leftover '32 roadster as a hot rod.

[TJ]

That is one super nice three window. Great job in making it an early hot rod.

[basicbob]

Super Job Corey!

Everyone on the H.A.M.B or Fordbarn should love the thought & execution of the modifications!

Dan must be the happiest daddy-in-law ever.

[ctaulbert]

We took a little break on the 3w while we were doing some house remodeling, but I'm back on it. I installed the '37 Nash steering box that Neal Jennings built for the car. It's nothing short of perfect, and fit directly in place. I started the wiring too, with supplies from Rhode Island wiring. The bulk of the stuff is done, but I still need to hook up the dash light, dome light, and taillights. Dan finished up the stainless tube headers that he built for the car. Getting the tubes to clear everything on the driver's side of the engine bay is no small feat. I also continued on the wiring, routing the headlight wires and soldering on the terminals for the connectors.

We were in a dilemma with the running boards - the passenger side was original and in decent shape, but the driver's side was recovered at some point, and it was separating. Dan's tudor was in need of a passenger board to make a good pair on the car, so we decided to get some new Drake boards for the 3w. According to Dave Rehor, they're the most accurate boards out there. We hung those today, along with the front fenders.

The fuel tank had varnished gas in it, along with a look of sludgy looking stuff. We drained the tank, and soaked it for a couple days with vinegar. It got rid of most of the sludge, but we did a couple day soak with E85, which got the rest of it out. The tank still had some rust scale inside so after researching here on the Fordbarn about electrolysis cleaning, I took a shot at it. It turned out great, and looked brand new inside. We swished around a little kerosine to protect the steel and drained out the left over. I sat the tank in place and hooked up the fuel line and hydrostatic line, but I still need to put the bolts in.

[ctaulbert]

We've been chugging away on the 3w lately. Over the weekend, I wrapped up the remaining electrical items, so we started to reassemble the interior. The dash came first, followed by an accessory gauge panel that Dan built. It houses two smooth bezel Stewart Warner gauges to monitor oil pressure and water temperature, and the control for the Columbia. The floor went in, followed by a new carpet from LeBaron Bonney (the original was long gone), and the seat.

We fired the engine up yesterday and it did great, though the fuel pump is leaking around the outlet port. It was a pump that I've carried for the past couple of years as a back up for my roadster, so it looks like it wouldn't have helped out anyway. I think that either the flare isn't machined correctly, or the casting is porous around the port. Either way, a new pump is getting delivered tomorrow so we'll have some running video soon.

Besides dropping the headlight bar, Pete Eastwood provided the original passenger side tail light stand. For those who know, they're pretty hard to come by. We installed a passenger '33-36 tail light bucket with a '32 lens and bezel so we could end up with dual tail lights using original parts. The '33-36 bucket is not a Duolamp light the driver's side, but it doesn't have the license plate window, making it look cleaner. We wrapped the rearend up with a luggage bar to replace the spare tire carrier.











We just need to finish up the rear shock mounts, then finish shaving the sidewalls and we'll be starting to run some shakedown miles....

[Old Ford Addict]

Wow! ...... so nice

[Tim Ayers]

Wow and wow! Who made those super sano headers? They look great!

The the mil. spec. wiring as well. Wax cord all the way!

[so_dak_kid]

nice work Corey!

[xix32]

Very nice car!
can you tell us what lower radiator hoses you used ? any NAPA, Gates number?
Thanks.

[V8COOPMAN]

Cory...Assuming that the FRONT tires are 16" and radials, can you tell us brand name and size, and possibly where available?

THIS car is UNBELIEVABLE! ! ! DD

[d.conrad]

Your car reminds me of my own, but mine is all new and fresh.

[ctaulbert]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Wow and wow! How made those super sano headers? They look great!

The the mil. spec. wiring as well. Wax cord all the way!

Dan built the headers from scratch. There wasn't anything out there to clear everything on the left side with the Nash steering box (it is slightly closer to the engine).

Originally Posted by xix32

Very nice car!
can you tell us what lower radiator hoses you used ? any NAPA, Gates number?
Thanks.

They're from Aulis who advertized them in the classifieds. It's a formed hose perfect for this application:

https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...ght=1932+hoses

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Cory...Assuming that the FRONT tires are 16" and radials, can you tell us brand name and size, and possibly where available?

THIS car is UNBELIEVABLE! ! ! DD

They're Excelsior Sport Radials from Coker. The tires are pretty skinny, so they resemble a bias ply at first glance. The front tire is a 5.50-16 that measures around 26.5" in diameter. It's mounted on a V8-60 wheel too for perspective.

The only downside is the excessive and large sidewall lettering. I'm in the process of shaving the sidewalls smooth (the right front tire is done in the photos).

[NealinCA]

Originally Posted by ctaulbert

Dan built the headers from scratch. There wasn't anything out there to clear everything on the left side with the Nash steering box (it is slightly closer to the engine).

Cory...FYI, for future reference, Red's headers for a 32 with F-100 steering work with the Nash or Hudson steering boxes. I have a set of their symmetrical headers on my black 32 Fordor with a Nash box and they fit with plenty of room. Although, on the other hand, Dan's hand built headers do look great...

Neal

[Mike B]

What an eye popper!

[Mr. Will]

Car looks great.Very nice work...

[Firepower flyer]

Nice build!!! That car is as clean as they come, great detail. Not to be to picky but you have to lose that cogged fan belt.
Joe

[ctaulbert]

Well it's been awhile since I posted progress on the car. We were in a mad thrash to get the 3w done, and my new 5w back together in time for the Good Guys show in Columbus. Fortunately, we made it but it was a ton of work with a few of those "steps backward" along the way.

On June 25th, we were finally going to take the car on it's first drive around the block. I fired it up, pushed the clutch in, and tried to pull it into first. It wouldn't go though, and would grind.....the input shaft wasn't slowing down. I shut the car off, pulled it into first, and fired it up. It didn't try to pull the car, so I eased the clutch out to get the car outside. Sure enough, once I left the gear I couldn't get it back in. I pulled the floor and inspection cover on the trans and confirmed the pressure plate was lifting.

The next day, I pulled the engine out of the car to troubleshoot the problem. The input shaft looked good (no signs of rubbing the back of the crank), so I turned to the clutch. Once I had the disk off, I test fit it on the input shaft. It slid on just fine until the very end when it bound on the splines. It turns out that the disk couldn't slide on the input shaft, and was hard against the flywheel, not allowing the input shaft to slow when the clutch was disengaged. I had a brand new clutch (different size though) from Fort Wayne Clutch for my 5w and tried the new disk on the input shaft. It fit great. I took the suspect disk and tried it on a core '39 trans and confirmed it bound again.

So now that we knew what the problem was, we looked to see where we could get a disk the quickest - bare in mind this decision was made about 8pm that Thursday. Dan and Ashley were going to Lansing on Friday, which meant Fort Wayne wasn't really out of the question. I called Fort Wayne Clutch Friday morning to make sure they had a 10" disk in stock, and had them set it aside. By the time I got home from work, they were back and we were putting things back together. It was back together that night with a couple small details to button up Saturday morning.



Last weekend, we started to put some more miles on the car to shakeout the inevitable bugs. On the 19th, we took the car down to Woodward to grab some dinner at Vinsetta Garage. The car ran great, rode great, the Columbia shifted great, etc. I ran home at 70mph on the highway, and the car loved it.



The next day, Dan came down and we took my 5w and his 3w out for a drive. The car did well for him as well as we grabbed lunch in Milford and stopped at the Baker's weekly cruise for a few minutes. We headed home and as we were leaving a stoplight about a mile from my house, the driveshaft let go. He coasted into a parking lot and we had it towed to my house. Interestingly enough, all six torque tube to banjo bolts had been pulled out of the banjo flanged and remained safety wired together (so we knew something had gone wrong inside the torque tube).

I pulled the axle after it had cooled off at the house, and found that the driveshaft tube had broke at the weld on the rear coupler. As it cracked, the tube started to tear torsionally which tried to make it longer, finding the weakest link of the closed driveline to separate - those six bolts. Fortunately, it only pulled the threads off of the bolts and did not damage the threads in the banjo flange. I was able to chase the threads and clean those up.

You may remember we shortened this '33/34 torque tube and driveshaft to use the Columbia. We shortened the driveshaft on the front side, and that weld still looked great. We welded the torque tube in a fixture to make sure it was true, and checked it again to confirm it is still true. So I guess that means that factory weld might have been fatigued over it's service in the past 81-ish years, and the additional torque from this motor might have been too much for it.



Last Monday, Dan remachined the front splined coupler and rear splined coupler after removing the original tube, and picked up a new piece of DOM tubing to make a new complete driveshaft. Dan welded the new driveshaft together on Tuesday. We were constrained on the ID of the torque tube to go with a larger driveshaft tube, so we went with a heavier wall to gain a little more strength and ended up with about 5% more cross section (it can't hurt).



When I got home from work on Tuesday, I reassembled everything, checked fluid levels in the Columbia and trans, and set everything in place. After a quick brake bleed, the car was done - and not too bad considering the old shaft broke about 48 hours before.

[motordr]

Nice work. Appreciate the updates!

[John R]

Cory,
Thanks very much for the update.
It's really amazing that the driveshaft problem created enough fore-aft force to strip out six 3/8" bolts.
Regarding the clutch disc problem: what was the source (manufacturer) of that bad disc? I'd sure like to avoid that problem.
PS: The car looks awesome!

[motordr]

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Cory, what type of controls did you use to shift the Columbia?

[Russ/40]

I, for the life of me, don't understand why you didn't start with a Brookvill body. What an outstanding example of a what was, an unmolested original car. I'm sure the price was staggering to find in such great shape. I do appreciate your attempt to not chop it or some other molestation. Honestly though I'm saddened by its fate, but it's yours to what you wish.

[deuce_roadster]

Russ/40. I agree with what you said.
As long as folks with lots of cash can buy a Dearborn car and turn it into a hot rod for less then one already modified or incomplete, this will happen. My avatar roadster was an incomplete rusted out body to start with (see my public album). Subrails and floor and about 10" of the body were either lace work or gone. In 1984 you couldn't buy a Brookville or I would have tried to. Quicker and easier then what I had to do. (But I did hone my hammer welding skills.)

[motordr]

Originally Posted by Russ/40

I, for the life of me, don't understand why you didn't start with a Brookvill body. What an outstanding example of a what was, an unmolested original car. I'm sure the price was staggering to find in such great shape. I do appreciate your attempt to not chop it or some other molestation. Honestly though I'm saddened by its fate, but it's yours to what you wish.

Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

Russ/40. I agree with what you said.
As long as folks with lots of cash can buy a Dearborn car and turn it into a hot rod for less then one already modified or incomplete, this will happen. My avatar roadster was an incomplete rusted out body to start with (see my public album). Subrails and floor and about 10" of the body were either lace work or gone. In 1984 you couldn't buy a Brookville or I would have tried to. Quicker and easier then what I had to do. (But I did hone my hammer welding skills.)

Here we go again. Suggest you reread post 43.

[Ol' Ron]

I think it's just beautiful, excellent build. Don't forget the seat belts.

[ctaulbert]

Originally Posted by motordr

Here we go again. Suggest you reread post 43.

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

I think it's just beautiful, excellent build. Don't forget the seat belts.

Thanks guys. Like motordr referenced my previous post....yes the car appeared very original, but in reality it had been touched over the years. We didn't do anything to it that can't be undone by unbolting a few parts.

[ctaulbert]

Originally Posted by motordr

Cory, what type of controls did you use to shift the Columbia?

It has Joe Longobardi's setup using the electronic solenoid valve.

[Tim Brown]

You guys have done an excellent job saving the soul of this old car. I love everything you have done to it, while keeping the "do no harm" thoughts in mind. A++

[deuce_roadster]

I like the car and how it looks, just not the starting point. How many cars like that are left? Like stated by someone else, his car, his money he can do what he wants.

[Russ/40]

Originally Posted by motordr

Here we go again. Suggest you reread post 43.

Yes, I read it. Still say the price was probably staggering. A Brookville would be a better choice, and I would prefer a different end for real Ford steel. Being one of only a few dissenters, can I have my own opinion?

[d.conrad]

Originally Posted by Russ/40

I, for the life of me, don't understand why you didn't start with a Brookvill body. What an outstanding example of a what was, an unmolested original car. I'm sure the price was staggering to find in such great shape. I do appreciate your attempt to not chop it or some other molestation. Honestly though I'm saddened by its fate, but it's yours to what you wish.

That's just what I did, used a Brookville body and a butchered original frame and a few other original parts. People can't tell it from a real one.

[Old Ford Addict]

Looks fantastic from here Cory.... just how they should’ve looked the day they were made

[Krylon32]

Maybe it's just me but as I read the article I see nothing that would prevent this car from being put back to stock. I sold them a nice wish bone and dropped heavy axle so they would't have to use the original. The modified parts were out sourced and not the originals and if you check carefully I think ever thing is bolt on using the original holes. Yes the cry original once is correct but it can be returned back to stock if deemed so. I guess I just appreciate one mans version of what increasing the drive ability of an early Ford is. Get off it!

[Henry Hopper]

Originally Posted by Krylon32

Maybe it's just me but as I read the article I see nothing that would prevent this car from being put back to stock. I sold them a nice wish bone and dropped heavy axle so they would't have to use the original. The modified parts were out sourced and not the originals and if you check carefully I think ever thing is bolt on using the original holes. Yes the cry original once is correct but it can be returned back to stock if deemed so. I guess I just appreciate one mans version of what increasing the drive ability of an early Ford is. Get off it!

Totally agree with the above sentiments.....the car is perfect and has been done with a lot of thought and nothing is spoilt.....the car in its present version will be enjoyed much more than if left stock.imo....keeping the good looks and enhancing the steering,braking and power output all make sense and sum up to me ,a perfect Hotrod.

[RB]

I'm watching with great interest & wishing my 32 was leaning more to the traditional build, ...but then who knows, down the road someday, it may... with a few other projects out of the way!

[ctaulbert]

Originally Posted by Russ/40

Yes, I read it. Still say the price was probably staggering. A Brookville would be a better choice, and I would prefer a different end for real Ford steel. Being one of only a few dissenters, can I have my own opinion?

Originally Posted by d.conrad

That's just what I did, used a Brookville body and a butchered original frame and a few other original parts. People can't tell it from a real one.

I don't want to turn this into a pissing match (though I'm getting ready to fuel it), so I'll leave it with this thought....for those who say we should've started with a Brookville 3w, I would debate that you could not build one for what an original car cost - and think about it before you refute it.....paint, interior, door handles, firewall, tack strip moldings (let's not forget that no one makes an exact steel reproduction) and all of those small pieces, not to mention all of the time invested getting those parts to fit together in a somewhat presentable manner. At the end of the day, it's a Brookville 3w, and not a Ford 3w (and that's coming from someone who owns a Brookville roadster).

Originally Posted by Old Ford Addict

Looks fantastic from here Cory.... just how they should’ve looked the day they were made

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Krylon32

Maybe it's just me but as I read the article I see nothing that would prevent this car from being put back to stock. I sold them a nice wish bone and dropped heavy axle so they would't have to use the original. The modified parts were out sourced and not the originals and if you check carefully I think ever thing is bolt on using the original holes. Yes the cry original once is correct but it can be returned back to stock if deemed so. I guess I just appreciate one mans version of what increasing the drive ability of an early Ford is. Get off it!

Thanks Gary

[IronFord]

I'm doing the same thing to a 32 Tudor over the winter. 49 flathead, 39trans and a columbia but, mine will be a high-boy. I have some questions for you Cory I will pm you. I think you did a great job with the car.

Luke

[denson1932]

Thanks Gary for the great coverage of your awesome '32 3W coupe build...If you show an original car the spectators will take a quick look then walk away. If you show this car they will keep looking at each upgrade and how it was done. It is way more interesting and generates 10X the conversation And now it is HIS Ford Coupe, not Henry's Ford Coupe.

[Flowmeister]

Actually, it's Dan's awesome coupe

[Old Redneck]

I sure did enjoy reading all this. In fact I went through all this twice and enjoy it the second time. You done good. Thank you very much.

[345w]

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this is a message for cory taulbert---- my name is dave danko from Marion,Oh I would like to buy the 32 ford 5w seat that you have listed on the H>A>M>B> [email protected] or 740 387 4774 I'm only 125 miles from detroit.