It's not the Destination. It's how you get there.
It's all steel and built for long drives.
It's all steel and built for long drives.
New Steel Rear Fenders and Running Boards
New Running Boards and Rear Fenders
Replaced the worn Running Boards , mats and stainless steel trim. The work was completed by Rick Foy's Hot Rod Garage.
Rear Fenders have a perfect fit
Excellent body work to get the new steel fenders to exactly match the 90 year old car body. Work performed by Rick Foy and his team.
Safety
Added Flush Mount 37" LED Tail Light System and Hagen Flush Mount 3rd Brake Light
Lambert Enterprises was contacted to create a custom LED Tail Light System that includes sequenced directional signal and integrated Reverse light. Body work performed by Rick Foy's Hot Rod Garage, Southwick, MA.
Passed NSRA Safety 23 Inspection
Successfully passed a A 23 point safety inspection that was performed by the National Street Rod Association in Mesquite, NV.
Recent Updates
Dashboard Update
Replaced the gauges with Dakota Digital brand designed for a 1934 Ford. Used a 1931 Chevy Dashboard since it has more room for the A/C Vents than the 1932 Chevy dash. A new Rockford Fosgate AM,FM, XM Receiver replaced the Kicker Receiver.
Brand New BluePrint 355 HP Crate Engine Installed April 2023. TH350 Transmission Just Rebuilt too.
Engine replacement was just performed in April 2023. Engine has a 12 month warantee. The TH350 Transmission was also rebuilt. at this time.
Historical Photos
Starting Point
Barn find hot rod in need of lots of work purchased by previous owner.
Chassis
Chassis boxed and upgraded with Mustang II IFS Front End and a Ford 9 Rear by previous owner
DISASSEMBLY & inspection
The Car Was Completely Disassembled
Engine was removed along with the interior, fenders and running boards
Engine In
Chevy 350 CID engine was partially disassembled , inspected and reinstalled.
Body Shop
Body Work Complete
It took months getting the body ready for paint.
Guide Coat
Ready for final sanding
Interior Wood fabrication
Custom Wood Fabrication to Repace Missing Parts
Thanks to Gerry Carson for making all the missing wood parts needed for the interior
Diagram of Wood Parts used in the 32 Chevy Coupe
The use of wood for the structure of the early Chevys is the reason so few survived.
unique console design
Console Design Inspiration
1959 Facel Vega console has switches mounted on the angled part of the console.
Console Mockup
This is the vertical version of the Facel Vega console
console fabrication
Console Fabrication
Larry Gilbert spent over a week to construct the console from steel
Console Fabrication Complete
Console includes a Rockford Fosgate marine receiver,, USB Port, Speakers, 4 push button switches and Power Window switches.
Interior Construction
Complete Electrical Replacement
Jegs's 21 circuit wiring system used
Console Conceals Wiring
Console slides out to access fuses and relays
Replace Door Wood
Replaced Wood in Both Doors
Wood door kit was purchased from John Rodman
Doors Complete
Larry Gilbert took on the task of replacing the wood in both doors
Interior by Don Thompson, LA Design, Las Vegas, NV
Cutting industrial grade vinyl for the trunk floor.
Beautiful Leather Upholstery
Embossed herringbone vinyl is surrounded by rich leather.
Completed Trunk
19 gallon fuel tank and battery are surrounded by Don's beautiful leather upholstery.
Photo Gallery
NSRA Merit Award received in 2017 at the Mesquite Motor Mania, Mesquite, NV.
Awarded best Car at the Moose Lodge in 2018.
2021 GoodGuys Car Show, York, PA. Drove 700+ miles round trip.
Best 1930 to 1939 Award, Shriners Car Show Car Club of New England
Participated in the Fortunato Rally. Three days, 1100 miles in 6 states. We finished 3rd.
Becket MA Police Association
Cops & Rodders Car Show 2021 - Best Sexy Car
2019 Manchester, CT Car Show
Addison, Henry and Doc, hang out with Papa.
2019 Syracuse, NY Car Show
Our first long range drive. Drove 500+ miles round trip.
2021 Ogunquit, ME Car Show
Ogunquit Beach
2021 Brimfield MA Car Show
1St Place 1930 Cars
Celebrities
2021 Ogunquit Car Show - Ogunquite, ME
Miss Maine, Mariah Larocque & Miss Maine Teen , Lauren Jorgensen
Prop Car
Christine Jenks - Roaring 20's Party
Peter Camyre Photography
Hailey Dowling
Peter Camyre Photography