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1932 CHEVY

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It's all steel and built for long drives.

It's all steel and built for long drives.

2015 to 2018 - Las Vegas, NV

This car was purchased as a project car from Hartford, CT. It was shipped to our home in Las Vegas, NV. For 3 years, the car was dismantled and redone:

  • Paint & Body Work
  • Remove & Inspect Engine
  • Replace Wood in Doors
  • Add Custom Interior
  • Replace Glass
  • Replace A/C
  • Total Rewire
  • New Wheels & Tires
  • New Headlights and Horns
  • Replace & Wrap Exhaust
  • Add E-Stoppe Emergency Brake

2018 to Present - Wilbraham, MA

We moved back to Wilbraham, MA  in 2018. 


  • Replaced Rear fenders
  • Replaced Running Boards & Mats
  • Added custom LED Tail Light System
  • Replaced Gauges with Dakota Digital for 1934 Ford
  • Added Power Steering
  • Powder Coated Intake Manafold, Valve Covers and Air Cleaner
  • Changed Rear End gear ratio to 2:73 .
  • Installed Brand New BluePrint Crate Engine
  • Rebuilt TH350 Transmission

2019 Body Update

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.

Chassis

1932 Chevy chassis features Mustang II IFS, custom boxed frame, Derale transmission cooler, E-Stoppe electic emergency brake system, PTFE braided stainless steel fuel line, 6 AN fuel filter and shut-off valve, Ford 9" rear with 2:73 gears, Titanium wrapped exhaust system and  front and rear sway bars.

Built to be Driven and enjoyed for Long Distance drives

One of the greatest pleasures of owning this car is being able to drive it anywhere you want to go. In 2021 and 2022 we participated in the Fortunato Fall Foliage Rally https://fortunatorally.com where participants compete for points in a scavanger hunt style vintage car rally. We drove over 1000 miles, visited 7 northeastern states and completed the rally  in 3 days. We came in 3rd place for both years. This video is driving through Smugglers' Notch in northern Vermont 2022.

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

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