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I’m using the 1932 Kugel chassis, which I think is the best around with their independent rear suspension. It has been changed from their earlier one that I have on my roadster, in that the disc brakes are now Chevy Blazer because the finned aluminum Corvette is no longer available. And it has a new-design rear housing that looks great.
I want the Coupe to follow my original roadster look in the front, so I’m using a Speedway Motors dropped stainless steel axle, so Kugel welded in a ’32 cross member for me instead of his normal IFS.
The body is about finished: chopped two inches, channeled over the frame, wheel wells raised and the floor installed. With everything welled up, it’s now a solid uni-body. I have also installed all-new wood from Ford Wood Art with stainless steel screws which adds to the rigidity.
I’m also checking the new seat from Glide Engineering and the mounting position for the Flaming River steering column and steering wheel.
More to come as the project moves forward.
Be sure to get Street Rod Builder magazine each month as the project is very detailed with lots of new ideas. The series started in SRB’s January/February issue, then March and April. May should be out soon. There is lots of nostalgia from the 1950’s and photos of my early cars. If you don’t have the first issues, give SRB a call: 423/664-5133. You older guys may remember me as a former editor of Rod and Custom for five years in the early 1960’s, so I have lots of experience in hot rodding, and the articles (6 in all plus the finish) have lots of my new ideas for the Coupe.
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