A few pics of my 1932 Ford Highboy street rod, i am going to do a build on it so look for more updates. The paint still needs to be buffed out but i am happy with it so far, the interior has many scratch built parts such as the steering wheel, steering column and mount, dash insert and console, shifter, next i hope to have some pics of the wheels and engine any and all comments welcome.

Shaping up nicely Robert.

Nice! I like the center console idea.
What do you plan for a motor?...flathead, nailhead, hemi.....

Thanks Dave, thanks Bob, i think i will go with a boss 429 Ford engine with a supercharger and 60's style fuel injection and air scoop. I have just finished the firewall it's made of very thin sheet steel which i lightly polished should look good installed and give a decent reflection of the engine.

Looks good so far!

What did you use for the woodgrain in the interior?

-YL

Thanks Yoni, i used real wood for the steering wheel and dash insert, the console was painted tan and i used a fine piont brush and some pine stain on all the parts to give them more of a wood texture.

Beautiful work so far Robert. A 429 with a blower! A killer combo. should look pretty cool

Thanks Jesper i really had a good time building the interior and using the wood. I should have an update soon as i started work on the engine a ferw days ago.

I guess that's one good reason why it looks like real wood: it IS real wood!

Again, nice work.

-YL

You got it Yoni, most people on the site know i also build wooden ships and i have lots of scraps left over, that's why i thoght i would try some in the Hot rod build, i think it worked out well.

First update on my Hot Rod build, in the first picture you you can see i added the firewall and window frame, i also a buffed out the paint, in the second picture is the basic engine build with the super charger, both the air scoop and valve covers were painted with Alcad chrome paint the air scoop was white plastic and the chrome on the covers was damaged so tried the Alcad system i think it looks pretty close to the kit chrome let me know what you think.

Looking good Robert. I really like the clean look of the firewall. The Alclad chrome looks great.

Thanks Jesper i was going for the clean look for this entire build so far so good. That Alcad chrome painting system really looks great, first you use a primer, than base black and than you use the chrome over the black, i will be using it on several other parts on this build. The fire wall has 2 holes drilled in it for the radiator support rods it should be one but the super charger gets in the way, that's what happens when you change one part you have to make changes to everything.

The firewall looks great. I also noticed the PE grille. Nice work!

-YL

Thanks Yoni, i will try to keep the updates coming, next i have to setup the drive system for the supercharger as the one i have does not fit.

Things in the car section seem a little slow so thought it was time for an update. The first shot shows the engine installed so you and i can get an idea of how it looks, the front suspension is finished but both the grille shell and rear end are setup for the picture only. the 2 next pics are of the mostly done 429 just a few details left on it, scratch built stuff on the engine are as follows the belts for both the super charger and alternator, the pulley system for the super charger, both valve cover breathers and all the fittings for the fuel system. Looks like i have lots more work to do on this one but so far i am happy with the progress. Comments welcome.

Wow! The '32 is coming along nicely. The scratchbuilt engine parts are just fantastic. Great details!

I like the wheels and tires, too. I have a few of those old (mid-80's) Otaki wheel & tire sets around, but it looks like yours are pretty new. Is another company re-issuing these? BTW, the three-bar knockoffs are a nice touch.

-YL

That looks cool Robert. The scratchbuild details for the engine looks fantastic.

Thanks Yoni, to be honest i had set aside these wheels for this project about 5 years ago because i didn't like the kit wheels and tires, that's how long it took me to get around to starting this one, the wheels held up good over the years if i find any other sets i will let you know, thanks Jesper i really had fun making the details.

It's time for the final update on my Hot Rod and i am calling this one finished, there are still a few more details i could add but than i run the risk of making a big mistake and i am also trying out my photobucket account i hope it works. All comments welcome.

Looks great, Robert. The overall look is very "hot rod", and that big, huffed Ford powerplant is quite eyecatching. I like the little details: the exhaust tips, front and rear spreader bars, the wood grain on the shift knob, the color-matching on the blower body and the ribbed blower belt...all good stuff.

Are the tailights the '50 Pontiac units from AMT's '34 Ford?

Just one tiny nitpick, and that's the mold seam on the tires. I know that the tires are soft rubber and the mold line is a bear to remove, but it is really noticeable on a fenderless car.

-YL

Robert, it turned out looking great.

Nice job Robert.
Love the interior and the complete botom of it.
Only one question, what did you use for drivebelts?

Erikssson.

Over all a beautiful piece of work Robert. Great details.

Thanks guys. Yoni thanks for the comment and yes i agree about the tires i have sanded them several times and the mold line is in between the 2 center treads i would have to sand the tires down to slicks to remove them i am checking my parts boxes for better ones. The front and rear bars and exhaust tips are polishing tubing and i lost one of the kit tailights so i made these from a few spare valve cover breathes cut down than painted silver and than clear red. Thanks Erik the blower drive belt was made from a piece of iron on patch for clothing. Once again thanks guys.