34 Coupe Progress

dustymaxhudson

Got the Coupe back yesterday and I will start installing the plumbing, electrical and get things running before the final paint. I want to give her a road test so I can get out all the bugs that may occur due to the stronger motor, air ride, new steering, floor shift and other mods. I need to ensure all the clearances are right with the tires and air ride settings. I don't want to get everything painted and drop her on the nose! I will try and post some pictures this weekend If this bad weather ever stops! We had 6" of snow last weekend and it looks like we are getting more tonight. We don't get much snow in the eastern part of Virginia, so I'm pretty tired of it already! It will keep me in the garage working anyway.

[Deleted User]

Can't wait to see some new pictures!

essexcoupe3131

Lets see the picture updates I bet you they are worth waiting for



Mike

dustymaxhudson

I went through all the parts I need to install and fit prior to paint today and took a quick picture from the front. I need to wipe her down. She's pretty dusty from all the body work. I couldn't get it out of the garage today to get any side profiles, but will try to get some next weekend weather permitting.



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Unknown

i've gone over your pics...... .. NICE JOB.......

Browniepetersen

Looking good!!! I have forgot if you told us the colors you plan to use or not. It is looking good at this point and I'll bet with the paint it will be great!

dustymaxhudson

I just wanted to give a little update on the 34 Coupe project. I started a new job and money was a little tight for a while, so I had to put things off for awhile. I'm driving 106 miles a day to work, and with gas prices like they are, it takes it's toll! But things are looking up! I'm now working 4/10's now which saves me a little time and money. This gives me the opportunity to get bsck to work on the coupe and I now have her running! The fitment of all parts has been completed and I installed the wiring harness and a push botton start system which will only activate if the key fob is nearby. I am finishing up the trunk wiring today which includes the Digital Dakota remote operated systems such as the windows, doors and trunk. I hope to tear her back down in the next month or so and get her out for paint. I'll try to post some pictures.

Unknown

It appears that you just dropped off when the goal was in sight. Now it's winter again. How's that great looking coupe coming?

dustymaxhudson

I've done all the wiring and got the motor running.I had to add an electric fuel pump because the mechanical couldn't get enough fuel to the two four barrels. It has air ride front and back, power windows and doors, push button keyless start, and a number of other modern additions. I'll have to strip it back down for paint. Things have really slowed down because I'm project manager on a new bridge build and it's taking up most of my time at the moment. I want to make sure it's the way I want it when I'm done so I'm not in any real hurry. Mistakes start to happen when you try to rush things. I'll try to keep you posted! Thanks for asking! Walt

P.S. If anyone out there has a set of 34 or 35 headlights, please let me know!

essexcoupe3131

Dusty how many hours were put into the roof chop, has made it look real good I am toying with some ideas at the moment
Mike

dustymaxhudson

The roof chop took about 40 hrs. if you include the rear window slope incorporated with the chop.

[Deleted User]

I wrote you a comment about the Modified Group and it posted in the Activity column. Your car sound like a great start to a good looking streetrod.

essexcoupe3131

Dusty, I take it this is a 6 cylinder coupe? will a small block Chrysler or Chevy fit in there without cutting up the fire wall?
thanks

[Deleted User]

I have a set of 33 Essex 6 headlamps complete, housing, reflector, rims and lenses with the bolts at the bottom that the wires go through. Contact Walt at aaawaltmordenti@aol.com if interested. Drop the 3 a's. Walt