[ghost28]

You're alright chopper. After all you drive and built a chevrolet .
 I was racking my brain on how to get the fender to line up with the 32 chevy splash aprons, when finally I decided to work the fender instead of the apron. I cut a few slits in the lower fender edges that need body work anyway, and then I pulled and clamped the two together. Now all I have to do is add about 11 inches to the length of the apron. The custom running boards will be easy.

[62131]

Anybody that builds Chevrolets is alright,

[sixball]

Come on Chopper even I can tell the difference between a Moose and a Goat. Oh sorry I meant Ghost.

Ghost it is really looking good. It was designed to be a big car just keep the proportions and it will be fine. I really like the lines of the hood and the radiator shell.

[chopper526]

You're alright chopper. After all you drive and built a chevrolet .
 I was racking my brain on how to get the fender to line up with the 32 chevy splash aprons, when finally I decided to work the fender instead of the apron. I cut a few slits in the lower fender edges that need body work anyway, and then I pulled and clamped the two together. Now all I have to do is add about 11 inches to the length of the apron. The custom running boards will be easy.

Awesome, Ghost. Almost like it came that way!

[62131]

Ghost   I've looked at the third picture three times now and the only issue I see is the curve or rounded part of the apron which shouldn't be a problem. If you slice the curve can you pull it to the fender?

[sixball]

Ghost I saw this on eBay and it looks like it would fit your Buick. It might come in handy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pines-Winterfront-radiator-grille-cover-1920-s-FORD-MODEL-T-A-CHEVY-/181605189485?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a4883476d&vxp=mtr

[ghost28]

Ghost   I've looked at the third picture three times now and the only issue I see is the curve or rounded part of the apron which shouldn't be a problem. If you slice the curve can you pull it to the fender?

Yeah that is an issue I haven't worked on yet.  I will probably make the curve in the fender to match the splash apron.

[ghost28]

Sixball thanks the measurements are exact for my grille. Gonna have to keep an eye on this one. I don't see a reserve.

[sammons]

Looks like you're getting it spliced together just fine ghost.

Sixball, man that winterfront is cool! I've been wondering if the heaters in these cars worked worth a darn in the winter. I guess I'll be changing out thermostats spring/fall. I would like to have something similar for mine.

[chopper526]

When you look at that fender and apron I think that curve is a small, no big deal fix compared to what you have done.

I put that winterfront in my watch list, I have never seen anything like that before. Of course when I first got my car I had never seen a swamp cooler either. I'm a'learnin'.

[sixball]

A really nice NOS one for a '30 or so Chevy sold about week ago for over $200 if I remember correctly. Essex & Hudson had adjustable louvers stock. They didn't have water pumps like "Ts" but I have read it worked pretty well with a big radiator and a 4 blade fan. We'll see if I get the rest of the stuff to put an Essex together. Anyway Ghost, I'm glad it interested you and I hope you get it. It would add an even more "Unique" look to your roadster. There can't be a lot of those out there.

[ghost28]

I think I have gotten a cold and it's slowed me down, but I have gotten the running boards extended and screwed to the rear fenders for fitting.  I  have a question for all of you. On the hood I was thinking of making it a one piece top, but I can get a new stainless piano hinge for it also. Leather straps would hold it down both ways.

One piece, or hinge it?

[chopper526]

Ghost, I think if you are using the hood sides (I assume you are) you need to hinge the top. Otherwise you won't be able to open the hood, you would only be able to pull the hood side out. The sides just sort of flapping out to the side. It would look cool but you would have to take the whole hood off to access most of the engine.


 If it is just for looks: one piece top. For practicality: two piece top. Just my 5 cents.(Two cents isn't worth what it used to be)

[ghost28]

I won't be using the hood sides.

[sammons]

Ghost I would agree with chopper if you were using the sides. But just the top half, I like the smooth look and would tend to weld up for a one piece. That's just a personal preference though