Interior framing progress

[EDNY]

Removed a bunch of cow stanchions from my barn and been using them to frame up my 33.  They are about 1/8" thick and wrap nicely around the interior body. Have plenty if anyone needs some.

That's 1/8" steel running the length of the B pillar -roof to floor-and welded to the stanchions.

Ed

[TFoch]

Ed,
Excellent reuse of material!  Looks good.  I'm all set on mine though but could have used it a while ago.
tom

[themoose]

Ed

Now that's pretty crafty! Look like they were made for the job....but now what you gonna do with the cows?

Moose

[ghost28]

Dnag. You are a pretty fart smeller I- I- MEAN SMART FELLER. It reminds me of a time I used a bar stool hoop for a steering wheel on my 28 chevy.

[EDNY]

The manure is pretty old - while welding it kinda smells like roses   Those stanchions really are stout...& like I said...have plenty if anyone needs them.

Ed

[32chevy vett]

That sounds like some thing I would do! Great idea.

[EDNY]

Progress shots, have the coupe all boxed in with 1" round .095 tubing....including the wrap around the rear window, A pillars connected at top, behind dash and floor.  It's really sturdy and before I put the interior up, I'll use small amounts of automotive spray foam between the body and round tubing.  Most of the new car pillar are filled with the stuff now.

The tubing actually uses less space than the OEM wood and gives me a base to attach the garnish molding tabs.

Will most likely use some round stock framing the inside of the doors. The guy I bought the body from tried to make his own wood framing...I say "tried" plus he used softwood.

[themoose]

Ed

It looks like it's coming along really well. That's a good idea using the spray foam...That should really keep the vibration and noise levels down.

Moose

[EDNY]

I know there was a debate (HAMB) about using foam in a streetrod but just about every new car has it.  It is a special closed molecule foam that won't absorb water or moisture and really strengthens a body and it weighs nothing.  I'll  run pex tubing through the A pillars then foam up the pillars. That way the round .095 tubing which is already welded to the body inside the pillars will be even more rigid... the pex will be there to run wires through.

The pictures look a little rough, the guy before me sprayed the inside of the car with all kinds of paint but I'm satisfied with the framing inside the car.....still need a few small supports and gussets...but the doors are next.

[chopper526]

Looks good, Ed. I like the foam idea, too. I think I will give it a shot.

[TFoch]

Ed,
It's looking good and should be real solid.  The foam idea is a good one.  I'll have to think about that.  Great job!
Tom

[ghost28]

Any updates on you coupe?

[EDNY]

Any updates on you coupe?

Have the door chop sections tac'd together, doors framed, TPI engine running, exhaust done. When (if) the sun comes out for good I'll start working on the external body including rounding the bottom of the rear fenders, roof panel welding. Welded in a front bumper wedge style. Waiting for a couple of guys to help me tac the roof panel in.

The best part is that it's running, charging and moving!

Ed

[TFoch]

Ed,
I see you provided pictures of proof for Moose!
Tom

[themoose]

Ahh come on Tom...You know you like looking at all  those great pictures too!!!

Moose

Ed,
I see you provided pictures of proof for Moose!
Tom