In 1932, Ford ruled the depression-ravaged automobile market. Ford cars had a very loyal following, but much of their success in 1932 can be attributed to the introduction of a peppy V-8 engine in a low-priced car. Yet there were other good cars built in 1932. Though Ford and Chevrolet built half the cars sold in 1932, I am partial to the Model PB Plymouth, introduced in April. This blog tells the story of the hot-rodding of a Model PB Sport Roadster -- The Other Deuce.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Blisters II
11-15-2012 -- The blisters are being crafted! I went out to the shop today at lunchtime and Dan was well along with the first of the blisters. He started by creating cardboard patterns delineating the outer edge and the "fold" line where the flange transitions to the bulge. He then made a frame to hold the flat sheet of steel while he hammers it into shape, using cardboard gauges to measure the depth. The cardboard gauge will also ensure that the blisters on each side of the car will be identical.
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