33 and 34 chevrolets

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

33 and 34 chevrolets

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

Both are nice looking starts for projects, I think you should concentrate on the '33, three window, and sell me that pickup.
Where are you at? It might help with finding a soda blaster in you area.

poncho62 · ADMINISTRATOR

Cool projects
I know little about blasting, but have heard that soda blasting is very hard to get rid of afterwards...That media or walnut shells etc is much safer

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Nice pair of vehicles,, sure do like that truck.

Gearhead · ELORA, ONT

Anyone else here totally green with envy??? Dude....you just rolled TWO sweeter than hell projects into your shop?? I'd love to have the truck too....

Pint and a Pound · AJAX, ONT

I might be wrong but I think soda blasting is just for paint and body filler removal ... I don't think soda is the right medium/abrasive for removing rust (based on the pics I am guessing rust removal is part of the intended result of blasting).

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

The rust is not real bad (pitting) more surface and a fair amount of original paint as well.

I am in mississauga .

Media blasting is probably more the correct terminology today.I just want to get rid of the rust at a resonable cost.

I have owned these vehicles for a long time and it is such a rush to finally get them home and get them started.

Adslow65 · LINDSAY, ONT

Great stuff! Awesome projects... keep us up to date!

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

truck was purchased as a complete truck,nothing missing. Was originally a manitoba telephone systems truck .Could see the mts under the yellow paint.

The 33 was a hot rod in the 60's in the lindsay/stirling area. I have all the part's to put it together, as it was bought pretty much as is. It also had a rad shell and grille with it.

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Well havent been flying along with the truck ,but have got the front sheet metal off.

The frame is really clean ,just surface rust.Picked up a couple of front fenders from out west already.A little more disassembly and will be ready for the media blasting.Still looking for a 700r4 so I can start getting the engine and tranny mount's fabbed.

Also looking for some hydralic brake assemblies from a 40's or 50's chev truck

hemi43 · ONTARIO

If you want it done right, get it dipped.

scott420p · BRAMPTON, ONT

Nice projects, I'm a fan of that pickup too. As for media blasting the company I work for uses www.Blastal.com and another one I've heard of is www.sodapro.com as far as price I can't say because I havent personally used them only through work.

-- Edited by scott420p on Sunday 2nd of December 2012 11:03:41 PM

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

finally finding a little time and bits and pieces to continue some work on my projects.Got the old cowl removed and started setting up the new one and putting the body back to proper floor height.It was channelled but I am going to do a chop on it once the body is secure again.

Got the truck all stripped down .Picked up a 39 truck front axle and juice brakes from fatstax ,got the 250 I-6 and 700r4 all ready to mock up and a toyota rear end

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Good pics, thanks for posting them.

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

Finelinefab · New Member

Awsome builds .Keep the pics coming

Hudman · New Member

Dont know who cando blast your area but ,do know it can get expensive.
I use whitelightning non silica,great for 16 guage,no warpage and smooth.Crushed glass comes in fine grit for thinner guages.Spray down with etch acid wash after.Yours should clean up quick.

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

got most of the car stripped to bare metal now,but am waiting for door hinge screws from the us to mount the doors before I can start any welding
truck is down to just the cowl on the frame.got a sandblaster working now with a couple of compressors and the cowl is nearly done.Got to go raid my uncle mac's welding shop for some 1 1\2 x 2 tube now.Will try to post some new photo's today joe mac

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Got my door hinge screws on the 24th .started to square up the frame so I could get the body lined up and it turn's out the frame is twisted and out of square.I have a 34 frame at the shop which I am going to retrieve today .Hopfully it is similar to the 33 frame as I was hoping to go full fendered with this car.I already know the wheelbase is 2 inches longer but that I can fix Will post later today joe mac

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Got the 34 chev frame home today.Forgot how good of shape it is in.Paint is still on most of it as well as the factory lettering stating 7 34 5 w 1934 5 window .This was the original chassiss from under my 5 window coupe.Hopefuuly my 33 3 window can move forward now . joe mac

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Wow. That frame really is in great shape. Is it from the south?

chevyboy · TORONTO, ONTARIO

Looks like there both moving along great. Now comes the real question, which ones gonna be on the road next year wink But serriously nice progress and quite an impressive pile of spare parts or is that just being put aside for a roadster? biggrin wink

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Well got the body back on the 34 chassis.

welded the new cowl back onto the body and now replacing the rocker panels .There wasn't much left of the old ones. The one on the floor is from the drivers side. I found some used one's and have placed it in the drivers side .Still have to remove and clean up the passengers side.

I am going to chop the top once I get the body more secure .Open to suggestions on how much to chop.

1 inch all around ? 3 inches all around ? 3 inches in winshield .1 inch in rear?

rake the windshield or stretch the roof? or just leave well enough alone?

Next time I take photo's I'll try to remember not to be smoking!!

And no Talon (chevyboy) I am not looking to build a roadster wink

Chad · GUELPH, ONT

I am a huge fan of the 33-35 chev's I love the coupes with a very mild chop, but the sedans a little lower, I would go 2 1/2 '' to 3 '' max on a 3 window, if you go any lower I think the look out of proportion, because they have such short quarter panels on them

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Great pics!! Thanks for those.
I too love the 33-34's , Years back many of those bodies were used up as stock cars in the hobby class, as they called it then.

chevyboy · TORONTO, ONTARIO

34guy wrote:
or just leave well enough alone?

That would be my sugestion. Take the 2-3 inches you might have chopped it and add it to the channel job. Always thought they looked sharp with a stock roof line.

And no Talon (chevyboy) I am not looking to build a roadster

Hmm, well now, you might have to call me if you need to make a little room.
After all, who wants an old twisted frame and a cut up firewall
But serriously, It cleaned up real nice and it looks like its comming along great.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Wow is that in good shape Joe....wish i could find em that good.

Ill be over to your shop in the new year for a closer look

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Thanks Glenn

Sometime's we just get lucky. Spent the day cleaning up the doors ans drivers side rocker.Doors are in good shape as well with the passenger's door requiring a small patch on the bottom.Hopefully tommorrow I will get the passengers side rocker cleaned up and can start getting the door mounted and rockers welded

Happy New Years to you all joe mac

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Boy is that ever in good shape.
Sweet.

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Thanks Pugsy

The car sure is in decent shape being it was bought and spent it's whole life here in Ontario.Was pretty decieving when you look at it from when I first got it

They tell me you are a metal magician,I have a n.o.s. rocker for the passenger side,any desire to try to make one for me for the drivers side P.M. and give me your thought's and wether you may even have the time joe mac

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Post a pic of the one you have.

Pint and a Pound · AJAX, ONT

That coupe looks to be in great shape. Nice way to start a project.

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Hey Pugsy

Here are a few pictures of the nos rocker

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

34guy wrote:
Hey Pugsy
Here are a few pictures of the nos rocker

Holy shape Batman.

That's a bad one. Is it available in the aftermarket?

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

She has got lot's of curves and compouding curves .

no aftermarket one's available .

I have got a used set from a sedan that need some repair. thought it would be nice to have a good solid one for the drivers sibde as well though. joe mac

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Nothing wrong with a repaired piece if all the cancer is cut out.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

34guy wrote:
no aftermarket one's available .

Looks like a piece that may be in demand?

Will you be coming to the spring meet? I'd like to see one of these things.

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

When is your spring meet?Could take a run out to see you before then as well.2 Different lengths for 5 window and 3 window could be made longer and trim to fit.Sure you could sell quite a few, have had people see my post and ask where to find them.Dont come up on e bay to often.I buy mine from a guy down south but he will only sell the sedan ones ,keep's the others for himself Thanks joe mac

Slammed 35 · HOOTERVILLE, ONT

Looking good Joe, what a great project (s) you have there. Was also good to see you out at Glenn's. Keep em comin'.

shazzbott · WHITBY, ONT

34guy wrote:
When is your spring meet?Could take a run out to see you before then as well.2 Different lengths for 5 window and 3 window could be made longer and trim to fit.Sure you could sell quite a few, have had people see my post and ask where to find them.Dont come up on e bay to often.I buy mine from a guy down south but he will only sell the sedan ones ,keep's the others for himself Thanks joe mac

You would be talking about dale stevens in kentucky. He had some rocker panels he was selling on ebay and also the rumble seat lid lid.

I would be real interested in that if it came up for sale.

I have bought a couple of items from you myself off ebay.

Nice job on the firewall cowl area swap, nicely done. !!!!!!!

Your 1933 chevrolet master chassis is 110" wheelbase i think, and the other chassis your now using is a 1934 chevrolet master series is 112 inch. From what i have seen you do so far , you should be able to fit the 33 body on the 34 frame . i think i have a picture somewhere with all the dimensions of the 33 & 34 frames.

mike

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

34guy wrote:
When is your spring meet?

Forgot to answer this.

Tentatively, its set for the second last weekend of April.

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Hey Mike

You are correct about the frame length's,but there are some other subtle difference's.in the width's.mostly where the hood and fenders covers the frame.

I am planning to make this a full fendered car,so I am going to put the car together before I do anymore welding in the sub structure. I am waiting for some rear fenders and tailpan I purchased from out west to be delivered and I will begin fabricating again.

I also have a spare decklid (rumble) .Would sell outright or trade for other 33 34 car or truck parts

Mike I will pm you my # if your interested in the decklid give me a call would prefer to make this car with a trunk but dont have hinges joe mac

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shazzbott · WHITBY, ONT

chevyboy wrote:
Looks like there both moving along great. Now comes the real question, which ones gonna be on the road next year But serriously nice progress and quite an impressive pile of spare parts or is that just being put aside for a roadster?

Spent the afternoon with JOE discussing the merits of chevrolets of the `1933 1934 master series variety and 33--35 chevy trucks.

I have a chevrolet 35 roadster affectionately called SHAZZBOTT, Joe only wants coupes and trucks.

I managed to leave behind a sum of $$$$$$ for a part Joe sold me to complete my roadster sheet metal.

mike

chevyboy · TORONTO, ONTARIO

shazzbott wrote:

Spent the afternoon with JOE discussing the merits of chevrolets of the `1933 1934 master series variety and 33--35 chevy trucks.
I have a chevrolet 35 roadster affectionately called SHAZZBOTT, Joe only wants coupes and trucks.
I managed to leave behind a sum of $$$$$$ for a part Joe sold me to complete my roadster sheet metal.
mike

Good to have you aboard Mike, Looking forward to hearing some more from you and seeing some pictures of shazzbot.

shazzbott · WHITBY, ONT

Currently SHAZZBOTT is in hibernation as its completely disassembled , all thats left standing is the stock frame, front axle assy and the rear. All the wood and the panels are removed.

This car originally was originally assembled on the bueno Aries ARGENTINA GM assembly line as a right hand drive roadster.
I am currently re-wooding the cowl section with door posts as its structural and its extremely difficult.

Here is something for your knowledge base. The coupes, sedans, sedan deliverys and all the FISHER BODY BUILT cars, the body is not the same as the OPEN CARS = roadsters and tourings, these were made by chevrolet body works and there is lots of differences in the bodys . Its like they were not part of the same company !!!!!!!!

I will start a seperate thread on it when i get back at it, as this thread is about joes vehicles. Right now lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ flying out of my bank account for sheet metal purchases of parts i need.

mike

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Joe.....

I dont know if you met Paul Denison at the party or not...but he could make those rockers.

His shop is in Hamilton and its called...Heavy Metal Studios...great guy

905-547-0090 he's not cheap but he is good...