Tasty 34 Ford Coupé [pics]

[TurboDieselWeasel]

[edit] Thread title fixed ;D

[stealthstylz]

I love that, its got a quirky edge to it that I can't quite put my finger on. Not a 'B' though ;p

[TurboDieselWeasel]

Dec 24, 2012 11:16:17 GMT stealthstylz said:

Not a 'B' though ;p

What do I know... ;D

[ben711200]

That wheel/tyre combo is perfect.

Only thing I'd lose is the digi-dash. Lovely

[customsinc]

Rear end is too wide and too low. Needs narrowing and taller rear tyres. Cycle wings look curse word as well.

[hellman]

looks great to me.

[TurboDieselWeasel]

Dec 24, 2012 12:06:45 GMT customsinc said:

Rear end is too wide and too low. Needs narrowing and taller rear tyres. Cycle wings look curse word as well.

- go find something you like and post it then...........

[customsinc]

Just saying that's all. It like he spent a packet on a nice motor, then bought a cheap axle and tried to get away without narrowing it. An inch on each side and an inch higher and it'd be great (sans cycle wings)

[montythemole]

Looks excellent to me and I presume the cycle wings (which blend in very well) are enough to keep it legal in Oz? If so bonus points for having the look and being able to drive it without plod pulling you up.

Digital dash is interesting choice. Would be nice to have one hidden behind a panel or similar for accurate readings but a big rusty old speedo/tacho for show.

[shanehaward]

Dec 24, 2012 11:22:32 GMT TurboDieselWeasel said:

Dec 24, 2012 11:16:17 GMT stealthstylz said:

Not a 'B' though ;p

What do I know... ;D

actually I think that is a model b (1934).. its more rounded than a model a, also has the original model b grille

[Porsche]

I'm really loving that...cycle wings look great too. I wouldn't change a thing.

[stealthstylz]

Model B was 1932, that's a 1934 Model 40A. Google it they're completely different.

[shanehaward]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1934_Ford_Model_B.jpg

[TurboDieselWeasel]

Ok, fixed it... ;D I have very, very limited knowledge about pre-war US stuff IMHO the guards don't distract at all. In fact, I didn't notice them at first If it keeps it legal without giving away too much of the look - why not? Some of us have to cope with strict(ly enforced) laws and need to find copromises to get away with radical stuff

[stealthstylz]

This is a 1932 Model B.

image.rodandcustommagazine.com/f/11205123+w750+st0/0401rc_02_z+1932_ford_coupe+front_driver_side.jpg[/IMG]

This is a 1933 Model 40, completely different car body and chassis wise.



This is a 1934 Model 40A, which was a facelift of the 33 model.

[rmad]

Dec 24, 2012 12:06:45 GMT customsinc said:

Rear end is too wide and too low. Needs narrowing and taller rear tyres. Cycle wings look curse word as well.

Too low and wide for your taste, perhaps. The owner probably nailed the look he wanted...and he probably thought that the cycle wings were a small price to pay for being able to drive it wherever and whenever he liked. They're about as discreet as they (legally) can be if you ask me.

There's a big difference between saying something is just plain wrong and you not sharing someone's taste.

[stealthstylz]

The low and wide look is the bit I like, looks like it might have half a chance of going round a corner.

[Tim]

Thats ace - although i'd have to change those bolts on the steering wheel for some nice allen bolts :-)

[spekkie]

Love it ! Looks so rough and ready for some high speed cruising ;D

[needabeetle]

Dec 24, 2012 12:20:45 GMT TurboDieselWeasel said:

Dec 24, 2012 12:06:45 GMT customsinc said:

Rear end is too wide and too low. Needs narrowing and taller rear tyres. Cycle wings look curse word as well.

- go find something you like and post it then...........

Woah, woah, woah, he's allowed to not like it! Chill your beanz my man, don't take it so personally!


I disagree with most of what he feels about it too, but he's allowed an opinion. I'd lose the digi dash, change the steering wheel, and less/no louvres in the rear hatch. I LIKE how wide and low it is, to me it looks mean and awesome! I'm only pointing out the small niggly things I'd change, I'd still happily run it as it is though, proper mean looking beast!