A Hupmobile ???

[soltz]

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[bob w]

In the process of rearranging some stuff. The Hup is going in the back garage until building season. This is the first time I've seen it outdoors. Getting a good idea of the proportions. Seems okay to me, bodywise. The frame looks too long out the front but that is to allow for the parallel leaf spring front end.

 

[Bamamav]

You could always put the radiator in front of the current cross member so the frame wouldn't have as much overhang past it.

 

[Old Iron]

By the time the axles are mounted it'll be fine

 

[joedoh]

looking good!

until building season.

and when is this "building season" you speak of?

 

[Torchie]

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[bob w]

Snow on the roof this morning. It's time to start the winter build. Jerry and Dave helped me move cars around and now the Hupmobile roadster takes center stage. As you can see, the Crosley and the dragster are bundled up for a while.

 

[Couper]

Snow arrrggg where are you Bob? Geeeze I hate the stuff. I'm in the Northern most part of NJ up at the NY border. High elevation....raining everywhere else, snowing here.

You have a lot of projects going on.... I'm trying to just get one done.. LOL

 

[DozerII]

It sucks but winter build season is just about here. Gotta be ready to keep busy outta the cold.[P[P

 

[lowbudget50]

This will be a cool build!! But I am ready for snow season!!

 

[bob w]

The rear end and suspension is reinstalled for the final time. Spent today assembling the front brakes. They are 1937 Chevy units as is the front axle. Not the best. I did find shoes and wheel cylinders at Rock Auto. Remember, my objective is to use up parts I've got laying around and keep the spending to a minimum.

 

[Couper]

Looks great Bob

 

[smallfoot]

I hear ya on using up parts laying around. Upon viewing a rack behind the barn with several axle assemblies, both front and rear, I automatically started thinking about what I could put together to use up the spares so they didn't just fade away.

 

[oneeye]

Looking good Bob. I just looked back thru this thread, great build.

The next to days will bd really nice but back to "building season" on Monday!

 

[lowbudget50]

Looking killer my friend!!

 

[bob w]

Hey oneeye, nice to from you.

Thanks for following along, guys. And thanks for the positive comments.

The front axle, springs, shocks, brakes etc. are installed. Now mocking up brake lines. I had several somewhat bent brake lines laying around. Straightened them and they fit just fine.

One thing I couldn't find used was four bolt 15" wheels. Had to order some new ones from Summit. That hurt the wallet.

 

[bob w]

Plugging away at it. Brake lines, fuel line and wiring from the back are in place. Dropped the engine and trans in place today. Used, free 305 from my friend Dave. Used 350th from Marketplace. This is a budget build. Got to lengthen the drag link. Haven't been able to spend much time on it because of fall leaf management. Beautiful weather here though. We need rain.
I sent a PM to Torchie a few days ago. No reply. Darn.

 

[Couper]

Nice on the progress..... bad news no answer from Torchie.

If you guys pray, pray he gets better or goes quick without any pain.
Better to be here with us....but not in pain.

 

[smallfoot]

Bob, are those 4 on 4"? I'm looking for upsizing what I find with trailer wheels.

 

[bob w]

It's an early Mustang rear end. 4 by 4 1/2".