My Coupe Has Changed...!

[Spike!]

What a difference a year makes! Actually, it hasn't been a year since I traded my C-Dan for my Five Window, but the coupe looks much better now... Heres a shot from last June. Right before I bought it..

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Here are a few from this past Saturday..

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Another one..

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A different view..

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Last one of the motor..

[Paul]

much better.

I'd go dual quad and Cal Custom covers, but that's just me http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

love it!

Paul

[phat rat]

Nice. I see you've got the optional 7 bolt valve covers LOL

[Spike!]

I have a set of Ansens that I can change whenever I want. But I like the M/T's for that "drag car" look. Dual quads or a Corvette trip intake are next.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Spike

[chopt50]

Now you just need some blakwall Firestones to complete the look. Looks good though http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Ryan]

Great work... Headers make a HUGE difference...

[Paul]

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I have a set of Ansens that I can change whenever I want. But I like the M/T's for that "drag car" look.

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I'm not familiar with the Ansen covers, got a picture?

didja see the Eelco covers go on ebay a while ago?

what's the spec.s on the motor?

Paul

[30roadster]

thank heaven for flat black! Looks really pretty now.

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Very refreshing!! Looks tons better!!

[fab32]

The song says "what a difference a day makes" but in your case it took a little longer. That car has improved at least 100% since you got it. Be careful with what you do from now on, you don't want to ruin all of the PROGRESS. What you have now is definitly a HOT ROD.

Frank

[Spike!]

Heres a shot of the Ansens.. I ran them until I found the M/T's. Thanks Ryan. They not only look better, but they weigh a whole lot less. Probably dropped 15-20 lbs. per side. But theyre LOUD.

[Spike!]

Next step is to paint the fire wall the same cream color as the wheels. After that, I'm going to paint the body using John Deere tractor paint. Then, its getting striped and I'll leave it alone. How it looks now is how I saw it (In my head at least..) last June. Never thought I would find those head lights though..that was a bonus.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Spike

[roadstar]

Good looking car. It's amazing how changing a few key parts can give the car a whole new attitude.

I kinda like those Ansen valve covers http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[34Fordtk]

Hotrodphotos....looks a little underpowered to me http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Paul]

your Ansens look like the Weiand, Copo, Yenko and other covers, are they the same casting?

Paul

[Spike!]

Absolutely under powered! It barely gets out of its own way.. What schmuck thought that putting a Big Block in such a heavy car would make it go at all? Maybe I should put something else in there...? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Spike

[Paul]

[Tony]

Hey, picture taker man!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Damn nice job man!
Totally different from when we looked at it....

Can't wait to see it in person..at the 'Mud Run'

Tonester......

[36couper]

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Next step is to paint the fire wall the same cream color as the wheels. After that, I'm going to paint the body using John Deere tractor paint. Then, its getting striped and I'll leave it alone. How it looks now is how I saw it (In my head at least..) last June. Never thought I would find those head lights though..that was a bonus.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Spike

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Nice car. But man, do we need another flat black rod with painted wheels? How about adding a little color to that John Deere tractor paint. Make it a little different than all the other flat black rods. Just my opinion....but you asked.

[DoubleClutch]

Great transformation, the car looks cool now!

[scarylarry]

Clean motor, clean car, May 22nd, SoWhat, your car, sideways, rooster tails, clean no more, happiness
An artsy poem by your pal Larry
Looks good for now http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[fuel pump]

Great job. It's nice to see a car rescued. It's a hot rod now with the right look. Cool.

[Pontiac Slim]

Hey..
Our "cars" related ???
Yous done your coupe proud !
Pontiac Slim

[deuce]

just my opinion, but i'd leave the ansens on permanently.

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Really looks great. Much better. You must be really enjoying it now.

Congraulations! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Byron Crump]

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I'm going to paint the body using John Deere tractor paint.

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So you are going with green even after all the bad luck stories that got posted on here several months ago about green (nonsense voodoo stuff)? Anyhow...love the progress man.

[bustingear]

Should have left the MOON Tank.

[onelow48]

I know that car! I worked with the guy that had it. You did a killer job!

I see lots of mud in that cars future!!!!!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gifClark

[SamIyam]

I hope you and pontiacslim make it to the HAMB drags... it's be cool to see them run each other!

I bet the guy you bought it from is gonna shit when he sees it! Hahahahaha!!

Sam.

[Joe Bardell]

I've got an insane amount of respect for a guy who sprays flat black over a show paint job. Awesome work, congrats!

[Nick32vic]

Scenario: If i saw this car at a rod run i would

First picture: Laugh and walk away.
Second picture:Smile and take a picture and move in for closer inspection. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Nick

[46mopar]

Looking good .

[colorado51]

Looks A LOT better, AND you kept the big block! Gotta love that!

[AHotRod]

The "Transformation is Excellant".
I like your vision and taste.
Stay on "Your" track...........

[plmczy]

Damn that does look good. Those healights did a world of difference for it. I like the look of the ansen cover's on it, especially if you went with the vette intake set up you mentioned. Now keep that garage all nice and toasty warm so I get to see it this time,lmao http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif. later plmczy

[Rocket88]

Looks great!
I really like the stance, the new headlights sure make a difference.
She must scoot along with that big block!

[hotrodladycrusr]

I'd like to add my kudos as well. I LOVE the new look and I can't wait to see it in person at Syarcuse in July.

[Spike!]

Thanks for all the comments! I may put the Ansens back on just for a different look. They are better looking..

Specs on the motor- Far as I know its a 402 Big Block Chevy (396 bored .030 over from the factory..) Square port heads, pretty tame cam and Pete Jackson gear drive. Thats all the info I've recieved so far. 46mopar has more info but hes not giving it up. I didn't build it, I just pop freeze plugs out of 'em.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Spike

[haring]

Lookin' good, Spike. I like all the changes you've made. The white firewall will really tighten it up, too.

[lulabelle]

How the hell are you gonna take "photo lap" photos? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Spike!]

Self timer? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Spike

[Dan]

what'd you use for a brake pedal and m/c?

[Buick59]

Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very........nice.

Mike

[Spike!]

Master Cylinder is a common GM dual unit. Not sure of its origin. Brake pedal is probably from the same donor. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Spike

[primerkid]

...paint, rims...the new rod turned our great !

[johnnylonghair]

Looks very cool spike, but you are still "gay"

[sedan_dad]

Man,where are the damn bullet holes?What the hell you take'em off for? Now it's all fucked up.

[Spike!]

I went to a larger gauge bullet and shot up my visor. Pretty nice grouping for a drunk... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Spike

[Jeffie James]

looks badass dude, you dont need no stinkin paint!

[Skate Fink]

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How the hell are you gonna take "photo lap" photos? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

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...he can let "Tack" drive while he shoots the photos....Kid has to learn sometime! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I't only dirt....

[Suede57]

Looks much better now

[moondisc]

This is still my favorite pic of your car
<img src=http://img32.photobucket.com/albums/v95/moondisc/cldeluxegal.jpg>
In fact I'm still using it for wallpaper on my 'putor.
Headlights made all the difference. Looking good!
Just hope the guy doesn't gay up your Cdan the way he did this car!

[Rusty]

SO much better. Keep the good work up.