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**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 01:16 AM
As deep as my traditional loving roots run I was raised with Street Rodders and still have a deep love for well built and clean STREET RODS. I have a shot at this one for a REALLY RIGHT price and hope to drive it home from Texas in a couple weeks. Any body got a good deal going on gold chains? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 01:17 AM
Only change planned here is my Corvette valve covers.
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 01:18 AM
And on the exterior I want to switch to chrome head and taillight bezels.
Luke Jivetalker
09-23-2003, 01:19 AM
JIm, a little chrome here and there, and your personal touch should make that thing look sweet
personally i think you need a touring ! your first love is always the best or could be ?
slazzen
09-23-2003, 01:31 AM
how are the wife and kids gonna fit in that ??? what happened to that roadster pickup??? that was nice
burndup
09-23-2003, 01:40 AM
1988 called and they want their dechrome-job back... after you give it to them, and perhaps un-monochrome it, it won't really look too streetrodderish, just clean. Maybe do the fenders/runningboards black? (glossy black, of course) Just put the mexiblanket over that velour...
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 01:46 AM
Sorry BurnedOut, but the only things painted on here that Henry didn't paint at the factory is the head and taillight bezels. I knew some people might have trouble thinking outside the "billy box." Yeah, maybe some black primer, Mexi-blankets and red steelies would make this "RIGHT"- NOT! Funny, I did that already in 1989!!! Talk about dated- black prime and red steelies- it's the new PASTEL! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I'm also planning on "Tommy the Greek" striping- black centers with white outlines on a few body lines, hood louvers and tailgate lettering. A chrome shell and chrome reverses with black bias' would make it totally 60's- they were TOTALLY mono back then too.
Fat ASS Whitewalls
09-23-2003, 02:42 AM
I like it. I agree with the little chrome touches. Maybe nerfbars too, chrome of course. Dean
Was that for sale at billetproof?
you scored...
xoxoxo
germ
greaseball
09-23-2003, 03:15 AM
JimA-
Good score!
Doesn't look THAT "streedrod" to me...
(No billet taillights, gay-ass color schemes,
I don't see any hoodscoop either)
It's too simple to be a "streetrod" I think-
It's not my style, but I was prepared for MUCH WORSE!
I say get chrome wires and dual pinstripe whitewalls for it!
Then you're set!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 03:15 AM
NO- I got it at POSEURPROOF. No black primer, no mexican blankets, no iron crosses, no bailing wire, no guys that have been rodding since they stopped skate boarding 3 years ago, no disturbingly loud cars with a whopping 120 horse power running on 6 sloppy cylinders, no oil downs every time the car ATTEMPTS to come to a halt- POSEURPROOF. I'll keep everyone posted on POSEURPROOF IV- the first three were FREE-attended by myself only, but I'm going to open the next one up to two lucky people- registration will be $1360.00 per car, but for that you get the "small show/punk rock" vibe everyone loves so much. We will be bashing all other events and making fun of cars and people we don't like- should be a HOOT! Only shiny street rods types should apply.
"Black prime- it's the new pastel!" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
slazzen
09-23-2003, 03:24 AM
jim I like you more and more glad your back from your break !!crap I may even go to poserproof sounds like my kinda show will there be those orca bettys like I seen on the hamb ???? I am learning so much about this whole scenester crap I wanna take it to the next level and i think you can be a big help is there gonna be a car club ??? I want a jacket to put on my steering wheel whats the name of the club ???
Missouri_Mike
09-23-2003, 03:24 AM
Hey Jim, I wanna come to Poseurproof as a spectator...but only if you charge me $15 to get in and I can pay $7 for a hamburger... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
By the way...nice truck. Some striping would look great on it!
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 03:36 AM
HA!- Spectators??? Who would want to come see this crap? Like I said- only 2 entries for this first one- but I'm looking at "selling out" and finding a place that would hold about 5,000 ANTI-POSEUR vehicles in the future. Any vehicles sporting 10-inch (or greater) channel jobs, ridiculously tall shifters with giant-sized shift knobs, more than 5 "scenester" decals, 9-or more carburetors, imitation "monkey fur" interiors, FAUX ANYTHING, crooked drunken pinstriping, alcohol of any type (we don't hold our liquor well) will be mocked mercilessly at the front gate and denied entrance from POSEURPROOF. We are a covert STREET ROD organization hoping to bring both style and safety BACK to hot rodding. Viva la POSEURPROOF! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 03:44 AM
POSUERPROOF- because "HIPSCENESTERDORKSTHAT DON'TKNOWAKINGPINFROMDONKINGPROOF" was TOO long to fit on the shirts. Guaranteed to be the only event this season where you WILL NOT see a Jesse James iron cross shirt!
Missouri_Mike
09-23-2003, 03:48 AM
You're a sick man, Jim....good to see you back and posting again! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Will the big bad ass TOUGH GUY PSYCHOBILLY gangs....be coming?
...
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 03:54 AM
WARNING- we might loose some of our "anti edge" once the Brinks truck backs up to the house- so make sure you get in on this while we still have our "anti edge"!
It's hard to hate when Ben Franklin is your best friend.
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 03:57 AM
The only "gangs" allowed must have matching satin club jackets with contrasting piping and elastic cuffs- such as pink with black or black with red. No satin- no entry!
Rocky
09-23-2003, 06:11 AM
........so, I'm lookin at the photo and natcherly, I'm thinking of what I would do to it if I owned it. The shiny paint makes me a little "nervous" but I could re-learn to rinse and chamois every morning. The wheels are nice but I'd hafta go with painted steelies and center caps...the tires can stay. The lights would stay painted but I might go with chrome/polished bezels. Some tasteful striping on the rear axle housing would be ok but no more for me...
I think that's all. I've seen the car in person and talked with the owner [If it's the same truck and I believe it is] at Americruise in Lincoln about 3 years ago. I glanced up to see it cruising across the grass and I was knocked out! I hadda talk to the guy about his truck. He was gracious and you could tell he was used to answering questions regarding the little truck. I lusted for it. Congrats! It's almost perfect, IMHO.
moondisc
09-23-2003, 07:00 AM
Nice truck. I'd loose the painted radiator shell too. Maybe put bumpers on it.
POSEURPROOF eh?
Do you plan on taking this show on the road?
Maybe breaking off from the Greedguys to do your own thing?
Medors had balls enough to do it. And look where he is today! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Lemme know if there will be an east coast POSEURPROOF.
I'll start saving up the $1360 now for it.
Can we cook our own food there? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
hatch
09-23-2003, 07:37 AM
Looks great....I'll take the wheels if you're parting it out. I'll let someone else grab the flat black alternator...I'm not sure WHICH group would allow THAT!!!!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Rooster
09-23-2003, 07:42 AM
Jim! THat things bitchin! What's wrong with the Halibrands though? Paint em grey or something if ya don't like em chrome, It'll all flake off sooner or later anyhow! Looks like an Awesome truck to have "For the REally Right price!"
Petejoe
09-23-2003, 08:05 AM
I don't know. That vehicles looks good to me. It really has a good stance, I agree.. Chrome headlights and radiator and change the wheels to big and littles with whites and rip the sides out of that hood so we can see that big 50 merc your going to put in there. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
John Copeland
09-23-2003, 08:12 AM
Beautiful vehicle, if it were me, I wouldn't change a thing. Somebody had good taste when they built the truck. Traditional, the wheels certainly fit my understanding of the word. Those wheels were being used when most of the folks on this board were still "shit'in green"!
Shoe
roadstar
09-23-2003, 08:15 AM
Jim that truck is bad ass. I like it alot but hey I have some Gold Chain left in me too. ANd if you don't like the HAlibrands I'l take em off youre hands.
Now lets see ya get it all muddy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
hatch
09-23-2003, 08:24 AM
Hands off the wheels...THEIR MINE!!!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
hotrodladycrusr
09-23-2003, 08:33 AM
ah, resale red, the streetrodders flat black http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gifhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
tommy
09-23-2003, 08:38 AM
It works for me!!! Polish the light bezels and I'd strip the mirror. A set of "ram horn" exhaust manifolds go a long way in changing the 1-800 look. IMHO.
They are small but always a favorite of mine. Gotta love a phone booth!!
Fat Hack
09-23-2003, 09:47 AM
Paint an "01" on the doors, install a big push-bar, a Dixie horn...
...and jump it over death rods at your next event!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
(Show 'em how safe and sturdy a STREET ROD can be!)
The new owner always makes a few - or a lot of - changes and then it's his car/truck.
I think I'd like a back bumper on it.
For the protection capabilities mainly, but a horizontal style line wouldn't hurt the back view.
That said, great truck.
Get it, enjoy it and don't worry about what others think.
Doesn't look like you're too worried anyway.
I do have a question though.
Aren't you about six foot tall?
As I remember it, this style truck doesn't have a whole lot of legroom.
Cword
09-23-2003, 10:35 AM
Needs a little chrome
The finned aluminum version looks good. Overall I like the truck on the outside. Sorry, no rise outta me http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Cword
09-23-2003, 10:55 AM
Another angle
This is a local (Calgary) truck.
Old Farts and Old Fords
09-23-2003, 11:01 AM
Jim, the 28-29 body style has always been my favorite truck. I just wish, as Jay mentioned, that there was room in them for my slightly larger than normal body. I envy you the opportunity and wish you luck on carrying through on the deal.
Don.
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 11:35 AM
It's actually a fresh truck finished a couple months ago with less than 500 miles. I know there are other trucks that look like it because I have seen them and loved them for years too. It's actually Orange (straight toner).
Sorry if I upset the "Black Primer Army", I really stilll like it in some situations, but when somebody tries to make a lame car cool with "instant attitude" (black prime, mexi-blankets and red wheels) it's pretty sad. Like I said, I put a ton of work into my '32 in 1990 with black prime (actually flattened black laquer), mexican blanket and red '35 spokes. But that WAS the begining of the trend in 1989- the same time that pastel colors with big drippy wet graphics was "IN". I try to think forward and really like cars like Russ Eggleston's '29 Dodge in the KC GG post from Ryan. He went way retro without using the "standard formula." Bravo Russ!
hammeredabone
09-23-2003, 12:00 PM
That's a nice truck! Gotta agree with C9, that truck needs a rear bumper and a front one would balance it or at least nerf bars. I also think ramhorns would give it an older buidup flavor. Are those smooth running boards? I'd go with stockers there too.Too bad it's not a tudor sedan, the whole family could go with ya!
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 12:08 PM
I have a '28 Tudor, this is one of those "Buy it cheap, have fun for 6 months driving it, sell for profit to finish '28 Tudor" deals. Meanwhile I will have a little fun since out of all my projects I've never owned a painted and upholstered- even driving for that matter, street rod. I bought some really nice fenders for my Tudor this weekend.
skipstitch
09-23-2003, 12:29 PM
Jim, You had me scared I was gonna see a picture of a billet covered '46 Whatevermobile with tweed interior....whew!!!! That truck rocks! I'd have to go with a bit of chrome here and there, but other than that I'd drive the wheels off that HOT ROD....Stitch http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
klazurfer
09-23-2003, 01:10 PM
Hey Jim !! Belive they came with painted Bezels when new , so keep it " As-IS " If it had been All black , with a bit narrower rear-axle , ( Or wheels ) & Slamed, it would look just like my all time favorite Phone booth : All black Extra low car built by a Kid that used to work for Boyd back in the 80`s ( feature car in Street Rodder !!! ) Have FUN !!!
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 01:20 PM
Yeah, his name is Dustin Hill- that truck was awesome!
justinm
09-23-2003, 01:24 PM
[ QUOTE ]
no guys that have been rodding since they stopped skate boarding 3 years ago, no disturbingly loud cars with a whopping 120 horse power running on 6 sloppy cylinders,
[/ QUOTE ]
ha ha! you so crazy....
nice little truck big mouth.........
burndup
09-23-2003, 01:50 PM
DID I SAY FLAT BLACK? No. I'll refrain from further comments.
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 02:11 PM
Promise?
TINGLER
09-23-2003, 03:28 PM
Hey JimA,
Damn nice truck. I only wish I could have it....
but you want to stir up some shit with the flat black crowd, so.....here goes.......
That comment about you doing black primer in 1989 really got me thinking. You must be really on top of things. Wow. You are like 10 to 12 years ahead of the game!
Cool. I could use some hints man. What is the NEXT big fad for all the street rodders? Is it Kustom Kandy Flaked Koffins?
Us young ungrateful punks wanna know.
ha ha ha. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I still like the truck..ALOT!
Congrats.
JT.
jdubbya
09-23-2003, 03:38 PM
That thing is really cool, I have always had a like for the streetrods that are not over-done. That truck is done right, the few changes you mentioned will make it look better. GoodLuck
The_Monster
09-23-2003, 03:50 PM
[ QUOTE ]
....Is it Kustom Kandy Flaked Koffins?
[/ QUOTE ]
Thats funny, I was just sketching up some plans of a custom fabbed up coffin cart that would be like seafoam green with heavy duty "70's speedboat" metallic flake, white pinstriping.
If theres two guys thinking of coffin cars, are there more???? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
hmmmmmm, looks like ya got room in the back for an engine and trans.
Ric
Django
09-23-2003, 04:24 PM
I like that truck alot. Naturally I'd change a few things, as would anyone who buys a vehicle. I have to say WTF? to that cut up caddy air cleaner! That is so wrong...
Jim, is that the same Dustin Hill that lives in Indy now? I don't know him directly, but I do know his brother Jason.
whitewallslick
09-23-2003, 04:26 PM
You know what would be kool? I just read in a magazine where you can paint your truck to look like its got faded paint & rust .... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif WWS
El Caballo
09-23-2003, 04:32 PM
If you think that is neat, how about the recepie for synthetic pigeon shit?
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 04:38 PM
Did you read that last line on Josh's dad's super cool '32- I was quoted!
How would it look if the originator of POSEURPROOF "fauxtina'd" his truck?
To quote a famous rapper "If it aint real it aint me". My '28 Tudor will be all mine- original paint, rust and all.
Actually there was a flake coffin car at Kansas City- it's in Ryan's post. Death Rod? Maybe.
bdrake
09-23-2003, 04:57 PM
May as well throw my vote in too. I like these Model A trucks and Orange paint so it would fit me just fine. It does remind me of the truck Dustin built, I liked it too but this one looks like it may ride a little better.
Django, that would be the same Dustin.
The_Monster
09-23-2003, 04:58 PM
Yea I saw that one, gold with a skeleton at the wheel right? My idea was a bit different, and if I ever do build it, I think the exhaust idea I have will blow 'em outta the water! Dont know if it'll even be a driver, but might be a fun project!
Who knows, its getting harder day by day to be original! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
SamIyam
09-23-2003, 05:45 PM
Looks good Jim... you know you don't need to apologize for owning something NICE... maybe for being a BOUGHT RODDER... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif But NOT for having something that looks like that...
So, what size rear tire and wheel does that thing have... I want to re-skin the A-bone... and make it look like that (tucked in a bit more)...
Sam.
caddychris
09-23-2003, 06:11 PM
I have to say WTF? to that cut up caddy air cleaner! That is so wrong... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Don't worry, it looks like a repop, the real ones have a dimple in the top where the nut goes, and the front (where the filter can be seen on this one),is solid. If someone cut this thing up, they went through a lot of trouble.
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 06:23 PM
I'm not really apologizing Sam, I actually thought it would shake up more folks and they would totally hate it. I love the thing to death but it's more of an investment to help finance the real car I am actually builing myself. I've always built my cars a hundred bucks at a time, this painted and upholstered - as well as actually driveable deal is totally foriegn to me.
slazzen
09-23-2003, 07:15 PM
they gave me a gold chain at billetproof for my awsome patina c-dan I feel like a rock star now are celebs invited to poserproof http://photo.starblvd.net/~slazzen/3-3-4.jpg
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 07:22 PM
John- one thing you are not is a POSUER, you would be very welcome at POSEURPROOF, but if you start to go "rockariffic" and "pompalicious" we have a problem! Like the C-Dan. Is it gong lower in the back? What cha hawkin' in the picture?
HEY JIMA: Is it too late for me to start up the anti-POSEURPROOF. If not I'd like to get right on it. If it is a success I'll give you the first rights on doing the aint-anti-POSEURPROOF and we can keep going on like this until there aer so many Antis on the flier that we'll have to resort to doing like anti to the 12th power-POSEURPROOF . If we make enough money we can all buy fat gold chains and pretend that we're vanilla ice for a day!
slazzen
09-23-2003, 07:30 PM
yeah its going lower but a guy wants to do a photo shoot on it first on how I turned a stocker into a rod on a budjet in one week for some antique A mag I think ?? As for the stuff I am building quite a reputation in the Bay area as a rolling swap meet!! the guys in pleasanthill at howies even supplie me with blue tarps in the shade spot LOL!! Oh thats vodanno in the back ground he came down from portland
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 07:40 PM
OK Courtney, but only if you swear Jesse James is your hero! I know you collected all that dirt on him cause you think he's dreamy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Anti-Anti-Anti? You think we could make money that way? Shhsshhh! Don't tell anyone we plan on making a living at this- just tell them we are ANTI and show them where to shove the money! Should take a while before they catch on, and before they realize that after we let this thing grow to it's full potential and we clog up all the fun which happens after a little grass roots deal fully matures (right Kirk?) they will basically be attending a GREEDYGUYS event, just that it will be under the anti banner. Screw it! I'm thinking of going TOTALLY ANTI and having a completely FREE event (with a minor processing fee ($200) for all applications. Sound good?
Sounds like the real deal! Not like all of those non-poseur shows out there! The Poseur shows are holding it down for the working man, you know guys who work for their beer money. Not like all of those other shows that pick the pockets of all of those non-working fat cats. And we can have the anti-pro's pick where we can find some guy that doesn't really know anything about cars come in and tell us which car he likes best - then we'll just keep it a secret and not tell anybody - because giving people awards for hard work on their cars is what all of those "other" shows do. Man, we're gunna be way more punk than anybody else!
hatch
09-23-2003, 08:16 PM
Will there be anti-safety inspection teams attending??? I want my "Deathrod 23" window sticker.
SamIyam
09-23-2003, 08:17 PM
dude, John... I saw your A-bone there but didn't put two and two together to come by and say "HI"... did you check out the finished product that you helped us on???
The A is definately low-budgety cool!
JimA, the truck looks titts, that's kinda the look I'm after with my A-bone... with that size tire... bring it by when you get it to town.
Sam.
slazzen
09-23-2003, 08:28 PM
yeah it made me proud to see it I told a guy I bent those spindles that felt damb good I didnt see you till you flew by out the gate that was the shit man wish i was at the hamb drags I am going to bakersfield will probably trailer the A I dont want to take 3 days to get there but I am sure it would make it
**DONOTDELETE**
09-23-2003, 08:29 PM
Sam, I'm not sure about the tire size but I would assume that they are a 235 on an 8-inch rim. That's what all my friends have used for years to get that look.
sedan_dad
09-23-2003, 08:49 PM
JimA,Why do you care what I or anyone else thinks of your possable new truck.Do you like it?Do you like it enough to buy it?THATS all that matters.
wingnutz
09-23-2003, 09:35 PM
JimA
I Dig the new ride!
I built a 29 Pickup when I was seventeen with a 327. Kind of late 70's streetrod, But the guy that bought it from me didn't touch a thing until 98' when he got rid of the Aluminum wheels and put some steel wheels on it with V8 hubcaps and trim rings. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Shit the truck looked Awesome..., wanted to buy it back but the (X)wife freaked. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Great Score! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Mark
Reminds me of Jon Gobetti's old truck.
http://www.hotrodsbyglen.net/day1p.jpg
modernbeat
09-23-2003, 10:30 PM
Jim, I like it, but like a lot of other guys, I'd add some chrome.
Actually, I'd add as much Deluxe model chrome as I could. Bumpers front and rear, door handles (look like they're chrome already), handle bezels, front and rear light bezels, front light bar, front grille, windshield frame, etc...
I'd paint the rear taillight stands black. I'd modify the bumper irons to lower the front bumper if it doesn't look low enough. I'd consider adding rubber to the running boards too.
As far as JimA predicting future trends, I believe that he said the seventies retro style, Early Times style cars were going to be coming back in style a few years ago.
Oh, a keep the Halibrands. They look good with the orange paint. Not everyone should run Buick wires.
http://lonestar.texas.net/~mcdaniel/rpu/disco.jpg
**DONOTDELETE**
09-24-2003, 12:20 AM
SON OF A BITCH!!! I never thought I'd see one of my MOST favorite Model A's of all time on the HAMB! I have a ton of pictures of that car (as well as every other car ever in the Early Times). That is what I am building for myself, except mine will be a Tudor version of THAT car! That's the baddest stance ever given to a 29 Model A. Got all the tricks from all the Early Timers years ago. My dad's a member too. Yeah, I don't care if it ever comes back mainstream, but the clean looks and badass sneaky stance of the Early Times cars will always be my FAVORITE! Thanks Modernbeat.
Just noticed that this is my 1966th post, my favorite number from the year I was born! Stupid trivia.
modernbeat
09-24-2003, 12:33 AM
Jim, you have other shots of THAT car?
I NEED them! That's the next project. I've got a lot of the parts collecting done, but I promised myself that I'll finish the modified before I start on the next one.
And yep, I think the Early Times style cars will be back in favor. Good stance, simple but clean paint, leave the crazy stuff alone, and the signature Skylark wires. If you were into Volkswagens you'd recognize that as the formula for Cal-Look VWs which were built around the same time and place that the Early Times guys were doing their thing with early Fords. Must have been something in the water...
Seriously, what will it take to get photos or color copies...
**DONOTDELETE**
09-24-2003, 12:40 AM
I'm in the middle of a hectic travel schedule and my Early Times stuff is all packed up in another part of the state. Any questions I can answer in the mean time please feel free to ask. That car still exist exactly like that in San Diego. Fat Jack was responsible for the build, and NO ONE built them lower than him. Early Times cars were fast too! No "foo foo" cars allowed, they set the standard for many years. I get what you are saying- there are some heavy simularities to DKP. I myself am a big fan of both.
modernbeat
09-24-2003, 12:57 AM
I've got a TON-O-Questions about the car from suspension, to axles, to brakes and steering setup.
In my own version I had planned on running a Winters quickchange with 3/4 ton bells, a 4 speed, Buick brakes with Wilson Welding Lincoln backing plates, cross steering, and I've been looking for a decent steering wheel. Probally a reverse dished Model T wheel, though I might change my mind If I could see what that car is running. I had planned on modifying a TCI chassis that was setup for a cross-spring and hairpins up front, Pete and Jake bars out back with coilovers. I was originally gonna run a SBC that was hot-hot-hot, but I'm thinking about running a Ford 460 after seeing one installed in a '29 roadster at Bonneville. I've already got the Ford trans too.
That shot is my favorite fendered roadster. My second is the red '28 that Larry Braga built for Danny Zank in the late '80s. Lots of subtle mods that improve the good looks of the Ford body. Larry stripped off too much of the chrome for my taste but you have to remember what the style was at the time and consider that Larry did well keeping as much of his own style while others were jumping on the billet smoothie bandwagon. For those of you not familar with the car, pull out StreetRodder June '91 or TRJ #7.
Back to your's Jim, I'd ditch the fake Caddy aircleaner and black alternator for a chrome alternator and a Repop louvered chrome Pontiac air cleaner. Mabey chrome the door hinges too.
**DONOTDELETE**
09-24-2003, 01:10 AM
Don't get carried away, this truck is for RESALE. My Tudor will have all the trick E.T. correct pieces. '57 Corvette dual quad engine, Muncie 4-speed, narrowed '50 Olds rear with Corvair coils around chrome shocks- a "coilover" from before coilovers, black naugahyde upholstery, Buick wires (135 & 235 Michelins)and brakes, stock '28 lights with fluted lenses on a '27 T bar, '28 taillight, a big ass Moto-Meter and wings, front bumper and boards hugging the ground, oh yeah!
That car had an interior I didn't like (tan vinyl with cordouroy inserts and a LeCarra wheel before they were "standard"). It also ran a bitchin' Ford small block with Cobra valve covers and 4 big Webers (suprisingly the car was never featured in a mag!). I passed up an original EMPI wood rimmed steering wheel for 40 bucks last weekend and I kick myself now.
**DONOTDELETE**
09-24-2003, 01:14 AM
My favorite Larry Braga car is the less famous orange '29 Roadster that sits on the deck on 4 & 10 inch Halibrands and is punched FULL of louvers in the hood, splash aprons and decklid. It was awesome- he was a good friend of the Early Timers.
nor cal nic
09-24-2003, 02:37 AM
hey jim, you should give TITUS the camera and you do the writing!!!
nic
p.s. would my wife and i be able to set up our 'TIME OUT DOLLS' table at poseurproof? they come with BARBED WIRE WALLET CHAINS, TIGER ARMY SHIRTS, and MESHBACK INDEPENDENT TRUCKS HAT (backwards) what would you charge for a vendors table?
Alfster
09-24-2003, 02:59 AM
Too http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
kustombuilder
09-24-2003, 03:03 AM
i'd roll it. looks nice.
**DONOTDELETE**
09-24-2003, 12:04 PM
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hey jim, you should give TITUS the camera and you do the writing!!!
nic
p.s. would my wife and i be able to set up our 'TIME OUT DOLLS' table at poseurproof? they come with BARBED WIRE WALLET CHAINS, TIGER ARMY SHIRTS, and MESHBACK INDEPENDENT TRUCKS HAT (backwards) what would you charge for a vendors table?
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What? You don't like my pictures? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif I have at least 1 (sometimes a lot more) HAMB approved (tm) car on every spread. Also I write about 20 times more per magazine than the 650 words Titus tosses in with his column. I wish I could give every HAMBer a look to decide wether they love it or hate it- OK- as a matter a fact, the first 10 addresses I get e-mailed to me I will send them the latest issue (please don't send your address if you already get it). HAMBsters should really enjoy the upcoming Columbus issue that comes out next week, lots of HAMBers and HAMB style cars in that issue.
Vendor space at POSEURPROOF has not been determined but I really like your product, can you send a sample? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Kommuter
09-24-2003, 01:23 PM
JimA -
Sent you an e-mail. Don't know if I made the first 10, but it was worth a shot! Thanks for the offer.
nor cal nic
09-24-2003, 02:27 PM
not dissin' your pics bro! just complimenting your writing!!! got more of a hoot than i do c.t.'s writing...
nic
**DONOTDELETE**
09-24-2003, 03:05 PM
I know Nic, I'm just kinda proud of a few of my pictures- and I don't think "our boy" could do better- not with the kind of cars I like any way. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
badpat
09-24-2003, 09:10 PM
send a chain my way, after rebuilding the carbs on my tripower, the car was drivable, but had it's problems...- stallin at lights sometimes...i meesed with it as best i could, but could not get it quite right..- i broke down today- took it to kerrisdale speed, left it with them- 4 hours labor, some jets and a few other pieces- man it runs nice now- should i go with a tennis bracelet or a subtle anklet?
SamIyam
09-25-2003, 06:48 PM
Hey Jim... do you have to be able to strike a pose in order to attend Posuerproof???
Kinda like this??!!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
slazzen
09-25-2003, 07:30 PM
Sam you the man ROFL
**DONOTDELETE**
09-25-2003, 10:29 PM
Who's that HOMO?
if i get it out in the open will it hurry up its completion ? the book on the early times car club !
modernbeat
09-28-2003, 11:26 PM
Jim? Are you doin' a book on The Early Times?
Please say YES!?
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