Todd Walling 27 Roadster - Tardel build [Archive]

Flattiesteve

11-24-2003, 04:52 AM

G'day guys
Anyone have any spec details of the Todd Walling roadster as built by Vern (?) Tardel - Im interested in reproducing the look on my own 27 prject and judging by the side-on shots on the REX Rods site its got a pretty extreme rake. AV8 any details?

Help much appreciated

Steve

Bondo Slinger

11-24-2003, 09:28 AM

I`d be interested in seein` some pics too. Back up top.

av8

11-24-2003, 10:06 AM

The roadster was built by Keith Tardel, not Vern. I'm rushed for time right now but will try to get back to this thread later.

Rix2Six

11-24-2003, 12:28 PM

I wanna see some pics too!

Ryan

11-24-2003, 12:50 PM

http://www.rexrods.com/Rods/Walling/index.html

There are various pics through out the site... Look in the "photo album"...

Todd is an incredibly nice guy and that '27 is the best looking '27 roadster EVER built in my opinion. I know those are big words, but ya gotta see the car... It's amazing.

Ryan

11-24-2003, 12:53 PM

http://www.rexrods.com/Rods/roadsterflats.jpg

haring

11-24-2003, 01:08 PM

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Todd is an incredibly nice guy and that '27 is the best looking '27 roadster EVER built in my opinion. I know those are big words, but ya gotta see the car... It's amazing.

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I've never seen the car in person, but I agree. Everything about it is right on the mark. It's inspirational.

hotrodA

11-24-2003, 02:08 PM

ME TOO!! That is one sweet 27. Rex Rods site says more pics soon.

Eyeball

11-24-2003, 02:23 PM

This roadster was a big inspiration when building mine…….

Eyeball

11-24-2003, 02:25 PM

Eyeball

11-24-2003, 02:29 PM

Eyeball

11-24-2003, 02:37 PM

Eyeball

11-24-2003, 02:41 PM

Eyeball

11-24-2003, 02:42 PM

Eyeball

11-24-2003, 02:44 PM

ok last one

Harrison

11-24-2003, 02:50 PM

What kind of steering box is that?

JH

beatnik

11-24-2003, 06:11 PM

Wow, that's a sharp looking 27.

Ryan, Thanks for the link.

Eyeball, Thanks for the pics.

PEDDRO

11-24-2003, 06:31 PM

Flattiesteve: What's the plan with your T? I'm gathering pace acquiring parts for a 27T roadster project myself. Current thoughts are for a 6-carbed 390 Cad backed by a lasalle trans running a Borg-warner diff, 16" solids and mustang brakes (finned drums!) n a 29 Dodge chassis....but still got to acquire a few things!

Jive-Bomber

11-24-2003, 06:36 PM

At Billet Proof in 1999:

FoMoCo_MoFo

11-24-2003, 06:58 PM

I have loved that car ever since I saw it at B.P. in `99

Rix2Six

11-25-2003, 10:16 PM

Wow... I wasn't gonna put a duece grill on my car but after seeing that one, I'm having 2nd thoughts.... that thing is sweet!

30roadster

11-25-2003, 10:22 PM

noticed the cochran coupe? give me goose bumps! - is that Ryan's coupe?..........also noticed that the webpage was done by Ryan - Sweet site!

Mai Ki-Ki

11-25-2003, 10:29 PM

Yups...Ryan's seldom seen A...I think Ryan's mugshots appeared more times than that cool rod ... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Pics Ryan???

P>S That site is killer (rexrods.com)

cheers
MAIKI

SlowLearner

11-26-2003, 07:09 AM

Is it just me? I think the 26-27 roadster body is just a thing of ABSOLUTE beauty! Prettier than the deuce(!). Especially the curve to the rear deck (in both planes)...and the cowl! Makes an "A"or deuce look porky.

Beautiful car Eyeball (n Walling/Tardel too)!!