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Sorry for your loss, it was 2 years ago in July that my little brother passed away, it is still hard to deal with. I will keep you and your family...
I was at the race this afternoon, very crazy crash and sad wait before they canceled and informed us of the loss. RIP Dan.
Kirk, I see you ended up getting a photo of my late brothers car, the cream model A sedan on the 7th post. I had messaged you several times...
I had a great time with my father at the show and picked up the "Sexy Sedan" award for my late brothers car.
Sorry to hear of Nick's passing, 28 is much to young. The same age that my brother DLipp was when he passed away 2 years ago this coming July.
Scott, Things are looking good and moving along. Wish I could get this damn land cruiser project I started back on the road. Then I would get...
Tman, D would have a real big smile. Ended up with 1st place most outstanding hot rod. My dad is super happy and proud of both himself and D.
Added a few more build photo's that I rounded up.
Another shot of the top. [IMG]
A close up shots of the removable top. [IMG]
Looks nice, I really like the 409 and thanks for the kind words on my brothers car.
You need to get back now that I put up more pictures.
btt for the monday morning bunch.......
The only thing that could have topped the nail head off better, would have been 3x2. But my brother was thrifty and the 2x4 set up was cheaper.
Trent, if you need any parts that may be in the collection of parts that Darrin had collected. You are more than welcome, that could be the token...
No problem Trent, I was learning as I posted :D.....
The garage with the checkered floor is my dads at the house. It is 42' x 28', he parks the daily drivers on one side and the 66' Nova SS and 65'...
btt for the afternoon crew............
Unclee, I will make it a point to get some more pictures of the four link and get things cleaned up better. So the picutes show the true...
btt for the later morning
You are right there, he had some great ideas that him and Mr. Paule made happen with the chassis design and fabrication. I wish I could have got...
btt for the morning bunch
Sorry about the broken up post, I have never posted anything this big and was learning as I posted ;-)>
Engine and Transmission: A 1962 Buick Le Saber, donated both the 401 Nail Head and the Dyna-Flow Transmission. The Nail Head was cleaned up,...
Rear Suspension: 1948 Ford Truck Banjo Axle is mounted in a custom four link system 47 Ford front split bones, for the bottom links Solid...
Front Suspension: 4 drop front axle, which is drilled Drilled 40 Ford split bones Reversed eye model A front spring mounted behind the axle...
look at rear lower link arm mount shows some of the detail work on this car. [IMG]
Here is a shot looking up at the zed section of the rear of the frame. [IMG]
Chassis: 1929 Model A frame Zed 5 inches in the rear Lengthened 12and fully boxed Custom cross member to accommodate the four link rear...
Another interior photo............ [IMG]
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