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Hot Rods Build Thread: Introducing the Silver City Spl.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by general gow, Aug 5, 2012.

  1. moose
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    Mark you need a job. Too much free time. Jerk.

    OK enough hate. That looks awesome. What's your time frame for completion?
     
  2. general gow
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    ^Alter Boys Show.
     
  3. David Chandler
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    It looks like a good solid body, which is rare around here.
    Good Luck.
     
  4. hoop
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    Great job Mark!
     
  5. general gow
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    it's not quite as pristine as it looks. there's no real rust to speak of, but there is some pitting. i did some body work to smooth it out a little. i didn't really do much hammer and dolly work or anything. i just made it kinda straight and painted it with a brush...

    i wanted a jalopy, so that's what i'll get.
     
  6. general gow
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    after another long, productive day here at Casa de Gow, I have a little progress to show for it.

    radiator freshened up some. grille repainted. straightened out the gravel pan and bolted it back on. i kinda like it there. it's almost racy.

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    engine is a little cleaner:

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    made a shifter knob from a porcelain door knob that used to be in my grandparents' house:

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  7. general gow
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    another view of the chassis, clean and shiny:

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    look at the cute couple. they want to 'become one' sooooo bad...

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  8. moose
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    [​IMG]

    That is kinda racy, in an air-dam sort of way. Lookin' good. Keep it up. Need any help over there?
     
  9. general gow
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    i did say almost...

    i maybe could use a hand when the electrical stuff is here and it's time to fire it up. might be another week or so. i'll let you know.
     
  10. general gow
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    or if you want to get put to work sooner, it's almost time for the body to go on. wed, thurs, fri maybe?
     
  11. This looks soooo bitchin'! You're making me antsy to start on mine mr.!
     
  12. general gow
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    no time like the present, mike.
     
  13. I just have to finish sticking stuff on my truck until I like it and then
    It
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    On!!

    Roadster time baby!

    You have plans for a top?
     
  14. general gow
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    no plans for a top yet. i figure i'll have to get cold and wet a few times before i am forced into contemplating it.

    plus, i still need a windshield for cryin' out loud.
     
  15. You gonna try the Chevy windshield above? Or stickin' with T? (I may be able to help with one or the other is why I ask.)
     
  16. Strange Agent
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    Looks sweet! Put that body on! :D
     
  17. TBone69
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    Oh Man that is looking awesome!

    The more I see these T Roadsters on A Chassis builds makes me want to take the same route with my Chassis. Now all I have to do is talk that guy at Church out of his T Roadster body :)

    Keep the updates coming , great kick in the pants to get moving and inspiration.
     
  18. -Brent-
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    Awesome work. The HAMB has some pretty great T builds going on. Man... I want to get my stuff going. "One thing at a time" I keep telling myself.
     
  19. general gow
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    MIK-E, i am inclined to go the T route given that i want this done for the alter boys show in 5 weeks, and race ready for Mel's Race of Gentlemen in Oct.
     
  20. moose
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    I suppose I could come over in the day sometime. You have a yard right? Or maybe a cage we could put my kids in? haha(you probably think I'm kidding) I think they'd like to get out of this house too, just like I would!

     
  21. JeffreyJames
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    Good I'll get to see it at the Race Of Gentleman. That's going to be a pretty fun weekend!
     
  22. general gow
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    the RoG plan is still tentative because af my usual involvement in the Gathering of the Faithful. I have to see if I can get out of that for this year without causing any issues. Hoping for the best.
     
  23. cvstl
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    Looking good Mark. Been wanting to do a similar build for a while now, and it will definitely be a while more til I can, so I'll just watch yours.....

    Was hoping to see you in Joplin, but alas, it will not be for me this year....
     
  24. BCCHOPIT
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    Sweet!!!!
    I don't know how I missed your build.
     
  25. Malcolm
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    VERY cool, Mark! I'd love to have a little Roadster almost exactly like this someday....


    Malcolm
     
  26. NoSurf
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    Nice.

    But shouldn't you be workling on a book jacket for some jerk out west?
     
  27. general gow
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    i'm doing that too. multi tasking. jerk.
     
  28. NoSurf
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    LMAO!

    Dude it looks great!!!

    You need to bring that out for the BBQ!!!!
     
  29. 100% Matt
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    I don't know how I missed this thread.... that thing is so cool!
     
  30. general gow
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    Yet another productive day. Mounted the Aprons to the chassis:

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    Then my son came over and we put the body on:

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