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Hot Rods The Tale of "Tater"

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Jive-Bomber, Jan 19, 2010.

  1. Jive-Bomber
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    Stogy and racingonerobb like this.
  2. breeder
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    holy......wow!!!!!
     
  3. Ryan
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    Man... I kind of dig the front fenders... There is something about them that speaks to me.

    REALLY good find.
     
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  4. Babar40
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    from Florida

    Looking at that car took me back further in time than I would like to admit ! Very cool.
     

  5. t-rod
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    Those front fenders are wonderful. I'm always the first to say strip the fenders, but those need to stay.
     
  6. Bud
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    great tale......nice to see you pay it forward too.
     
  7. model.A.keith
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    Awsome find .....bet it must have hurt to let it go....





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  8. Damm Jay, nice story, and good for you finding a new home for it.
     
  9. Oh My G#$... it's perfect!
     
  10. casper
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    Great story and an awesome car. It really make a person want to look harder for a cool old un-touched relic! Thanks for posting.
     
  11. That thing is bitchin! Does it have a B tranny in it as well?
     
  12. Malcolm
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    Wow, what a cool Roadster!! I wonder what the history of the car really is?? The front fenders, lack of running boards, and seats should help identify it, if it shows up in any old photos.

    Anyone know what those seats may be out of? Early Ford?

    Thanks for the post, Jay!



    Malcolm
     
  13. Chaz
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    I too am a big fan of those front fenders. WOW!
     
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  14. Jkustom
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    Too cool! The history of it is what gets me going the most I think.. That's a time capsule car.
     
  15. Toner283
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    That is cool! someone took the time when it was built to make it an above average car for sure.

    Looking forward to updates when Cris gets it cleaned up & back on the road.
     
  16. HRS
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    That's a killer story.

    What Northern California Valley town did you find it in?
     
  17. The perfect little ride!!! They are still out there for sure!~!
     
  18. Anderson
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    Amazing find....love the fenders and skirts. I'd have to fix the rust and throw some paint on it, but wouldn't change a thing.
     
  19. Nice find! I think this proves that I need to spend more time on Craigs List.
     
  20. -Brent-
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    Jive-Bomber, I really enjoy the pieces that you write. Well done.
     
  21. glenn33
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    Very nice. Hope to see more of the car.

     
  22. HRS
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    Ah.....care is from Modesto....just read an old post.
     
  23. SUHRsc
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    thanks for posting this.... i really wanted that thing! glad Cris got it... maybe now I will at least be able to see it in person on the east coast.
     
  24. JeffreyJames
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    Cool! I am digging that interior especially the seats. I am just not so sure ever Hot Rodder is going to find a cool car with some history though......unless you mean cool history as is stored under a lean to until it collapsed and crushed the rear quarters. If that's the case I'm in!
     
  25. Jive-Bomber
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    Yeah- It had an entire 33/34 drivetrain if I remember correctly. It was such a cool little car, but I just couldn't bring myself to get rid of my roadster to keep it. This was about 2 years ago...
     
  26. greasemonkey060
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    Seriously! I could only dream of finding a car with that much history..
     
  27. dullchrome
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    Now thats what I'm talkin bout ! ! !
     
  28. JD's 32
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  29. Doctor Destructo
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    Wow. What a terrific story.
     
  30. 49ratfink
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