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09-17-2009, 07:42 AM
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Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
 There is something magic that happens when a project car reaches the 'roller stage'. When you can actually push the car in and out of the garage. You may not have working brakes, full steering or even a seat- Heck you probably don't have a complete e... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. |
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09-17-2009, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Taunton, MA
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
yeah, that little car is gonna rule.
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09-17-2009, 08:45 AM
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Art Editor
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Palookaville
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
Bitch'in
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09-17-2009, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hutto, Texas
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
Yup. I hit that stage just a couple of weeks ago. Now I can't sleep, I don't eat. Work is something I do just for the money... I'm living for that car.
And mine is nowhere near as cool as that coupe! I feel for ya.
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09-17-2009, 09:02 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
What sucks is when you get STUCK in that stage for too long! HAHA!!! Then you REALLY can't sleep!
Yep! That car is going to rule! |
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09-17-2009, 09:19 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
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I am forever stuck in the planning stage because I don't have the talent to get further. Try living with that you Son of a Bitch!!!  Correction: The already does rule Mr. Scooter. |
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09-17-2009, 09:23 AM
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Location: Long Beach, CA, USA
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
Very nice!
My shoebox just got to the roller stage a month or so ago--and I know just what you guys mean about getting stuck as a roller: I have to pay some bills before I can actually get it driving. Not to hijack the thread, but here's a photo of how it looks now. Wish me luck! |
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09-17-2009, 09:26 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
I know the feeling, its nice to see it put into words. great work ryan
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09-17-2009, 09:27 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
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09-17-2009, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Lahar Valley, WA
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
lookin good Kevin
I can almost hear the blown flathead |
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09-17-2009, 09:44 AM
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Old School HAMBer
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
That car looks like the stuff most people can only dream about !! Totally the shizz !!! >>>>.
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09-17-2009, 09:44 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
Kevin, AWESOME!!
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09-17-2009, 09:49 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
Man, there's nothing cooler than the first time you roll it outside and stand back 20-30 feet and take it all in. I had given up on my car, cut it and the chassis up and shoved it in the corner. Lots of people on the HAMB helped me out and I had it rolling on a new frame within two weeks. The first two pics are from mid March 2007. The driving pic is from mid March 2008. Just over a year from giving up all hope, to having the time of my life. But the first time I rolled it out I knew I made the right decision to keep going.
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09-17-2009, 09:51 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
looks great Kevin!
keep up the good work I know I get stuck at that roller stage, when it looks cool enough to look at... all I wana do is stare at it... Seems everything just turns into "work" for me once its looking good and figured out in my head....
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09-17-2009, 10:03 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
Kevin killer car an yes its nice to finally see a roller for inspiration.As always well put Ryan,it helps all of us to keep the faith.O by the way on your advise Kevin i bought the steering wheel fro DE SOTO nice work.THANKS!!
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09-17-2009, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: KC,MO - The cradle of hot rodding
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
First thing: You all need to take note that my friend JAY WARD (Jivebomber) wrote this entry. haha.
Second: I know everything has looked largely the same for a while, but I am finally reaching the end of the metalwork on the body. Driver's side quarter is patched and passenger door welded. Mig welding and grinding = succubus. I'm finishing what I have with available tools now but planning to get fully set up to gas weld from here on out. Floors and lead next.
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09-17-2009, 10:35 AM
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Location: Fenton,Michigan
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
Yep, the "Roller" stage is second only to the "Start-up" phase !! But then its all downhill into the "Finish Bodywork" phase -----sand, sand, sand......more sanding . The reason a lot of my projects stop in the "Primer" stage.....
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09-17-2009, 11:18 AM
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Old School HAMBer
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
Inspiring kevin. I love how the windshield corners flow.
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09-17-2009, 11:29 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
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09-17-2009, 11:34 AM
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Re: Project Cars: The Roller Stage.
thanks for posting Jay,
I knew it was you, Kevin always posts one little artsy picture at a time |
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