Hot Rods OT: Ratrod reckoning

[milwscruffy]

Originally Posted by zman

This from the guy that lists a '73 Mini in his profile.

HEY GET THE OFF TOPIC CAR OFF OF YOUR PROFILE...

And I always assumed that as long as you don't post your OT car on a thread it was no harm no foul. You've got to admit that the style of this car is a bit OT, as nice as the craftsmanship is. Lots to be learned by this thread, but I've seen threads like this get killed also. Time to go work on one of my OT cars.

[62dragfalcon]

The de-ratrodification of this car is the is the automotive equivalent to an exorcism! Thanks for sharing this ElP, learing a-lot from your build, inspired much by your skill!

[ELpolacko]

Originally Posted by LIFESTYLZ

Quote:
Originally Posted by LIFESTYLZ
I remember Ryan saying that if you have to put OT in the title then the thread doesn't belong here.



Well, for what it's worth.
Not once did I criticize or condemn what was going on here
or even stated I don't like it. Just merely pointing out a "fact".
But for some reason you got the wrong end of the stick.

Carry on.

Originally Posted by Beau

Indeed. The correct way, according to this site, would have been to rebuild it in a period correct manner.

There's plenty of this fancy stuff on the RR forums and Mini truck forums.

It looks great! The work is beautiful! Just no reason to be here on the HAMB. (Am I wrong? Plenty of others get kicked off for this same stuff?)

Both of you guys combined are still junior to my time here on the HAMB. If anyone knows what is or is not topical, I would. I will take your statements with the authority they carry and disregard them as chatter.

I have spent more time answering questions about off topic items that crop up here regularly, I handle it in stride. Unlike yourselves who have decided to play the role of the forum thug, something far outside your roll as a forum member. If the powers that be decide that what I have posted is not topical enough for them then they may make the decision to do what is best for this post. Until then, kindly piss up a rope.


Ahem, anyway.

As stated before, if you would like to see this in 3D on your own screen CLICK THIS LINK and click FILE under the header, select download. It will open up as a PDF if you have Adobe PDF reader installed. Click the image anywhere and it will render into a 3D image that you can roll around, rotate, zoom and highlight items at your own discretion.

[rld14]

ELP,

Gotta hand it to ya for how you're handling some of these comments. I'm REALLY digging this thread and that chassis that you're building... Wow. Just fucking wow. It's beautiful. Can't wait for the next installment!

[need louvers ?]

Still trying to figure out where taking a death trap rat and converting it to a working, functioning, driving hot rod would be O/T... The mind IS boggling.

[Flat-N-Low]

Exactly!!!!! I have sat here for 10 minutes trying to figure out what to say in my post, and Chip has nailed it perfectly. Exactly what I was thinking, but way nicer than what was on my mind.

Well put, sir!

[ELpolacko]

Some guys just love to bitch.

[flatheadpete]

That fugger's cool. Can't wait to see it done. Just one question....about how much time do you have in it and aprox how much more to a driveable state? Just curious.

[117harv]

I have a bitch, your avatar needs to be bigger

What can i say that hasn't been said already? Stellar craftsmanship, metal fab at it's best....BIG thanks for your time posting

[VOODOO ROD & CUSTOM]

Nice Save Steve. As always, Killer engineering, fabrication, welding, etc.....

The original work looks like someone got a Welder for Christmas.

VR&C.

[WhiteDevilsCC]

ELpolacko great work as always. I would like to personally thank you for all the help and time you lend here on the hamb for everyone. So keep posting the pics of your awesome work.

[Atwater Mike]

Steve: Is the owner letting you keep all the old parts??

I had a flood of shat like this come through my shop in '79-'82...there was a weekly "Fifties Nite" that sparked a flame in a group of yuppies that suddenly decided they could 'buy-in to this new hobby!

Kept me busy.

[jimmywicked]

This thread is the reason I scroll through dailey, an interesting build from a talented fabricator. It does get old though watching the thread police and rule nazi's riddle it with there input. Not everything can be fixed by installing a set of steelies and dressing up like the Fonz. Give me the diversity.........

[need louvers ?]

Originally Posted by Atwater Mike

Steve: Is the owner letting you keep all the old parts??

I had a flood of shat like this come through my shop in '79-'82...there was a weekly "Fifties Nite" that sparked a flame in a group of yuppies that suddenly decided they could 'buy-in to this new hobby!

Kept me busy.

Huh Huh, Huh Huh he said "Shat"... You should see his back room... Or my shop for that matter! Funny thing though, at some point or another I know that Steve will use eveything that is usable that is dropped on his doorstep, just correctly.

[HarryT]

Subscribed! Great engineering and fabrication.
Jim

[N2hotrods]

I see crap like this in my shop year after year. it amazes me that their are shops building dangerous cars like this. I just repaired one that had a bed frame used for wishbones.

[zman]

Originally Posted by LIFESTYLZ

I fail to see how the number of posts you have is relevant to anything.
But you have a nice day won't you ..

Quality not quantity. Maybe read the stuff he's posted in the past.

[dmulally]

I rarely post but am loving not only the build but the like a sir attitude. Well done!

[Perrorojo]

I deleted my drama. Rock on ELP. I envy your skills.

[Tinbender]

Wow I just read thru this........again. Pure art.......beyond art.....beyond porn........ I feel spent, my mind hurts a bit......but it all makes perfect sense.