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Saving a Rat Rod or, How to polish a Turd

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Rich Wright, Sep 25, 2012.

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  1. Rich Wright
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    Rich Wright

    old news....
     
    Last edited: Apr 19, 2014
    Rich Wright, Sep 25, 2012
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  2. gnichols
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    Dang, that's a LOT of work... nice work. I'm in. Gary
     
    gnichols, Sep 25, 2012
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  3. Ryan
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    This thread makes me REALLY happy. Good on you man...
     
    Ryan, Sep 25, 2012
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  4. prpmmp
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    from west grove pa.

    Way COOL!! Talent-Talent-Talent!! Pete
     
    prpmmp, Sep 25, 2012
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  5. ratamahata
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    1. Los Coches Suaves - Solo Los Que Hablan El Espanol
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    Wow!!
     
    ratamahata, Sep 25, 2012
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  6. draider
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    Lucky coupe getting a second chance. I'm tuned in to this one.
     
    draider, Sep 25, 2012
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  7. Mr48chev
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    A big wow, I'm going to have to study this one some more as I am going to have to do a lot of patch panels on the left side of my 31.
     
    Mr48chev, Sep 25, 2012
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  8. -Brent-
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    Wow. This is pertinent to a bunch of pieces of my coupe. Looking forward to more...
     
    -Brent-, Sep 25, 2012
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  9. Avgas
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    from Canberra Australia

    Great result so far, snap shot of what's to come, Rock n roll!
     
    Avgas, Sep 25, 2012
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  10. 067chevy
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    Awesome work!!!!
     
    067chevy, Sep 25, 2012
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  11. Mopar Jack
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    Great work man...
     
    Mopar Jack, Sep 25, 2012
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  12. brokenspoke
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    Really great post..thanks
     
    brokenspoke, Sep 25, 2012
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  13. VoodooTwin
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    Outstanding!!
     
    VoodooTwin, Sep 25, 2012
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  14. SPDJNKY
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    Hell Ya! Good on ya man!
    Subscribed.
     
    SPDJNKY, Sep 25, 2012
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  15. Master of None
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    Nice work, I'm sorry that you've become solvent sensitive. Its clear that you are a talented body man,and fabricator that loves what he does.
     
    Master of None, Sep 25, 2012
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  16. Elrod
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    Subscribed! Great job!
     
    Elrod, Sep 25, 2012
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  17. Flat-Foot
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    Great job! What was the color? Lumbard blue?
     
    Flat-Foot, Sep 25, 2012
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  18. fordman1
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    Wow, that is quite the transformation!
     
    fordman1, Sep 25, 2012
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  19. sr808
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    The car looks just right.
     
    sr808, Sep 25, 2012
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  20. big duece
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    This thread is AMAZINGLY cool, glad you could polish it and didnt have to roll it in glitter.
     
    big duece, Sep 25, 2012
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  21. Flipper
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  22. Emperor Chris
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    That was awesome!
     
    Emperor Chris, Sep 25, 2012
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  23. blackout
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    Damn Rich I want you to do my car
     
    blackout, Sep 25, 2012
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  24. Bugsy
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    I'm speachless........... Talk about quality work. Thank you very much for posting that. Seeing your work just reaffirms what an ablsolute hack I am. I'd love to hang out and watch you work for a while and learn even a tiny fraction of your tricks!!!
     
    Bugsy, Sep 25, 2012
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  25. Toby Denham
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    Rich, the stuff you do always knocks me out, and you're such a great guy to boot! Not only are you a master craftsman, you're also a creative artist. Oh yeah ... the pinstriping ain't too shabby either! :)

    Top notch builder and friend!
     
    Toby Denham, Sep 25, 2012
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  26. 50mercfan
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    from Henderson, KY. (the hendo)

    mr.wright, sir. you are a master. what a great car. it's really too bad you have to quit.
     
    50mercfan, Sep 25, 2012
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  27. Hitchhiker
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    I am such a hack.
     
    Hitchhiker, Sep 25, 2012
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  28. cvstl
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    Outstanding!!
     
    cvstl, Sep 25, 2012
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  29. rottenpop
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    I feel lazy.........

    Superb work, great save, now go rest a while!
     
    rottenpop, Sep 25, 2012
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  30. shoprat
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    Nice work Rich. Turned out great.
     
    shoprat, Sep 25, 2012
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