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Dirtys Speed Shop attacks the Lackey Coupe

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Rusty, Jan 11, 2015.

  1. Rusty
    Joined: Mar 4, 2004
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    So Andy brought this cut down 30-31 A Coupe to be saved from the wraths of somoenes dream of owning a roadster. Luckily when And purchased the car the previous owner had saved some major pieces in getting this Coupe back together. This had to be a western states car because it was very solid. Here is how the Body showed up to the shop
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    After lots of measuring, luckily I have a stock A in the shop to measure and look at, I was able to figure out some really crooked lines had been cut and about 1 1/2" of metal were missing in places.

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    You can see how wakeful the original cut was

    Here is how much metal was missing
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1421030108.865977.jpg

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1421030122.382972.jpg

    So the process of getting it all back together stock, knowing at the end it was gonna get a heavy 5" chopp when all said and done

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1421030211.324048.jpg

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    Luckily the A pillars where only cut once as well as the doors so thank god that would save some work. Here it is ready for a fresh haircut, this was hard to do knowing all the work that had been done in preparation to get it back stock.

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1421030342.396228.jpg

    First cut

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    Test fitting ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1421030470.319091.jpg

    And stitching back together slowly ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1421030498.487610.jpg

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  2. captainjunk#2
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    nice save , much nicer as a coupe ,
     
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  3. I think you nailed the chop. Nice save!
     
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  4. Rusty
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    In the meantime I also started a chassis for the Coupe

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1421030952.096750.jpg

    Setting the crossmembers

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1421030977.849436.jpg

    Narrowing a 9" for the chassis

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    Setting up the ladder bars and spring hangers
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    Installing bungs in the wishbones

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  5. agshelby
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    Nice save - really like seeing your work.


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  6. pecker head
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    Nice job Rusty .
     
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  7. ditto on what they said.....nice build going on there !
     
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  8. The37Kid
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    Nice save, looks like a nice solid project. Bob
     
  9. As always,your work is spot on! HRP
     
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  10. Retro61
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    Nice!! I always enjoy seeing your work!
     
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  11. Dick Stevens
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    Looking forward to this, subscribed.
     
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  12. bigorangetruck
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    from TX

    Nice one !!
     
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  13. nice work, love the heavy chop!!
     
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  14. 3wLarry
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    from Owasso, Ok

    patiently waiting bubba
     
  15. waxhead
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    from West Oz

    Nice work so far. I'm in.
     
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  16. mgtstumpy
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    Can't wait for updates
     
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  17. Lookin good Rusty,,,
    Bobby
     
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  18. brokenspoke
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    Very good quality as usual...
     
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  19. louisb
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    Veddy veddy nice.

    --louis
     
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  20. Nice save.
    A few of questions about your chassis:
    1) What's the wheelbase?
    2) How did you decide where to position the center x-member?
    3) What engine/trans combo?

    Thanks,
    Gary
     
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  21. brady1929
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    Sweet coupe. I will be watching.
     
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  22. Rusty
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    Gary it's gonna be stock wheelbase 106"
    The crossmember is made by Chassis Engineering set at there specs per sbc
    Engine is gonna be SBC with 4 speed
     
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  23. Rusty
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    Thanks so much guys !
     
  24. Great work. Look forward to watching it go together.
     
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  25. Anderson
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    Looking good Rusty
     
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  26. I like it!!!!
     
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  27. Very nice!
     
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  28. LTM75110
    Joined: Oct 16, 2006
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    Looks good,Will be watching...
     
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  29. ol'stinky
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    from New Jersey

    nice metalwork. please keep the louvered firewall...so bitchin'
     
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  30. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    That keeps getting better.
     
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