Projects The Hitchhikers Guide Episode VI: Return of the Hitchhiker.... Hot Rod Model A banger

We have ignition...

 

But we still don't have video

 

Well done now photos please

 

I am glad that you can't see the video either, I thought that maybe something was wrong with my computer.

 

I drove it! it needs some more tuning and it pops out of second. But it drove.

 

Looking good
pops out of 2nd that is what the piece of rope (ford part No A-xxxx-2) found in the cab is for

 

That part # is no good. It's backward...... wait. I see your in Oz.

 

actually outside. Just working out the bugs.

 

One thing I want to mention is that the 39 trans modification made this thing a lot better to drive with a stock mill. I no longer have to Rev it out all the way so it won't lug bad when shifting into 2nd

 

So I was staring at this thing today and it's a lot of black. I want to try some trim rings but I haven't seen any for 17's. I think I am going to try out a set of 16inch solids with 5.50x16 and 7.50x16 firestone blackwalls that i have. I've got a couple sets of hupcabs to try too. One thing I am thinking about is to change the wheel color. Any thoughts on color? I thinking maybe a white wheel. or green?

 

Mine are orange of all things. Were like that when I got it and now I kinda like it.

 

Throw a picture of your pickup over on the photoshop thread and get someone to add some different coloured wheels for you.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-photoshop-thread-to-end-all-photoshop-threads.300531/

 

How about either ivory or a buckskin color? And double maroon pinstripes?

 

I like the black wheels personally

Maybe a simple pinstripe on the body line would break it up somewhat.

 

Noooooooh! It's because it's just black, it's kuul!
If you need spiced up look, I'm with gwhite - a pinstripe on the body (I'd go for cream-ish or red-maroon-ish) or a red on the wheels.

I really like this look, though - used truck, and nothing else!... until we meet at a redlight!

 

it does kinda have a midnight special vibe going on

 

As is - perfect.

 

Mate leave it be and drive it

 

Anything new happening with this? Weren't you working on a new motor?

 

The truck is doing well....I was daily driving it up until roughly a year ago. Between the shop and everything, she hasn't seen much love. Anyways thought I better update you guys with some pictures.

 

Still going strong

 

Love this truck! I wished I could fit in one but at 6'4" I need a bit more real estate.

 

It's nice to see this one pop up again. One of my favourites.

Mart.

 

..Looks like you closed out the other (same) one.

 

Like a bootlegger's truck! Looks Awesome!

 

Well that was weird but it looks like we have a live, full thread again!

 

Well this is a coincidence. I’ve been chatting with Matt (Hitchhiker) a bunch recently about numerous things, but the topic of this thread and this truck came up. The truck and thread are the single biggest motivators for me to sell the ‘63 Olds and give a go at dailying an A Tudor. Just gotta get around to listing the Cutlass. I love how the HAMB works sometimes…