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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Drivinford, Aug 15, 2016.

  1. Binger
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    I have to say it again. Outstanding craftsmanship. RR gets thrown out there a lot. Some times a super low stance equals RR in many eyes. Your average non car person also can't tell the difference between good work and welded together junk. I hope my workmanship can look as good as yours.


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  2. '52 F-3
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    I wouldn't call it simple, (or a rhat rod) looks clean, functional, with talented welding and a splash of art . i also like using an orbital sander on steel parts..
     
  3. Drivinford
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    Thanks for the kind words, I'm actually taking a few days away from the model a, my brother in law in having open hearth surgery tomorrow... please pray for him! Thanks everyone
     
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  4. Dino 64
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  5. Drivinford
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    Some up dated build pics! Getting closer to being done, going to try starting it next weekend IMG_20170208_164933_306.jpg
     

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  7. jackalope
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    Superb stuff right there!!!
    I was hoping you'd update your thread.
    Good luck with the rest of the build. Would love to see more progress pics or things you haven't posted on already.


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  8. Drivinford
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    Few more pics of the build!! IMG_20170203_101010_609.jpg IMG_20170131_175254_525.jpg IMG_20170130_124703_241.jpg IMG_20170127_011415_658.jpg
     
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  9. Drivinford
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    Thanks alot man!
     
  10. jackalope
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    In post 218 above, your split bone mounting points were TIG'd in and then smoothed out. How exactly did you accomplish that? I don't want to necessarily do that but I wanna know HOW you did it.
    Top notch build as I mentioned before.
     
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  11. Drivinford
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    Thanks, there a couple ways of doing it, the one I like it take 3 inch 60 50, grit sand wheel and cut four corners off, so it pretty much looks like a stop sign, then sand away! I can send pics if that will help!
     
  12. jackalope
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    Very neat trick. Your work is just cool. The subtle touches are just flat out cool.


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  13. Drivinford
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    IMG_20170214_181451_519.jpg Radiator tube I made up today
     
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  14. Drivinford
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    Working on a set of bomber seats, here's a template for them IMG_20170204_000249_458.jpg
     
  15. Brent Story
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    Holy smokes dude. This is awesome. I saw your thread a while back and guess I forgot about it since I don't frequent this site very often. I scored a 30 coupe supposed to get on trade for my chevy sedan this Wednesday. Your build is my style. Love it dude.
     
  16. Brent Story
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    What size are your tires
     
  17. Drivinford
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    Funny you ask, I just ordered different ones today, 550, 750, 16s
     
  18. Drivinford
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    Changed the front tires out for a set of 5.50s!
     

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  19. Drivinford
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    Updated pics!
     

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  20. banginona40
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    Great build and fantastic craftsmanship!
     
  21. Dino 64
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  22. Drivinford
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    Here's an old side pic before I put the 5.50s up front, these are 4.50s, looks alot better with the bigger tires! Thanks for the nice comments!
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  23. Dino 64
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  24. Brent Story
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    Sweet, thanks man
     
  25. jackalope
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    Bad ass! I love it. I like the 550's in relation to the 750's. I run both 550's and 750's on my A's. I took A LOT of visual cues from your build and incorporated them into my 30 coupe. You have done some impressive work my friend!
     
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  26. Drivinford
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    Thanks man, I will post some pics with the 550s soon, looks tons better
     
  27. madwelder
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    excellent build your work is top notch, couldn't expect better from anyone. Maybe when your done you can finish your dad's 48.
     
  28. Just keeps getting better and better. Sorry If I missed it, but what color (if any) will you paint it?


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  29. Blues4U
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    Just want to say it again, your metal working skills are top notch, excellent stuff here.
     
  30. Drivinford
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    Thanks alot man!!
     

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