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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by swade41, Aug 26, 2018.

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  1. Lights

    94 vote(s)
    87.9%
  2. Hidden lights

    13 vote(s)
    12.1%
  1. Dooley
    Joined: May 29, 2002
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    Dooley
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    from Buffalo NY

    I can’t believe I share the road with a scofflaw street rodder....unreal
    I like the lights on the fender...maybe I’ll even vote too
    Keep on trucking
     
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  2. I parked next to my buddy tonight at the track for a front end comparison, my grill is much wider than his, which would spread the lights further apart. 20180828_181749.jpg
     
  3. Dooley
    Joined: May 29, 2002
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    Dooley
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    from Buffalo NY

    That front end looks great
    Yours and his
     
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  4. 5window
    Joined: Jan 29, 2005
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    I would leave it as is. Are you required to run a front plate?
     
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  5. Lionheart
    Joined: May 8, 2003
    Posts: 745

    Lionheart
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    The lights mounted as shown, next to the upper grill, look right at home.
    It looks very good, just the way you've built it. I vote to leave it as shown.
     
  6. These are the 39-40 Chevy truck teardrop stands I have
    20180829_115631.jpg
     
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  7. raprap
    Joined: Oct 8, 2009
    Posts: 768

    raprap
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    from Ohio

    RETRACTABLE! Best of both worlds.
     
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  8. Unreal is right !
    Just shy of 800hp that idles at 12-1400, full manual reverse valve body trans, big converter, manual accessories, everything stripped down to save weight, billion degrees inside the cab, gets about 4mpg and NO TWEED ! F'n streetrod...HA HA HA
     
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  9. Peanut 1959
    Joined: Oct 11, 2008
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    Yours was the first reply to cover my sentiment on this topic (in addition to the reduced light output).
     
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  10. Peanut 1959
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  11. fourspd2quad
    Joined: Jul 6, 2006
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    I started a thread a few years back about the idea of having removable headlights. I thought it was a valid topic.......but then the thread got removed. :(
     
  12. I could imagine the way people get on their soapbox is nuts. I know I've read in the "little books" how guys would drive to Bonneville, unbolt the lights and run, bolt the lights on and drive home. No big deal.
    I'm at a disadvantage with the tilt front, the only way it would work is if the receiver was attached to the body, but then it would probably shake it all about like the hokey pokey.
     
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  13. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    flat,800x800,070,f.jpg Just find some 1936 Cord lights and everything will be just fine.:) Bob
     
  14. Bandit Billy
    Joined: Sep 16, 2014
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    I have some"off topic" cars and one of them is a 69 RS /SS camaro. These cars have overrides to allow the lights to shine through the slotted headlight doors in case the vacuum system fails (67 and 68 did not).
    At twilight it looks cool if I override the system and I can see just fine, maybe the same idea can be used.
    If the grill obstructs, maybe you can use power operated doors to open to allow for more light.

    Just an idea.
     
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  15. I'm just here for the avatar.
     
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  16. Stogy
    Joined: Feb 10, 2007
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    @swade41 I know you are resistant to cutting the fenders. I did vote for the hidden however with another config (Cord/Desoto)...your reluctance to consider this avenue made me change my vote but fuckit one more pic and I think the Cord @The37Kid suggested as well as the Desoto posted really achieve the clean Bonneville look your being inspired by and giving you unarguable full unobstructed light...I just posted another view with color similar to your Truck and you can see it really is pretty clean closed. Yeah it will look like ass open but hey it's night who gives a shit...Anyways just offering considerations as others have without any attitude...the other thing is both are period inspirations...I remember seeing a Desoto in a Wrecking Yard back in the mid seventies and I went shit I thought Hideaways were a new phenomenon...uh uh...anyways enough of my Blah Blah Blah...

    The lower pic is that Desoto I was talking about...I remember
    pics or it didn't happen...:D

    Cord3.JPG

    Desoto.jpg

     
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  17. The37Kid
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    thWBF3RHRG.jpg First time I've ever see Cord headlights open. ;) Bob
     
  18. Gary Addcox
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    Really. It looks like an amoeba without headlights.
     
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  19. Gary Addcox
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    Oh, yes. '37 Ford headlights massaged into the fenders would look really good, IMHO.
     
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  20. Gary Addcox
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    Well, first of all, you have my sympathy for living in NY. Secondly, buy a '47 GM truck, then you won't have these DMV, law, or psychic experts screwing with you. LOL
     
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  21. Gary Addcox
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    GOD, I hate to go there, but that second pic looks like a future overheated engine, ESPECIALLY when part of that hole will be blocked by headlights.
     
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  22. Gary Addcox
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    I like your T-bucket. Is that axle a tube, with hairpins ? Now, THAT is dangerous.
     
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  23. Gary Addcox
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    Very cool brackets.
     
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  24. burl
    Joined: Nov 28, 2007
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    from Minnesota

    you asked for opinions so heres mine.I think these trucks look best with the original lights they came with.I have halogen bulbs in mine and still don't think they work all that great.I put amber bulbs in the running lights and use them for turn signals cars.jpg
     
  25. My eye is continuously drawn to the crank hole.... or whatever that hole is??

    stainless-steel-elkay-sink-hole-covers-lk125r-64_1000.jpg
     
  26. BJR
    Joined: Mar 11, 2005
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    That's the "Mouse Hole" you look into it to see the mouse motor.:p
     
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  27. My only suggestion is for you to buy a truck that you LIKE!
     
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  28. Dooley
    Joined: May 29, 2002
    Posts: 2,956

    Dooley
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    from Buffalo NY

    So let’s put this to bed....
    A. It’s not a mouse motor
    B. He likes the truck
    C. The lights on the outside in the poll are what is on there now
    D. He and I just spent a great night at a cruise night tonight and no one thinks it’s a street rod

    Anything else?
     
    Last edited: Sep 1, 2018
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  29. 41rodderz
    Joined: Sep 27, 2010
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    from Oregon

    ^^^^^^. E) Like I said before it is just a BAD _SS truck.
     
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  30. Chuck Craig
    Joined: Jun 11, 2016
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    Chuck Craig
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    from Ocala FL

    I agree up on the fender.
     
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