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Projects the '27 Roadster saga

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Paul, Jul 20, 2010.

  1. Old-Soul
    Joined: Jun 16, 2007
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    I really dig those gauges.

    May have to procure a set for myself to use in the '36 dash destined for my A. You know, if I ever actually get back to work on it.
     
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  2. I read through this whole thread again, all 27 pages. I've said it before, but I'm absolutely in love with this build. Paul, I really appreciate your detailed pictures and write ups. Fun and informative. I'll be keeping an eye out as you continue to dial things in.
     
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  3. Paul
    Joined: Aug 29, 2002
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    Thanks man.
    Been a fun one.
     
  4. CGkidd
    Joined: Mar 2, 2002
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    I have seen the car in person and it is cool as hell.
     
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  5. Paul
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    I've been driving the car around whenever I can,
    Its getting close to 5,000 miles so far,
    in a little over a year.
    There have only been a few minor bugs to work out.
    Lately I've been wanting to try a little change in style.
    I dig the dirt track tire look and they get the job done just fine but,
    I always liked the white wall and full wheel cover look too, so...

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  6. I love the whitewalls and full caps! Will it remain in primer or finish painted at some point?
     
  7. Paul
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    Thanks man.
    It may get paint some day but I'm liking the color, texture and low maintenance of the primer.
    It just feels comfortable.
     
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  8. I typically favor your previous wheels and tires on most hotrods, but man.... I think you made the right choice! Looks killer


    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
  9. Tuck
    Joined: May 14, 2001
    Posts: 5,780

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    from MINNESOTA
    1. Early Hemi Tech

    Holy Crap. I LOVE IT.
    I know what you mean about the low maintenance thing but man I hope you paint it.
    Paint it and panel stripe every panel...
     
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  10. Paul
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    haha! thanks man
    paint and stripe?
    I can't say that would never happen, who knows what the future holds?
     
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  11. Jkustom
    Joined: Oct 8, 2002
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    Awesome. Go do a burnout to make sure they work!
     
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  12. HemiTCoupe
    Joined: Apr 4, 2013
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    from TN.

    I like it.
    Besides, it's a T, what's not to like?

    Pat
     
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  13. Paul
    Joined: Aug 29, 2002
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    no real changes to the car, chrome generator, spinner caps on the rear and Porter mufflers..
    switching gears around in the quickchange and seem to like the 1:1 gears with the 3.78 ring and pinion the best,
    for now anyway, go figure
    'posted these two pictures elsewhere..

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  14. atch
    Joined: Sep 3, 2002
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    What two gauges did you put on the engine side of the firewall?
     
  15. Paul
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    Oil and water as hole fillers, the thought was to put vacuum and tach in but somehow that hasn't happened yet, I have them just haven't gotten around to it.. and I need to pick up a signal converter for the mag
     
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  16. That side view does it for me! What a car!
    This thread is like a magnet, and I end up going back through it in case I might have missed some neat detail.
    Should not have gotten rid of mine, 27's make beautiful hotrods.
     
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  17. jebbesen
    Joined: Aug 18, 2015
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    For inspiration we need another sound clip/video of it running with the new Porters! Looks great btw.
     
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  18. big duece
    Joined: Jul 28, 2008
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    from kansas

    Pinstripe over the red oxide would do it for me... love the T!
     
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  19. Any updates on this?
     
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  20. Paul
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    Nothing to report here, same good old reliable car.
    Right now waiting for the sun to come out, seems like it's been raining for months..
     
  21. atch
    Joined: Sep 3, 2002
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    atch
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    We're getting it by the bucketfuls right now; going to turn to snow any minute. Hurry up spring.
     
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  22. Paul
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  23. :(
     
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  24. Paul
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    Don't be sad, buy it and be happy ;)
     
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  25. Wish I had the coin. The exchange rate is a bit of a kick in the pants right now.
     
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  26. chopt49
    Joined: Jul 5, 2006
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    I am building a '26 Roadster very similar to this yet with a Flatty mill, the cost to build these can easily exceed the asking price on this one... This is a hell of deal for a well built (documented build too) car. Would love to just add this one to the stable and mothball my build.
     
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  27. Paul
    Joined: Aug 29, 2002
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    Ad pulled, will hang on to it for a while.
    At least until the next one is on the road.
     
  28. Paul
    Joined: Aug 29, 2002
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    Finally got the turn signals going
    I'd mounted the switch when the car first came together but that was as far as that went.
    I cleaned up a pair of cowl lights,
    put amber bulbs in them,
    fabbed some simple brackets and bolted them to the front of the frame rails,
    and ran a bunch of wire.

    Six wire switch, two post flasher, single filament amber bulbs up front, typical Pontiac rear lights.
    No self cancel, no front running lights, but I may wire in a push pull switch for four way flash.

     
  29. -Brent-
    Joined: Nov 20, 2006
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    Hey @Paul the vid is private. I'd love to see what you've done.
     
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  30. OFT
    Joined: Jun 1, 2005
    Posts: 574

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    ^^^^^ Me too
     
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