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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ramaro, Mar 21, 2010.

  1. CJ Steak
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    BUWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    Damn that was perfect for this thread.

    I like the van, but the broken leaf springs look is a little funky... a little too funky that is...
     
  2. Hooligan63
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    Yup,the X-Sonic was screwed up by as minitrucker,back in '59:rolleyes:
     
  3. Hooligan63
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    Oh,and to the original poster,by the condition of the tires,the fact that it's parked on the street and the plates are current,I would say the rear has been bagged,and maybe the front also.
     
  4. ramaro
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    I guess you either love it or hate it. Or maybe its just my generation. this is what it reminded me of
     

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  5. retromotors
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    No idea what the X-Sonic is. I did both a web and HAMB search, no hits except for some kinda game.
     
  6. retromotors
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    I'd say that's the correct answer.
     
  7. KK Hickey Designs
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  8. Hooligan63
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    Funny,I'm only 30 and I know more car history than most "car guys"..

    The X-Sonic was the first "Custom" to utilize adjustable hydraulic suspension in 1959. It was owned by Ron Aguirre from San Bernardino,,CA and was a well known car in the show circuit. He added the hydraulic setup to avoid being pulled over by cops while cruising to a show for ride height violations. The car could go from full ride height to a ground scraping stance in the flick of a switch or two. Funny thing is,air ride has been around since the late 30's,and utilized mainstream in the US since 1957,and it's still barely accepted,and can be considered traditional for late early 60's customs and up(Actually,you can track modifications of stock air ride systems back to 1958,but hydraulics were more accessible and easier to install and understand in the 60's,so you saw more "lifted" rides than you did "bagged" rides)
     
  9. retromotors
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    OK, followed the link and now I've got a grip on the X-Sonic. I think I sorta remember it. (I was busy with other stuff at the time).

    But I don't really get the point of hooligan's post. Is it that this show car had hydraulics (or whatever) in 1959?

    I don't really give a rat's ass about hydraulics one way or the other. Not my cup of meat but I can see where it would be a good thing for some folks.

    My comment was directed at the "laying frame" bullshit. I'm not all that hung up on "tradition", but having your car sittin' on the ground damn sure ain't traditional!
    Sure, cars were lowered some ... but they didn't look broken!
     
  10. Hooligan63
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    That plane keeps flying over your head,doesn't it? Look in Rikster's photos,and look at how many '60s show cars are sitting on the ground. That's what laying frame is. It's as traditional as apple pie. People have been doing it since the 60's
     
  11. chrisclarkcustoms
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    Really? why say anything?
     
  12. retromotors
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    Yeah, I guess you're right.
    And it will continue to do so.
    Peace.
     
  13. 2manytoys
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    The van is a Divco Dividend model stepvan. They were never as popular as the snubnose models. I've seen very few of them. They just plain ugly...
     
  14. ratrodder34
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    I would rather have the one in 2manytoys avatar just like it sits than that other thing.........
     
  15. 2manytoys
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    Progress is slow (but so am I) but it now runs and I need to finish the bodywork. Unfortunatly I went back to work and now dont have much time but I'm trying to change that.
     

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  16. monsterflake
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    i'll sell you this one cheap...

    [​IMG]
     
  17. fifTsix
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    Hey dumb ass, WTF is that supposed to mean?
     
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  18. mart3406
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    Wow! If you mean "ugly" compared to a
    regular Divco, then a Divco 'Dividend' must
    be godawful crazy ugly!!!:eek::eek::eek:
    LOL! :D :D

    Mart3406
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  19. 2manytoys
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    Snubnose... yes, they are.. uh.. unique. :D

    Dividend... only the face a mother could love. :eek:
     
  20. Can we please just let this thread die down beyond existence!?!?!? Where it belongs...
     
  21. ratrodder34
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    That Meadow Gold truck is going to be a real cruiser for sure. Love those front ends. What year is it?
     
  22. 2manytoys
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    That truck is a '59. My other 2 are '65s. Now here's a thought. If I were to lower the other ones, put spinners on them, scuff up the paint or paint them blitz black, to make them look more 'traditional' would they be more accepted here? :eek: Oh Ouch!

    Oh, and the wheels on the '59 will be painted steelies with cap and rings. I need to set a new goal to finish that thing, ya know, get my butt in gear!
     
  23. greasemonkey060
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    I'm pretty sure it needs a flat black makeover with red wheels and whitewalls.
     
  24. Ob1
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    Do you wander the forum looking for topics to classify as "uncool" to bolster your own self image?
     
  25. Ob1
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    You might say so, after reading that "newbie" tag I'm wearing.
    After looking at a page full of your recent posts, I'm pretty sure I'm right.
     
  26. Hooligan63
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    Knock it off ladies.

    Anyways,I've seen some pretty neat done up Divco's at shows. Would be cool to turn on in to a custom lunch truck or ice cream truck to take to car shows.
     
  27. ramaro
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    Sorry, I guess I need to take this more seriously:confused:. That Divco is cool man, are those built on a ford or chevy truck platform?
     
  28. 2manytoys
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    OK I'll stop the trash talk... but sometimes its is kinda fun, gives me a good laugh. Gonna make this into an ice cream truck for car, air shows and other events. I already have a large coldplate freezer for the back. If I ever get this done stop by and say Hi and I'll give y'all a free ice cream.
     
  29. 117harv
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    And she is having a hard time.
     
  30. 2manytoys
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    The Divcos are unique that it is a special frame built by Divco (Detroit Industrial Vehicle COmpany). The frame has a deep drop in the drivers area then picks up again right behind the seat. They used Ford, Nash, Chevy, Continental, Chrysler and maybe a few other manufacturers 4 or 6 cyl. engines mated to a massive 4 speed manual trans. On my sit/stand drive model there is one pedal that is the clutch and brake combination. Pushing the pedal the clutch disengages then about half way down the brake is applied. Very cool setup.
     

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