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Reviving an 80's "STREET ROD" barn,shed,garage find!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Rusty Junk Ranch, May 30, 2011.

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  1. banginona40
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    banginona40
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    from Forest Ranch CA.

    Gosh that's nice!!
     
    banginona40, Jun 4, 2011
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  2. nvr2lo
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    nvr2lo
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    from Glendale, AZ

    Very cool. She cleaned up well.
     
    nvr2lo, Jun 4, 2011
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  3. Rusty Junk Ranch
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    Rusty Junk Ranch
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    from Schellville, Cal.

    So, here it is back together.I am pretty happy with the way it is looking. Alot of work, but running & driving well also.

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  4. Dave Rondou
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    Dave Rondou
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    from Prescott Valley, Az.

    You should be happy. Car looks great.
     
    Dave Rondou, Jun 4, 2011
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  5. ratamahata
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    ratamahata
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    from Argentina
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    2. Argentina rodders

    Very nice car man!! congrats...
     
    ratamahata, Jun 4, 2011
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  6. Gman0046
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    Gman0046
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    from Possums Crotch, Kentucky

    The before pics were great. The after pics are unbelievable. Some people have all the luck.
     
    Gman0046, Jun 4, 2011
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  7. belair
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    belair
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    from Lake Jackson, TEXAS

    Wow - congrats. That thing just kills.
     
    belair, Jun 4, 2011
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  8. Hot Rod Elvis
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    Hot Rod Elvis
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    from Dawsonville, Georgia

    Oh man, that is absoluley gorgeous!!!
     
    Hot Rod Elvis, Jun 4, 2011
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  9. Spooky
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    Spooky
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    from Vancouver, Wa

    Way to GO!
     
    Spooky, Jun 4, 2011
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  10. Kiwi Kev
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    Kiwi Kev
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    from Ventura, CA , Hotrodders Paradise

    Damn nice job! Looks sweet.
     
    Kiwi Kev, Jun 4, 2011
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  11. Rusty Junk Ranch
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    Rusty Junk Ranch
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    from Schellville, Cal.

    That is a very generous offer, I will consider it ! :)
     
    Rusty Junk Ranch, Jun 4, 2011
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  12. Rolleiflex
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    Rolleiflex
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    from Austin, Texas

    Wow, that sure looks sweet. Quite the transformation!
     
    Rolleiflex, Jun 4, 2011
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  13. Rusty Junk Ranch
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    Rusty Junk Ranch
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    from Schellville, Cal.

    Happy Now ??? :D
     
    Rusty Junk Ranch, Jun 4, 2011
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  14. Hotrod1959
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    Hotrod1959
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    from Nor-Cal SF Bay area

    That turned out absolutely bitchin!
     
    Hotrod1959, Jun 4, 2011
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  15. simplestone
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    from Central New York
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    Nice transformation on a beautiful car. Have fun cruising!
     
    simplestone, Jun 4, 2011
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  16. GaryB
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    GaryB
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    from Reno,nv

    what a sweet ride
     
    GaryB, Jun 4, 2011
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  17. Muttley
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    Muttley
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    from Fresno, Cal.

    Theres probably some dude out there right now with a Def Leppard shirt and acid washed jeans who is very disappointed another '80's Street Rod was just "ruined".
     
    Muttley, Jun 4, 2011
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  18. Jim Bouchard
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    Jim Bouchard
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    from Hemet, Calif.

    I really like the way it turned out! There are alot of cars out there that could use some work like that and turn them into knockouts like yours. It's bitchin!
     
    Jim Bouchard, Jun 4, 2011
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  19. Rusty Junk Ranch
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    Rusty Junk Ranch
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    from Schellville, Cal.

    The 80's look isnt completely gone !

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    Rusty Junk Ranch, Jun 4, 2011
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  20. dragsta
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    dragsta
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    from north port, florida

    wow!

    change the oil
    replace the brake wheel cylinders
    replace the fuel pump ( if it has a bad diaphragm it will leak gas into the oil pan.
    check the plugs and wires
    squirt oil in each cylinder and soak the rocker arms . let it set overnight.
    turn the motor over by hand a few times.
    replace the battery (a no brainer)
    make sure the clutch releases.
    get a fire extinguisher handy.
    fire it up!

    great find...
     
    dragsta, Jun 4, 2011
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  21. AnimalAin
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    AnimalAin
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    from Las Vegas, NV USA

    Good recovery of a nice car. Make sure the details are ok, get out on the road and wear it out.
     
    AnimalAin, Jun 4, 2011
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  22. Kiwi Helrod
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    Kiwi Helrod
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    from Christchurch, New Zealand

    Great story and grouse rod too.
     
    Kiwi Helrod, Jun 5, 2011
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  23. DYNODANNY
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    from OXNARD CALIFAS.

    Man cool ride, what a difference some elbo grease will do.
     
    DYNODANNY, Jun 5, 2011
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  24. hiboy32
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    hiboy32
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    from Omaha, NE

    that turned out bitchin. of course you started with a really nice "rough" barn find
     
    hiboy32, Jun 5, 2011
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  25. TONY CARTER
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    TONY CARTER
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    from Maryborough,Queensland,Australia

    Wash it and drive it,Rat rodding is in.You dont even have to replace the bottom six inches which is normal on most early coupes.

    Ive painted my car so it looks like its 50 years old.Its now become trendy to have an Old lookin car.
    Nice find.Love 36 Coupes.
     
    TONY CARTER, Jun 5, 2011
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  26. Spoggie
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    Spoggie
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    from Far out- Adelaide, South Australia

    Oh man that car is rockin'.
     
    Spoggie, Jun 5, 2011
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  27. Rusty Junk Ranch
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    Rusty Junk Ranch
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    from Schellville, Cal.

    What is a grouse rod ???:confused:
     
    Rusty Junk Ranch, Jun 5, 2011
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  28. daddio211
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    daddio211
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    from St. George, Utah

    Rockey, I'm not bored with detail photos! In fact, I NEED your detail photos!!!

    I'm in the final stages of assembling a new 350 for my wife's '48 pickup... the long block is complete so now it's just the little details. I have a pair of Corvette valve covers that I don't want to drill, and just bought an Edelbrock 2703 intake (Performer EPS and Oil Fill Tube non-EGR). Where did you tap the intake and what type of PCV did you use?
     
    daddio211, Aug 12, 2011
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  29. LOWBLAZERO1
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    LOWBLAZERO1
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    from kansas city, mo

    i fucking hate you! but only out of pure jealousy! I LOVE THIS CAR! if only bringing my stude back from the 80s was so easy. god i have backwoods, beer fueled 4x4 builders. lol
     
    LOWBLAZERO1, Aug 12, 2011
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  30. RoadFarmer
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    RoadFarmer
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    from Shallowater, Texas ( Lubbock )

    What a difference! The car looks great!
     
    RoadFarmer, Aug 12, 2011
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