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1929 A roadster back on the road- the return of the AV8

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Chris, Jun 9, 2013.

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  1. Flat-Foot
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    from Locust NC

    I love this car! You guys really do make it look easy...
     
    Flat-Foot, Jun 10, 2013
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  2. F-head
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    that looks great guys
    B
     
    F-head, Jun 10, 2013
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  3. ss34coupe
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    Perfect old time hot rod!
     
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  4. Brandi
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    So rad. Congrats, Corey!!
     
    Brandi, Jun 10, 2013
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  5. fab32
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    You beat me to it. Couldn't agree more.

    Frank
     
    fab32, Jun 10, 2013
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  6. Feo
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    Awsome roadster ..........
     
    Feo, Jun 10, 2013
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  7. Jalopy Banger
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    Chris i like your pre war build a lot!! it's awsome.
     
    Jalopy Banger, Jun 10, 2013
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  8. So-Cal Speed Sacramento
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    So-Cal Speed Sacramento
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    i LOVE this car. well done, Chris!
     
    So-Cal Speed Sacramento, Jun 10, 2013
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  9. Chris
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    I love it too, but it ain't mine no longer ;) My Brother deserves the praise.
     
    Chris, Jun 10, 2013
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  10. hotrod-40
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    Thanks guys. It's been such a fun car to build, even more fun to drive;)
     
    hotrod-40, Jun 11, 2013
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  11. 26 T Ford RPU
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    I think i just found my favourite A roadster!!!!!! very, very cool. JW :)
     
    26 T Ford RPU, Jun 11, 2013
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  12. PRIMER STUDIO
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    Looks good Corey!
     
    PRIMER STUDIO, Jun 11, 2013
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  13. kidzintha34fodor
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    FINALLY!!! Looks good Corey!
     
    kidzintha34fodor, Jun 11, 2013
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  14. 53woody
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    Cool roadster How much is the windshield chopped and do you know how much it is leaned back... Perfect Thanks Bruce
     
    53woody, Jun 11, 2013
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  15. Chris
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    Chris
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    Here is the car when I had it on the road. It's a bit more fun to drive now :D


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    Chris, Jun 12, 2013
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  16. Chris
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    It's roughly a 3 1/2" chop, I leaned the post back until it looked bitchin and my hand still cleared the windshield.
     
    Chris, Jun 12, 2013
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  17. Chris
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    It's a 37-41 Ford big truck drop
     
    Chris, Jun 13, 2013
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  18. Tobbe J
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    Awesome build and nice pics! Gives me a poke in the right direction with my own build :)
     
    Tobbe J, Jun 15, 2013
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  19. kasultana
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    from Davidson, NC

    Very cool. Great work and inspiration for my roadster project.

    Thanks
     
    kasultana, Jun 15, 2013
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  20. El Hueso
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    Well done!!
     
    El Hueso, Jun 24, 2013
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  21. 28-31
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    28-31
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    from Northeast Ohio

    Perfect Roadster! -- what size wheels and tires are on it?
     
    28-31, Jul 9, 2013
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  22. FlynBrian
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    Well Done, I like it a lot!
     
    FlynBrian, Jul 9, 2013
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  23. Chris
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    Chris
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    After a little break from working on it, hotrod-40 got it wired. It now charges, lights work, and it does great out on the road. We did a little 80 mile test run yesterday...

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    Chris, Sep 3, 2013
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  24. Rickybop
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    Cool.
     
    Rickybop, Sep 3, 2013
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  25. brady1929
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    cool my new desdtop pic. beautiful roadster
     
    brady1929, Sep 3, 2013
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  26. flatheadz-forever
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    flatheadz-forever
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    from new jersey

    Can you post some more videos of it running/rev/driving that thing sounds great nice work gentlemen
     
    flatheadz-forever, Sep 3, 2013
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  27. verde742
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    what makes yers for me, is that you have a shorter radiator, and were able to drop grille shell down,, In 1961, I raised the 29 body up 1 5/8" off the frame with a wood spacer the full length of the body, so the grille shell would look correct.

    I feel NOTHING ruins the looks of a car MORE, than havin' the grille higher than the cowl. Lotta examples on the H A M B. of grille shells higher the the cowl..

    "cop said; "that's illegal, I said: a sick Bird?
     
    verde742, Sep 3, 2013
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  28. skatermann
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    from Grass Valley, California

    Sweet! Great to see that thing back on the road!
     
    skatermann, Sep 3, 2013
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