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Let's see the roughest car you started your build with..

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by scrap metal 48, Apr 6, 2013.

  1. 68vette
    Joined: Jul 28, 2009
    Posts: 306

    68vette

    My first project....glad I was stupid and brave at the same time.
     

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  2. rudetoad57
    Joined: May 7, 2013
    Posts: 5

    rudetoad57
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    Zebo....god yes...its just for mock up....gettin the hieght where i want it theres actually air bags that go under the 36 axle....and the stearing arm i was makeing out of light steel so i can make all the clearance bends in it...and use it for a pattern.You know the drill Zebo....the rich buy the parts with all the thinking included in the price....but a ratrodder scratches his own head.....
     
  3. Rochie
    Joined: Nov 19, 2004
    Posts: 199

    Rochie
    Member

    Here's my ol' boot, 3 years in between shots. All in my 2 car garage
     

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  4. Kinky6
    Joined: May 11, 2003
    Posts: 1,765

    Kinky6
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    rudetoad57, I know you haven't been around the HAMB very long, so I'll point out for you that for the most part, HAMBers don't consider themselves rat rodders, and don't call their rides rat rods. Read and look long enough and maybe you'll understand the traditional basis for the rides on the HAMB.

    Now about these "clearance bends" in your steering arm, I'm sure no expert, but I don't think that a well made steering arm should have bends, no matter how stout it is. Maybe some one with some better engineering background can cover the why-come on that topic, but that's my understanding of it.

    As for the cab on your rod, it does look like you've got some good fabrication skills goin' on, there.

    Later, Kinky6 :cool:
     

  5. I was going to say that it surpassed "Zibo's car"... now all you have to do is a step by step documentation of rebuilding every aspect of that car like "Zibo" did!!!!! Hahaha!
     
  6. El Jefe ATX
    Joined: Jun 18, 2013
    Posts: 84

    El Jefe ATX
    Member
    from Austin TX

    It's the roughest because it's my first...

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  7. nickk
    Joined: Feb 2, 2011
    Posts: 762

    nickk
    Member

    Yeah I'm pretty much almost done, all I lack is getting started
     
  8. bobj49f2
    Joined: Jun 1, 2008
    Posts: 1,926

    bobj49f2
    Member

    A lot of people think my Buick is in too bad of shape to repair but man, after seeing some of these project my car doesn't look too bad.

    This thread has given me inspiration. I've been cutting and patching on the Buick for the last four days. I think I got some real progress done.
     
  9. Flipper
    Joined: May 10, 2003
    Posts: 3,395

    Flipper
    Member
    from Kentucky

    Started with pieces and parts from a 54 Cadillac
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    Looks way different, but it is more a dream than a real car so far (best mock-up pic)
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  10. Heres my entry from Aug 2010 . Looking back ,what was I thinking ???
     

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  11. Gerg
    Joined: Feb 27, 2006
    Posts: 1,828

    Gerg
    Member

    you people make my hate myself with all that skill.... I can fix your computer in trade for some work on my olds?
     
  12. Jersey Joe 67
    Joined: Jun 12, 2008
    Posts: 427

    Jersey Joe 67
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    from J Town

  13. Barn Find
    Joined: Feb 2, 2013
    Posts: 2,312

    Barn Find
    Member
    from Missouri

    '32 Auburn cabriolet body laid upside down in a dump in Washington state. Barely recognizable in these photos. Took 12 years to built the national award winner below.

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  14. 1blown57
    Joined: Oct 19, 2006
    Posts: 832

    1blown57
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    from Florida

    ripped / dipped and shipped !
     
  15. 40grit
    Joined: Jul 1, 2012
    Posts: 230

    40grit
    Member

    This is not the roughest but it is definitely rough enough to be a challenge. I am getting a start.

    John

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  16. heyitsnate
    Joined: Apr 8, 2004
    Posts: 1,750

    heyitsnate
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    before. destroyed floors, hit on all 4 corners.
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    -during-
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  17. gimpyshotrods
    Joined: May 20, 2009
    Posts: 23,264

    gimpyshotrods
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    A very long while ago:
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    A long while ago:
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    I am hoping to get on top of my medical bills, and health conditions, and get back to it, in the next few years.
     
  18. This is the ruffest car I ever had here. Was a bush buggy body when rescued from the scrap heap. Couldnt find a Willys but was given this shell. Ruf is an understatment but it is actually coming long pretty good. Chassis will be finished tuesday and should be under it by the weekend. /6 power. "das auto" D/G
    Don
     

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  19. StLouisSled
    Joined: Feb 9, 2008
    Posts: 117

    StLouisSled
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    I've seen a lot more challenging projects on here but this is the worst I've had to deal with and it certainly put my skill level to the test.
    Rebuilt the inner rockers, wheel houses, outer floor braces, inner quarters and hung new quarter skins on my buddy's 56 Vicky. Some pieces were found aftermarket, but most of the inner structure had to be hand formed.
     

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  20. Jen......
    Joined: Nov 8, 2006
    Posts: 521

    Jen......
    Member

    Purchased over a year ago , have been to busy with trying to fix the house. Its a someday project that can only hope to finish
     

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  21. roddin-shack
    Joined: Apr 12, 2006
    Posts: 2,512

    roddin-shack
    Member

    This is the one I tell everyone about. What a project, which should normally have been scrapped. But you guys did your thing and it is now a great car. Just proves you can polish a turd. Great work guys.
     
  22. 41GASSER
    Joined: Aug 2, 2009
    Posts: 188

    41GASSER
    Member

    Yeah, brought it home in the back of a truck 40 willys coupe. Wife NOT happy. Still got the car and its happy. Dave [​IMG]
     
  23. panhead_pete
    Joined: Feb 22, 2006
    Posts: 3,487

    panhead_pete
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    Can someone link to the thread where the 33/34 which was really messed up was rescued. Saw it yesterday and cant find it. Thread started several years ago. Thanks.
     
  24. aarestor
    Joined: Feb 22, 2011
    Posts: 278

    aarestor
    Member

    This one I revived a few years back for a buddy of mine. He likes to challenge my abilities.
     

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  25. t_wood_08
    Joined: Sep 20, 2010
    Posts: 228

    t_wood_08
    Member

    Great save! Car looks great!
     
  26. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
    Posts: 6,079

    scrap metal 48
    Member

    These are all great.. Any more rough starts out there???
     
  27. oldskoolsalt
    Joined: Mar 14, 2012
    Posts: 22

    oldskoolsalt
    Member

    55 2 dr sedan. Not the worst I've seen but quite challenging for a first build in my 2 car garage.

    Greg
     

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  28. oldskoolsalt
    Joined: Mar 14, 2012
    Posts: 22

    oldskoolsalt
    Member

    Now in epoxy primer.

    Greg
     

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  29. rollie
    Joined: Feb 7, 2005
    Posts: 552

    rollie
    Member

    at one time I remember counting and the body and doors I had in 27 pieces...
     

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