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Projects New Look to my Coupe

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by englishrodder, May 16, 2014.

  1. Well, i needed to cure an out of round tire so while I was at it i also changed the wheels and all the tires.... added some badger scoops and voila a new look to the coupe [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    Im keeping the old wheels and will change the bad tire, that way ive got two cars on one.

    Its good that slicks are legal here in CO, and we get next to no rain (Unlike the 39 years I spend in UK!)

    Im loving the new look, its re-energized me into the coupe as ive been using the roadster most of the time recently!

    Anyway, here it is
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    VS Old look.... (From when in UK)
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  2. Mr48chev
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    Not a fan of slicks on the street but that looks great that way. It doesn't rain much here in the middle of Wa state either but I have spun out once with the 48 running bias N-50's on the back and hitting standing water on the freeway.
     
  3. Ryan
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    WOW! I think you did good... REALLY good.

    And slicks? I think they are PERFECT for the street. :)
     
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  4. I have been running RADIR slicks on the street for years and years. Just be carefull and mindfull of them and you will be fine!
     

  5. Nads
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    new look is way cooler
     
  6. Man,that car looks totally different,I like the chrome rims and black walls,,and getting rid of that air cleaner was a major improvement.

    That car is the cats arse! HRP
     
  7. Bitchen car for sure, I definately like the new look.
    What, may I ask, are badger scoops?
     
  8. Thanks all ,

    What I really need now is a 471 Blower for the caddy engine, and some headers with cut outs :D

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  9. ss34coupe
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    Your coupe is a classic, whatever look you go for with it. I like what you have done here, and those air scoops are much better!
     
  10. Man nice car n i like the changes!
     
  11. scrap metal 48
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    I like the new look.. Good plan with 2 sets of wheels and tires...
     
  12. 56shoebox
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    Now here is a guy who went hard core change along with Version 7. Looks cool and I like the big and littles.
     
  13. MAD 034
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    I like your new look better -- cleans it up and looks very nice.
     
  14. 36couper
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    David......as in Nick's brother?
    Is this the car Nick built?
     
  15. Countn'Carbs
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    Such a kick ass car. I didn't think it could get any better but I do like the changes... A Lot! Here's another shot of the engine pre-changes.

    Makes me want to lick the screen!

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  16. 4444Design
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    that's one cool lookin' rig - before and after
     
  17. junkyardgenius
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    Looking better than ever Dave
     
  18. 340HilbornDuster
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    Big fan of the street slicks & chrome steelies...and those old "air cleaners" had to go!

    Very Cool!
     
  19. paul55
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    love the new look!
     
  20. Nope not his brother or his car

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  21. brady1929
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  22. Very nice. Love the new look. Nice job...
     
  23. Man you did it up right! Do you get that thing over to the Supercruise?
     
  24. Muttley
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    Much, much better. Those WWW's weren't working.
     
  25. clem
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    Neat car with either set of tyres/wheels.
     
  26. Thirtycoup
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    Very cool.... love the paint shining on the firewall, you can really see the finish, great color and great looking ride...... you did good son.
     
  27. I missed this month, but get there a few times but it's a trek from Ft Collins

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  28. SuRfAcE_RuSt
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  29. I think the new version is badass!
     

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