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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by cheeko55, Dec 9, 2014.

  1. cheeko55
    Joined: Nov 25, 2014
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  2. low budget
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  3. Looks good, big and littles, nice stance... hood or no hood? The angle/profile/line from the cowl to the grill makes or breaks this style for me.
     
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  4. big duece
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    That's the fact, Jack! Maybe a haircut...
     

  5. woodz
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    Oh hell yeah,
    Like the flag :)
     
  6. Muttley
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    Looks great so far.
     
  7. That sits right, what are the plans for the rest? JW
     
  8. Dusty56
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    Looks excellent. I wouldn't chop it, but that's just me.
     
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  9. doinbad
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    great looking t
     
  10. 38jon
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    Proportions and stance are spot on, nice.
     
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  11. Looks like your Harley days are bleeding over into your hot rods! Already planning on the T marking its territory! :)

    Great stance and rubber rake! I vote no chop! It's nice to see restraint these days!
     
  12. 3wLarry
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    a crate engine will work better than the box engine you have now
     
  13. low budget
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    :D...............I also vote no chop.
     
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  14. Babar40
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    Leave it the way it is and drive it. If the spirit moves you to break out the Sawzall later, then do it.
     
  15. 55chevr
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    Looks good except needs a chop. It tends to look like a telephone booth unless chopped


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  16. No phone booth, no Superman!


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  17. Paul
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    What tires do you have on the back there?
    Looks great!
     
  18. Firecat7
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    Depends>>>>what style you tryin to reach?.... bit Granny for me.... using a 4 banger, or what power. kinda high, ok if you want granny style.... not so much for hotrod...needs a chop......devil is in the details.
     
  19. 3wLarry
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    all youse guys stop bein' nice to him...he didn't do an intro! :eek:
     
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  20. VERY nice 50's to early 60's look!

    I personally prefer a tall T, but if you are set on a chop, make it subtle- no more than an inch or two, so people have to wonder if you even did cut it.
     
  21. millersgarage
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    nope, I see a Chevy Country sign on the wall, with a Ford in the shop. Not correct at all....

    The car itself, is dead on. Leaving the high roof will make it stand out.
     
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  22. missysdad1
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    I'm getting a little tired of the "everything's gotta be chopped" mentality, too. Let the car speak for itself...and it already has. It looks great as-is.
     
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  23. Yea not exact but close, I don't like the baby apes on the shovel. :D

    oh you mean the coupe? Looks good to me.
     
  24. sdroadster
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    A Buick motor would look good in there. I'd use a 3x2 manifold and carbs. The vertical valve covers, and carbs in a row would add to the vertical lines of the car. Plus a Buicks torque will smolder the tires!!
     
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  25. aaggie
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    I'm usually not a fan of the older Ts but first glance begs you to take a longer look. It does look right with the stock top.
     
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  26. Sure don't see many of those. Digging the high top with the Deuce sneaker. Pretty cool.
     
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  27. MAD 034
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    Nice stance on that T. Please don't cut the top -- everybody does that.
     
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  28. There is just something about a telephone booth, maybe it is just that you don't see 'em. My missus has wanted me to build her a tall T for a long time. Lookin' at this one just makes me believe that it is going to have to happen, somehow.
     
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  29. 409ina49
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    from Ohio

    Love it!!! Early T-bird motor or a flatty!!!! Imo.



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