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Hot Rods Dissecting a Bug

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Doodlrodz, Oct 26, 2015.

  1. chessterd5
    Joined: May 26, 2013
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    Looking forward to more.
     
  2. Doodlrodz
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    Getting so the work window is only about 3 hrs. now outside. Did get a little done today enough so now I have to decide what I'm gonna do for a center cross member so I can locate everything. day 9 001 (640x480).jpg day 9 002 (480x640).jpg day 9 003 (640x480).jpg day 9 005 (640x480).jpg day 9 007 (640x480).jpg day 9 013 (640x480).jpg
     
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  3. Doodlrodz
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    Finally got some room so I could move it inside, poor old Worthington had to go down to the barn for the winter. How do you like the table Bob? inside 008 (640x480).jpg inside 010 (640x480).jpg inside 010 (640x480).jpg
     
  4. The37Kid
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    Someone is going to have to restack his wood pile now that you've shown us the proper way. Frame table looks great. Bob ..................Happy Thanksgiving! LA%20MONEY%20260_zpstx7gasj0.jpg
     
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  5. Doodlrodz
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    That little guy heading back for another load of wood? He's really stylin' with that hat.
     
  6. Baldies
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    We called them "Jokers."
     
  7. Is this what the part I am sending is for? If so, It's gonna be perfect!
     
  8. Doodlrodz
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    Yes it is, I have an old louvered hood to match it. Just have to figure out how I'm going to lower the radiator.
     
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  9. Looking good so I am following along with this one. You do a very nice job of stacking wood if I may say so.
     
  10. nice style on that kick up.
     
  11. Doodlrodz
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    Thanks, the doodlebug clock was the key haha. This thing is going to be harder that I thought the firewall is so short I'd have to have a 18" radiator, so I tried to cheat the front cross forward and drop the radiator behind it but to use the hood I wouldn't even have room for a u-bolt even after trimming some material of the front cross so I just had to walk away and take a break maybe the solution will come to me tomorrow. day 9 002 (640x480).jpg day 9 004 (640x480).jpg day 9 004 (640x480).jpg day 9 007 (640x480).jpg
     
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  12. AHotRod
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    This is interesting build .... I'm confused on what it's going to become .... but it's cool :)
     
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  13. Doodlrodz
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    Haha, I'm a little confused myself.
     
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  14. mickeyc
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  15. mickeyc
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    Hello Sir, Mickey C here, I notice the wheels on the bug in your
    avatar. I have been trying to find a set of these wheels to use on
    a Frankland quick change under a 32 I am building.
    Would perhaps you know where a set of these or some wheels
    that are similar might be obtained?
    Thanks, Mick
     
  16. Doodlrodz
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    There's a set on epay right now under vintage sprint car but they're way over priced in my opinion.
     
  17. mickeyc
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    Thank you for the tip. I agree a bit pricey.
    I need a wide five bolt pattern those would
    not work for me. I thought they would be
    high dollar, but not that high!
     
  18. Count Scrapula
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    This is awesome!!! I've envisioned building something like this having grown up around doodlebugs. Kind of a what would my grandpa build thing. He was s big time tinkerer.
     
  19. Count Scrapula
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    Any more pics of the first one?
     
  20. Doodlrodz
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    This is all I have. p4210022 (640x480).jpg P4210023 (640x480).jpg
     
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  21. The37Kid
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    Love the back wheels on that one. Is this the one that has a Roadster body on it now, out West some were? Sold this '29 cowl and burned all the wood last year. Bob

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  22. Doodlrodz
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    Bob, It went out west and did get a roadster back put on then went to Germany I think. I should have kept that one the engine was killer, that went to Calif. and was in a '36 3 window last I knew. It had Cyclone heads and twin Winfield carbs.
     
  23. The37Kid
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    Kind of funny how we collect all these bits, make a car out of them then sell it, and it gets parted out. My very first car got parted out but the body raced at this years TROG. Bob
     
  24. Doodlrodz
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    Been busy buying stocking stuffers haha. day 10 001 (640x480).jpg day 10 002 (640x480).jpg day 10 006 (640x480).jpg
     
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  25. The37Kid
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    NICE COLLECTION! I've got a nice present in mind for my 65th that should help get both A bodies back together.If you need a Winfield instruction booklet let me know, I made copies. Bob
     
  26. Looking like some good stuff Mike
     
  27. Doodlrodz
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    You should know haha. I went and looked at a '32 Austin Bantam body today it would have fit but it was too rough for my limited skills. So if anyone has one for sale in decent shape I'm looking for something to plop on this frame.
     
  28. rg171352
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    Do you have any photos of the Bantam? Did the seller have anything other than the body?
     
  29. Doodlrodz
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    It was on Syr. craigslist under 1932. bantam.jpg
     
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  30. joee
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    did the front spring work for you?
     

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