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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by bgaro, Mar 2, 2018.

  1. Nope!
    They say everything has been done. I think this is another one of those builds that challenges the statement.
     
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  2. mike bowling
    Joined: Jan 1, 2013
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    Another "find" at the Fredette Parts Depot? I'm really into your build, and the motor tranny combo is perfect. Always liked 283's. Keep up the good work, watching for sure!


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  3. bgaro
    Joined: Sep 3, 2010
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    I've got a well rounded parts pile ready to go. think good ol 60's junkyard power to 3.00 gears. zing zing! my job is to go as fast as possible for as little $$$ as possible. no blowers or 34 parts here. (eli's got the line on the 40)
     
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  4. exterminator
    Joined: Apr 21, 2006
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    This is not your average build-thank goodness.
     
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  5. Frankie47
    Joined: Dec 20, 2008
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    from omaha ne.

    This build reminds me of the fella over in Europe that posted a build on the HAMB where he started out with a VW cowl or some such euro car and built a hot rod out of it.....wish I had the link.
     
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  6. Frankie47
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    from omaha ne.

    Oh, and speaking of knees and elbows that was a nightly experience when liberty call happened in Olongapo.......lol.
     
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  7. Dick Stevens
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  8. Comfort and hot rods LOL.

    Form over function = cool
     
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  9. murpa
    Joined: Aug 25, 2009
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    Hay That's Kinda Cool !
     
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  10. murpa
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  11. I am completely in love(lust) for this type of build. When I was little & GrandDad was still around, he had all his piles of 'goodies' all over the property. He tore down buildings and cleared out any kinda of scrap wood, appliances, metals etc. I remember pieces of old ('20-30's) cars in one pile with other large pieces of metal. I could only view from this wonder from afar. One piece was the back end of a large, model A 4dr sedan looking body, cut off at front door jam. (a-pillar) It had been made into a trailer, with the doors used as the trailer sides, cut off frame & all. The 'tongue was were the rear bumper was & it was pulled backwards like a mini-horse trailer. Thanks Dad for filling in the details of this......nothin' to do with your build, just sparked an old memory
     
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  12. Wow - what can be imagined and then made from nothing! Loving it .....
     
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  13. flatheadpete
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    from Burton, MI

    Damn that's cool.
     
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  14. Gearhead Graphics
    Joined: Oct 4, 2008
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    Wow. At first I was thinking WTF is this abomination, Now I'm thinking WTF, this abomination looks COOL! cant wait to see what comes of it. And I wanna see how you stuff yourself down inside of it too!
     
  15. Beetle deuce. That was a killer thread.
    Sadly he never finished it, had to sell it and the car hasn't been seen since.
     
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  16. brg404
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    ummm. did you weld up the wrong door? Wondering how you will scoot over the transmission tunnel? Bench seat? Or will it be RHD? o_O
    Whatever the case, I *really* like your build and vision. This is gonna turn out great! Cant wait to see more!
     
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  17. hotrodmano
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    from Norway

    Its not the car , its what you smoke :D
     
  18. Gearhead Graphics
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    from Denver Co

    Ive thought the same thing. Especially since Im under the impression he might sink the floorboards down into the frame! But hey, all I want is to see it look totally bitchin on the road, he can deal with getting in and out.
     
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  19. kasselyn29
    Joined: Dec 18, 2009
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    are you planning on racing this vehicle
     
  20. Thor1
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    Being honest, when I first saw this thread the other day I figured it would get deleted. Now, checking back in, I am really impressed with the vision and how it is coming together!

    I am now subscribed to this thread and can't wait to see more progress.
     
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  21. bgaro
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    Yessah
     
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  22. kasselyn29
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    cool what is your time line and you have read the rules on line right haha
     
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  23. gonzo
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    You should start a thread promoting the events. Maybe let us guys with traditional cars know how we can get involved. I love the idea of going to Loring and watching some land speed racing.
     
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  24. The37Kid
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    It is closer than Bonneville, do all the cars run under the same SCTA build rules? Bob
     
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  25. patmanta
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    1. MASSACHUSETTS HAMB

    YES, @kasselyn29 PLEASE DO THIS.

    If you have a facebook presence, I have a group for New England events in my sig. There are others as well. That may go a long way to getting the word out also.
     
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  26. Six Ball
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    from Nevada

    This is great. Kind of evil looking. If the '40 hood doesn't really do it for you think of '37 Deluxe-'39 Standard. I know they've been done a lot lately but the hood/side panels and grills of those years would add to the sleekness.
     
  27. toreadorxlt
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    from Nashua, NH

    bud, your originality and willingness to break from the norm is inspirational. Anybody can take the safe route. Love what this car will become.
     
  28. jerseyboy
    Joined: Jul 17, 2006
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    I love that you are thinking outside the box. I also like the direction you are heading in.
    I did a little photoshop to suggest a different door style.
    ChopDoor.jpg
     
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  29. patmanta
    Joined: May 10, 2011
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    1. MASSACHUSETTS HAMB

    I used a 39 Hudson hood that looks to have pulled sled and target practice duty in the woods of NH.
    It was a lot cheaper than a 40 hood would have been so the nearly botched V section-job I did only made me scream a little.

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    I don't have a great picture of it apparently. I need to wheel it back out when the weather clears.

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  30. bgaro
    Joined: Sep 3, 2010
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    ok, here ya go, the shot of me inside. fits like a corvette. way more room than i thought, honestly. unnamed-4.png
     
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