Register now to get rid of these ads!

Hot Rods A Good Day.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by GordonC, Oct 17, 2019.

  1. GordonC
    Joined: Mar 6, 2006
    Posts: 3,141

    GordonC
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Just had to share this with the folks who inspire me. I am just starting into my 6th year of putting this car together and am coming near to the end of my build. I say near because are they ever really done? Anyway 6 years ago I had a vision of a black 31 Av8 sitting in my driveway on a sunny afternoon. Me washing and waxing the car. Buzzing the thing around the neighborhood testing, adjusting, and fiddling with things. Well boys I am here to say if you stick to it long enough and put in enough hours, dreams do come true! Started with a pair of bare rails and a Brookeville body that I traded my 47 Ford coupe for and here is where I am as of this afternoon. I did have some assistance from a few friends at various points but the only thing I didn't do was the final paint, although I did do all the prep for it. Just didn't have a spray booth and my HOA frowns on that sort of thing. Be gentle! Its my first completely build hot rod.

    20191017_174250.jpg

    20191017_174331.jpg 20191017_174257.jpg 20191017_174304.jpg
     
    hfh, HarryT, i.rant and 38 others like this.
  2. vtx1800
    Joined: Oct 4, 2009
    Posts: 1,709

    vtx1800
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Just pretty darn nice!!
     
  3. Dooley
    Joined: May 29, 2002
    Posts: 2,956

    Dooley
    Member
    from Buffalo NY

    Killer trad rod right there
     
    HarryT, Sandgroper, Stogy and 2 others like this.
  4. Stogy
    Joined: Feb 10, 2007
    Posts: 26,345

    Stogy
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    A Work of Hotrod Art @GordonC...Congrats on this Milestone...I can imagine the Smile on your Face...You nailed it in my opinion...Thanks for sharing this and remember the journey is just beginning that was the appetizer...:D
     
    HarryT, VANDENPLAS, brady1929 and 2 others like this.

  5. Truck64
    Joined: Oct 18, 2015
    Posts: 5,325

    Truck64
    Member
    from Ioway

    That is really tasty
     
  6. 56shoebox
    Joined: Sep 14, 2011
    Posts: 1,106

    56shoebox

    Cool man. I like the pinstripping on the rear fenders. The turn signals mounted under the dash is a unique idea.
     
  7. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
    Posts: 9,254

    brady1929
    Member

  8. Nice....really nice....go have some fun in it !
     
  9. Corn Fed
    Joined: May 16, 2002
    Posts: 3,278

    Corn Fed
    Member

    Good for you on sticking to it. Now you can reap the rewards. Dont feel bad about it taking 6 years. I'm SUPER slow too.
     
  10. Pftttt.....six years is nothin’


    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
  11. gnichols
    Joined: Mar 6, 2008
    Posts: 11,345

    gnichols
    Member
    from Tampa, FL

    Super job. We could use a few more pix, too, please!
     
  12. Chavezk21
    Joined: Jan 3, 2013
    Posts: 767

    Chavezk21
    Member

  13. GordonC
    Joined: Mar 6, 2006
    Posts: 3,141

    GordonC
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Kind words. Much appreciated! I have a lot of pics is there something specific you would like to see?
     
    HarryT, VANDENPLAS and Stogy like this.
  14. Stogy
    Joined: Feb 10, 2007
    Posts: 26,345

    Stogy
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    A Link to your build is always good and whenever you take any pics...if you feel they capture the flavor of Hotrod Money Shot...Post it...;) You've done pretty good so far...How's it Running so far been out and about?
     
    HarryT, GordonC and brady1929 like this.
  15. DAMN NICE BUILD ! ! !

    Hope you are proud of yourself for doing such a GREAT job.

    Njoy it and drive the hell out of it. Don't let it be a trailer queen.
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  16. arkiehotrods
    Joined: Mar 9, 2006
    Posts: 6,803

    arkiehotrods
    Member

    Dadgum that is a nice build! You had the vision and you executed it most excellently!
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  17. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
    Posts: 33,861

    Mr48chev
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    That is sweet.
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  18. Forgot to add that it is a fantastic car! Beautiful.


    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
  19. Really nice job, looks great
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  20. Great! Now, go run the wheels off of it!
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  21. Fitnessguy
    Joined: Sep 28, 2015
    Posts: 2,020

    Fitnessguy
    Member




    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  22. el Scotto
    Joined: Mar 3, 2004
    Posts: 4,698

    el Scotto
    Member
    from Tracy, CA

    Congratulations dude, that’s a wonderful feeling and a rad little dune buggy!
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  23. exterminator
    Joined: Apr 21, 2006
    Posts: 1,695

    exterminator
    Member

    Good job!
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  24. Murphy32
    Joined: Oct 17, 2007
    Posts: 753

    Murphy32
    Member
    from Minnesota

    I'll say "bitchin'"
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  25. EAA9288F-3B73-4D03-9A76-7D7185A3C426.gif Perfect.
    Absolutely perfect
    Ya done that is 6 years !!
    Just friggin perfect !
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  26. catdad49
    Joined: Sep 25, 2005
    Posts: 6,401

    catdad49
    Member

    Gordon, Now you are Really living the Dream! Great little roadster, Enjoy.
     
    HarryT, GordonC and Stogy like this.
  27. WB69
    Joined: Dec 7, 2008
    Posts: 1,958

    WB69
    Member
    from Kansas

    Awesome! Definitely something to be proud of! Now drive it!!
     
    HarryT and GordonC like this.
  28. hfh
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    Posts: 476

    hfh
    Member
    from Western MA

    Very nice Gordon!! Will you be driving it to Massachusetts?
     
    HarryT and GordonC like this.
  29. GordonC
    Joined: Mar 6, 2006
    Posts: 3,141

    GordonC
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Its running really nicely actually. Not sure I can handle a cruise all the way to Mass. with it as that is almost 1100 miles from where I am. I do fit the car and all but it is a bit snug. I think this will be for mostly local stuff although I may trailer it up there. My brother has the twin to this except it is on a 32 chassis and I'd really like to cruise the two of them together before either of us takes the big dirt nap!:D
     
    catdad49, HarryT, wackdaddy and 3 others like this.
  30. AVater
    Joined: Dec 9, 2008
    Posts: 3,148

    AVater
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    1. Connecticut HAMB'ers

    Gordon, you’re being a little too modest. I’d say it’s a great day in your neighborhood. Nice work. I’d love to see close ups of your front fender braces as mine have given me some “challenges”.
     
    HarryT, Shutter Speed and GordonC like this.

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.