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Hot Rods Coming to the end of the firsts!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by GordonC, Oct 16, 2020.

  1. GordonC
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    My endeavor to build an early hot rodded v8 model A was a journey of firsts having never done one completely before. Took 7 years working on it part time and then when I retired 4 years ago, doing something everyday. I've had plenty of cool cars but many were complete and I just did modifications. This one I can actually say I did everything from the frame up with the exception of the wiring, which my brother helped on, and the paint, although I did all the body work. Just didn't spray or stripe it. I have some minor debugging to do on some things but I consider the car is mostly complete now. One of the last items I wanted to get completed was a top. So here is the last of my firsts! The top a friend and I did. I know it's not perfect and maybe a little different but it is good enough for me at this point. Need to put the end caps for the hidem on, add a few snaps on the main center back panel, then cut the window in. Up next in the queue is a 1954 Met convertible that I have some ideas for.

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  2. J. A. Miller
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    Great car, lets see some more of it.:D
     
  3. jim snow
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    Nice car. Snowman
     
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  4. dana barlow
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    1. Y-blocks

    Awesome over all.
    Very cool.!
    I would put in a rear window,but that's only my likes.Or did ya fool me,by making a roll up part? Just cool +rod.
     
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  5. GordonC
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    Thanks guys! I could roll up the rear panel but its kinda dark in there with the top up! Plus its kinda hard to see out of so I think I'll go with a window! Here's a few more shots for anyone thats interested. Most of these have been posted up here in various threads over the years.

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  6. Nice work! Design and execution are excellent- gotta be proud of that one!
    Looks Great!
     
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  7. Bandit Billy
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    I like it a lot. Well done!! Can you handle a criticism? If not...don't scroll down.


    Last chance...





    Paint the radiator black.
     
  8. dana barlow
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    from Miami Fla.
    1. Y-blocks

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  9. Good looking hot rod. HRP
     
  10. saltflats
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    Looks like your hard work payed off, nice job.
     
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  11. Stogy
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    @GordonC, you nailed it and left a few things-to iron up and that's very Traditional...top is coming along nicely and the Hood is good...thanks for sharing your journey...just promise to keep sharing pics of your further adventures with it...;)

    On another note thanks for your part in inspiring the Stogyism below and Piston man is one Kool Kat...;)

    I'll get a Hood on it in the near future...

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    Credit to All that Inspired This
     
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  12. GordonC
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    Thanks guys for the compliments! I wouldn't have been able to do it without the help of all you guys here!:)

    Dana I did see that posting on your top. Read it completely.

    Billy I can take criticism and suggestions as well. One better than the other! I painted the front of the rad black but didn't even think of the backside of it. The alum fan and the rad are so close in color that I painted the tips of the blades orange just to keep from getting clipped when its running. Doing it black would help there. Thanks.
     
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  13. GordonC
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    As I am almost done on the 31 and because I can't get this drawing out of my mind here is something along the lines I have planned for the Met. Saw this on here and borrowed it. I'll be sharing what I do and looking for guidance as I work my way through that as well.

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  14. Stogy
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    Gord, I like the Continental Kit on the Nash...:D

    Very unique Vehicles similar in a sense at least in the focus of size and economy to the Henry J when they were new...and make a few adjustments and a Hotrod shows up and the cutesy goes bye bye...I look forward to the build here...

    Your pretty detail oriented so I'm sure it'll be a knockout...
     
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  15. GordonC
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    Thanks Stogy!
     
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  16. Greg Rogers
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    That's damn nice.. You should feel proud....
     
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  17. Nicely done!
     
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  18. blowby
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    Love the styling. Great job.
     
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  19. No back window is a "Beer Drinkin" top, they can't see what you're doing.
     
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  20. Since you’re coming to the end of your firsts does this mean you’re going back for seconds?


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  21. GordonC
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    Seconds, no I don't think so. I am not a small guy and as much as I love the 31 its a snug fit to cruise in it for any length of time. The Met actually is a bit larger interior wise than the A and given I have an itch to do something with a little more modern V8 I think that is where my energy will go. I'll always love model A's with flatheads though!
     
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  22. wheeldog57
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    @GordonC I see Mass tags on the 31, care to elaborate?
     

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