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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 62ironhead, Dec 7, 2009.

  1. 62ironhead
    Joined: Apr 9, 2008
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    I know there are a ton of pics showing a shoebox getting a hair cut, but I wanted to show mine. After hours and hours of planning I finally got it cut off! Still a ton of work to go!

    I think it worked out pretty well for my first time!
     

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  2. big creep
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    looks good! keep going! you have more balls than i do! i had a friend chop mine! i was too scared!!!!!!
     
  3. CARLOS8A
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    from waukegan

    that must be a scary thing to go thru, but at the end of it all its well worth it makes the car look way better!!! congrats!!!
     
  4. Stefan T
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  5. 62ironhead
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    Thanks guys, The first cut was a little unnerving! I've had it on the road for two years now and knew it had to be chopped. I'll keep posting progress pics.

    Stefan T
    I've been keeping an eye on your progress, looks good!
     
  6. Shane Spencer
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    Looks real good man. A lot of chops on thes have real strange proportions. I think it may be because they arent that big of a car. but it looks like you got it laid out real nice man. Nice Work :D
     
  7. shoebox50
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  8. Ian Berky
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    Looking good!!! Keep posting!!
     
  9. dante81_98
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    looks good man. keep it up
     
  10. 62ironhead
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    I started grinding the paint off of all the areas that are going to need welded together. I really want to grind off those ugly seams on my rear fenders! Has anyone done this, what am I getting my self into? I already have plenty of work to do before spring, but damn they look like crap!
     
  11. 62ironhead
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    Figured I would give you guys an update. I got side tracked with the fender seams and tail lights...
     

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  12. 62ironhead
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    Got the A pillars done...
     

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  13. 62ironhead
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    Driver side B pillar tacked in this weekend. Started on the passenger side. Anyone elses wife spend Valentine's Day in the garage?
     

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  14. billys54
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    looks great keep it up
     
  15. throttlein
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    Keep us updated looks good
     
  16. Finnrodder
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    Looks good.How much you take off from the A-pillars ?
     
  17. buckeye_01
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    Looks good. That is some serious clampin on that A pillar.
     
  18. 62ironhead
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    Finnrodder - 4-1/2" out of the A pillar

    After we got them wrestled where they needed to be, I wasn't going to let them move, clamps are my friend!
     
  19. Finnrodder
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    I thought it was over 4 inches chop from the A-pillars.My eyes didnt lie after all.
    Anyway,good luck with the build.
     
  20. hvychvy
    Joined: Jul 21, 2005
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    Lookin good,can't wait for more pics!!
     

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