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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by savoy_man, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. savoy_man
    Joined: Jun 21, 2006
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    Here is a cool custom I found on CL that someone here might be interested in. If I had the money and time I wouldn't mind having it.

    His listing...

    "this is a barn find i picked up a few yrs ago and ive decided to part with it. i met the 80yr old man who built it back in the late 50's. he told me he started with a henry j chassis with a kaiser "supersonic" flathead 6 made by willys. he says he used to drag race this in des moines back in the 60's!! i pulled the head off and theres some definate water damage. i would imagine it can b rebuilt but its way too much for me to undertake. i have way too many "projects" as it is. the body is all hand fabricated using the front end and doors from a 39 pontiac and the rear fenders are 46 chevy. the grille is of course 55 t-bird. this is a really cool conversation piece but its time to let someone else have it. trades considered"

    The actual listing... http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2461857227.html

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  2. retromotors
    Joined: Dec 10, 2008
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    That ain't a half bad lookin' old ride. Definitely interesting, and the price isn't unreasonable.
    Sorta got an MGA vibe to the fender/door/cowl area.
    Unfortunately it's waaay too far away for me.:mad:
     
  3. williebill
    Joined: Mar 1, 2004
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    I don't usually get too excited about homebuilts,but that's cool as hell..love to have it
     
  4. rschilp
    Joined: Sep 17, 2009
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    I'd buy it for sure if it wasn't so far away.
     

  5. cookiemonster131
    Joined: Mar 3, 2008
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    awesome homebuilt and i think it is a GREAT price. If it was within 300 miles of me i would be on it right now...
     
  6. savoy_man
    Joined: Jun 21, 2006
    Posts: 62

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    Along with the MGA feel it kinda has a Kaiser Darrin look too.
     
  7. redlinetoys
    Joined: May 18, 2004
    Posts: 4,302

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    from Midwest

    You know, there were a lot of these so called hand built sports cars, kits and otherwise being built back in the day. I am not sure that any of them really had the proportions of this one. I think it looks really good. $800 appears to be a STEAL in my opinion.
     

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