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home built boattail roadster

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by sygreaser, Jun 21, 2011.

  1. sygreaser
    Joined: May 5, 2010
    Posts: 132

    sygreaser
    Member
    from SO-CAL

    Hey just though it would be fun to post some pics of my roadster im building and hear some feed back from some other people. im thinking on giving it a vintage aviation theme. most likely gonna put some tall thin biasplys on it. any thoughts or ideas? just interested to hear 'em!
     

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  2. spuds
    Joined: Dec 30, 2008
    Posts: 401

    spuds
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    from Idaho

    Howdy.. What is going to power it?
     
  3. sygreaser
    Joined: May 5, 2010
    Posts: 132

    sygreaser
    Member
    from SO-CAL

    I have a 360 dodge its just laying around the shop but i want something more traditional.. im open to suggestions, please keep in mind i dont have much cash....:(
     
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  4. VonKool13
    Joined: Feb 16, 2008
    Posts: 1,039

    VonKool13
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    Looks cool. What are you doing for a frame? Can I suggest using either a modified stock model A frame or buying one. Trust me when I say fabbing up a frame is not easy. Good Luck and keep on keepin on!
     

  5. aintscaird
    Joined: Jan 24, 2009
    Posts: 18

    aintscaird
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    from georgia

    Hey! I like it! What are you using under the hood for the lower part of the quarters? I'm working on one along the same lines, sorta like Chris Casney's Nash. Love it!
     
  6. Great start! Welcome aboard!
     
  7. Nickel Steve
    Joined: Oct 6, 2011
    Posts: 3

    Nickel Steve
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    I love the idea of using the Ford hood as the upper part of the boat-tail. I'd second the thought about the Model A frame. Lots of companies make them and offer all kinds of mods; stretching, pinching, X members, etc. Then you can use whatever power train and suspension you like. I think traditional for a Boat-tail would be something inline. Maybe a Ford 300.
     
  8. Just Gadget
    Joined: Aug 7, 2011
    Posts: 1,130

    Just Gadget
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    Welcome to the H.A.M.B. from Tennessee! Follow the rules here and you'll do fine!
     
  9. I like what you did by making the tail out of the Ford truck hood. Good idea!
     
  10. spikez57
    Joined: Nov 5, 2008
    Posts: 468

    spikez57
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    Looks cool... Welcome from N.E...0-HI-o
     
  11. VectorGES
    Joined: Jan 22, 2008
    Posts: 83

    VectorGES
    Member
    from Conway, SC

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