Projects New Project - '47 Coupe!!!

Not traditional?? I remember an article on Jim Jacobs when he was restoring the Niekamp special and was putting a flathead back in it and Bill Niekamp couldn't believe he wasn't going to use a newer V-8 with more horsepower, because that is what hot rodding in the old days was all about. Traditional look, no. Traditional thinking yes. Love the car. Should make a great hiway pounder. Pat

 

I like this build.. Keep up the good work!

 

Looks good.

 

Good to see what you've been up to. When you get it done I should trade you for your old '38 back and save you from this non-traditional road your traveling.

Frank

 

Fat and Low.... is the way to go with this one. Good luck and have fun.

 

THAT would be tempting!!!!

(You did get that 283 in it right? )

JH

 

Lovin' this coupe. I had a 46 Ford 2dr Sedan.. but it just wasn't a coupe. The 47 will look real good, parked next to your El Camino.

 

Getting closer...

 

Looks great keep up the good work

 

The wheels dont excite me, but i would definitely check it out at a show. Workmanship and stance look nice!

 

Time for a update Jim. HRP

 

looks awesome!!!...don't paint it !!!

 

Danny,

It's running. Just finishing up a few little things. Door glass, stereo, etc.....

I hope to have it here soon. I plan on driving it to Louisville.

JH

 

I plan on driving it today

 

can ya tell me what size wheels ya used and backspace and tire size, wanting to go similar look on my 47

 

I think the car looks great!

 

Looking good Jim. When you get the bugs worked out, cruise it down our way some friday evening. I'd love to park my '46 stocker beside it just to mess with people...

 

Pretty much done...

 

Looks rad though I've got to admit I've been trying to figure out how you ever got those back wheels in there or how you'll get them out haha. Looks to be a 29-30 inch tall tire? And fairly wide at that.

 

absolutely best looking 46-48 coupe I have ever seen sweet wheels