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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by HawgHead, Aug 25, 2012.

  1. HawgHead
    Joined: May 10, 2012
    Posts: 48

    HawgHead
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    Houston the coupe has landed.

    Bill of Nationwide Vehicle Transport (aka Santa Claus) delivered this to my front door today. Thanks to Bill and Joe (Vivalahotrod) and the H.A.M.B.

    Stay tuned for a build thread coming to this channel later this year (have to move in October)
     

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  2. what's the plan?
     
  3. Deuces
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
    Posts: 23,753

    Deuces

    A "chop" is in order...;)
     
  4. HawgHead
    Joined: May 10, 2012
    Posts: 48

    HawgHead
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    Well big picture is a slight channel, just enough to hide the frame. Chop the top as much as possible (I'm 6'1"). Z the frame in the rear and give the front of the frame a small Z just over the axle to get the front end down as I don't want to go with a suicide axle. Power plant will either be an early hemi or flathead. Haven't decide on wheels and tires yet, either some 60's style mags with real wides in the back and skinnys in the front, or a more 50's flavor with wire both front and rear.

    Scott
     

  5. That was fast Scott, I just arrived in Pasco, Wa for loading tomorrow & couldn't belive how fast picture of the vehicle i just dropped off was on the Hamb already!
    It was nice to meet you, your wife & the dogs, I hope you enjoy the new project.
    Bill
     
  6. PackardWood
    Joined: Aug 13, 2012
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    from JoCo, NC

  7. Ever consider chopping the front more than the rear like some did back in the 70s?
     
  8. HawgHead
    Joined: May 10, 2012
    Posts: 48

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    61cad and 56don, The T in that link is exactly what I want my to be when finished (though still on the fence about the tire wheel combo) however this is going to be my first chop so I'm thinking K.I.S.S. Anyway I'm going to be working on the chassis for awhile, it's really rat rod type work.

    Bill, perhaps I was just a tad bit excited. :)

    Scott
     
  9. vivalahotrod
    Joined: May 6, 2007
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    Glad it made it. SOunds like you got a good plan for her.
    I`ll be following this thread for sure.

    Viva
     
  10. HawgHead
    Joined: May 10, 2012
    Posts: 48

    HawgHead
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    Thanks again, the build thread is going to have to wait until later this year as it turned out we're going to have to move in Oct and I want to keep it together to make it easier to move. But that will give me a chance to learn more and put together a better plan of action.

    Scott
     
  11. gonna be a cool build! Are you moving out of the area?
     
  12. DocWatson
    Joined: Mar 24, 2006
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    That T in the link is nice but I'm not sure about the chop with more out of the front like that.
    Good luck with the move, I bet your itching to get too it though!

    Doc.
     
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  13. dad-bud
    Joined: Aug 22, 2009
    Posts: 3,884

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    Hey Hawghead - nice lookin' basis of a hot rod you have there.
    Good luck with the move in a couple of months and lookin' forward to seeing your build thread start.
    Cheers.
     
  14. HawgHead
    Joined: May 10, 2012
    Posts: 48

    HawgHead
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    55 dude,

    No, just moving from the Battleground to Vancouver area.

    DocWatson,

    I love the look of the rake chop on the T, gives it that moving while standing still look. However this is gonna be my first chop so I'm thinking baby steps first.

    Scott
     
  15. chaddilac
    Joined: Mar 21, 2006
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    Make sure you set the seating up first then crawl in and see where your head hits... that'll dictate how much you chop it. You don't wanna crawl in and have to duck your head to drive... it won't be pleasurable. I chopped mine 8" and took the stock Header out and put 2" tubing in its place but wished I had put 1" tubing up there... it'll open the windshield up greatly!!!

    Holla if you have any questions on chopping it, I did mine last spring and it wasn't as easy as everyone thinks!!
     

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