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Bought a 1930 Ford Coupster

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by VoodooTwin, Jan 20, 2013.

  1. VoodooTwin
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    This coupster came from the Rhinebeck, NY area. I couldn't pass up the deal, so it's now resting comfortably in my garage. I plan to make a few changes....change out the blingy gauges, steering wheel change, maybe change the red wheels to black, and look into having a convertible top made for it. The flattie and C4 trans work fine. The Lokar shifter is so so, might need a tweak in the linkage? Anywho, whataya think?

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  2. VoodooTwin
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  4. I'd say it is one of the better done coupsters I've seen for a while. Be happy to have it in my garage. Tim
     

  5. BBYBMR
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    You done good. Nice car.
     
  6. Mr48chev
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    I'd have to agree with Timwhit on that one. That is one of the better looking coupsters I have seen. It more resembles a cabriolet than a coupe with the top removed. I like it just the way it sits too, I wouldn't change a thing that I can see.

    Thanks for showing that engine shot too, it shows me just where I need to set my 8BA in my A frame, I may have to hit you up for the measurement of how far the motor mount sets back from the frame and some detailed firewall shots. Those photos are making me thing steel wheels and white walls rather than wires and black walls.
     
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  7. fleetsidejeff
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    i like it! stash some of the tail pipe?
     
  8. ss34coupe
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    Looks great. Nice find!
     
  9. farmer12
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    I like it, great find. I think with the changes you proposed, it will look even better. Congrats!
     
  10. 117harv
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    VooDoo is turning into a gold chainer, buying finished cars:eek::p

    Very nice score, your planned changes sound good too.
     
  11. VoodooTwin
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    No problem, whatever you need, let me know. The firewall is recessed pretty deeply. Not sure why the builder did that, looks like he could have kept the motor more forward.
     
  12. VoodooTwin
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    Hahah, Harv! You're right! :p But in all seriousness, for what I paid I couldn't come close to building anything similar.
     
  13. Yup, one of the nicer coupsters I have seen too.

    I notice I don't see your truck in the garage ???
     
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  15. VoodooTwin
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    Yeah, the '55 is under a cover in the driveway. I had to make room for the coupster. The '33 is up on the lift above it.
     
  16. VonKool13
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    Rad, the changes are gonna make it that much better.
     
  17. That is a well done coupester!

    When was the car originally modified?

    Looks like a Dagel Deuce gas tank set up for an A.... Works well on that car!
     
  18. VoodooTwin
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    I don't know when it was originally built. The previous owner passed away, I got it from the heir who is not into cars. He just wanted it gone. The museum (where it was being stored due to a friendship with the museum owner) was doing him a favor by storing it and brokered the sale, but they knew nothing of it's history other than it coming from the Rhinebeck, NY area.

    If anyone recognizes this car and knows anything about it, please let me know.

    Thanks in advance!
     
  19. VoodooTwin
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    With wheels in black:

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    With red wheels (existing):

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    Which is cooler?
     
  20. KandN Kustoms
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    Nice car!
    I agree with your changes except if it were me ild paint the wheels more of a maroon to match the interior.
    But your plan sounds good too!
     
  21. hallrods
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    Nice buy looks good with red or black rims.
     
  22. aldixie
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    I like it. It's been we'll done.
     
  23. OoltewahSpeedShop
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    Nice car, looks well built. I agree that it looks alot like a Cabriolet. With a nice top, it will look killer. I'd go with a set of black '40, 16" wheels, rings, caps and a big 'ole blackwall rubber rake. Done.

    Nothing wrong with a bought car, especially when it's a driver. :rolleyes:
     
  24. Thunderroad312
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    Nice car. I have a '30 coupe that I keep toying with idea of making into a coupester. yours is more inspiration. Rhinebeck NY eh? That is beautiful country up there. I was born in Poughkeepsi, and we lived in Rhinebeck.
     
  25. VoodooTwin
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    If you decide to do it, let me know. I might be interested in the lid!

    Yeah, Rhinebeck is gorgeous. I live about 2 hours south of Rhinebeck.
     
  26. VoodooTwin
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    You got good ideas! I might just do that. I like the ride of the radials, but blackwall bias plies would sure look the part better.
     
  27. general gow
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    I'd change out some nit-picky catalogy stuff. But other than that it looks like a really neat car.
     
  28. harleyjohn45
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    I would love to figure out how to get a 32 tank on my 30 fenderless roadster.
     
  29. VoodooTwin
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    I agree 100%. Those things bug me. In due time......
     
  30. Add removing that CD deck yo the list of changes
     

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