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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ford6man27, Aug 29, 2013.

  1. ford6man27
    Joined: Aug 7, 2005
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    This is my 34 ford coupe that I am making street legal. I restored it and raced it, now I am in the process of installing a windshield and lights ect.
    I am 71 years old and it is time to hang up my helmet but I still want to enjoy my old coupe. I think driving it down to the coffee shop in the mornings will be a blast.


    Andy



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  2. Mr48chev
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    That looks good. I think I would just use some simple 7inch lights with painted housings to blend in with the car.
     
  3. T__N__A
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    sounds like a good plan to me...I like it.
     
  4. 4wd1936
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    What a nice looking car and an excellent use for it. Have fun.
     

  5. SRMN8R
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  6. Don't get behind the "8 ball".
     
  7. Cool - I applaud you.
     
  8. jkeesey
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    I love it! Great idea.
     
  9. Ol Dawg
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    I think you have a GREAT idea. Be sure to post some more photos as you go.
     
  10. Dexter The Dog
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    "Hoosier Daddy!!!"
     
  11. Screw the windshield Andy! Just wear a pair of goggles!
     
  12. Trophydash
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    Beautiful car Andy, good luck on the streets with it!
     
  13. Deuced Up!
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    Especially if the coffee shop is on a dirt road! Cool ride!
     
  14. GearSlammer
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    make sure you still put them elbows up on those left turns!
     
  15. ford6man27
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    I have got my title,license plate and insurance. Still have to get DOT tires.
    I sure hate to put mufflers on this thing. It sure will sound different. I have 2 seats in it now. Still have more to do but I will get it done before too long.


    Andy
     
  16. Moon Rocket
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    Just put some dumps on it. Johnny law doesn't mess with us old goats to much. I run mine open just about all the time.
     
  17. THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER
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    Congratulations Andy on your driving career and your decision to keep driving it. Kick up a rooster tail or two every now and then.
     
  18. you should be able to cut a glasspack in 1/2 so you got some louvers, flatheads are naturally quiet
    does Towel City still recap DOT tires? kanapolis NC I think they were like gumballs could ask for a hard compound
     
  19. ford6man27
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    Greg,
    I will be sure to kick up a rooster tail or 2 now and then. I started racing in 1960 in a flathead powered 34 ford and I am going out the same way. I will probably use the old car as a pace car now and then so I am staying involved
    in racing just not driving.
    The car is kinda loud. Exhaust is ran thru 3 1/2 inch drive shafts exiting in front of the rear tires.



    Andy
     
  20. outlaw57
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  21. That thing looks pretty cherry for being raced for 50 years!
     
  22. Shaun1162
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    Looking forward to seeing it all done!
     
  23. ford6man27
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    I didn't race this one for 50 years. I raced with this car in 67,68. It belonged to a good friend. It was parked for 40 some years until I was able to trade him out of it. Then I restored it last winter and raced it 3 times this spring before deciding to retire. I raced about anything that ran on dirt for years, then started racing old vintage cars in 2000. I started Ozark Vintage Stock Car Racing Association in 2000 we race the old cars and have a ball. This is some of them on the track. This is just the last one I restored. I think it is 9 cars I have built in the last 13 years. This is just a few of the members of our association.


    Andy




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  24. Mark C.
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    Came across this thread while searching for dirt track cars. Any progress in getting it on the street?
     
  25. I haven't seen any updates,he hasn't posted since May. HRP
     
  26. Mark C.
    Joined: Jul 8, 2014
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    Mark C.

    Thanks. Thought he might see a new reply and give an update. A street driven dirt track car would be a cool sight to see! :cool:
     
  27. ford6man27
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    I have been driving the car quite a bit, went to a local parade. I drive it down to the coffee shop in the mornings. Sure get a lot of thumbs up and waves from the cars I meet. The doors are welded making it a little tuff getting in for a 72 year old. Love every minute of it anyway. I have a lot of guys saying they never heard a flathead sound like that. Having a lot of fun with this old jalopy.


    Andy
     
  28. The37Kid
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    Nice car, is access through the window or top opening? Bob
     

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