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Tiki is done.... [IMG] [IMG] Two day carving binge. Tiki is for Best Hotrod. Its a biggun. Tim MBL
Ok Now we're talking. So this would work. We can get the old wide-5 drums on a ford 9" rear? Interesting prospect! The banjo may be too narrow for...
I thought someone may have made some racing ones. I think running the hubcaps would defeat the purpose...well mostly. I somewhat dig the wide-5...
Howdy all. Tim here. I wanted to see if there was any way to run a 50's open drive rear end and use wide-5 drums. The goal is to use wide-five...
The thing about custom cars....not everyone is going to like what the builder envisions. Some customs I like, others I don't, but I love history....
Well Geoff came through on the 48 Merc frame. Its big and strong...seems like it would be a nice home for that flathead caddy mill. Anybody have...
Here is a How To article in a March 1960 issue of Rodding and Re-Styling. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Seems like a cool solution to me. Tim MBL
Pics and or historical documentation are fine. :) anyone have a copy of that article? Tim MBL
Cool pic! at this point, I don't have any frame, but may have access to a 48 merc frame. I have a 34 ford dropped axle...and a banjo rear. 48...
Thats some good info! Does anyone have some pics or historical documentation of use of such frames back in the day? It would seem to be a natural...
There are methods to change the side shift linkage to one that will mount on the floor. I forget off hand which little pages it is in, but this...
It shouldn't matter because the current draw of the motor will determine the kind of stress the switch sees. Keep in mind that the 6V switch is...
No fenders...Sorry. :)
I'd also like to get any ideas of the benefits to using this X-member in a different set of rails. I know I have seen this done before. I should...
Well I may have access to a 48 Merc chassis. At this point, I want to see some historical use...to kinda give me ideas of the build direction....
Howdy all. Tim here. I have somewhat of a dilema. Looking to see some historical evidence of folks using 40's car frames for 30's bodied hot rods....
A little different than the one we put together at your house huh Geoff. :) Tim MBL
Norm...seems like Tiki Dude made it into the right hands. Glad you enjoy him! You certainly deserve it for a fine wagon. I gotta get some...
This is the kind of stuff I like to see on the HAMB. VERY COOL. Keep us posted on the progress.. Tim MBL
Oh my God. Just terrible. He will be sorely missed. :( Tim MBL
Thanks for the pics. Your ride is killer Bill! Tim MBL
This is really sad news. Our prayers are out there for him. :( Tim MBL
Big thanks to the Poor Boys for the great time. No the Tiki Car is not mine. It is Jon's. I just carved the Tiki Trophy for the best wagon. And we...
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