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well that helps! what are tubs going for these days? im not even sure of the make/year can anyone help with that?
this is for sale locally, just wondering what the alliance thinks about it. basically just a tub and what you see in the picture, and 40 feet of...
I love it! sometimes you can be the hardest critic on yourself, that being said your a damn tough critic!
its what goes into every hot rod
Not necessarily a wrecker but im doing this treatment to my 49 dodge my truck: [IMG] nice bed idea [IMG]
here are the quarter windows stretched, i have to do this! thanks for the heads up 57 joe but your still a woman! [IMG]
I love the chop, radical chops ARE NOT for everyone, dont assume that im not going to reuse the trim around the windows, i am. i was simply...
I understand your point, the upper window roof section is not flat! nor is the lower section. both panels have curvature in the x, and y...
Im building an english wheel for the sail panels soon, now for the filler being flat i can assure you it is not, its just not a compound curve and...
a little update [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] here is what i think :D [IMG] and most of the trim will be up for sale at some point and the rear...
hey man, your entitled to your opinion, and you may think it looks cartoony, but I dig it. I think that a car, especially a custom car reflects...
A little update, got started on the b pillar slant, I think its coming along nicely,and it makes her look MEAN! side view: [IMG] 3/4's: [IMG]...
thanks old gold! you have helped A lot with the chop info. today i got one of my b pillars slanted and she is looking mean! i for got the...
yep, i got plenty, there is no way in hell im raising it! It's still long because I wanted the excess for when i slant the b's.
i originally bought the car for the straight eight, its one badass engine! 327!
thanks or all the comments, i know its a radical chop, but I like it. Maybe I can convince you guys otherwise as the build goes on.
5'' in front and 7'' in the rear, the back window is in the side profile shot, 49-50 ford custom? just went to the pick and pull and found one...
hey guys just thought I would share some progress shots with you when i bought her [IMG] side profile [IMG] money shot [IMG] comments...
i think it needs an on board welder/compressor fully stocked with tools, road trip support vehicle. and slam it. oh and a margarita machine.
try www.wolfsburgwest.com www.cip1.com www.mamotorworks.com www.jbugs.com just some off the top of my head
so your essentially making a perfect shaped dolly? sounds cool, but i would only do it on some tricky creases/folds, the other little dings and...
BEAUTIFUL car! that being said do what YOU want to do, loose the top.
try this, i havent set mine up yet but aparently it works wonders. if you dont wanna click my link, google Electrolysis rust removal, the first...
thanks newport, lots of guys in the dfw area, i think a road trip is in order once the packard is runnin!
thanks lucky, for the right price im in!
yeah they are slick! something like only 67 ever made right?
its got a 327 straight eight in it and the optional auto tranny, i haven't gotten that far into her yet to know more about the trans.
thanks for the warm welcome everyone, I love this place on a side note, if anyone needs a 53 packard rear window, mine is in great condition...
hello everyone long time lurker, just bought my two first american cars ever a 1953 packard and a 1953 dodge, im no stranger to engine work,...
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