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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Ryan, Jan 30, 2023.

  1. Ryan
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    Ryan submitted a new blog post:

    Damnit Dick!

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    Continue reading the Original Blog Post
     
  2. I agree. Sometimes improvements really aren't. Less is more in some cases.
     
  3. Jeff Norwell
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    Super Sano!
    I think those headers are the new Hedmans brought out around that time....
    Love it.
     
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  4. Roothawg
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    That’s what a hot rod looks like.
     
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  5. denis4x4
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    Henry Ford and Chris Smith were neighbors and buds back in the day. Chris-Craft runabouts and utility boats used Model A steering boxes. A steering wheel from a Chris-Craft is a simple bolt on. BTW, restoring an old wooden Chris-Craft makes hot rodding look cheap.
     
  6. Ryan
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    I own 9 Chris-Craft wheels... and have yet to use one. I will someday though.
     
  7. rod1
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    Hoarder,trade me one..
     
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  8. alchemy
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    The Bell wheel and skinny dash is not in your object of desire. The pic is of a 23 T, not the 27 you lust after.

    PS: Here's a shot of my Chris Craft wheel. A little different than the subject RPU's.

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  9. Anderson
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    Ok but…and I know I don’t have a ton of room to talk…his head is a solid foot above the windshield, and roll bar.
     
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  10. Ryan
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    I call that the "monkey fucking a football" profile...
     
  11. Hoarder! HRP
     
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  12. Tim
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    Hot damn Alchemy I think you’re right!
     
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  13. Malcolm
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    Super cool little roadster pickup!
    I agree with Alchemy, that last dash/steering wheel photo appears to be a different car.
     
  14. axle
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    Yep
     
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  15. It is. Its an earlier T with what appears to be a 4 carb flathead.
     
  16. Ryan
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    I think you guys might be right... THANK god!!!! My faith has been restored. I wonder if Hot Rod just got the negs screwed up? Easy enough to do as I just did it...

    I know Dick built a super modern '32 for the GNRS a decade or so ago. Anyone know if he's still around? I would love to talk to him.
     
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  17. I've been to dozens, likely hundreds of rod events and cruise nights. The best question a non rodder has ever asked was, "how do you know when you've gone over the top?"
    I thought that was very perceptive and have considered it every time I think about making a small change to my rod since the nice lady asked it.
     
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  18. Ryan
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    Verifying that I'm not nuts:

     
  19. alchemy
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    Deep fake video. You're still nuts.
     
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  20. But in a good way.;):cool:
     
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  21. 31Apickup
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    Does anyone know if this roadster pickup is still around and what it looks like now?
     
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  22. Jeff Norwell
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    What color was it?
     
  23. Ryan
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    I dunno... but I've decided it was black.
     
  24. Joe Blow
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  26. This style R.P. was mega popular in the 60's. One of my favorite's was the Jim Miller/Frank Wootz Arden powered one that graced the cover of Hot Rod twice in its life as well as the cover of Rodder's Journal #69. It went through many changes over its life to the point there is a correct restoration of it in first cover form (oct 55) and its last run version. Ya gotta love a Roadster Pickup!
     
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  27. Nads
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    It's insanely cool.
     
  28. Ryan
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  29. Joe Blow
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    Yeah, sneaky little shits.
     
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  30. I don't think they have done the Jim Miller car yet.
     

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