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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by deek, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. deek
    Joined: Jan 4, 2010
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    WelI started this project a while back. This one is a keeper, so I'm using the parts that I've been saving for a while now. For the drivetrain, I'm running a flathead with a 3-speed top loader, and a columbia two-speed rear axle. The body is a 1928 Ford sport coupe. Heres a mockup pic.

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    Since then I've chopped it 7" and started rebuilding the body and shortening the quarter panels 6". Heres the old and new subrails

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    6" removed from the new subrails

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    heres the body mocked up

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    More to come!

    Deek
     
  2. 32SEDAN
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    you go FNG DEEK! :) Nice project.
     
  3. The37Kid
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    Nice project! Glad you are keeping it as a Sport Coupe not making another coupester. Keep updating the progress.
     
  4. DocWatson
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    Something about sport coupes without a roof and sliced like that, LOVE IT
     

  5. Artiki
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    Wow! Nice workshop...
     
  6. Dreddybear
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    Like it so far!
     
  7. tinmann
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    Your shop is too damn clean........ but I sure like your "A" and the ideas behind it.
     
  8. moon man
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    good start, body looks like a nice solid one to start with. love the chop...
     
  9. stude_trucks
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    Looking good. I like the chopped sport coupes.
     
  10. OoltewahSpeedShop
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    I love Sport Coupes. Whats the deal on the quarters? Does that make them the same as a roadster?

    Maybe one of these days I'll get started on mine.

    Kevin
     
  11. Hot Rods Ta Hell
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    Lookin good D. That's gonna be really nice!
     
  12. SLCHC-CHIEF
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    god i love the sport coupes!!!
     
  13. Going to be nice for sure, kinda reminds me of something right now though:

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  14. VanHorton
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    looks cool, i remember seeing pictures of this awhile back somewhere? maybe im crazy haha

    Im curious to why you shortened the quarters? looks good, just want to know the reasoning...
     
  15. Mr.Musico
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    Deek- always amazed with your work.
     
  16. themachine
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    very cool dude !! keep us updated
     
  17. fiftyv8
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    Nice work and great vision.
     
  18. Hot Turkey
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  19. That looks awesome! I'm diggin the shortening!
    Man I miss my SC!

    -Shiny
     
  20. deek
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    Thanks guys! With the heavy chop and no 1/4 window, that section would look a little stretched, so I shortened the 1/4 panels. I'm going to install a fabric top when the time comes.

    Here's a few chassis pics. Im running the frame rails wide so I can drop the seat pans below the top of them. c-channel type crossmember made from 2x4 box tubing. the frame rails are actually one piece from the front to where the rear z starts. Just pie cut and bent to kick up the front and to match the contour of the body

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  21. deek
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    I wanted it to look like an original frame that has been boxed, so i tried to imitate it

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  22. deek
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    Heres some more of the chassis

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  23. deek
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  24. deek
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    last one for today. More to come!

    Deek


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  25. LabRat
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    Off to a great start , thanks for sharing .....
     
  26. AstroZombie
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    You nailed the look by shortening the quarters!!
    We're not far from each other, I think my buddy Paulie contacted you guys to do a frame for his 31 Tudor..? Looks like he made a good choice. -Josh
     
  27. deek
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    Yeah, I'm in Tulare. Come by and check out the shop sometime!

    Here are a few more pics

    the 1/4 panels had a fair amount of rot and dents, but my main concern was rebuilding the T strips that were welded on years ago

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    Here it is squared up

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  28. deek
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    Heres the body set over the rails

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  29. deek
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