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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by tjroadster, Mar 2, 2007.

  1. tjroadster
    Joined: Aug 9, 2006
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    I took your advice and got the one I wanted. Thanks again for all the opinions. Let me get an honest opinion on what I got. Ed, I'll be over in a bit to get an ideas on building a frame.
     

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  2. A 5-window and a flattie...I'd say you did great.

    Did you buy that body locally?

    Bryan
     
  3. Crankhole
    Joined: Apr 7, 2005
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    I'd love me a 5-winda.
     
  4. tjroadster
    Joined: Aug 9, 2006
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    I found it in Auburn. The guy had sport coupe but wanted an amount that was out of my budget. Besides, this one had so much more character.
     

  5. It looks a lot like one I was looking at last year that was for sale in North Highlands which is a good thing! You're right...lots of character.

    Bryan
     
  6. publicenemy1925
    Joined: Feb 4, 2007
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    from OKC, OK

  7. guiseart
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    yep - go get 'em.
     
  8. metalman
    Joined: Dec 30, 2006
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    Looks much better then I expected from what you said in your first post. Much cooler then a sport coupe in my opinon. Have to admit I hate to see you cut the top off, they always looklike cut off coupes but here again, I love chopped coupes. I wouldn't bother with that old flathead, I have my brother come by and get it out of your way if you want! Good luck with it, ya done good!
     
  9. tjroadster
    Joined: Aug 9, 2006
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    I almost hate to cut the roof off to. I love the look of them chopped. The only problem is I'm 6'6". I needed the leg room of a five window but I need the head room of a roadster. I'll try not too butcher the job. I also want to try and keep the top. As far as the flathead goes, I think it can stay with me. It likes it here.
     
  10. metalman
    Joined: Dec 30, 2006
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    Not too much of a noob if not willin to throw away a flat motor!LOL. I feel your pain, I'm 6'4", being tall & lovin chop tops can be a pain in the neck (literaly) sometimes.
     
  11. Nitrosquid
    Joined: Jun 1, 2006
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    Nice score man. Here's a picture of kantgetnuns '28 A. He's been going back and forth wether or not to chop it. I totally love it the way that it is. It sits low so the stock roof height looks kick ass, IMO.
    hamb1.jpg

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  12. Give the top an extreme chop and just leave it unfilled.
     
  13. tjroadster
    Joined: Aug 9, 2006
    Posts: 42

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    Well I got some time to think about it. I'm going to leave the top on until I get most of it built. I think if I kept the top it would have tobe chopped. It's not necessarily better, it just looks meaner. That's just me though.
     

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