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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by langy, Mar 7, 2009.

  1. langy
    Joined: Apr 27, 2006
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    Got my hood frame back on friday afternoon from the polisher, I did have a go at polishing it myself but after 3hrs and 2 small bits done [​IMG] decided to let my mate do it [​IMG], The stainless wasn't the best length i've ever had and was really grainy [​IMG] and took a lot of work to cut through the skin.
    Anyway he done an excellent job and only took 4 days.

    While the bits were away i varnished the wood bows but hated the colour, it just didn't look right with the natural wood colour and didn't look part of the car so i rubbed then down yet again [​IMG] and stained them green and then put on 3 coats of polyurethane yacht varnish, they seem to blend in better now [​IMG]

    Hopefully Tom will be over with the hood cover and header bow soon [​IMG]



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  2. langy
    Joined: Apr 27, 2006
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    The carbs are now all assembled and back in their home, It was a pain to do but worth it in the end :)


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  3. moter
    Joined: Jul 9, 2008
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    That car is a work on art!! Great job and thanks for the updates.
     
  4. hiboyroadsterboy
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    from Mass

    You got to be pretty close to fireing it off and driving it,how much longer?
     
  5. Langy
    You gotta make a video when you fire it up and drive it. We gotta see it! Awesome, just plain awesome.
     
  6. langy
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    I've got a few alterations i want to do as i'm not happy with a few bits but it won't be long, I will get a video done for you guys that can't see it in the flesh. Thanks for the positives its appreciated.


     
  7. Jimmy Tee
    Joined: May 29, 2009
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    It took me a good 2 hours but I got through this Thread entirely.

    Your work is Fantastic.... I've got new found inspiration now......

    Gotta go..... I'm off the Keyboard & getting back in the Garage.....
     
  8. langy
    Joined: Apr 27, 2006
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    Andy you have a PM, Thanks.


     
  9. Great build! I admire your fab skills. Dad had a 64 olds 88 2 dr. h.t. with the 394, couldn't figure out why the rear tires wore so quickly (16 year old son). Great engine.
     
  10. pbr40
    Joined: Aug 10, 2008
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    from NW Indiana

    wow what a true craftsman you are. the car is outstanding. i wanted to flake my frame as well what size did you use
     
  11. Amen Brother! Wow, what a truly amazing build. This car needs to come over and compete for the Riddler or AMBR award. The Olds motor is icing on the cake for me!!
    JT
     
  12. langy
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    I'm not sure of flake size but over here in the UK its referred to as mini flake.


     
  13. langy
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    Finally decided what to do with the drums, I kinda liked them with the cast finish but they would get grubby and be difficult to clean so decided to polish the tops of the fins and paint the rest, I'm pretty pleased with the look :)


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  14. moter
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    Looking good!!
     
  15. Falcon
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    from nevada

    Red top and wheels and your set for Christmas........Awsome Sled...:)
     
  16. wowsers... what a car!

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    Awesome build thread... incredible attention to detail... top notch engineering... the works... you name it... wow!!!

    Wallace and Gromit DEFINITELY approve... you like his sweater don't you? :D

    Every now and then the H.A.M.B. coughs up a thread I find I must read from beginning to end... and I can't wait to see this one roll outside.
     
  17. Looking good Steve, nearly there!
     
  18. machineguneddies
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    Wow!!!!!!!! That is one of the nicest cars I have ever laid eyes (through a computer or in person). You are a true craftsman and that is one sweet car!!! I looked at every picture and have just spent the last 2-1/2 hours of my life staring at the details of this car!!! If you ask me, thats time well spent!
     
  19. WhiteDevil
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    Great build! Alot of very helpful information.........I keep going through it and through it
     
  20. langy
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    Thanks for the kind comments guys, Its virtually finished although i just want to change a few bits before using it.
     
  21. rjgideon
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    Amazing build! I love it!
     
  22. langy
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    Finally decided what to do with the front drums, so here they are :) still not 100% sure about them but if i need to i can change later.


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    I put both the engine and trans dipsticks on the firewall, made them out of some old Lokar dipstick parts and a bit of hose plucked from my scrap bin. Finished them off with a pair of NOS Cal Custom Dagger handles i got from Ebay :).



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    What i have so far :) I even let the T lady sit in it :D


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  23. hershambob
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    nice car,how did you manage to make the garage look so big??
     
  24. matt--8
    Joined: Apr 3, 2009
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    KICK ASS MAN!!


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  25. Paul Y
    Joined: Dec 29, 2006
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    So THAT is what it looks like all together!

    If you are home on Monday Steve I will drop by and have a proper look (if that is OK with you?)

    Need my valve covers polishing so will bring them with me as well.

    Really, really looks the part Steve. Fantastic.

    P.
     
  26. That is so awesome!
     
  27. n.z.rodder
    Joined: Nov 18, 2008
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    Just found this today and read all 15 pages. Totally freakin' kick ass. I've subscribed so I don't miss the video.
     
  28. stinsonart
    Joined: Oct 5, 2007
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    WOW! The car is superb! And your metal work is second to none!! I'm gonna go out on a limb here, but its beginning to look like you're rather fond of Metalflake Green...I know...I could be wrong, but I'm seein' a pattern here.it's a neat rod in any case.

    Bill
     
  29. WhiteDevil
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    from Wichita KS

    This car is OUT OF CONTROL!!!!
     
  30. langy
    Joined: Apr 27, 2006
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    Thanks for the positives Bill, only green on this car Bill, next one is Copper flake, This is the colour

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