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Hot Rods The Unibody Roadster Dissected

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by metalshapes, Feb 5, 2009.

  1. nailhead terry
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    Any new picture I really like that car I just bought a P9 trying to find a few parts
     
  2. Part Timer
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    Just found your thread. Great engineering and creativity. Thanks for sharing. Any updates?


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  3. metalshapes
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    Thanks man.

    No updates.

    Pretty happy with it at the moment.

    But at some point it will come apart for paint & upholstery.
     
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  4. Blue One
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    Probably when it’s miled out as in so many miles on it that everything is wore out and needs rebuilding anyway :D:cool:
     
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  5. metalshapes
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    Yep... :)
     
  6. metalshapes
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    Driving it for a while makes a lot of sense, because you are not as reluctant to make improvements as you would be when everything is painted and plated.

    And I've been making those improvements, pretty much from the time I started driving it.

    Downside is, you may enjoy driving it so much you don't want to take it apart for paint & upholstery.

    Which is where I'm at, right now... :)

    But I'm going to, at some point... :)
     
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  7. Love it man, that is what the GMC is going to be. I will let you come break the door handle
     
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  8. Blue One
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    That is why I refused to put my RPU together and drive it. :D

    Now that I have it on the road I love driving it and I knew that I would be reluctant to tear it down for finishing.

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  9. metalshapes
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  10. Blue One
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    Thanks. :cool:
     
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  11. Time for a bump. I need to read this for inspiration from time to time. And, the drums just popped up in another thread.
     
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  12. AHotRod
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    How about some current pictures Alex?
     
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  13. metalshapes
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    Hey guys.

    Car still looks the same... :) 11230666_1086005611414016_7332652560496364345_o.jpg
     
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  14. Still brilliant.
     
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  15. AHotRod
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    I love your roadster buddy
     
  16. metalshapes
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    Thanks guys. :)

    I love that car, its a lot of fun... :)
     
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  17. Let's bump this up, for some more excellence!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  18. theHIGHLANDER
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    I feel bad, this one slipped my mind a little.
     
  19. rod1
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    Needs a bump .Hot Rod 101
     
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  20. kasselyn29
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    I dont post much but this car is so cool it needs a bump and another read!
     
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  21. A Boner
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    Really slick Hot Rod!
    With the floor at the bottom of the frame rails, it sits low like a channeled car, but you gain the height of the frame rails, interior room, lower seating position. Brilliant!
     
  22. rod1
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    Thanks for bringing it back up Bone. One of my favorite builds. Any recent pictures? Updates?
     

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