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Technical Thoughts on this chop

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by CounterReset, Sep 15, 2024.

  1. HOTRODNORSKIE
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    This is 2024 field cars are going fir 10 grand look under the roof skin we're the headliner goes that will tell you all you need to know. If it looks like a total hack job you could always find a replacement roof either way it can be fixed. Ditch that diesel if buy it.
     
  2. tubman
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    I thought the "Oil Boom" in North Dakota was over. But I guess not.
     
  3. HOTRODNORSKIE
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    Big money in North Dakota still. The OP has to decide for him self if it's in his best interest all I'm saying it can be fixed or just driven as is.
     
  4. 05snopro440
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    For $21K that looks like it needs a lot more work that is hiding under bondo than it's worth.

    Diesels in stuff like this are a hard pass for me though, too.
     
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  5. mikhett
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    RUN DONT WALK AWAY! 21K NAH!
     
  6. Voodoojaime
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    Just my opinion ; the sail panels could be been made and not sliced and diced. They cracks are from too thick of bondo. Thicker the bondo , the worse the metal work was done. 21 grand is pretty steep. There's other cars out there for a lot less and better quality. Just mho
     
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  7. Okie Pete
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    I’d buy just because of the bt6 Cummins
     
  8. It'll be hard to sell or trade when the time comes
     
  9. The37Kid
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    First impression.....it reminds me of the as bought photos of the '32 Tudor Clark saved.
     
  10. CounterReset
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    I decided to end up passing on the car. Well I honestly love the diesel It just didn't seem like a good deal in the current economy. Maybe I'll end up regretting it but I don't think so. But since the bug has kind of bitten me I have started to look around to see what is available out there. I have a couple cars that I'm looking at and while I don't think it will make a difference of what my decision ends up being I do have a question. I'm going to make another post on that though as it doesn't really align with the topic of this post.
     
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  11. The37Kid
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    Good decision, fun to look at the photos and take us along on the shopping spree, look forward to the next one. Bob
     
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  12. choptop40
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    Bondo Bandito Buick
     
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  13. 49ratfink
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    lots of reasons for Bondo to fail.... not just too thick. looks more like an adhesion problem to me....
     
  14. Voodoojaime
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    Do your homework. Ask for build pictures. They'll tell the story of the build. Finished cars can be deceiving. I've been able to lay my eyes on a lot of pretty chops from other builds roll into Voodoo Larry's shop , until we grind through sometimes 1" to 3/4" of bondo until we hit solid metal. Thus rechopping and starting over. That gets expensive. You did the right thing. The only dumb question is the one that's never asked. HAMBers won't steer you wrong. Just my honest opinion. Good luck. Can't wait to see what you set your sights on....
     
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  15. -Brent-
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    Half the price and it could be a neat project to save. It definitely has a mid 2000's style finish work with the theme. Fads never pay off when they're out of fashion.

    On a positive note, there's a lot less patching to do for a chop repair than a full on chop.

    This is the kind of project you could remove the problems and learn on.
     
  16. stubbsrodandcustom
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    Found a video of it.

     
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  17. stubbsrodandcustom
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    I think its best man. Id sell you my 51 Buick Special for 10k
     
  18. Cool car!! Could the torque from that diesel be vibrating & cracking things apart?
     

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