What did your project look like when you bought it.

We are having so much fun in this car.

 

still in progress http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=567430

 

As I bought it in March. Still pretty much the same but can't wait to get rid of those Centerlines! Planning on Torque Thrust D type wheels.

 

It went sorta like this!

 

Still in progress http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431579

 

Only a 14 months worth of work.............

 

Wife's car my sedan. Both have tried to kill me these last few years.

 

My recent purchase..


And now



With the build thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=601019

 

well, iv got a few parts.. im gonna be sure to take pictures before i start.. will regret it if i do not.. i have a front axle with the bones split.. not sure what its from 40's ford probably. will have to find out when i start so i know what to get for the spindles which are in great shape.. and a rear buggy spring from a model A i think maybe a T not sure either, some rally wheels off who knows what ill use to get me started probably change them to some moons after its on the road etc.., and some other misc parts.. couple of engine options here but am really considering a slant six.. im not sure i want a v8 yet.. and with gas prices only going up here in the desert.. so, i have a dream ( bobtail bucket T is what im planning.) and hope to follow it through soon ( winter, to hot to do anything right now. ).
great photos.
will search for the other thread mentioned.
chris.

 

You took an old truck and made a beautiful woman out of it,,
You Rule

 

Here is what I am starting with. 36 3 window

 

My '33 when I got it & now.

 

Started with a long bed....Now its a short bed

 

Here's day 1 at slddnmatt's.....


Few months ago at a party....

 

40 Ford pickup project. Started with a 46 cab and started picking up the frame and sheet metal parts from there. My build thread; http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=527407

 

Then and now........

 

Before


After

 

I have to agree with Grits, about ExStreamliner turning his old truck into a beautiful young lady. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a Fox. I couldn't top that one. Ralph

 

EXSTREAMLINER: If she was that pretty BEFORE... Wow!

Kudos! She's stunning! And the Ford ain't bad either.

 

Here are a few of whats in the back yard now.

 

Come on guys, I know there are more of you out there, that are proud of your projects.Show us some before and after photos of them.

 

2 1/2 years ago



Now







Build thread here.

http://www.nz-hotrod.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?4984-My-Lincoln-Coupe-progress

 

before and after

 

Before....



So far....

 

2006





2010

 

My '29 A.

 

Still looks like this...

 

This subject was already covered in a LONG thread a few years back. But let's revisiti again!

Before...after, and after, and after, and after............

 

Everything worthwhile from the past gets repeated.
Bring it on I say.

 

Before and current: