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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by JimSibley, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. JimSibley
    Joined: Jan 21, 2004
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    So,
    Ive been buildin this thing off and on for over a year now. After a 5 month break from it I pulled it out and got a little carried away. The tailight housing doubles as a hinge for the body. its gettin a 450 horse 409 with dual quads and a turbo 400.
     

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  2. Ryan
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    I normally don't fall for radical cars at all... I'm into subtle craftsmanship.

    That said, I really like the direction you are going man. I think it could be REALLY cool...
     
  3. damnfingers
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    Nope...looks good to me. Uhhhh...it looks great to me. Nope...damn...that is one great looking car...
     
  4. tfeverfred
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    Please continue to go too far!:D
     
  5. TMoney
    Joined: Dec 27, 2006
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    Damn, that thing looks cool. Haven't seen it since the little meeting up last year. That thing is gonna be bad ***! Can't wait to see more.
     
  6. stude_trucks
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    I was expecting some ****, but that looks pretty sweet. continue, finish it up asap and roast some tires with that baby.
     
  7. Flipper
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    Ok, I'll bite. How in the hell did you hinge the body with a tail light housing?????
     
  8. blue57ford
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  9. Keep us posted on the build. Its like a street legal funny car.
     
  10. DirtyThirty
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    from nowhere...

    Jim...that thing is way-cool...far out? sure. too far? nope...
     
  11. vivalahotrod
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    The only way to know if you went to far is when your broke and divorced but you still got the car but happy
     
  12. JimSibley
    Joined: Jan 21, 2004
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    welL, You see. The body line around the tailight is actually a piec of 7/8" chromoly tubing that I sunk into the metal of the trunk. I used this as the anchor to build the hinge from. It is VERY strong and servs a purpose as well as giving the car that 60s vibe.
     
  13. 47 jailbar
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    You have some of the best posts here. Your talent is simply amazing.
     
  14. Eagletucky
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    Yes, you went too far........and I'm glad!:D

    Well done!
     
  15. Littleman
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    We have a local guy that drives a car w/ a hydraulic actuated body w/ a blown big block chevy and has no problems, just need to incorporate a well sealed firewall when closed for saftey and a must if it will ever see the track.....Littleman
     
  16. Casey
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    you do nice work Mr Jim .
     
  17. Q
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    Too far? No. Go further!
     
  18. Omega
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    Awesome! all you need is a potvin blower in the front!
     
  19. slayer
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    Dude, your car kicks ***! This is the first thing that poped into my head when i saw your pics.
     

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  20. speedtool
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    Love, love , love the Chevy tail light.
    Keep it up, it looks great!
     
  21. Ox65
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    That thing looks killer. I like it.
     
  22. slayer
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    Just last night there was a edlebrock cross ram for a 409 on evil-bay. That would look *****en in there.
     
  23. FuelFC
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    Yes you went way to far. Total ****. You need to stop and s**** that thing right the hell now. What were tyou thinking? ;)

    In fact it is so bad to help you get out of this situation I will trade you a perfetcly good willys that you can finish straight up so you build something a little more tame.

    (ok, ok if you must keep it, keep going with your sick train of thought it has bad *** written all over it and I really do want it! It is cool as hell and I'd drive the **** outta that)
     
  24. Brandi
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  25. noclubjoe
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    cool lookin car man keep it up.
     
  26. deedster
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    Looks like (race city) to me and I like that ! Stay with it !!!
     
  27. glmarkie
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    Great stance. That car is gonna turn some heads.That 409 is gonna look killer too. Keep up the excellent work.
     
  28. Motorbreath
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  29. malkintent
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    i dont think ya can go to far in the right direction/
    looks killer
    mal
     
  30. synthsis
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    I hate you and want to have your babies at the same time. I know, it's a lot to wrap your head around.
     

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