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hand made hotrod. who said it couldn't be done

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Pat Pryor, Jan 7, 2009.

  1. Pat Pryor
    Joined: May 28, 2007
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    this is the progress on my model A. its a project i been wanting to do forever. all body n frame are hand made. started with a 27 cal n decided i wanted to make it a 28 A. all thats left are for me 2 finish bangin out the quarters, back window,trunk, and converting the cal to a 1928. heres some pics. i am also filming the whole car being built. so maybe ill throw a movie togeather.

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    heres the progress as of a few weeks ago, i fixed the buck, started making the sheet metal into a quarter, here are the pictures of the practice quarter.
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    after a long break i started working on the car again once it got a little warmer. i tried a new way with the quarter to make it out of 2 pieces insted of one which saved me a bunch of hours. finished the body framing and hopefully ill have the top on within a few weeks.

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    almost looks like a car now


    car is done now and not too bad of an accomplishment for 23 years old
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  2. scottybaccus
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    Wow. You're not playing around.
     
  3. LUX BLUE
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    Hey!
    Glad to see You're still alive!

    Lookin good. By now You have learned the anchient secret of metal...making 1 is easy. making 2...not so much.:D
     
  4. 38FLATTIE
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    from Colorado

    Cal, cowl-wish i'd spent more time learning to work metal, and less time learning to spell! Or looking for the spellcheck button!

    That is some fine workmanship!
     
  5. john56h
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    That's AWESOME...great job!
     
  6. dynaflash
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    I would leave the T cowl. It looks good and why make it all look like a Model A. It is extra cool.......
     
  7. greasy50chevy
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  8. jhnarial
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    That door came out Great!

    Saving this thread
     
  9. 29nash
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    Have you decided on a motor yet?
     
  10. kopperkart
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    You are on your way to something special. No credit card rod there!
     
  11. blackout
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    I think what youre doing is great. Keep us posted.
     
  12. garvinzoom
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    Awesome, no matter how you spell it!
     
  13. Looking great! That's a lot of hard work.
     
  14. Midwest Rodder
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    Looking good so far, keep up the good work and keep us posted.
     
  15. SlamCouver
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    from Brazil, IL

    holy shit man.
     
  16. custom50
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    Very nice work, keep the pictures coming.
     
  17. RoadsterRod1930
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    adda boy pat i was wondering when you were gonna post it.


    -corey
     
  18. milorat
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    Outta my league but cool!
     
  19. LabRat
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    Sweet work man , always admire a guy who does not believe in the words ...
    " can't do it ".
     
  20. Docco
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    Im impressed, so far really great.
    I've seen a few people build rear quarters for cars (an old 20's Buick and Chev) and they both looked real boxy with no curve to them. You look like you know what your doing though, just something to keepin mind - keep us updated!!
     
  21. WooHoo !!! Nice stuff dude . Keep the cal ....er... I mean cowl . No kidding , don't change a thing .
     
  22. Pat Pryor
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    yea in one pic you can see, but i have a 53 flathead ford eba
     
  23. Kids got more ambition than The President Elect!
     
  24. Pat Pryor
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    your so tall
     
  25. spiffy metal work, awesome
     
  26. DieGrindersPres
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    wow you got balls man. i applaude you... thats some serious work
     
  27. pasadenahotrod
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  28. UnIOnViLLEHauNT
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    Wow you da man! Nice work!
     

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