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I drug home an old 50's survivor A sedan hot rod

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Chris, Mar 21, 2013.

  1. That's pretty neat!
    You know, you're killin' us here.

    Congrats on another great find !
    I'm sure you will tweak it just right.
     
  2. I want!!!!!!!!

    Some white tuck and roll in the interior and a set of wide whites and she's done.
     
  3. young'n'poor
    Joined: Jan 26, 2006
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    from Anoka. MN

    That is gorgeous!!! I would love to have that to drive around!


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  4. Ice man
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    Will have a problem bleading the rear cylinders. You need to turn the cylinders over so the bleader is on top. Thats where the air will be. Iceman
     
  5. big vic
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    from cary il

    Nice find congratulations
     
  6. lht
    Joined: Jan 18, 2013
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    nice find would have been better if it was me
     
  7. dirt slinger
    Joined: Jan 30, 2010
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    No kidding! Where do you find this stuff? Your so lucky.


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  8. no.scar.no.story
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  9. falcongeorge
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    How the hell do you keep coming up with this stuff?? The color and the beanie cap on the front p***. side are PERFECT.
     
  10. MO_JUNK
    Joined: Jan 22, 2006
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    from Rolla, Mo.

    Congrats, nice find. I'd repair the mechanicals and leave the cosmetics as they are. Oh, and drive the hell out of it. Good looking rod.
     
  11. SwedeVedette
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    Really cool find, try to keep it as is as much as possible!
     
  12. onedge
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    Great car Chris good plan as always.
     
  13. Chris
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    You guys like it sitting stock height, huh? I have a set of 7.00 and 5.50 whitewalls I will probably throw on, but then it would need a dropped axle for sure. As far as the rear brakes go, a vacuum or pressure bleeder would make it easy...lots of A's have had this treatment done.
     
  14. longgoner
    Joined: Apr 15, 2007
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    from western ny

    Wow, get ready for alot of fun and attention per dollar.

    Curious if those are authentic 60’s ******* hanging out the drivers door bottom and if you checked for a wallet.
     
  15. Chris
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    Haha, yeah, it will never be me who modernizes an honest old Ford ;)
     
  16. 3wLarry
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    You're getting to be like Jay Leno...the cars find you...congrats bubba.
     
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  17. Austinrod
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    Just like when I found my late fifties model A roadster love stories like this
     
  18. Chris
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    I know, and I just hunted FOREVER to find two more beanie caps for my roadster! What are the odds?
     
  19. as the plate sez FAB....
     
  20. Chris
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    I tossed a battery in it, it cranks over but no spark. No lights work except the cowl lights. Like I said the wiring is half gone, I think I have whole A wiring harness burried in the garage somewhere.

    [​IMG]
     
  21. MATACONCEPTS
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    You got it Homie, Tires and an Axle is all it needs. Does it have a downdraft & fuel pressure yet?
     
  22. Chris
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    Problem is I can't keep em all :D
     
  23. Chris
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    No, I've kinnda outgrown my banger years. If it runs good, I'll probably just leave it as-is. It came with another stock engine, too. This thing would be cool with a 59AB or an Olds ;)

    Jamie nick-named it "Purple Nurple" :D
     
  24. MATACONCEPTS
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    I like it! "Purple Nurple", Why not.

    funny, Im just starting my banger years.
     
  25. Hitchhiker
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    I was kinda hoping it had a v8 in it when we were texting last night. It's begging for more power with all those seats to fill.
     
  26. Austinrod
    Joined: Jun 14, 2012
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    Austinrod
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    from Austin

    My 31 A garage find has a 56 olds &trans in it



    Sent from Ar
     

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  27. JeffreyJames
    Joined: Jun 13, 2007
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    from SUGAR CITY

    Is Big Daddy Dave Swenson going to purchase this one as well Or are you hiding it from him so you can sell it? :D:D:D
     
  28. Solospeedshop
    Joined: Jan 27, 2009
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    Drive AS IS! Looks Solo *****in!!! Bill
     
  29. bobscogin
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    Please don't! That car should be preserved as a perfect example of how they actually looked back then.

    Bob
     
  30. LSGUN
    Joined: May 26, 2007
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    from TX

    ^I'd leave it alone too, clean it up and drive it. It does look pretty cool at that height, nice score!
     

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