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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by KoolKat-57, Jul 17, 2019.

  1. KoolKat-57
    Joined: Feb 22, 2010
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    KoolKat-57
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    from Dublin, OH

    My 2 H.A.M.B. friendly cars are both stick shift with multiple carburetors.
    They are also colors which look black some of the time or blue (the '32) or deep maroon (the '57) IMG_0431.JPG IMG_0260.JPG KK
     
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  2. iwanaflattie
    Joined: May 14, 2011
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    They're one on of a kind
     
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  3. 4speed411
    Joined: Jun 8, 2013
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    Pedal out of a plane that crashed in our yard is now a gas pedal, Finned Aluminum Oil filter cover is now a beverage holder, tail lights consist of Pontiac cups Studebaker stands and early Vette bullet lenses, duel quad scoops are vintage jet boat items....more IMG_20190713_184834574.jpg
     
  4. 56don
    Joined: Dec 11, 2005
    Posts: 10,329

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    My 56 may be unique because its bright yellow. Nobody likes bright yellow but me and the other Mensa members...:D



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    My truck may be unique because of the 348 with three deuces on it.



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  5. Aggressive stance and 5" chop with a vintage (1954) 322 Nailhead w/6 carbs.
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  6. DDDenny
    Joined: Feb 6, 2015
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    DDDenny
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    from oregon

    Dirt track racer inspired.
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  7. Black_Sheep
    Joined: May 22, 2010
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    Black_Sheep
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    More than anything else, the color combo...
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  8. rusty rocket
    Joined: Oct 30, 2011
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    rusty rocket
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    You know how to catch a hotrod??? Unique up on it!!!:D:D:eek:
     
  9. lumpy 63
    Joined: Aug 2, 2010
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    lumpy 63
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    What makes mine unique? Because I built them myself, Just as no two writers are the same ,I'm sure every builder has their own idiosyncrasies when it comes to building a Hot Rod . There for no two are the same.
     
  10. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
    Posts: 34,076

    Jalopy Joker
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    the loose nut behind the steering wheel
     
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  11. INVISIBLEKID
    Joined: Jun 19, 2006
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    from Gilroy,CA

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  12. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
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    Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

    No cowl vent, 1/4 gl*** that do not roll down but still has cat whiskers, rear wheel opening widened 1" forward, rear end moved forward 1" via 1/2" lowering block with offset centering hole, engine set back 1 1/2". To many, they don't see it.
     
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  13. jimmy six
    Joined: Mar 21, 2006
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    This helps mine. Not too many dual quad Y-blocks. DSC00077.JPG
     
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  14. wicarnut
    Joined: Oct 29, 2009
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    IMO Unique like beauty is in the eye of the individual. You can change the"Look" of a car with a wheel/tire change, the most reasonable, to paint, the most expensive. It's the details that make cars stand out. I always look at the unique cars, personally I have never owned anything wild/bazar/different, just what I like and the diversity is what makes our hobby so Great. One man's Junk is another man's Jewel.
     
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  15. hfh
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
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    from Western MA

    IMG_2623.JPG IMG_0892.JPG My roadster never quite fit the mold......2001 and 2019. Still working on the hood.
     
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  16. coilover
    Joined: Apr 19, 2007
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    coilover
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    from Texas

    It's completely finished.
     

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  17. NEVER!!

    Ben
     
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  18. 19Fordy
    Joined: May 17, 2003
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    One owner (me) for last 60 years is kind of unique.
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  19. 57 HEAP
    Joined: Aug 16, 2006
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    Since there is always someone that is going to say something negative about my car, then I must say that is what makes my car unique. Hey, I gotta remember that! Next time I hear "you should have done this......" I'll just respond "that is makes it unique".
     
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  20. HOTRODPRIMER
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    Don, I have always wanted a yellow car, My pal Chopper had a 1955 Chevy 2 door post in high school wearing a very similar shade of yellow, it was powered by a 327 and had a 4 speed transmission, the interior was straight out of a 1964 Impala SS, all black and it wore a set of black centered 5 spoke mags, that car still excites me when I think about it, for the time it was one of the nicest cars in the high school parking lot. HRP
     
  21. NewGuyOldFord
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    Posts: 596

    NewGuyOldFord
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    Mine are different because none of them may ever get done.
     
  22. Pats55
    Joined: Apr 29, 2013
    Posts: 554

    Pats55
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    from NJ

    My 55's paint job is unique. The primer is airtight bridge primer. The clearcoat is a clear that is used for anti-graffiti and stone chipping on the bottom of jet aircraft
     
  23. 2935ford
    Joined: Jan 6, 2006
    Posts: 3,850

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    Cause I own them! :)
     
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  24. My Plymouth HEMI? image.jpg
     
  25. Montana1
    Joined: Jan 1, 2015
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  26. Joe_dirt1
    Joined: May 28, 2019
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    custom pinstriped flames makes mine unique, havnt seen flames done like mine yet thumbnail.jpg
     
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  27. Moriarity
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    Moriarity
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    A bubble top


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  28. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
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    Moriarity
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    Horne equipped caddy

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  29. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
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    manyolcars

     
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  30. Bandit Billy
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    I put a small block chevy in mine, never seen it done before.
     

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