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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Moriarity, Aug 8, 2021.

  1. Beauty is in the details.
    She's got details galore.
    Anybody know where I can get some cheap spark plug wires?
     
  2. Kiwi 4d
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    Holy macaroni , get to understand the perfection when you posted the detail shots, phenomenal attention to detail . For me its just the air filter that seems out of place, or am I out of place?? Maybe strombergs??
     
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  3. 61cad
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    A chrome 6-71 sticking out of the hood. With two inch drive… Of course.
     
  4. Rolleiflex
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    Congratulations on becoming its caretaker!

    He really put a ton of thought and effort into building it.

    In the detail pictures you posted I don't see any exposed fasteners of any sort.

    It's a shame about the chrome slots with gold lines they would've looked so killer on it.

    The rolling stock off of your Futurian could look mighty good on it though. :)
     
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  5. Roothawg
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    Excellent score Mark.
     
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  6. Moriarity
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  9. Sancho
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    Awesome to see the build pics! Thank you for posting those.
     
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  10. Sky Six
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    The fact that this car is all steel makes it even more admirable. The hammer and dolly shot made me realize the time and effort it took to complete this. Fibergl*** is fairly easy to shape but this car is off the chart. Outstanding pictures. @Moriarity , you are one lucky guy.
     
  11. bchctybob
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    Congratulations Mark, what a great addition to your collection, and the personal connection makes it that much more special. It's definitely in the right hands.
    Funny, the sketch looks like a restyled early Valiant but the finished car doesn't. He has amazing vision and craftsmanship, looking forward to seeing more of it. Can't tell from the pictures, what is the drivetrain made up of?
     
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  12. Moriarity
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    thanks, it is a 350 chev, turbo 350 trans and 56 chev rear end
     
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    Old fashioned quality and craftsmanship indeed !
    It's cool that you made room for this magnificent creation !
     
  14. Surfcityrocker
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    Fantastic car and it fits well in your collection.
    I bet that with the tires you intended to put on it would have looked even more gorgeous.
    It's really unfortunate that they don't fit.
     
  15. Roothawg
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    Guys like that amaze me. I feel like a hack after watching guys metalwork stuff to perfection.
     
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  16. SS327
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    That car is incredible! There are no 2 ways about it. I would not change a thing! Wow! What a craftsman he must be, I wish I had half of he’s skill and knowledge. Don’t know how I managed to miss this. Thanks Mark!
     
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  17. Moriarity
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    I visited Denny yesterday and he gave the original concept sketches for the car
    C8A11BAC-1E1D-49FB-B694-12AA56C781F3.jpeg 5A3909FC-86B9-4DBF-A29C-282CEC576458.jpeg 56CE7040-903C-4AF8-AE0D-EC27B4FFE057.jpeg D7A86C49-2EB4-4F28-8E5D-17A97556D1BE.jpeg 334CD4C1-E009-4777-BB95-C559B45767AE.jpeg B41F6D00-7D0A-41BD-911F-E43803AF7315.jpeg 2D1849F0-813A-4FFD-8A5F-2980A4955060.jpeg E4790FC6-967F-451A-974C-1A8918FA4B40.jpeg
     
  18. Moriarity
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    And hundreds of construction photos

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  19. Sancho
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    That's very cool!
     
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  20. Tom davison
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    Mark, did you have the pleasure of knowing Jim personally?
     
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  21. Moriarity
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    No sir I did not. I do have friends that knew him and they said he was a great guy and of course a world cl*** upholsterer...
     
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  22. Dan Hay
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    My dad knew McFall a little bit, both being from Iowa and my avatar having a McFall interior.
     
  23. TerrytheK
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    As I remember it, in this part of the country the regard for Jim McFall upholstery was right up there with what CA held for Tony Nancy or Martinez.
     
  24. TerrytheK
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    As everyone has said, this car is an absolutely awesome creation and couldn't have gone to a better caretaker.
    I saw the car at the Toppers show and think I lost track of time looking it over and just soaking it all in.

    A couple pics from the 2015 Toppers show...

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    Do you have a copy of the 2015 GSTA poster that has the Predator on it? If not let me know and I'll get it to you.
     
  25. Moriarity
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    yes, I have the poster, thank you
     
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  26. verde742
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    Drive the tires tread off that muther,
    Blows my mind,
    I would to see that driving up/down the street !!!!
     
  27. GordonC
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    Wow Mark! Living the dream!
     
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  28. KoolKat-57
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    I still want to be Mark when I grow up! Now more than ever.
    KK
     
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  29. Moriarity
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    Loaned the car to the speedway museum IMG_8395.jpeg IMG_8389.jpeg IMG_8388.jpeg IMG_8387.jpeg
     
  30. Moriarity
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    Here’s the sign that speedway is doing for the predator while they have it
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