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2 Years of fabrication, CAVEMAN get's NAKED

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by AHotRod, Oct 20, 2006.

  1. AHotRod
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    It's been right at 2 years since I started with nothing but a '30 2dr Sedan body, and last night it survived Coal-Powder-Blasting.
    A couple of dozen more pinholes to take care of, but over all it's holding up well since I have created a Bantam looking body on steriods.
    I guess I should say that I'm on the down hill run, but body work is for the devil.
    One of these days, it will be a driver :cool:
     

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  2. hotrodladycrusr
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    Looking good buddy! HAMB Drags '07 bound??

    Say, what's that little purple 5 window in the back corner?? Yours??
     
  3. Tin Can
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    Looks great. i just wish that I could find an affordable 2 dr sedan body!!!:mad:
     
  4. guiseart
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    never heard of coal-powder blasting... interesting, and looking damn fine!
     
  5. rustyparts
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    Nice! Looking kool.
     
  6. REJ
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    Glen, did you have the coal powder blasting done locally?
    If you did, let me know as I have a body I need done and I like the way that came out on yours.
     
  7. AHotRod
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    YES Sweetie :) , that is my beater Coupe :D that I have been driving for a looong time. Maybe I should do a post about it !?
     

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  8. AHotRod
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    Hey REJ ....yes, I had it done @ K&G Blasting in Hudson Florida.
    There are on Highway 52 a few blocks from Highway 19 here on the Gulf Coast. It works really good, no heat damage and comes out really nice.
     
  9. I should say so! BTW, that trans tunnel looks a little wimpy.:eek:
     
  10. El Caballo
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    Glenn, are you going to do the same rear end setup that you did on your coupe? The way that you set up the interior is the best I have come accross yet, by far the best coupe I have ever been in. I would love to have it or one like it.
     
  11. Nads
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    Get on it Glenn, you should have it ready for Daytona.

    You rule.
     
  12. Plowboy
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    2 years? You damn slowpoke! Ha Ha ha

    Looks good man.
     
  13. AHotRod
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    The trans tunnels is all part of the '50's inspired interior design of a sports car.
     

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  14. AHotRod
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    Since I built this car 3" off the ground, AND I wanted a full, up-right seating position ( I'm 50 now :cool: ) , and I wanted to position my eyes in the centerline of the windows, I fabricated a 'Truck-Arm' style rear suspension like I see on my NASCAR customers cars. I was able to accomplish everything I wanted, I kept the suspension out of the interior of the car, and was able to keep all of the room I wanted....kinda like having your cake and eat it too ;)
     

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  15. AHotRod
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    LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL..Nads, Nads, Nads,......I have to work for a living and travel 30,000 miles a year....Geee....Daytona ? ...nope......Your RUMBLERS show ? ....I'm going to try REAL hard my friend :)
     
  16. There's no way in hell my gigundous *** is gonna fit inside next to that trans tunnel... What are you saying here Glenn?
     
  17. AHotRod
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    \
    Mike,,
    This one my be a bit of a Sqqqqquuueeeeeeeessssseeee for ya buddy :D , but it's just like getting into a real sports car, you sit IN it, all wrap around feelings :)
     

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  18. Just Gary
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    Glen,
    How does coal powder compare with aluminum oxide? Did you consider any other blast media?

    My sedan has a fair amount of surface rust and I'm researching other media before I warp it with sand :eek:
     
  19. AHotRod
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    Gary,
    I have no comparison to go by, all I knew is that I did not want sand-blasting. The Coal-Powder proceedure is easy on the metal and not abriasive. The guy that did it told me that even SOME medias can be harmful if the operator is not careful. My old car was thin in several areas, and I was VERY concerned going in, but he was right on, NO damage or warping at all. I would do it again.
    Glenn
     
  20. AnimalAin
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    I'm jazzed, dazzled, and amazed. Keep the pics coming as you progress.
     
  21. Looks cool. But the shifter...
     
  22. Avg.Joe
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    Looks great... inside and out. Nice stance.

    What is the over all length of the body from the fire wall back? If you don't mind.
    thanks, Joe
     
  23. AHotRod
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    Joe,
    It's 80" from the firewall to the rear window.
     
  24. AHotRod
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    Yeah, I guess I'am ;) , but I'm getting slower too as I get older:D
     
  25. fitzee
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    Looks good.I have another qustion for ya.On your lower trailing arms,how much travel did you give yourself on the top close to the floor? I see you have a small box up into the floor for clearance. I have sence found a wider rear end, and thanks for the help on that.I also have my frame built and looking to built something like the rearend set up you have but I am thinking of using front trailing arms from a late 30`s ford Axle with a buggy spring.So how much travel did you give yourself?
     
  26. AHotRod
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    I have 4" of compressable travel in the rear suspension, and when the rear is fully compressed against the suspension stops, there is 1/2" clearance between the top of the trailing arm and the small ( 1" tall) wedge in the rear of the floor, which the seat sit's over.
    Glenn
     
  27. the "eliterate"redneck
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    i think i can get one . the guy wants to sell the frame and all ,its been cleaned,blasted and put back on the clean frame,ill get pics if your serious.
     
  28. Caveman55
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    so when am I gittin nekid?????? I love that Idea

    car looks great man
    Caveman
     
  29. AHotRod
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    :D Well, if you do ..... PLEASE don't show us :)
     
  30. Ole Pork
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    Dammit boy, I like it. Is that radiator shell offa tractor. It's different, but that's what we want, right? Kooool....Ole Pork
     

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