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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by J.Ukrop, Nov 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM.

  1. J.Ukrop
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    J.Ukrop, Nov 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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  2. Ryan
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    Oh man... Everything about this feature is so well done...
     
    Ryan, Nov 21, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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    One of my favorites. It's disappointing, how quickly a very well-done rod can turn ugly.
     
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    @J.Ukrop are you going to divulge were we might find the for sale ad ? In case one of us could afford to buy it...Great story by the way....
     
    porkshop, Nov 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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    upload_2025-11-21_9-5-11.jpeg

    If you still need ******, that's on you...
     
    Scotch Buzzard King, Nov 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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    Seeing the Mitchell Model A and the McMullen 32 are enough reason for panel striping to make a come back.
     
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  7. Tim
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    Man that’s a rad find!
     
    Tim, Nov 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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    Yeah - there are 2 paths (theoretically) available to a new owner of a nicely finished hot rod:

    1. Maintain it essentially as-is, maybe with tiny improvements;
    2. Change it to your taste:
    A. Car is improved (McMullin's original roadster);
    B. Car is f%^&ed up.
    If the new owner is into showing the car, 2B was the inevitable result.
     
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    What a gorgeous car! It deserves to be brought back to life to its former self. And the Don Emmons photography ain’t bad either.
     
    downlojoe33, Nov 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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    Thieves ****.
     
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    I believe that not too exciting dropped tube axle is an original Bell Auto Parts tube axle. Just like the one I have in my 5w

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    https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/bell-auto-parts-tube-axle-chrome.1224386/
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    And I love the style of this roadster. I plan to build a 60's style roadster after the 5w is done.
     
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    where was it advertised?
     
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    Facebook Marketplace
     
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    And the ad is still up.
     
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    Have a link?
     
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    ravedodger, Nov 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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    Buy a bell axle and get a survivor hotrod free!
     
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    This is absolutely fantastic!!!!
     
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    Very cool car! Too bad it isn’t still the panel painted version. I would have to take it back to look like the early pic.
     
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    don't think I've ever seen the Mickey Thomson valve covers for the (late) 371-394 Olds before.
    surprised nobody has bought it yet
    I'm sorely tempted..
     
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    Joey, need another roadster?!
     
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  23. J.Ukrop
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    Hahah I would love that. Maybe in another lifetime!
     
    J.Ukrop, Nov 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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    Neither have I. I searched through old catalogs and such and boy are they rare.
     
    J.Ukrop, Nov 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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