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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Hopeless_hotrodder, Oct 17, 2023.

  1. Hopeless_hotrodder
    Joined: Aug 3, 2020
    Posts: 37

    Hopeless_hotrodder
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    from Sparta WI

    She got torn down, epoxied, and tossed back together and now she’s off to hibernate for the winter. BA0F3379-5624-456E-BC25-6D409DEC4CB0.jpeg IMG_1702.jpeg F3517323-98E2-4C2D-AF30-2C8002A5806A.jpeg
     
  2. RodStRace
    Joined: Dec 7, 2007
    Posts: 9,682

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    Great job! Only those who have done a full strip and prime will know the amount of work between those pics.
     
  3. Good stuff,looks great,congrats!!
     
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  4. willymakeit
    Joined: Apr 13, 2009
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    What pedals are you using?
    I just started on at coupe
     
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  5. Hopeless_hotrodder
    Joined: Aug 3, 2020
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  6. willymakeit
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  7. oil burner
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
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    Just saw this today, love your build! Excellent job
     
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  8. Hopeless_hotrodder
    Joined: Aug 3, 2020
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    Hopeless_hotrodder
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    from Sparta WI

    I’ve been busting but on customer cars and this weekend decided to tinker on my own stuff for a bit so I drug the Y block out of the corner and stated to put together a list of everything I need to make it run. I also saw something I wanted to try on my manifolds with graphite but I also decided to take it one step further and smooth them while I was at it.
     

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  9. Tim
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
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    Tim
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    from KCMO

    Turned out nice!
     
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  10. MMM1693
    Joined: Feb 8, 2009
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    Great workmanship and execution!
     
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  11. Hopeless_hotrodder
    Joined: Aug 3, 2020
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    from Sparta WI

    A got some time on the engine lately and got the other manifold finished along with hours of sanding and polishing bringing these valve covers back to life. I also got a package from Nystrom Performance with my fuel fittings to get the carbs linked together.
     

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  12. willymakeit
    Joined: Apr 13, 2009
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    I see where you have a 8'' chop
    How tall are you? Im 6'4'' so Im thinking 5'' on mine without a seat lowering. TIA
     
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  13. Hopeless_hotrodder
    Joined: Aug 3, 2020
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    Hopeless_hotrodder
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    from Sparta WI

    Im 5'11" and I have a caravan seat. The seat frame sits about 4" off the floor. I have plenty of room to be comfortable. I'm not sure what the distance is from the floor to the top of the seat and I will say I'm slouched back a good bit the way I have it set up.
     
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  14. Hopeless_hotrodder
    Joined: Aug 3, 2020
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    Hopeless_hotrodder
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    from Sparta WI

    Sweety is still in hibernation for the winter but I have been building up my stock pile of parts and getting some other projects finished for her. First up I got a set of 9” headlights rebuilt and retrofitted so it has h4 bulbs and 1157 marker/turn signals. I also got my clutch and throw out bearing installed so the trans is now married to my engine and I’m super stoked about this today my walker radiator showed up that I scored out of the cl***ifieds on here. Can’t wait for her to come home so I can get to work!
     

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  15. AHotRod
    Joined: Jul 27, 2001
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    Good for you, I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together soon
     
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