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Projects 1941 Lincoln zephyr coupe project

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by straya, Jul 31, 2013.

  1. the-rodster
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    S E X Y ! !

    Rich
     
  2. mgtstumpy
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    Love it. Those Lincolns are so nice when proportions are nailed just right
     
  3. nailedbuick
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    Keeping the rear end?
     
  4. straya
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    G'day nailedBuick when I got it it didn't have to original rear end in it.ive found a guy who has one out if a 42 zephyr if that helps. Also has a complete front end .


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  5. straya
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375996348.138462.jpg
    Settled in nicely at new shop ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375996387.199418.jpg


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  6. Holy shit! So cool. Where abouts in oz are you mate?


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  7. farmer12
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    What a great looking car, well done. Nice fabrication skills! Can't wait for the next progress report. Subscribed.
     
  8. straya
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    Im in Bacchus marsh Victoria


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  9. Holy shitballs! Was excited just to see of a Zepher in straya, they I saw your work,..they your work shop,...and the other cars!

    Dont suppose you are looking to adopt?? :)
     
  10. straya
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376008026.871633.jpg
    I'm doing a 49 caddy as well. Makin a 2 door elcamino type with continental spare wheel .


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  11. Awesome pics, and great username haha. The yanks probably won't get it though ;)
     
  12. straya
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376289853.548921.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376289874.571220.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376289902.801500.jpg
    New floor going in. Will runs some beads through first. A few more shrinks in the roof. Getting there.


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  13. straya
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376512983.880368.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376513024.519350.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376513047.363944.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376513083.837045.jpg
    A few more pics from roof chop.


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  14. Voodoowagon
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    WOW is all I have to say, it would be hard for me to cover up all that amazing metal work
     
  15. morac41
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    Hi ........ "Wow" ..it is amazing the cars that are here in Ozz...just when you think would never see a 41 Zephyr coupe here ...theres one not that far away....great fab work....great inspiration on the 49 Cad....have one myself...check my albums
     
  16. DrJ
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    Still gonna take a gallon of mud... but that's ok! :cool:
     
  17. oldcarguygazok
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    No cowboys down this way mate!:D
     
  18. LOW LID DUDE
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    Wow awesome,I dig the full side photo of it.Looks like its going 100 mph sitting there. Good job making everything flow.Talk about streemlined,you got this one right on.It screams art deco.
     
  19. straya
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    Thanks for the comments. I spent ages cutting and shaping roof sections to get it to flow into the rear properly. Still not a 10 yet.wont be far off. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376765618.874685.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376765638.713020.jpg


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  20. Sakke
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    I must say that this car has a great flow ! You have done chopping with really well !
     
  21. You are heading in the right direction for sure.Really like the flow of the rear roof .Love these cars as kustoms.Whish I had one but have to settle with a baby version:)
     
  22. oztinbasher
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    Nice metal work Straya. Subscribed
     
  23. vilanar
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    Some scary welding and fabrication by previous "whacker" . Tons of work
    to correct all those crappy things. You are doing a great job !

    Ari
     
  24. Rick Evans
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    Subscribed. That was some ugly metalwork you had to work with.
     
  25. DrJ
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    My apologies.
    My comment was based on the previous/earlier attempts. :eek:
     
  26. straya
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1377543739.966313.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1377543768.209575.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1377543827.764286.jpg
    Starting the final roof shaping .ross started file finishing the roof last week . Should be all flipped up and smooth by the weekend.starting to come together.


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  27. theHIGHLANDER
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    I've been watching this one just a bit. I'm really likin the chrome strip down the side. So much visual mass it needs that. Nice look, nice work.
     
  28. fryguy
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    this is going to be a great thread. Beautiful car with an ass that goes on forever

    Fryguy
     
  29. spiders web
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    Subscribed, great work and sweet engine. I'll be watching
     

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