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Ha ha, I'm impressed too for about the first 2 hours, then it sucks. But then again, I didn't build it for comfort, I built it to boogie....
Use 34-36 International truck front sheet metal - big enough, relatively cheap and a great looking grill. IHCs had two hood lengths in those...
In post #762, I mentioned that the last picture in the post was photoshopped. I wasn't trying to fool anybody into thinking the car is finished, I...
OK, didn't see the coupe.
The OP included T buckets, rpu's and tourings in the title, what's the question?
Try again, [ATTACH] I don't know why I couldn't make it full image in the previous post.
Agreed, there is a lot of paranoia on this forum but how can you not be suspicious of a buyer who won't drive 2 hours to look at a $27,000 car?...
My T bucket has headers and long side pipes, so there's quite a bit of weight (and leverage) hanging on the flange welds. To avoid cracks, I...
$27,000? He doesn't want to drive 2 hours to inspect a $27,000 car? Huge red flag.
These were taken when it was under construction, while the windshield frame and coilovers were still chrome. The last one is a photoshop picture...
Watch it, you might upset those rockabilly posers who are re-living a time that never happened. You know, the ones that don't even know what real...
You're right, the Chevy started moving when you did.
Different? Model A with chopped 36 International grill 37 Plymouth headlights S curve pitman arm 55-59 Chevy pickup mirrors upside down belt-line...
There's a background?
Awesome! Another great step forward, which is no surprise.
Back in the day customs in this area often had lights (in their white painted wheel wells) mounted to show off their spinner hubcaps, so I guess...
Yup, same here. I can appreciate everything from lowered Hondas to Cobra kit cars to hill climb bikes to.......well, pretty much everything that...
You mean there's two of us on here that aren't narrow minded? Just joking but that whole "my (insert type of car) is awesome and every other type...
If you're into circle burners, check out the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing near Gettysburg, which is also the home of the Jalopy Showdown. Not...
You do know about the tooth fairy, right?
Might work, just looking for somebody who already tried it.
Sunday am bump
America and Britain are, "two nations divided by a common language".
Thanks to you too David, appreciate the input.
Thanks, good info. That's close to what I was thinking and gave me more to think about.
I live in PA where electric wipers are required so I'd like a wiper that can be removed by spinning off a couple wing bolts. I'd put it on for...
Good point on shopping ahead of time. You can save a lotta money buy making a build plan and a complete list of parts and then buying those...
If you lower it enough nobody can see under it anyway.
Traditional crash test dummy????
If you wire wheel it, brush on some tractor paint and don't drive on salty roads, the paint job will outlast you. Spend your money on more...
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