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Building a T-V8 in NW AR

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by Late to the Party, Nov 29, 2015.

  1. I don't know whether anyone actually reads these introductory threads, but since I'm new here I thought I'd post one. I've been a Model T guy for the past 15 years and am active on the MTFCA Forum. Since that forum consists mainly of grumpy old farts, I though I'd fit right in here.

    I started building a Hot Rod about 9 years ago and got the chassis mostly built, then something else became more important so the chassis has been sitting out back behind the shop eating grass for 8 years. (Sound familiar?) I recently brought the chassis back inside and am jumping on it with both feet.

    My first car was one which I built from parts 52 years ago when I was 18. It was a '30 Coupe with full fenders, a big V-8, etc. While I've had many interesting rides since then, I haven't had another Real Hot Rod. I intend to change that by building a late 40's/early 50's type of Rod. I built a frame using Model TT ton truck rails and Model A crossmembers so I could bolt in a Model A front end and rear end. It'll have a Flattie with some early speed parts backed by a '39 box with '48 gears. I'll use a '15 Roadster body with the turtle deck, and '35 wires with big & little Firestones. I have those parts mocked up now, to see where to go with the front suspension, steering, etc. I'll start a build thread soon. Here's a pic of the mock-up.

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  2. WELCOME, from the hills of North East Arkansas, will be watching for your build thread.
    Bob
     
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  3. Here's another mock-up, of the engine. Old Thickstun intake, Thickstun head covers, and a pair of 97's. One of these days I'll get to put it all together for real, instead of doing mock-ups. :)

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  4. steel rebel
    Joined: Jun 14, 2006
    Posts: 3,604

    steel rebel
    Member Emeritus

    Wow kool stuff. I'll be watching. Where do you live?
     
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  5. I'm in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
     
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  6. elgringo71
    Joined: Oct 2, 2010
    Posts: 3,862

    elgringo71
    Member

    Welcome to the Hamb. I like where you are going with your build. Even if the build has been slow, at least you still have the car. How many people wish that they could have a car back from their youth to build it now.
     
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  7. GZ
    Joined: Jan 2, 2007
    Posts: 1,395

    GZ
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    from Detroit

    Looks like an exciting project. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing the progress. GZ
     
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  8. Welcome. You've obviously landed in the right place.:D
     
  9. Welcome from Jonesboro.
     
  10. k9racer
    Joined: Jan 20, 2003
    Posts: 3,091

    k9racer
    Member

    WELCOME.. This is about the best intro I have had the pleasure to read in a very long time. Bobby..
     
  11. cory27t
    Joined: Apr 5, 2011
    Posts: 406

    cory27t
    Member
    from US

    That's gonna be a killer car! Welcome from Mountain Home. There's a lot of cool guys over in the NWA area.
     

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