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Conrads Classic

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by klazurfer, Oct 18, 2006.

  1. klazurfer
    Joined: Nov 21, 2001
    Posts: 1,596

    klazurfer
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    I`ve had these pix from Hot rod magazine on my Shop-wall for ages .. Guess it shows that Glass can be class :)
    ( Dave Conrad built this car back in the mid seventies !! )
    Klaz
     

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  2. klazurfer
    Joined: Nov 21, 2001
    Posts: 1,596

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    btt :)

    Car still around .. Conrad still kikking ? Imho : Excellent car
     
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  3. propwash
    Joined: Jul 25, 2005
    Posts: 3,857

    propwash
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    from Las Vegas

    Nothing wrong with a glass car as long as it doesn't wind up looking like a "gold-chainer's VISA dream". I can recall during the early 60s when OEM steel bodies were competing with silver ingots that the fiberglass bodies (quality ones) were considered viable alternatives and pretty much acceptable to the run-of-the-mill hot rodder. As that market grew - the demand for a reproduction body in steel burgeoned to the point where it became profitable to invest in the tooling to make the most popular parts and/or complete bodies. We all know the story since then. In my opinion, fiberglass still has a place at the rod meets and drive-ins as long as they look like hot rods....who cares. Yes, 'steel is real', but I'm in favor of accommodating everyone that wants to be here without being snooty. Many of the 'glass cars that were built during the inception of their introduction are still out there today, and still looking pretty good.

    dj
     
  4. hotcoupe
    Joined: Oct 3, 2007
    Posts: 633

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    conrad is still breathing and above room temperature, the car was sold several years ago the price was in the $12,00.00 dollar range.
     
  5. Old Rod
    Joined: Dec 5, 2004
    Posts: 628

    Old Rod
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    from Brazil, IN

    I have always liked his cars. Recently had the chance to visit
    his shop, has an amazing collection, really nice. Thanks to Hamber
    EVANS and 3 97s and Dave for the opportunity. Bob
     
  6. bonez
    Joined: Jul 16, 2007
    Posts: 3,487

    bonez
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    from Slow lane

    as said above, 'glass cars are fine when they look like hot rods, theres a couple great examples on this board too.
    Of course a pastel colored 38 coupè w/ pt cruiser tail lights and hiunday headlights is another story :D

    Kool car.
     
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