After about 8 months of work I rolled the "garage built" 37 Ford out for the first time today. She's got 63 Stude 289 with a Caddy 331 intake and a T10. A 40 banjo diff, and a 37 Hudson Terraplane grill. She's also chopped 7" and channeled 7", and frame shortened 12", box shortened 22". Thanks for Rudy Rodrigues and his red light district 35 Ford for inspiration. Thanks to my sister Gill for doing all the art work on the doors.
Thanks for all the kind words Guys, Here is a link to a few others I have built. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92004&highlight=canadian+rides&page=69 Zimm, Here are a few shots of the Stude motor. corncobcoupe, The Blue car in the back is my 63 GT Hawk. It was my Dad's car that was given to me at the age of 16, 30 years ago! The car will get a new motor in the future.
Laurie, Nice job man! That mill is really cool looking. Very wicked look to it. I suspect we will be seeing you in August at this years show in Tacoma with that bad boy. Show it off man. Shoot some more pics of it. You got a lot to be proud of with that. Love that Terraplane grill snout. Looks like it could suck the white lines off the pavement. Hey! The Worlds Fastest Coke Whore ! I dig it a bunch. Glad you got on board. Is Gill the same sister that graced our presence at last years show? Tell her I said hi if it is. Stay in touch. Dale
Great! The grille really works. I like the wheels and tires, and the exhausts. Are they a little close to the doors? Like the doors banging into the pipes when they're opened?
that terraplane grill just looks awesome, and that mill really gets my blood going. nice job, now go have some fun with it
curbspeed, Dale, Wouldn't miss it! Hot Rod a Rama Is one of the best shows around. Congratulations on the great article covering your RPU in this months Rodz Magazine. You and the car look totally greeeazy! Yeah That's Gill, I'll say "Hi" or better yet you can when you see her in August ;-)
now that thing is neat. Rudy has spawned some real crap but every now and then something like this comes around. great overall look.
Noe THAT'S my idea of a true Hot Rod! Killer attitude. Killer stance. Killer Mill! LOVE the grille! Those "Zoomie" headers are just drop-dead cool! Post on, Bro! ...lookin' for a decent 41' Pontiac dash; No joke. I really am!
Oh hell yes! I have always loved the Terraplane front end. That truck is right on man. The engine and the exahaust look killer. Great job.
Outstanding work!! The grille makes the truck. Pictures soon on the 37 we have been working on too. PJ
That truck looks good. Wish you had been here, posting progress shots, while you were building it. Welcome to the HAMB. I really like the bead rolls & detail you made/kept in the bed. A plain, flat sheet bed would have been easier but you went to the trouble to add/keep the detail. People will notice - even if they don't know they notice. It really adds to the overall look. These trucks are really neat. I don't have a desire to build one (too damn little for a guy with a wife & two kids) but I'd love to have a hard-chopped body, in primer, sitting in the corner of the garage just to look at. Guess I should have bought the '36 I was offered 15 years ago for $200. JH
That thing is freaking awesome. That terraplane grille is the best I ever seen on an RPU. That is absolutely beautiful. How much do you want to sell it to me for? Fryguy
Fuckin eh Laurie. Looks killa. Can't wait to see it in the real,maybe at the Island Invasion? Thanx for the chat last week. Talk soon bro.....Shiny
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