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evil1's 1930 Durant project

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by evil1, May 10, 2006.

  1. SapienKustom
    Joined: Sep 11, 2006
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    from Merced, CA

    Levi that looks freakin bad with the wheels and tires on it. See ya on the 4th
     
  2. lowbiz
    Joined: Nov 7, 2006
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    any more progress? lets see some more pics!!!
     
  3. ss34coupe
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    great looking projectl!! good to see something other than a Ford for a change.
     
  4. evil1
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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  5. SapienKustom
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    from Merced, CA

  6. evil1
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    I got a little side tracked with a dash idea this 1946 chevy truck dash is working out nice
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  7. evil1
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  8. fuzzy bunny
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    wow thats turning out awsome. i cant wait to see it done, great progress shots btw.
     
  9. evil1
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    some real progress for a change...........
    mocked up my front set up....
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    hung the 1964 chevy pickup clutch and brake set up
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    Welded up that nasty old dash
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    hope to have more soon......
     
  10. SapienKustom
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    from Merced, CA

    Looks good Levi. I like the dash.
     
  11. Malcolm
    Joined: Feb 9, 2006
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    from Nebraska

    Very cool. I really like your front suspension set-up... and the rest of your build as well!
    Keep it up.

    Malcolm
     
  12. Rolf
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    It is indeed refreshing to see a non Ford, you're thinking outta the box too...

    Great build.
     
  13. 7&7
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    from Colorado

    I a 31 Desoto owner also give you a big. FUCK-IN-A I like it. Looks good I'll keep an eye out for another door handle for you. Got some swaps coming up. Keep up the work.
     
  14. Royalshifter
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    Royalshifter
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    from California

    3 pedals......awesome.
     
  15. evil1
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    SIR YES SIR!!! you told me a real hot rod has 3 pedals
     
  16. TRIUMPH TERROR
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    or bring the hood sides down over the rails to finish it out and make it flow smoothly.

    Looks cool and great start


    Shoe
     
  17. evil1
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    ...a few more welds and on to the next step....steering....
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  18. Really cool project pleas keep us posted on this. Can't wait to see it on the road. really like the frt end idea.
     
  19. Stone
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    Nice, any progress?
     
  20. Dale Fairfax
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    Willie Durant-the founder of General Motors and Chevrolet Motor Co.




     
  21. evil1
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    thanks.......
    not much progress this week. I have been working on the steering as soon as i get all the parts lined up i will post some pic's....
     
  22. kustombuilder
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  23. sodas38
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    This bad boy is coming along nicely. I love it so far.
     
  24. evil1
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    Progress.... rear coils are in and it is sitting on its own rubber.... head light/shock mounts are tacked in.....
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  25. Royalshifter
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    Looking good holmes!!!! Hey Levi how much is coming out of the roof?
     
  26. BigDanF4i
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    Another one of my favorite builds, fords are nice, but something different gives me a semi. My 29 chevy might not be as cool or rare, but we can't all find durants can we?
     
  27. evil1
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    Thanks man!! .....4 inch chop.....
     
  28. evil1
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    In the last month I have been jumping around a bit.......
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    kinda up in the air on this one
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    Then I spent some time redoing the rear section to accommodate the new gas tank and installed the rumbel hinges
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  29. Total winner !!! I would have gone with an inliner , but then I always say that .
     
  30. evil1
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    big thanks to Stormin Normen and Terry for all the help!!!........
     

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