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Hot Rods Fixing a big mess...the anniversary 32 sedan

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Clark, Mar 11, 2018.

  1. Clark
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    Yesterday was the Meekins anniversary. My goal was to have it running but didnt get that far. They hadn't seen the car other than just the bare body on the frame since paint. I got it as far as i could and loaded it up to crash their anniversary dinner.
    We suprised them at the restaurant. Had the car waiting for them in the adjacent parking lot.
    Well worth the effort to get it there 20200826_190441.jpg
     

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  2. Roothawg
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    Amazing transformation.
     
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  3. Clark
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    Billy is a knife maker...retirement job. So he made a raindrop damascus gauge insert. Ans Sandi wanted a glovebox...so I gave her two. Ignore the wiring its not done yet and fell down during hauling it. 20200827_081830.jpg
     
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  4. Clark
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    Here's the Y block. Straight out of a 57 thunderbird that got a late model motor. Yes it has AC. 20200827_081856.jpg
     
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    Still have a bunch to do...hood ,lights, finish wiring, top insert
     
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  7. The37Kid
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    Great save Clark, looks like the car is right out of 1957. Congratulations to the couple. Bob
     
  8. brigrat
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    from Wa.St.

    In case your a new bee or not familiar with this thread take a look at page 1!
     
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  9. I kinda liked it before:eek: :rolleyes: Man you have guts! Great job!:cool:
     
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    Amazing work! That color really stands out! I like it!

    Where did the roof insert come from? Did you cut it from a donor car?
     
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  12. Clark
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    I had a 57 Ford wagon roof laying around. We ran it through the bead roller and put a step in where the original cloth top would be. Now I'm going to hammer out an aluminum sheet and cover it. It will sit down in recessed area
     
  13. Is that the Chappy444 Model A parked next to the Meekins' Deuce?:) 20200826_200653.jpg
     
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  14. dirt t
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    AWSOME!!
     
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  15. Clark
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    Yeah...Chappy helped get it there. He has a great picture he should post
     
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  16. Not sure how much "help" I was...
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  17. Amazing work, my hats off to you. HRP
     
  18. Clark
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    Put the wheel covers on today...just screwing around. The garage is organized Kaos -1421386450822528580.jpg.jpg
     
  19. Any further progress. Inquiring minds want to know!
     
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  20. Slick Clark!
     
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  21. Malcolm
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    Wow, what an amazing transformation!
     
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  22. Roothawg
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    Looks awesome Clark.
     
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  23. 48fordnut
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    Amazing patience and craftsmanship.
     
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  24. Stogy
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    NO More Moe...:D...Man did you Nail It @Clark...big thumbs up on this Milestone...the Covers...Icing on the Cakeola!!

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  25. Great work...lovin’ the Moons!
     
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  26. What an incredible save and the color is stunning too!
     
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  27. Magfiend
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    That is amazing - Clark, you are a true craftsman. The owners must be thrilled with the results. I personally love the color AND the Moons!
    Oh, and this may seem minor but I can't say that I have ever seen (or maybe just never noticed) an AC compressor hidden UNDER an alternator - I think that is a great way to camouflage it...
    Steve
     
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  28. Magfiend
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    Your dual quad air cleaner turned out great too!
     
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  29. Wow, amazing! Am I correct in assuming that the top is chopped but the rear window is stock height?
     
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  30. Clark
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    Lot of the little things are done now. Wont be much longer it will be done. Headed for interior in a coupke weeks

    Yes the car is chopped 3 1/2 inches and the bottom of the back window dropped down an inch or so.
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