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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by pennafxu, Nov 9, 2010.

  1. Flat-Foot
    Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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    Flat-Foot
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    from Locust NC

    Good luck to you, you certainly have plenty of work ahead of you. I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
     
  2. pennafxu
    Joined: Aug 20, 2010
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    from Kentucky

     
  3. pennafxu
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    pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    I'm in love with that damn grill!

    gotcha! thanks for the advice...
     
  4. toml24
    Joined: Sep 23, 2009
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    I do like it. With that color it reminds me of the 1960s So-Cal Helms Bakery delivery coach.
     
  5. pennafxu
    Joined: Aug 20, 2010
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    pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    WW2 oxygen tank removed...
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    Brackets need to be cut away...
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    Aluminum gas tank in-situ (I fabbed this sucker up and still need to connect to the hard lines)
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  6. smarg
    Joined: Nov 18, 2008
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    No Lie, get rid of the off road tread......

    Needs chopped.

    With some styling cues changed, that thing could look like a lakes car.
     
  7. pennafxu
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    pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    Thanks!
     
  8. pennafxu
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    pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    I know those rear tires are ugly... I want them to match the front tires... I have no clue how to get the right size, as there are so many choices... Any input would be appreciated on that front. Also white walls or no??

    How much chop do y'all recommend?

    also what is a lakes car?

    Best,

    Whisky
     
  9. pennafxu
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    pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    Thank you!
     
  10. pennafxu
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    pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    This is the bracket for the gas tank...
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  11. Outlaw Bender
    Joined: Sep 6, 2007
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    Omg!! even crapper than my sedan.
    I would love to follow this thread.
    Keep up the good work.
    Good luck..
    Thread subscribed!!!!






    (just doing this to get more posts.);)
     
  12. Antny
    Joined: Aug 19, 2009
    Posts: 1,071

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    from Noo Yawk

    Cool project. Should be fun to watch a rat be de-verminated and made into something nice. Keep the pix coming, we like to watch others work! :p
     
  13. Good luck on your project. With the amount of rust repair you have to do, your metal working skills should be pretty good when you are thru. Keep at it. Pat.
     
  14. pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    Thanks for the kind words...

    Best,

    Whisky
     
  15. LANCE-SPEED
    Joined: Aug 10, 2006
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    How much chop do y'all recommend?
    ABOUT 2 FEET?
     
  16. I was going to do a coupe 10 inches once. Any more and you gotta cut around back window, so you have a window left to see out of. Just don't park to close to a mail box. People might get confused and not know which one to put their letters in. You have to raise the panel behind the visor too. Or put a mirror on your dash so you can see green lights.
     
  17. pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    Started changing all the rubber lines out and replacing with brass...

    The Oil lines will be copper...

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  18. pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    This is the oil vent cover...
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  19. pennafxu
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    pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    Thanks...
     
  20. pennafxu
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    okay, so here are some pre and post photochops... let me know what you think... too mild or not enough... save comments on grill for right now as I am probably going to section (only issue is size of damned radiator that needs to be covered)

    everyone free to comment except "Lance Speed" as I do not like negativity. Which is too bad as he appears to be a motorcycle guy and painter like me. When you get a chance Mr Speed please read the self actualization model, it will help you reach inner peace.

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  21. pennafxu
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    Thanks for the info... Will definitely keep in mind... I'm thinking 4-6" maybe 8" at max, but will just have to go through the motions to see what I like...

    Best,

    Whisky
     
  22. chaddilac
    Joined: Mar 21, 2006
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    REst of the car looks good, but that grill needs to go on a ihc pickup!! You shorter grill not raked out like that. Looks like a rat rod!
     
  23. Rpmrex
    Joined: Nov 19, 2007
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    from Indiana

    With the cowl being so short, I think a T grill would be the best for proportions and flow. That flathead would look better/bigger with the shorter T grill also.
    I wouldn't chop very much. It might look squashed if you go to far.
     
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  24. pennafxu
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    from Kentucky

    How much would you recommend sectioning the grill?
     
  25. pennafxu
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    This is the grill look I am going after...

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  26. LANCE-SPEED
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    everyone free to comment except "Lance Speed" as I do not like negativity. Which is too bad as he appears to be a motorcycle guy and painter like me. When you get a chance Mr Speed please read the self actualization model, it will help you reach inner peace.
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    HAHA! I'm a car guy, I just race motor bikes. I currently do not have a car to fit the HAMB criteria but I do live the life! And if you knew anything about me I have build some SHIT! I hate to appologize to someone I dont know but I was not being negative I was TRYING to be funny, in other words chop the piss out of that thing, loose or cut down the grill, get some proper tires on it and your off to a great start.
    Heres the comment you didnt want! GOOD LUCK!
    PS. post your pics vertically, it easier to see!
     
  27. LANCE-SPEED
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    Oh yeah and i would un-channel it (raise the body) just my opinion, again.
     
  28. Hotrod95
    Joined: Jun 15, 2009
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    Very kool! Has a lot of potential if you can do it right. A nice clean hot rod. Please, get rid of the grille... Keep at it!
     
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  29. ynottayblock
    Joined: Dec 23, 2005
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    Put down another vote for losing that grille. A simple rule of thumb, your rad/grille shell should never be taller than the cowl. Even if you do like the grille, I dont think there is much you can do in order to make it look right on that car. A model T, a 28/29 Model A or chopped 32 grille would look right at home on it.
     

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