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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by alanp561, Sep 3, 2024.

  1. alanp561
    Joined: Oct 1, 2017
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    For the last few years, my time has been spent with my late wife's medical problems. I have been attempting to get either of two cars together, and I haven't made much headway on either one. A couple of weeks ago, I bit the bullet and did what I should have done long ago. I bought a nice '48 Coupe that I can drive (as soon as I get the brakes done). The car had been sitting for a couple of years and would run with a hose from a gas can to the carburetor. We fixed a couple of leaks in the gas line and replaced the fuel pump, and now she starts on first try without the choke. It's not the Model A RPU that I'm still trying to get built, but it's nice and my daughter approves. If any of you think you recognize it, @56don sold it to me.

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  2. Needs a pair of Smithy’s.
     
  3. alanp561
    Joined: Oct 1, 2017
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    I agree, right now it's single exhaust,
     
  4. Great looking Coupe, Alan. Hope you have loads of fun with it......Don.
     
  5. congrats.. dropped front axle ! driver !
     
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  6. 302GMC
    Joined: Dec 15, 2005
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    from Idaho

    ^^^^^^^^^
    And 5.90 & 8.20 15s and a '39 trans ...
     
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  7. oldiron 440
    Joined: Dec 12, 2018
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    Everything I think it needs would piss somebody off on here….;)
     
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  8. She is lookin' good. Maybe I shoulda kept it!:eek:
    Nah, I still have too many cars..
     
  9. Tow Truck Tom
    Joined: Jul 3, 2018
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    from Clayton DE

    Whoa. Like that deal at the carnival where ya swing the sledge.
    YOU RANG the BELL
     
  10. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
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    Congrats - great body style - if no funds for dropped front axle and have someone close that does spring work can go for a reversed eye main with second and fourth leaf from top removed can take it down a bit and still clear tires - gas rear shocks for a early 60's Corvette can be run up front for some low comfort
     
  11. Speccie
    Joined: May 22, 2021
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    Speccie

    That is a cool ride. Hope you enjoy every mile.
     
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  12. Zax
    Joined: May 21, 2017
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    Congrats Alan! That is fantastic. Any chance you could bring it down for Moonshine Fest weekend in October? We have several traditional events happening that weekend. I would love to see it.
     
  13. Marty Strode
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    Congrats Alan, how many tanks will it take to get here and back ? Good for you, my friend !
     
  14. Great idea, get on the road now!
    Build, modify later.
    Congratulations.
     
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  15. alanp561
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    Brakes first, then get on the road:)
     
  16. Alan, that is a sweet looking Ford! Looking forward to seeing you in a few days!
     
  17. Sharpone
    Joined: Jul 25, 2022
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  18. ronzmtrwrx
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    Congratulations man. That’s a great looking car. Now get those brakes lined out and get out there and enjoy it.
     
  19. Rehpotsirhcj
    Joined: May 7, 2006
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    Very nice! Congrats
    Drive it till the wheels fall off :)
     
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  20. 2Blue2
    Joined: Sep 25, 2021
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  21. Budget36
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    She’s a looker, Clark!
     
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  22. bob b.
    Joined: Aug 30, 2009
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    leave it alone drive it work on something else
     
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  23. brady1929
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    Congratulations.
     
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  24. flamedabone
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    Beautiful little car and my very favorite color....

    Nice score, -Abone.
     
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  25. Very tasty! They actually drive quite well and do a good job keeping up with modern traffic within reason. Agree with the duals then drive the crap out of it! Mark
     
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