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Hot Rods The Moran Coupe..a Chopped and Channeled Model A Build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by JRussell, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. Rickybop
    Joined: May 23, 2008
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    Thanks for sharing. Fun watchin' too. Luuuuv a chopped and channeled coupe. Can hardly wait to see more. Subscribed. Keep sandin'...lol.
     
  2. pecker head
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  3. Nice build!! Good choice on the engine and trans. I'm doing the exact same setup in my 38 coupe! Todd
     
  4. billys54
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  5. I SMELL SMOKE
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    wow!!! your coupe rocks
     
  6. Dreddybear
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    Neat car so far. Go go go.
     
  7. JRussell
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    as well as yours too man , banjo and slicks awesome!!
     
  8. Tim
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    looking good man!
    let me know if you guys ever need a hand or something, should be awesome to see rolling down the road :)
     
  9. cederholm
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    Loving this! Great job guys!
     
  10. 41 C28
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    I love the look of your coupe. If I ever build another hotrod I'ld like to do one like that. I've got an old Hemi sitting in the garage floor just waiting for a Model A coupe to come along and jump into it. Do you have any detail pictures of how you channeled it? Keep up the good work.
     
  11. Nevala
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  12. JRussell
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    I dont know whats better the dew rag or that sweet moustache, hahah the only updates I have is that it is a mess in my garage, filler and primer dust everywere! still sanding to get body in shape for paint....sand ....sand.....sand....sannnd....sanddddd
     
  13. JRussell
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    we used steel straps about 4 inches wide 1/4 thick they are broke to the frame and then welded the floor to that
     

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  14. 41 C28
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    Thanks for the channel picture.
     
  15. SaltCoupe
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    from Indiana

    I'm diggin this like a day off!
     
  16. rob lee
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    from omaha,ne

    Looks great,homebuilt is the best!
     
  17. JRussell
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    thanks man!
     
  18. JRussell
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    it was reprimed and ready for the last block before we lay the basecoat! yeah more fn sanding
     

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  19. So-cal Tex
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    Dude! the Kevin Bacon is on the Hamb?

    Like the same Kevin Bacon in foot loose and he is selling parts?
     
  20. Malcolm
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    Good to see ya today, Joe. Car and bodywork look great!
     
  21. JRussell
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    thanks man it was good seeing you guy, to bad no one wanted to sand....haha
     
  22. JRussell
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    Just got done laying the last coat of clear on the coupe body tonight!! my garage booth worked out great, got to start early to avoid all the (pecker) gnats and other random flying insects i love this color!! i will post more of it outside another day with a better camera
     

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  23. scrap metal 48
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    I agree.. Great color....
     
  24. Craig Owens
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    Nice job, Joe! What is the color? Gotta see how this one turns out...
    Craig
     
  25. skoh73
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    Color looks gorgeous! Betcha it really pops in the sunlight. Love the build, subscribed.
     
  26. Racrdad
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    Great color choice, looks super cool !!
     
  27. i.rant
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    Inspirational build.....very nice job!


    retirement is underated
     
  28. Malcolm
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    from Nebraska

    Looks great, Joe -- very nice job!!


    Malcolm

    (You sent me a message about changing the title of this thread; If you edit your original first post in this thread, then click "Go Advanced", you may be able to change the title and add "Updated". After a certain amount of time, it won't work, though.)
     
  29. Nevala
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    Love that color! I'm looking forward to the outdoor shot pictures!
     
  30. Grommet
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    from South GA

    Sweet looking ride...cant wait to see it on the road
     

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