Hot Rods THE SHOCKER getting final preps for DETROIT AUTORAMA

So we (mostly my old man back at the homestead) have been working on a 30/31 a coupe since september....really wanted to represent an early 60s EAST COAST styled show n go hot rod. Love the look of a heavy chanelled unchopped coupe..and have it actually be a painted, full of chrome parts, FINISHED project...no primer..no rats and skulls, no*********...
Valve covers, nerf bar, other parts are still at the secret chrome shop even i dont know the whereabouts haha but theyll be back in time for the party at Cobo Hall. Big thanks to GARYS HOT RODS and PAINT for kicking**** with the paintjob(and dealing with my lazy****)...RILEY AUTOMOTIVE for the chassiswork,carb kits,and knowledge and LAKESHEADERS for building the awesome set of torque tube headers(bitchin one of a kind work).RICHCRAFT MIKE for the classified chrome help..Bobby******* and the rest of the Sharonville guys... Heres some pics as of now..bringing it out next week to Ohio to finish the****embly.Cool cars and square roll bars for life!Bitch! Other than that, look forward to seeing everyone IN DETROIT..

 

Love the color! Are the wheels staying white or getting the chrome treatment? Looks awesome man!

 

OH***** i forgot...
Polished moon discs courtesey of a floor buffer coming now, chrome and Halibrands out back later....
Interiors planning on full roll and pleats...as well as the top, wheel wells, hell maybe even the firewall?!...

T.Hilton

 

That thing is going to be great!! Love the color.

 

Awesome! I love the east coast thing. I flip through my copy of Cool Cars Square Roll Bars over and over...

 

Looks great! Wish I had the skills to get to where you are.

Cannot wait to see it in person!

Good luck and keep the coffee/beer going till done!

 

that color is******in!

 

Cool!

but please, press "enter" between the photos so they stack up, and then I won't have to scroll so far sideways!

 

It's gunna be a really neat Hemi-Coupe. One little detail, us old east coast guys weren't smart enough to step the front of the frames back in the 50's and 60's. That little detail will be a give away as new built car.

 

color looks good...the hemi looks outta place...I'll take it off your hands

 

eastcoast57, I'm in LOVE with your ''A''! It's only right that you let me have once you've finished it, as my feelings for it are so strong!!!!!!!
Seriously Man, that is one STUNNING lookin' Coupe, I can't wait to see it on the chassis. I will look forward to the up-dates.I think you've hit the nail squarely on the head with the LOOK!Long live late '50's early '60's style!

Nick.

 

Very nice.Looks good!

 

Oh,I wouldn't call you boys lazy.
Bare frame to that in what? 5-6 months?

Can't wait to see it together.hotdamnsonofabitch !

 

love the color coordination on the chassis.

 

A Few more...

 

eastcoast57, Your chassis is very similar to mine, only a LOT Nicer! I think I'll reading about your ''A'' in a magazine feature sometime in the future!

Nick.

 

Oh!!! That's gonna be sweet!

I love Hemis', and 60's style cars!

This is going to be awesome!

 

Looks killer!

 

Shit...now I HAVE to go to Autorama. Nice.

 

Promise you won't "over do it"?

 

Looks great !

I'm looking forward to seeing it in Detroit,..... And it's not a exclusive east coast style,
Here is a picture of a California car, and it's young builder

This was his first Hot Rod, just a kid named Pete Chapouris,......

 

haha isnt that what the 60s were about?
Yes but as far as aesthetics, it wont be too over the top..no bells whistles or model T lanterns....maybe a******** bunny with her legs hanging out the window....HA..
glad you all enjoy

T.Hilton

 

Bitchin!!!

 

Yep, thats cool!
Great job Mr.Hilton.

 

Love the engine set up.....looks great!

 

I have a bamboo interior in one of mine, so I can't talk too much about stepping over the line....but then...I'm a habitual line-stepper!

 

I'll definitely be looking forward to seeing this one in Detroit.

Frank

 

BADASS. can't wait till Detroit.

 

That's pretty cool. I've always fancied unchopped, channeled five windows (especially Deuces). I blame my uncle's old rodding magazines - all East Coast c. 1958.

-Dave

 

Car is looking great....the best times and builds are the thrash builds for a big show! Where in Ohio? We have two thrashes going on right now for Detroit....makes it all the more worth while...um, do you have any plans for your mock up painted valve covers?