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Title: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: kev d on March 20, 2014, 23:02:27 pm
I've always been into rods / kustoms 8)
I'm not a million miles away from ordering a body & building one of these... 8)
What would you build??


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 21, 2014, 03:50:52 am
As far as American cars are concerned...
66-67 Chevy Nova (muscle car-ish)
49 Ford business coupe (kustom)
28-29 Ford Model A (traditional hot rod)

There's a lot more but that's a solid start ;)


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: BeetleBug on March 21, 2014, 07:22:47 am
Good question Kev.

First on my list would probably be a vintage Ford Escort. Then A To#¤ta Supra followed by a Porsche that I backdate.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2AQJpx36A7E/TsMVlQbzcyI/AAAAAAAAIL4/uOgjpGGeabM/s800/xIMG_0324%252520-%252520Copy.JPG)

-BB-


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Jon on March 21, 2014, 17:27:28 pm
(http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chevy11.jpg)


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Fastbrit on March 21, 2014, 17:55:21 pm
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Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: cameron shorey on March 21, 2014, 22:41:35 pm
(http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chevy11.jpg)

I recognize this car from Two Lane Blacktop.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZ... sleeper

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067893/?ref_=nv_sr_1


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: kev d on March 21, 2014, 23:55:43 pm
Some good choices ;D
All '55 Chevys should look like the ones from 2 lane blacktop or American graffiti..    8)


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Bill Schwimmer on March 22, 2014, 04:35:15 am
Some good choices ;D
All '55 Chevys should look like the ones from 2 lane blacktop or American graffiti..    8)
They are the same car,  I saw the 55 on an episode of Adam 12 also.   My neighbor is building a 55 2 door post,  same style as the 2 lane blacktop car,  Rat motor & all.  For me ,I would do a 28-29  or 32  on 32 rails,    V windshield  ect.  Nice functional traditional Hot Rod.   As a side note  The original Hallock v windshields were cast at Fullerton High School  in the late 30's, same school my Daughter goes to now.


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: DKK Ted on March 22, 2014, 05:12:59 am
I would build a 67' Camaro RS. Had one in the early 70's, Wish I had it today.


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: kev d on March 22, 2014, 08:40:24 am
Some good choices ;D
All '55 Chevys should look like the ones from 2 lane blacktop or American graffiti..    8)
They are the same car,  I saw the 55 on an episode of Adam 12 also.   My neighbor is building a 55 2 door post,  same style as the 2 lane blacktop car,  Rat motor & all.  For me ,I would do a 28-29  or 32  on 32 rails,    V windshield  ect.  Nice functional traditional Hot Rod.   As a side note  The original Hallock v windshields were cast at Fullerton High School  in the late 30's, same school my Daughter goes to now.

I remember reading about that years ago, I think (but could be 100% wrong!) that there were 3 cars built for 2 lane blacktop, then used in Graffiti where 1 was wrecked at the end.
I think one of the 2 lane cars survives??

Also in my fantasy garage would be a '32 tudor sedan, the street machine project car from the early 80's planted that seed! ;D


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Rocket Ron on March 23, 2014, 09:17:59 am
I blame custom car and street machine magazine !!


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: kev d on March 23, 2014, 16:04:17 pm
Good call Ron! 8)


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: richie on March 23, 2014, 16:41:28 pm
Starlet, and I started looking for one :o


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: kev d on March 23, 2014, 16:45:19 pm
Starlet, and I started looking for one :o

Didn't see that one coming! :o

You still got the big wagon in the states??
Cheers!


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: richie on March 23, 2014, 17:57:57 pm
Starlet, and I started looking for one :o

Didn't see that one coming! :o

You still got the big wagon in the states??
Cheers!

maybe I should have just kept quiet then :o

Yep, rambler is sitting ready to go at the shop over their


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Bernard Newbury on March 24, 2014, 04:28:39 am
(http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chevy11.jpg)
This, even down to the daisy mags.


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 24, 2014, 06:58:27 am
"Make it three yards motherfucker, and we'll have an automobile race."

Probably one of the best movie lines, ever.


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Sam K on March 27, 2014, 14:15:57 pm
"Make it three yards motherfucker, and we'll have an automobile race."

Probably one of the best movie lines, ever.

Agreed.


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: kev d on March 27, 2014, 19:30:04 pm
"Is that piss yella or puke green?"  8)


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Bill Schwimmer on March 27, 2014, 19:34:05 pm
I blame custom car and street machine magazine !!
awesome roadster,  Hot Rod meets 30's Grand Prix[attachment=1]


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Jim Ratto on March 27, 2014, 20:41:58 pm
maybe a single seat sandrail with a 427 cammer Ford motor.


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: topnotch on March 28, 2014, 02:02:58 am
Picking up my new project saturday with Mark, 1931 ford model A 5 window coupe. building a traditional old school hot rod, with Fenders and no chop!
[attachment=1]


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Brian Rogers on March 28, 2014, 06:09:36 am
Me I'd go for a SCCA early Camero but with a big small block. Suade all the way. Not purdy but fast.


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: BeetleBug on March 28, 2014, 11:09:23 am
For you Mr Webb:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aSg3JTCd9E&feature=player_embedded


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: richie on March 28, 2014, 12:22:16 pm
For you Mr Webb:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aSg3JTCd9E&feature=player_embedded

Fcuk now I need to get 2!!!!!

What is there to not like about that car, lose the stickers/graphics and what a road car that would be ;D

cheers Richie


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Rocket Ron on March 28, 2014, 21:39:42 pm
I blame custom car and street machine magazine !!
awesome roadster,  Hot Rod meets 30's Grand Prix[attachment=1]

sweet isn't it  8)


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Rennsurfer on March 29, 2014, 06:29:45 am
Picking up my new project saturday with Mark, 1931 ford model A 5 window coupe. building a traditional old school hot rod, with Fenders and no chop!

The trailer's pressure washed, the truck's clean... I'm ready to go. Looking forward to this project, Bob! Gonna be very fun, as usual, my friend.


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Neil Davies on March 29, 2014, 12:59:26 pm
Some great ideas, and I'd go for most of them! First though, I'd build a garage. Every now and again I lose a few hours on here: http://www.garagejournal.com/
Most of the impressive ones cost more than my house and wouldn't leave enough to put anything in them!


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: cameron shorey on March 31, 2014, 21:21:48 pm
I have always enjoyed sleepers. So if I had a lot of spare money and time, maybe something like this.

Super Sleeper 1972 Nova
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Hv_jRQMv8


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: kev d on April 01, 2014, 08:18:34 am
Some great ideas, and I'd go for most of them! First though, I'd build a garage. Every now and again I lose a few hours on here: http://www.garagejournal.com/
Most of the impressive ones cost more than my house and wouldn't leave enough to put anything in them!

Some proper man caves there!
Wouldn't want to get most of them dirty though... ;D


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: danny gabbard on April 09, 2014, 05:55:20 am
https://www.google.com/search?q=rad+rides+by+troy+sniper&rlz=1C1VSNC_enUS562US562&espv=2&es_sm=122&biw=1280&bih=709&tbm=isch&imgil=Yy3XLeiXt1HqxM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcQhWAF-J2Cy2gNc0xsmnrsntYl04kIL17IWea3em73E4Tx3YVXg%253B600%253B448%253BhOhF3_D53-XvKM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.barrett-jackson.com%25252Fapplication%25252Fonlinesubmission%25252Flotdetails.aspx%25253Fln%2525253D664%25252526aid%2525253D42&source=iu&usg=__DYI_DTk7edrv1InUa3BVdQjV3j4%3D&sa=X&ei=xtFEU6T-I8akyAHKloH4BQ&ved=0CEIQ9QEwAw#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=uDR-ALKQANV1cM%253A%3B1o_YCLqAIYGUhM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi248.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fgg194%252FR1173%252FSniper.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fretrorides.proboards.com%252Fthread%252F52681%252Fcars-boyd-coddington%253Fpage%253D1%3B1024%3B492 54 ford sedan that has this flavor ! Talent !


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: TiDi on April 09, 2014, 11:49:49 am
probably this one
http://lowtechblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/oceanside-coupe.html
built with this kind of detail
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/features/0807sr_32_ford_highboy_roadster/


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: Worm on April 17, 2014, 03:39:41 am
yep...  would need to extend the garage a bit though..........


Title: Re: What would you build other than a vw??...
Post by: topnotch on April 17, 2014, 23:42:32 pm
Nice choice Scott, one of my all time favorites!!!
Bob.