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kev d
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« on: March 20, 2014, 23:02:27 pm »
I've always been into rods / kustoms Cool
I'm not a million miles away from ordering a body & building one of these... Cool
What would you build??
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« Reply #1 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 Wink
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« Reply #2 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.



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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2014, 17:27:28 pm »
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2014, 17:55:21 pm »
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2014, 22:41:35 pm »
Quote from: Jon on March 21, 2014, 17:27:28 pm


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

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067893/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2014, 23:55:43 pm »
Some good choices Grin
All '55 Chevys should look like the ones from 2 lane blacktop or American graffiti..    Cool
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2014, 04:35:15 am »
Quote from: kev d on March 21, 2014, 23:55:43 pm
Some good choices Grin
All '55 Chevys should look like the ones from 2 lane blacktop or American graffiti..    Cool
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.
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« Reply #8 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.
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2014, 08:40:24 am »
Quote from: Bill Schwimmer on March 22, 2014, 04:35:15 am
Quote from: kev d on March 21, 2014, 23:55:43 pm
Some good choices Grin
All '55 Chevys should look like the ones from 2 lane blacktop or American graffiti..    Cool
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! Grin
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« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2014, 09:17:59 am »
I blame custom car and street machine magazine !!
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« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2014, 16:04:17 pm »
Good call Ron! Cool
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« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2014, 16:41:28 pm »
Starlet, and I started looking for one Shocked
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« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2014, 16:45:19 pm »
Quote from: richie on March 23, 2014, 16:41:28 pm
Starlet, and I started looking for one Shocked

Didn't see that one coming! Shocked

You still got the big wagon in the states??
Cheers!
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« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2014, 17:57:57 pm »
Quote from: kev d on March 23, 2014, 16:45:19 pm
Quote from: richie on March 23, 2014, 16:41:28 pm
Starlet, and I started looking for one Shocked

Didn't see that one coming! Shocked

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

maybe I should have just kept quiet then Shocked

Yep, rambler is sitting ready to go at the shop over their
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« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2014, 04:28:39 am »
Quote from: Jon on March 21, 2014, 17:27:28 pm

This, even down to the daisy mags.
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« Reply #16 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.
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« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2014, 14:15:57 pm »
Quote from: 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.

Agreed.
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« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2014, 19:30:04 pm »
"Is that piss yella or puke green?"  Cool
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« Reply #19 on: March 27, 2014, 19:34:05 pm »
Quote from: RON ELLIOT on March 23, 2014, 09:17:59 am
I blame custom car and street machine magazine !!
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« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2014, 20:41:58 pm »
maybe a single seat sandrail with a 427 cammer Ford motor.
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« Reply #21 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!
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« Reply #22 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.
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« Reply #23 on: March 28, 2014, 11:09:23 am »
For you Mr Webb:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aSg3JTCd9E&feature=player_embedded
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« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2014, 12:22:16 pm »
Quote from: BeetleBug on March 28, 2014, 11:09:23 am
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 Grin

cheers Richie
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« Reply #25 on: March 28, 2014, 21:39:42 pm »
Quote from: Bill Schwimmer on March 27, 2014, 19:34:05 pm
Quote from: RON ELLIOT on March 23, 2014, 09:17:59 am
I blame custom car and street machine magazine !!
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sweet isn't it  Cool
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« Reply #26 on: March 29, 2014, 06:29:45 am »
Quote from: 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!

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.
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« Reply #27 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!
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« Reply #28 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
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« Reply #29 on: April 01, 2014, 08:18:34 am »
Quote from: 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!

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