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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by porknbeaner, Dec 15, 2015.

  1. OK so there is already a thread that is gawd knows how long on this old heap.

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    But I decided that since the madness has begun I will start an actual build thread and this is where all the updates will happen. This may be a long slow process so updates will not come rapid fire like everyone else's.

    But here is a quick rundown of what has happened. The old nail head has gone on to where ever nail heads go when they leave my possession. I hope that does not disappoint someone, my dad was a nail head guy I am not.

    Now I am trail blazing. I have recently learned that this is called backyard work because I don't have a sign hanging over my door and to be entirely honest with you I have not done my research and there is nothing scientific about the engine placement. I stuck it where I wanted it.

    The motor mounts are loosely tacked, but now that I know that I like things this way I can and will box and gusset them, Probably not today. :D

    OK enough of the windy shit, some pics to follow and I need a nap. :D
     
  2. 3wLarry
    Joined: Mar 11, 2005
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    3wLarry
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    from Owasso, Ok

    I'm here, but I gotta go potty
     
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    By the way I have been saving this new in the box old Hurst mount for a project. Most of the main build on this old heap is the culmination of about 20 years of hording. give or take.

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    Did I mention madness?

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    This looks a little less extreme ;)

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    I have had enough fun for one day. I am really getting too old for this shit. Well maybe not I still got another rod or two in me. :D

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    So quick rundown, we lost about 1.5 cylinders into the cowl and the back of the mill is still in front of the windshield. So I won't be a true back seat driver but close. Hope you enjoy I certainly em. Gawd I love building cars.
     
  4. Well 'beaner, I think you'll have room for a mechanical fan!:D:):D;)
     

  5. Well I don't know how to do power steering so I figured that moving the motor back was the next best thing. :rolleyes: :D
     
  6. hotrod1948
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
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    from Milton, WI

    Looking good, keep on keepin' on.
     
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  7. I'm glad to see you have finally started working on the sedan Beeno,seeing a cowl on it makes it look more like a car.

    Slow build?,as I recall my wagon build took 9 years and one month to the day so your gonna have to procrastinate a lot to break that record!:rolleyes:

    Like Don said,I think you have plenty of room for a mechanical fan. HRP
     
  8. I am actually thinking about one of those little electric fans but I have not yet decided if I should mount it on the column or the dash panel. :rolleyes:
     
  9. luckythirteenagogo
    Joined: Dec 28, 2012
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    luckythirteenagogo
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    from Selma, NC

    It looks like you have a good start. I think I'm on pace to break Danny's record (3 years to strip the paint, fab a couple floor pans and pull the engine and trans) so you better slow down over and quit being so eager if you want a chance.
     
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  10. steinauge
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    steinauge
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    from 1960

    I like it! Look forward to seeing it progress.
     
  11. unkledaddy
    Joined: Jul 21, 2006
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  12. Tim
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
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    Tim
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    he has been picking away at it the whole time. couldn't really start motor mock ups until the nail head was gone etc etc.

    Should be a wild one I'm looking forward to seeing it come together.
     
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  13. typo41
    Joined: Jul 8, 2011
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    Silly Back Yard Builder,,,, But at least you can adjust the dist from the front seat without leaning too far forward....
     
  14. dirty old man
    Joined: Feb 2, 2008
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    I like it Beeno, keep us posted.
     
  15. Won't need a loud peddle either just reach out and pull the linkage. :D

    Tim failed to mention that it took until Thanks Giving to just get the garage clean enough to work in. Between him and my missus I have not had a moments peace since this thing came home.

    I did get the mrs. beaner nod of approval on engine placement by the way. A bit of advice to you young bachelors, never ever marry the daughter of a hot rodder. :D
     
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  16. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
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    the motor will be a great way to keep your feet warm too. your unknown time line sure is more reality than those so-called reality TV shows that completely build a car in one hour.
     
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  17. bowie
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  18. I am actually thinking about louvering the cowl so I can keep the ice off my windshield. :D

    By the way while I am thinking about it I am going to be cutting the tank out of my cowl top for obvious reasons, and it is a good solid tank, of someone needs a good solid tank and has a good cowl top with a tank that is not so good maybe we can work something out.
     
  19. woodbutcher
    Joined: Apr 25, 2012
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    :D Well,well.Looks like ANOTHER fun build from the good folks on the HAMB.
    Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
    Leo
     
  20. Great another back yard build that will fall apart at 100mph :D I love the chevy small block my favorite. Im going on 8 years on my A. But I'm in the middle of raising a family so I'm not bothered by that.
     
  21. saltflats
    Joined: Aug 14, 2007
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    saltflats
    Member
    from Missouri

    Well one thing about being married to a woman like that if she does not want to help with something on it you may want to step back and take another look you may be doing something wrong.
     
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  22. She usually lets me know. :eek: :D
     
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  23. typo41
    Joined: Jul 8, 2011
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    Hey, at least you didn't lose the driving seat in a land speed roadster like I did
    She let me drive it the last day of El Mirage, but at least I was faster than her,,, don't tell her I said that!
     
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  24. J. A. Miller
    Joined: Dec 30, 2010
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    J. A. Miller
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    from Central NY

    Hey Beaner,
    I've never seen a 9" housing hanging on pegboard before. Lol
     
  25. On board for this adventure.......
     
  26. BLUECOLLARKUSTOMS
    Joined: Jan 22, 2006
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    BLUECOLLARKUSTOMS
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    Well Beaner, after reading a lot of your posts I think this should be both educational and very entertaining. Since I won't be working on mine for a while I will sit back and enjoy this very much. Have fun with it. Scott
     
  27. das858
    Joined: Jul 28, 2010
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    Can we expect to see it making passes at the H.A.M.B. drags in a couple years?
     
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  28. I was thinking and rethinking the SBC thing last night and have come to the conclusion that some folks like a ford in a ford, but an SBC would be more like a Frod in a Ford. I am just another one of those Fraud builders. :D

    By the way you never really finish raising a family, we finally got our oldest granddaughter through high school about 2 years ago, now if she can only hold off on having babies until I finish this car . . . ;)



    The truth be known I would like to be making passes sooner than that and if I can have her rolling and stable let the body be damned I'll run her rough the first time.

    @Roothawg there are two cars that really inspire this build, consider this the street version of the Fly. I do hope that we both live long enough to play. ;)

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    Its a little narrow now but it is waiting for some longer tubes, a 31 spline Detroit and ladder bar mounts. If you catch my drift. :D

    Oh and that keeps it off the floor for the time being. ;)
     
  29. belair
    Joined: Jul 10, 2006
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    Gonig to pay attention to this one.
     
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