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Post by skip on Dec 5, 2018 23:15:30 GMT -5
I actually like the slotted Halibrand wheel look. Seems like everyone is using early American Mags on full sized Hot Rods, so when you see one with slotted wheels its a nice change.
Ditto, for how I removed the last couple of spare tire wells on mine. I think I used a razor saw though. Then placed a filler piece and bondo'd over both top and bottom of the panel.
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Post by Mr409 on Dec 6, 2018 6:06:40 GMT -5
I think those Halibrands looks very good under this '34. And it's turning out very nice overall. I like the idea of using a Caddy mill as those are not seen too often. Have you thought about spraying a coat of flat clear or something to the wheels though? They might look even better that way. But I believe either way is going to be great.
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Post by Plowboy on Dec 7, 2018 9:48:29 GMT -5
I actually like the slotted Halibrand wheel look. Seems like everyone is using early American Mags on full sized Hot Rods, so when you see one with slotted wheels its a nice change. I never have liked the Torque Thrust wheels. Even before they were so over used. My older brother offered to give me a set of them back in the day for a '66 Caprice I had and I passed.
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Post by afx on Dec 19, 2018 14:23:34 GMT -5
Nice looking build Roger.
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Post by Plowboy on Apr 1, 2019 9:24:40 GMT -5
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Post by Dennis on Apr 1, 2019 9:44:11 GMT -5
33-34 Pickups had painted steel running boards.
That is a perfect color choice, looks freakin saweet!!!
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Post by afx on Apr 1, 2019 10:09:25 GMT -5
I vote no pearl coat.
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Post by spex84 on Apr 1, 2019 11:33:45 GMT -5
Looks great as-is! I'm digging the halibrands and rubber rake, too.
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Post by constructionbob on Apr 1, 2019 12:34:16 GMT -5
Pretty nice truck U have there. The blue makes it almost weightless!
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Post by Ranchwagon on Apr 1, 2019 18:52:48 GMT -5
That’s a really nice blue, I’m going to steal that one.
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Post by Plowboy on Jun 6, 2019 13:13:33 GMT -5
Thanx guys! Back on this one....again. I'm going to stick with it 'til it's finished. Only because I'm determined to get it out of my sight! This project has been a pain in the ass! Every little change I make creates more changes that have to be done. Frustrating as hell! I should've just built it straight from the box. It's made me give up building hot rods for a while! Maybe for good. I may finish my '40 three window and '34 sedan projects. I may part them out for others. Depends. I guess I'm just not a hot rod builder or I'm just not very good at it. Maybe both. Anyway. I changed back to the Torque Thrusts and Blue Streaks. The others just didn't suit the color in my eyes. Plus, these tuck under the rear fenders much better. The exhaust is made. Just waiting for the primer to dry enough that I can paint it. I did the front axle with a Molotow pen. The chassis is just satin black. No steering arm. No room with the four bars and no room for a cross steer steering box. Just another of several issues I've had. Here's a couple of pix of the chassis.
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 6, 2019 18:11:22 GMT -5
Don't let it kick you in the sack Roger! I've been there with several projects over the years........hence having so many unfinished models over the past decade waiting for me to take another crack at them! LOL! I like what you've done so far! Remember, it's just a model. Every little thing that doesn't go just right can wear you down; but look at each thing as it's own unique hurdle (problem) that you need to come up with a solution for....hopefully it won't keep effecting other areas of the build. I've been there where you have to figure out 5 other things for every one thing you swap out, modify, or alter! LOL!
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Post by Dennis on Jun 6, 2019 18:47:14 GMT -5
Looks good to me! I definitely don’t think you should stop building rods, you’ve got a good eye for them.
The Domino Effect is alive and well. The same shit happens with the full size ones. There’s no free lunch.
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Post by spex84 on Jun 6, 2019 21:58:44 GMT -5
Looks good to me!
The Domino effect that Dennis mentions plagues every single thing I build. All the fiddly little co-dependent suspension parts, mounts, and accessories on fenderless hot rods give me fits. Sometimes I just have to take some notes on what wasn't working (so I can get up to speed more quickly when I pick up the project again later)...and just take a break from it. I think you build some very cool rods. Go ahead and cheat if you have to. I do!!
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Post by Duane on Jun 6, 2019 22:19:01 GMT -5
Roger don't give up on building hot rods; you've got a great one here !
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