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Olskoolrodder
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Awe man.....where's the debonder?

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1931 Ford Coupe Jun 13, 2010 16:12:35 GMT -5

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Jun 12, 2010 20:56:28 GMT -5 aaronfurlotte said:

More updates coming soon! I won't give an exact date because every time I do, it never happens. hahaha

I definately feel ya on that one,LMAO! That is a damn fine color,Brother! Looking great so far ;D

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1931 Ford Coupe Jun 13, 2010 19:09:45 GMT -5

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Well here it is. Only 1 or 2 small items need to be scratchbuilt and then it's ready for paint. The fender brackets are thin brass, the exhaust is solder and the nerf bars are k&s tubing.The plastic mounts still need some fine tuning.

Here's the scatter shield. It needs a bit of clean up before paint. The top of the transmission is hacked up to provide clearance for the floor. It's totally invisible when the body is on. The mufflers came from the Revell '40 Standard coupe.

Last Edit: Jun 13, 2010 19:12:03 GMT -5 by aaronfurlotte

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paraphrenic Guest	1931 Ford Coupe Jun 13, 2010 20:23:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by paraphrenic on Jun 13, 2010 20:23:23 GMT -5 Excellent work... And a lot of it too! ;D

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1931 Ford Coupe Jun 22, 2010 11:38:05 GMT -5

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The frame, ladder bars, front/rear suspensions are painted as well as the engine and headers. A lot of other parts are in primer now. The front axle is drilled, just like the real car. 16 holes, 8 on each side. Yes, I counted them. I'll show pics later.

Last Edit: Jun 22, 2010 11:52:33 GMT -5 by aaronfurlotte

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"Have a popsicle. The icebox just broke down and they're meltin' all over the place." Wolfman Jack, American Graffiti.

RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,447	1931 Ford Coupe Jun 22, 2010 13:20:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 22, 2010 13:20:30 GMT -5 nice fab work Aaron!
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1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 9:29:58 GMT -5

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It's been too long since the last update! I'm going to start working on this again. Here's the update that I promised back in June. I also did some alclad work shortly after that last post on June 22nd.

The brakes still need to be painted black.

I cut up 2 american racing wheels from a Revell '32 Ford to widen the Rader wheels.

The ultra rare Man-A-Fre intake is shown in the bottom right corner. I had to scratchbuild two of those before I got it right!

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Dennis Greaser Posts: 4,478	1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 14:41:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis on Nov 12, 2010 14:41:01 GMT -5 It's really cool to finally see an update, Aaron. Everything is looking really good. Those ladder bars turned out awesome! You are definately doing the 1:1 car justice!
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aaronfurlotte Greaser Posts: 616	1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 14:51:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aaronfurlotte on Nov 12, 2010 14:51:44 GMT -5 Thanks Dennis!
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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,447	1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 14:57:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Nov 12, 2010 14:57:14 GMT -5 looking good, nice job on the intake! what kind of air cleaners will you be using?
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1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 15:35:17 GMT -5

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Chrome stacks.

Yes that is THE Man-A-Fre from the real car and will be reused in the restoration, bolted to the same 327 block and heads the car had in the '60's! The two copper lines going to the base of each carb were part of a home made fuel injection system.

Keep watching, it's gonna be good!

Last Edit: Nov 12, 2010 15:48:54 GMT -5 by aaronfurlotte

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nobillet Greaser Posts: 1,275	1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 16:37:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nobillet on Nov 12, 2010 16:37:03 GMT -5 This is such a cool build to watch. The pics of the real car and its pieces, the story and all of your great fab work. Thanks so much for sharing. Your work is top notch. John
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paraphrenic Guest	1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 16:43:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by paraphrenic on Nov 12, 2010 16:43:25 GMT -5 Yeah... This is coming along great! ;D

aaronfurlotte Greaser Posts: 616	1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 20:09:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aaronfurlotte on Nov 12, 2010 20:09:15 GMT -5 Thanks nobillet and paraphrenic!
	Aaron Furlotte "Have a popsicle. The icebox just broke down and they're meltin' all over the place." Wolfman Jack, American Graffiti.

Duane Greaser TRaK Cheerleader Posts: 9,198	1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 21:49:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Duane on Nov 12, 2010 21:49:27 GMT -5 Aaron !!!!! you're doing very awesome work !!!!! DAMN !!!!!! you make your building steps easy to follow, and with the history lesson, you have my full attention !!!! great work my friendf !!!!
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lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	1931 Ford Coupe Nov 12, 2010 22:39:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Nov 12, 2010 22:39:19 GMT -5 Well Aaron, I glad to finally see more progress on this 'un. It's been awhile. Your really doing it justice! Gary
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