Thread: Project American Graffiti Coupe

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Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

It boggles my mind that those two cars sat unwanted for so long after the movies were done. I guess AG wasn't an instant box office hit and after a while found it's audience.

Nice to see you going to such great pains to replicate the 32. Reminds me of the lengths Von Franco went to when cloning Grabowskis two versions of his T. BTW, anyone who grew up in my era should do yourself a huge favor and buy the Mad Fabricators DVD "The car that ate my brain." It is all about Norms T's and there are lots and lots of clips of the car and Norm that I have never heard of or seen before. We've watched it a lot since we got it for Xmas, and never get tired of it. It will turn you into a 12 year old again who is glued to his TV set on a Friday night , I guarantee it!!

Don

Hey Don,

I just LOVE the Kookie T!!! Infact I just meet Norm Grabowski this past Saturday at the Pete & Jakes 40th reunion. Norm is one GREAT and FUNNY guy!!! Below is a picture of Norm and me at the show (I'm the scary looking one!).


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We met Norm at Turkey Run a few years ago. He is nuts!!.........but in a great way. Bet he's a hoot to have a few cold ones with.

Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

We met Norm at Turkey Run a few years ago. He is nuts!!.........but in a great way. Bet he's a hoot to have a few cold ones with.

Don

You guys need to check out his other hobby too. Norm is quite the woodworker! Last I heard he still lives close. I've seen him quite a bit over the years and yes.....he is a hoot!

Dave G

Thanks for the other cool shot project thx138! Love seeing that behind the scenes stuff! That 55 chevy makes me drool too! so cool, awesome about meeting norm. I still have an autographed picture he signed for me about 5 years ago at the turkey rod run. Great guy. Thanks again. Don Jr.

So THAT'S where my autographed picture went!! Just for that I'm keeping the one of Carmen Electra.

Don

Hey Guys,

Here is a shot of the inside of the graffiti coupe project. This photo is just a rough draft on what is to be. Tomorrow the weather here in KC is supposed to be nice (seems it has been raining everyday) so I am going to pull the body out and take some photos to show you all how it is turning out. In these photos you will start to see everything start to come together and you will see stuff that has never been in the photos of all the mock up stages. Basically it is going to start finally looking like the Original Graffiti Coupe so get ready!!!!


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OK Guys, here are some new photos of the project . Door handles trunk latch have all been installed along with the right side 1/4 window. The 1/4 window has the same type of green tint that the original coupe has and believe me when I say this took forever to find!!!! I hope you all notice the door garnish molding as this is just like stock (notice the top of door picture) and has to be installed the same way which is the barrel nuts (you can get these at MAC's Antique Auto Parts). Great pain and effort is going into this coupe to make it just like Milner's so I hope you all enjoy this thread .


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Thanks for the information on the axle. That clarifies alot. If I can't find an original for reasonable dough, it would make sense to run a Magnum. What about the tabs that get welded on for the shocks? Obviously, Those would have to be installed before chrome plating takes place.