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10-23-2020 10:11 PM #1
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Old member check-in
Hello all! Most probably don't remember me, although I've lurked here for a long time, just didn't have much to share.
I finally completed my project (and finally have something to share, but are they ever really done?)-
Anyway, here is my '35 Ford 5 window-many here helped me along the way, and I would like to extend a huge thank you for all of your help-I bought this car as a rusted, smashed in roof carcass (the bottom 1/3 was rusted out, I put in new floors, trunk, firewall, etc.)
It was an 18 year project, partly due to my job, but I retired two years ago and was able to work on it full time.
It's powered by a 540 BBC, 4L80E trans, 9"(w/Strange internals), Heidt's and a bunch of other stuff you probably don't want to know about-
Anyway, you were always a goid bunch of guys and made me feel comfortable, so I thought I'd show you my baby-I get asked all the time what it is, so I got a personalized plate that says "WUTZAT"-Last edited by 35WINDOW; 10-23-2020 at 10:14 PM.
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
-George Carlin
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10-23-2020 10:23 PM #2
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Hers a few of the interiorHave you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
-George Carlin
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10-24-2020 04:37 AM #3
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- Car Year, Make, Model: 34 Ford 3W Coupe Replica
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Wow, your baby is BEAUTIFUL! And that motor is bad ass!!! So many nice little details to keep pouring over.
So glad you came back to share the pics. Thanks.
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10-24-2020 06:01 AM #4
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Good to have it done-------ish ain't it? Took me 18 also to get the '36 Roadster done, so I get you drift. Enjoy.
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10-24-2020 08:20 AM #5
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Wowzer Zowzer!
Looks fantastic - love those velocity stacks and the great blend you have of old and new. Really a class job and good to have you posting again.
Glenn"Where the people fear the government you have tyranny. Where the government fears the people you have liberty." John Basil Barnhil
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10-24-2020 08:30 AM #6
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Thanks so much everyone, for the positive comments and the likes it really means a lot to me. The Car turned out better than I ever thought it would, and so far I've put on about 400 hundred trouble-free miles (other than few adjustments to the Hilborn)-it is a driver, and makes 850 hp (I've gone to 3/4 throttle and it's scary)-
I built it to be a part of the local Car scene. Surprisingly, I've taken it to 3 local shows and came away with 2 best of show and one best engine, which has been humbling and a source of amusement as my Wife calls it "the other Woman"-
Last edited by 35WINDOW; 10-24-2020 at 08:34 AM.
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
-George Carlin
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10-24-2020 09:55 AM #7
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The car came out great, there's no time limit on projects so I'd say you finished it up right on schedule! The old and new with the Hilborn's is really nice, congrats on a drop dead gorgeous car!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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10-24-2020 06:32 PM #8
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Forget sunglasses, wear a welding hood when driving on a clear day!.
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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10-24-2020 08:59 PM #9
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Outstanding ! Long time coming .
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10-24-2020 09:26 PM #10
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- Car Year, Make, Model: 31 Ford 5 Window Coupe and 69 Camaro
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That thing is beautiful, job well done!Keith
I keep telling myself, it's only money!
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10-24-2020 09:49 PM #11
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It's bloody gorgeous!
Good on ya!johnboy
Mountain man. (Retired.)
Some mistakes are too much fun to be made only once.
I don't know everything about anything, and I don't know anything about lots of things.
'47 Ford sedan. 350 -- 350, Jaguar irs + ifs.
'49 Morris Minor. Datsun 1500cc, 5sp manual, Marina front axle, Nissan rear axle.
'51 Ford school bus. Chev 400 ci Vortec 5 sp manual + Gearvendors 2sp, 2000 Chev lwb dually chassis and axles.
'64 A.C. Cobra replica. Ford 429, C6 auto, Torana ifs, Jaguar irs.
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10-25-2020 06:37 AM #12
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Very nice .......looks like time well spent.
.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved..... 
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10-25-2020 06:21 PM #13
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That is one beautiful car. The paint and engine looks outstanding! Congrats and enjoy the fruits of your labor.Steve
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10-26-2020 07:08 AM #14
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Love it! That injection is awesome.
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10-26-2020 08:48 AM #15
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Impressive! Beautiful car, sir.1 Corinthians 1:27
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