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08-05-2004 01:57 PM #1
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Hello all!
Hello to all!! Just checking in. This looks like a GREAT site. I'm really NEW to the rod ownership. So new I'm going to drive 8 hours to pick up my car on Saturday. I've not even laid hands on it yet. The avatar is the car. It's a 1931 model. I'm so excited and can't wait to get it.
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08-05-2004 02:46 PM #2
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Welcome to the club, looks like a sweet ride
Otto"When the going gets tough the tough say, 'HUG MY NUTS!!!"
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How many people out there can say they've driven a ferd home with vise-grips instead of a steering wheel??
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08-05-2004 02:51 PM #3
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Nice looking 31. Welcome to CHR. What are running for engine and gears in your car?Keep smiling, it only hurts when you think it does!
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08-05-2004 04:19 PM #4
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It has a 350 Chevrolet engine with 350 turbo automatic transmission. White in color with a pink & gray small pin strip. Roof has been chopped 3 1/2 inches. Rear end has been tubbed. Brand new Dunlop tires and Pacer wheels. Engine has about 1000 miles on it. The rear end is an 8" Ford with 300 gears with coil over springs. My future plan will be to change the motor out and put a FORD back in. I know the 350's is what everyone goes with, but I have to have a FORD powerplant...LOL!
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08-08-2004 02:31 AM #5
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I just got back from a 1200 mile/20 hour drive (straight) and I now have my car in my driveway. Pictures to come soon.
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08-08-2004 05:14 AM #6
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Welcome to CHR, Youther. Looks like a neat A sedan you got there. When you get all that chebbie stuff out of it, you have a couple choices what to do with it. Scrap iron prices are up, peeps are always looking for boat anchors. That chebbie stuff will do great for either!!! What size Blue Oval stuff ya gonna put in the A? Neat car, have fun.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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08-08-2004 08:03 AM #7
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Seems appropriate that a dyed in the wool blue oval boy would be up on scrap metal prices!!
Welcome aboard Youther, good start. As for the engine thing, I've got Ford, Chev, and Mighty Mopar, so I like 'em all.............but it is fun to get a dig in on Dave once in a while.
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08-08-2004 09:36 AM #8
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Youther;
If thats the car your getting it's hot. And looks better then any I've had. I did have one car that was show worthy, A 1973 VW Bug. But let's face it that's more like owning a fixed up Go-Cart.
Take good care of your new ride buddy.
~ Vegas ~
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08-08-2004 11:12 AM #9
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Dave, I can see that you and I are going to get along great already......LOL! I'm not sure what I'm gonna replace it with just yet, the main thing is that it's ford power.
vara4, yeah that's it and it's already in great shape. It needs some TLC in some areas and I plan on painting it maybe a deep marroon with white ghost flames.
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08-08-2004 04:51 PM #10
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Welcome to CHR youther...so how many times have you gone out in the driveway to look at it???
Enjoy the site, and post more pics soon!
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08-08-2004 05:12 PM #11
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Welcome Youther, great car your well on your way. I hope to see pics soon.
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08-08-2004 06:11 PM #12
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Hot Rod Angel.....LOL! I have went out and started it many times today. I'm dying to drive it. I have to wait til tomorrow and get temp tags and insurance. AGONY!!!!!
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08-08-2004 07:47 PM #13
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Welcome Youther,
I would be interested to know the specs on the rear tires with an 8" Ford rear that appear to fit nicely in the A fenders. I am about to buy tires for a '29 A full fendered roadster with 15" wheels and 3 3/4" backspace. The wheel mfg. recommends 235/70/15 with only 28 psi, but I would like to know what your '31 has.
Don Shillady
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08-08-2004 07:55 PM #14
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Yeah, I know that I would be out there, sittin' behind the wheel, makin' vroom vroom noises!Originally posted by youther
Hot Rod Angel.....LOL! I have went out and started it many times today.
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08-09-2004 08:05 PM #15
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Don, I will check tomorrow and post the answer for you. Also you can look in my gallery if you want a larger pic to look at to see the clearance. Or I can take a close up pic for you and e-mail it to you.Last edited by youther; 08-09-2004 at 08:07 PM.
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