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Old 01-18-2010, 08:37 PM   #1
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Default 1929 Ford Coupe Hot Rod

After searching for a while I was finally able to locate a builder that understood the traditional hot rod style that I wanted without breaking the bank. The photos aren't the best, but you get the idea. I meant to post this from the beginning but forgot. The builder I found was James Gardiner in Berthoud, CO. His shop is called Broken Light Customs.

http://brokenlightcustoms.webs.com/

So I chopped up a photo I had in photoshop to get it as close visually as I could.


Yeah sure SBCs are fine but we're sticking to Traditional with this Flathead taken out of a '55 pickup.


'29 Body found and marked for chopping


Choppy choppy. Some rust but no big deal


I was torn as to what I should do for the roof. I opted for a metal top and the builder exceeded my expectations with this one


Body channeled over frame and suspension mocked up.


Rear suspension all mocked up. Transverse leaf=yum


Motor mounts


Interior roughed out.


Radiator and front suspension mounts look killer. Headlight mounts to the top of the shock mount.
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Starting the cowl steering


Cowl patched at the bottom. The inset channel for the pitman arm is so awesome! Mooneyes remote oil filter too.


Mooneyes pedal ;)


Shifter finished, didn't want to go overboard on the wild-factor here. Think it's just understated enough.


Saw another car with a bench like this so I went with it. Always dug the bomber seats but so many people have those.


That brings us up to date. I'll make sure to post any new photos I receive. Should be done in a few weeks! Can't wait!

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Old 01-18-2010, 08:43 PM   #2
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Looking sweet, lemme know when ou come out here, I'd like to check it out.
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Old 01-18-2010, 08:46 PM   #3
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nice looking project, im helping my buddy build a late 20s early 30s ford model A sedan. doing a 455 Buick in it. Doing all work ourselves. I also building a 32 pontiac 5 window that is going to be just different like me. Running a pontiac ohc motor with a procharger and efi, over drive, and running on 86 corvette suspension and one off frame
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Old 01-18-2010, 08:46 PM   #4
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Nice build. Always wanted to have something like that. Can't wait to see what it looks like in the end.
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Old 01-18-2010, 08:47 PM   #5
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That is so sick! And the flathead is a must! I don't think I would even paint it, just pin stripe it a bit! Man that is nasty!
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OH my im in heaven you want to send it to me.... your build is looking awesome...when i get my own shop this is what i will be building...you keeping this motor stock or you gonna do a couple things to it
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Stock motor for now. There's always possiblity of upgrades though. I'm sure I'll enjoy it this way for quite a while.
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That is so sick! And the flathead is a must! I don't think I would even paint it, just pin stripe it a bit! Man that is nasty!
It's getting paint only in hopes people will refer to it as a "rat rod" less often. I have done much thinking about just clear coating it the way it is. The blue door looks so cool.
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Old 01-18-2010, 08:54 PM   #9
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Man great job, that is one killer hot rod
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Old 01-18-2010, 08:56 PM   #10
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That thing is ****ing sick! Id like one of those, a little different though, a turboed sbf.
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Old 01-18-2010, 08:58 PM   #11
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This is so bad ass would love to come put paint on that for you
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Old 01-18-2010, 08:59 PM   #12
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for the flathead.

Get rid of the rot, smooth it up, and matte black that thing.
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Old 01-18-2010, 09:06 PM   #13
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How about blue candy over silver flake with some ghosted scallops
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Old 01-18-2010, 09:08 PM   #14
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Appearently you haven't seen my collection of Flat Black shit.... haha
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Old 01-18-2010, 09:20 PM   #15
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Looks killer, +2 on the love of the flathead.

Wasn't '53 the last year for the flathead?

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Old 01-18-2010, 09:38 PM   #16
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I'd do black, flat or semi-gloss clear with some green pearl in it.

Definately a bad ass car you've got there. Hope you're young enough to drive it. I've seen a few older guys build rods like that only to find that they can't get in or out...lol
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Old 01-18-2010, 09:47 PM   #17
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Looks good man ! let me know when you come out. Swing by the shop ggot a flatty we are working on in a 50 merc we chopped.
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That looks fantastic!
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:25 PM   #19
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Cool so far. But, why does everyone stop when the car they are building is 75% there. Smooth it up and put some paint on it. I am not saying a 20 color job with flames, skulls and pinstripes. Just get it in paint. The rusty POS look is just not all that anymore.
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Looks good man ! let me know when you come out. Swing by the shop ggot a flatty we are working on in a 50 merc we chopped.
Ooh that'd be my second pick after the coupe. 49-51 Mercs are drool-enducing!

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