My dad was visiting this weekend to pick up this '36 Ford. He is still working on the convertible cutlass, but said he couldn't pass up this offer.
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"The first thing I learned upon becoming a head coach after fifteen years as an assistant was the enormous difference between making a suggestion and making a decision."
"They talk about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is in recession, my waistline is in inflation. Altogether, I'm in a depression."
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I have no doubt that your old man will have that thing pimped out soon enough. I remember back in the day when he started the process on his '55."Take it to the Bank"Comment
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That is really cool. I should go spend some time with your dad, I would really like to know how to work on cars.Get confident, stupid
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He would probably trade you for some time at your resort.Originally posted by HuskyFreeNorthwest View Post"The first thing I learned upon becoming a head coach after fifteen years as an assistant was the enormous difference between making a suggestion and making a decision."
"They talk about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is in recession, my waistline is in inflation. Altogether, I'm in a depression."
"I like to bike. I could beat Lance Armstrong, only because he couldn't pass me if he was behind me."
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That will be a sweet ride when it's finished. I love the old cars and trucks."Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill
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I've said this before, but your dad is a cool dude.Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.
Dig your own grave, and save!
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GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!Comment
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Look at the beauty in the slope of those front wheel wells/fenders. Something so simple, yet beautiful, didn't cost much then. A 1936 Ford truck was probably under $1000. Any car with that kind of fender today will be a premium special edition thing. I'm anxious to see what it'll look like."Wuap's "problem" is that he is smart & principled & committed to a moral course of action. His actions are supposed to reflect his ethical code.
The rest of us rarely bother to think about our actions." --SolonComment
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Yes, yes I did. I had great plans for a '46 Ford truck. Then life brought me back to reality. I wish that I had sold it to your dad, so I could see it completed.Originally posted by Surfah View Post
The truck, originally, was around $350.I'm your huckleberry.
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So on to the next one:
"The first thing I learned upon becoming a head coach after fifteen years as an assistant was the enormous difference between making a suggestion and making a decision."
"They talk about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is in recession, my waistline is in inflation. Altogether, I'm in a depression."
"I like to bike. I could beat Lance Armstrong, only because he couldn't pass me if he was behind me."
-Rick MajerusComment
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I still have a boner.I'm your huckleberry.
"I love pulling the bone. Really though, what guy doesn't?" - CJFComment
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That may be a world record. You may want to have someone look at that. Typically, erections lasting longer than 4 hours require medical attention.Originally posted by FN Phat View Post"You interns are like swallows. You shit all over my patients for six weeks and then fly off."
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Must be because its Donut Day.Originally posted by FN Phat View PostAin't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.
Dig your own grave, and save!
"The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American
"I know that you are one of the cool and 'edgy' BYU fans" -- Wally
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What is the general process in restoring these cars? It looks like most of the car is missing at the start. Is it an issue of scouring junk yards for matching parts or has the Internet made it much easier to that online? As for the engine itself, does your dad piece together every bit of the engine or does he just buy an already assembled engine that would work inside the particular car?
With this particular truck, there isn't even a bed. Does he just buy one?Fitter. Happier. More Productive.
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You can buy cars in various stages of completion. The more complete the more $$$. As far as missing or unsalvageable parts, there are two options. One is finding the parts you need in salvage yards,etc and trading for or purchasing them. The other option is that you can buy new fab parts that are either fiberglass or pounded sheet metal. These can be pricey but can simplify things. Purist don't buy new fab, they find original parts.Originally posted by TripletDaddy View Post
He has the bed for this truck. You can see it in the first post of the thread. He has it off right now because it makes working on wiring, brake lines, etc easier to work on. As it is ready for body work and paint, he will put the bed back on.
The engine can be original, or a later model can be modified to fit in the chassis. He has the ability to fab an engine from scratch, but that is time intensive and for the cost of purchasing an engine, that time investment is typically not worth it. This engine comes from a '54 chevy...I think."The first thing I learned upon becoming a head coach after fifteen years as an assistant was the enormous difference between making a suggestion and making a decision."
"They talk about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is in recession, my waistline is in inflation. Altogether, I'm in a depression."
"I like to bike. I could beat Lance Armstrong, only because he couldn't pass me if he was behind me."
-Rick MajerusComment
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