BobT-47P15 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Nice work. Thanks for the posts. The only thing I would personally do different (i think) is to have the rear of the roof a little higher and more square. I think you could start a side business making fender skirts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952B3b23 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Very cool engine choice. Thanks for clarifying. I like that T bucket too that looks like one hell of a ride. Do you have a build thread anywhere else on the web (for the T bucket) that we could check out? -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulu Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I have not liked most of the Plymouths I've seen with the Olds-type fascia treatment, but this one looks pretty good to me, Even the VW teeth work well. I plan to build some similar flush skirts for my '47, but I'm going to re-shape the wheel openings. I don't think skirts look as good with that little tail on the back. That chop looks like a lot of work on a 4 door. The extra tumblehome means a lot of re-shaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Here's my build of the bucket. The chop wasn't too bad, I did a '54 chevy 4 door and that seemed like a lot more work for some reason. Just wish I had more time to work on it. http://p15-d24.com/topic/34976-flathead-powered-t-bucket/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952B3b23 Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Here's my build of the bucket. The chop wasn't too bad, I did a '54 chevy 4 door and that seemed like a lot more work for some reason. Just wish I had more time to work on it. http://p15-d24.com/topic/34976-flathead-powered-t-bucket/ Thanks for the link, i'll check it out. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labrauer Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Although it seems you have a tremendous amount of talent in the body work I have seen in all the pictures you posted I love the fact that each and every one of us on this forum has a different taste in what we like. I am not a fan of chopping a car up to make it look like something it was never met to look like. I understand we have all wanted a look that is different than anyone else so we do what we think we have to do to achieve this. The way the car looks now reminds me of the rat raced Chevy's. This is just my 2 cents that I have offered and by no means do I mean to disrespect your talent as I do love the means of talent you have. Keep on your track to the look you want and remember to keep it somewhat a mopar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Great job; nice way to increase the cool factor on a plain jane 4 door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam H P15 D30 Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) Really nice job. You have taken a car a lot of people would pass by and made it into a real one off. My hat is off to you sir. Edited December 6, 2014 by Adam H P15 D30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 very kool you made an ugly duckling really kool,,,,cant figure out how a 426 hemi flex plate mated to a 904 ?? the hemi flex plate should be 8 bolt crank flange,,and for a 727 not a 904 interesting,,,keep the pics comming,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 The 426 hemi flexplate and 230 crank have the exact same 8 bolt pattern so it mates up perfect. I got the adapter from quality engineering in Bend Oregon. It was pretty simple other than the Durango / Dakota starter was a little tight to the block so I had to grind a few spots down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 interesting,,,learn some thing new everry day, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Got some more work done, finished both the passenger side doors and got the skirt mounted. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopt50wgn Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I know everyone has thier likes and dislikes but where would the car culture be if there wasn't a Gene Winfield, or George Barris, or Bill Cushenberry. These guys are the old school customisers and I hope some of the young guys like chop, coming up still keep this art going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952B3b23 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) I know everyone has thier likes and dislikes but where would the car culture be if there wasn't a Gene Winfield, or George Barris, or Bill Cushenberry. These guys are the old school customisers and I hope some of the young guys like chop, coming up still keep this art going.I totally agree, the young guys (myself included) need to keep the art of hot rodding and customizing alive. Chop is doing a great job on this car and it's looking fantastic. -Chris Edited January 2, 2015 by 1952B3b23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisRice Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I agree about the young guys. I just hope we can keep getting young guys interested I classics, custom or stock! Too often all they want is a big plastic toy box with an engine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady hawkins Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Great work!! What engine do you plan to power this beauty?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 It's getting a built 230 flathead 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Fred Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 nice job you did there! nothing you get to see everyday... glad you're keeping the l-head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 You may get more compliments on the engine than on the car. The lookers will be expecting a V engine, the flattie will surprise them. You can always retrofit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Great looking chop, it really flows nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisRice Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I love having my flattie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I haven't been able to work on the car lately but the I did manage to mold the passenger side drip rail out of 5/16" round stock and finished up most of the body work the lat time I was in town. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I don't particularly care for what you are doing, but I am very jealous of your ability to do such a good job at it! It does look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACJCF2 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Just shows that "more doors" can be kick a$$! Loved the flatty powered bucket. While I like my 54 Ford fordor, I can't wait to get my "new" 49 Dodge Coronet 4 door. Out with old and in with the older. Edited March 1, 2015 by ACJCF2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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