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RATA VERDE ; 29 FORD PICKUP RATROD
Topic Started: Jun 11 2009, 06:25 PM (2,113 Views)
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You know what the rat is saying: FINISH ME or GIVE ME MORE CHEESE!!!
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DamnCranky666
Jul 1 2009, 08:56 AM
You know what the rat is saying: FINISH ME or GIVE ME MORE CHEESE!!!
Cheez Whiz?
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Drackopolis
Jul 1 2009, 10:04 AM
DamnCranky666
Jul 1 2009, 08:56 AM
You know what the rat is saying: FINISH ME or GIVE ME MORE CHEESE!!!
Cheez Whiz?
ha! ok i got ya now! haha!

im finally at the bench, gonn try to get some engine work done tonight! stay tuned

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FINALLY!! some progress...........

i had to make some magnetic catches for the doors, they kept flopping open, so i took an old refrigerator magnet, and cut some small pieces and glued them on, now the doors stay shut!

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i also got some engine work done!!

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i feel like stayin up a bit tonight, so stay tuned for more!
lemme know what ya think guys!

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I got the grille installed (thank you mike!!) and the headlights and headlight bar........just gotta weather the chrome a bit . i also added a mirror to the passenger door...

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stay tuned, more to come!
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well guys, its 3am, and i am totally shot. its time for a nap.........ill be back at it tomorrow afternoon tho!

thanks for lookin , lemme know what ya think about this thing!
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Great progress, Bryan! Glad to see this project back on the bench.
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Oh, man, that looks fabulous. I love those wheels and all the details. Cool ride, buddy. The grill is perfect too!!!
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thanks guys!

once i get the engine together, painted and detailed, it ill be all downhill from there!

more to come, this afternoon
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Yes, keep it going. This one will be another fine addition to your collection!
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Jul 7 2009, 09:32 AM
Yes, keep it going. This one will be another fine addition to your collection!
thanks V, i might be able to have it done by the weekend, depending on how everything goes with the rest of the week..........

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Lookin good Bry.This thing is sweet.I like the headlights and grill also.The shifter is cool. Keep us posted. :fink: Chuck
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Man it will look fabulous!!

Refrigerator magnet..... What a great idea!! This is ingenious.

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Going with an old flathead eh? Looks great Bryan and you're giving me the itch to do something similar.
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thanks guys!!

chester if you have "the itch" maybe you should consult a physician! LOL!! :D :D do it buddy, lets see a ratrod come off of that bench of yours!
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well, i didnt sleep last night, but im thinking about going to the bench for a while............maybe......stay tuned! i think i got the itch from chester! LOL :D :D ;)

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Looks cool Bryan!
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Jul 7 2009, 09:04 PM
i think i got the itch from chester! LOL :D :D ;)

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Lookin good, Bryan... ;)
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What? You are slowing down when all you got left to build is your favorite part of building? Engine work?

Get 'r done, buddy.
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thanks guys! glad ya like it..

...although some JERK just emailed me and told me it looked like shit!!!! i wont mention his name, but he has an ass whippin coming! LOL :D :D ;)

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(.....He didn't say ALL of it looked like shit.....)
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Jul 8 2009, 07:01 PM
...although some JERK just emailed me and told me it looked like shit!!!!

Wait a minute. That might be a compliment.

Compared to a billet filled shiney hot rod, it's supposed to look like crap......





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Jul 8 2009, 10:32 PM
Bryan_M
Jul 8 2009, 07:01 PM
...although some JERK just emailed me and told me it looked like shit!!!!

Wait a minute. That might be a compliment.

Compared to a billet filled shiney hot rod, it's supposed to look like crap......





nah jim, this guy was just flat out bein a jerk! LOL............my boot is going up his @$$ if i ever see him!

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Jul 9 2009, 07:24 PM
............my boot is going up his @$$ if i ever see him!
Well, you probably never will. He doesn't hang out in dress shops.



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