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Post by stevegt738 Wed 12 Jun 2013, 10:56 pm

This was a glue bomb that I originally built in the late `70s. Rebuilt it 3 years ago.
This pic by Lyle Willets was the inspiration for this build.
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Made some cheater slicks with a variable speed drill and a razor saw.
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`40 Ford Rod. P8237121-800


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Post by harron68 Thu 13 Jun 2013, 1:14 am

Cheater (a few thin grooves) slick idea is great!  The cars without front fenders but protruding grille and often big headlights are like some of the bug-eyed pets, the owners luv 'em but strangers just wonder!  Thanx for doing a fine replica of the real thing!

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Post by Geezerman Thu 13 Jun 2013, 2:12 am

NICE !!!
I like that !
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Post by Guest Thu 13 Jun 2013, 4:52 am

That is a sweet looking Rod. The cheater slick idea has now been stolen, thanks for that.

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Post by wisdonm Thu 13 Jun 2013, 5:10 am

I like that.
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Post by coyote Thu 13 Jun 2013, 10:46 am

Nice work Steve, I've been rebuilding a few glue bombs too! Its always a good feeling when you see an old favourite with a facelift.
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Post by Tumbler75 Thu 13 Jun 2013, 7:38 pm

Excellent! Looks spot on perfect! Keep them great builds comin'! `40 Ford Rod. 524092055
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Post by stevegt738 Thu 13 Jun 2013, 9:43 pm

Thanks guys.

This is what it looked like back in the early `80s.
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Looks stock on the outside, but lowered with an injected Olds motor.
I've just realised that I had built a Moonshiner when I did not know what they were.
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Post by coyote Fri 14 Jun 2013, 9:49 am

Wow, you really did change things around!
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