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Offline Tom

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« on: November 17, 2009 2:22 pm »
Been thinkin' about making a RPU out of the mod. What do you think??
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« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009 3:52 pm »
I'll give it a "thumbs up".  I've always liked RPU's.  I'm sure you'd enjoy room for a small suitcase.  :)
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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2009 4:17 pm »
When you told me about it I liked the idea but looking at the pics it's not too bad , I just don't think I like it as much that way.......but it's not my car. It will not be a mod any more it will be a skinny rpu. You should think about building a coupe they have a trunk.
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2009 4:42 pm »
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When you told me about it I liked the idea but looking at the pics it's not too bad , I just don't think I like it as much that way.......but it's not my car. It will not be a mod any more it will be a skinny rpu. You should think about building a coupe they have a trunk.


Yes, that's the problem, it was built as a mod. The rear end should be set back about 6 to 12" to look right with a box IMO. But you can't haul a dam thing with it as a mod, so I think I'm going to go head and do it. As long as you don't think it looks like a T bucket!!

Yeah...........the coupe, will it ever get done. :(  Not if I keep fuckin' around on my other shit it woun't. :evil:
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009 5:07 pm »
Yeah...........the coupe, will it ever get done.  Not if I keep fuckin' around on my other shit it woun't.

Explain!

As far as the RPU idea, I like it. And I like the looks of the short box. Can't haul alot but it does give you some room for your bags at Bonneville. I think if you made the box too long it would look real unproportioned. Just my $0.02 but please explain this "coupe" thing.
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2009 5:15 pm »
FWIW....here's one vote to keep it as a mod.
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2009 5:55 pm »
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. I think if you made the box too long it would look real unproportioned. Just my $0.02 but please explain this "coupe" thing.


The proportions is what concern me, with the cardboard mock up  that you see I have 20" between the gas tank and back of the box. If I make it any shorter it won't pay to do it. It's tuff to even haul rain gear or jackets when we take it out for any trip, that's why the RPU idea. I am using a `28-`31 model a box. I would also make it 6" narrower.

As for the coupe......I have 5 Chevy body’s. `33 to`35, 3 and 5 window. Been buying parts to build one for least 15 years. I have the radiator ( Griffin Alum ), hood sides ( with 3 rows of lovers), gauges,  drilled chromed front ax, SS hair pins, Willison Welding backing plates, Buick brake drums ( mounted on Ford hubs ),  5 speed trans, the list goes on and on, and I just keeping putting other projects in front of that build.

Yes SJFast.......I know. :(
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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009 6:07 pm »
to me it doesn't look quite right, i think its the overall length and the rake. just my 2 cents.
your mod is done build the coupe!
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« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2009 6:48 pm »
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to me it doesn't look quite right, i think its the overall length and the rake. just my 2 cents.
your mod is done build the coupe!


Yeah, the length, that is what buggin' me too. That's why I posted the pics. As for the rake that has to stay the same as the lines on the body, or it will look like it's busted. :wink:
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2009 6:57 pm »
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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2009 7:27 pm »
This pic always reminds me of "The Grapes of Wrath "

Don't know if you can tell in the pic, Char is holding the folding chairs. BTW she does not want me to add the box.
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2009 8:17 pm »
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BTW she does not want me to add the box.


Havent you learned after all those years of marriage the 2 most important words.... yes dear. :lol:
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« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2009 8:50 pm »
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BTW she does not want me to add the box.


Havent you learned after all those years of marriage the 2 most important words.... yes dear. :lol:



That changes the whole picture.  

You maybe better build one of these again and solve all your needs and wants.....space, luggage....even a bed!  :)
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« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2009 8:51 pm »
if ya cant put a full length box on it dont do it
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« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2009 9:35 pm »
Quote from: "JakesBackyard"
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BTW she does not want me to add the box.


Havent you learned after all those years of marriage the 2 most important words.... yes dear. :lol:



That changes the whole picture.  

You maybe better build one of these again and solve all your needs and wants.....space, luggage....even a bed!  :)



Tom you should be able to fit almost everything you need under that hat if you still have it. :D
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