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Saturday, August 30, 2014

good top bad top

Yeah back in 48 they could figure it out.

fugly, nice car horrible top.



Coby took this picture. I like this Model A's top

old timer, with side curtains, love it.
Look at this top... wow gorgeous

 

Friday, August 29, 2014

first photo

See Monday's frame ahoy post.
Well here it is in George's garage back in PA
I spy a pick up cab in the back ground ...

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Frames Ahoy ! swept front to NJ

here's Tim's frame going off to NJ
Going to build himself a cool 1929 coupe
Hope to see some real stylish update pictures !?
it's in their hands now

nice to see the flag waving in the breeze

looks like Seattle

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Bean Town Bobber update

Peter sent me pictures of the frame as a roller.
Big ol' quick change rear end.  500 inch Cadillac motor ?
My buds from Rally America built the wire wheels for it.
And with Peter's background in paint you know this one is going to be good.

that's gonna look good under the pick up bed, barely peeking out


looking towards the stern from the bow

always a big moment, rolling outside on it's own wheels

new wire wheels made for this pick up project

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Matt's truck follow on Instagram

Matt has started posting pictures of the truck project on Instagram
follow him. But still check back here
gearhead29   search it and follow...
I'm on there too but don't do much;
http://instagram.com/vaphead

Killer little truck on a swept front chassis we did up for him.

Monday, August 25, 2014

Frames Ahoy

Got it shipped out today with Forward Air, today they were nice !
Nice warm sunny day.
George emailed you the tracking earlier.
Swept front with clutch set up.
Did the strapped down upside down with this one.


Sunday, August 24, 2014

It's a rat rod

I knew the tank was full of shit
A whole bunch of mouse crap
Later this week I'll show you more

dash emblem

seen these selling for $200.00 on eBay. Crazy people.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

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Check out our bobber truck frame package.
Comes with all the critical suspension parts.
Ford cabs 1935-47 Chevy truck cabs too.
And we can do custom ones for Plymouth REO IHC etc..
Give me a call 1-800-530-7636

Chevy with 4' bed - Tim down in Texas is killing it !

Friday, August 22, 2014

Frames Ahoy !

Here's George's new frame. Another one headed to PA !
(I've told you before, Texas and Pennsylvania are my two best states)

Not really a frames ahoy just yet. Got my latest pallet order..and the frame is done.
And it started raining again ! Feels like Seattle around here lately.
So It will be leaving Monday AM

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Double Z'd


Time is now to order up a frame/chassis . Give me a call and let's get going on it !
1-800-530-7637  9:00-5:00 Denver time Mon-Fri
(and if you get the machine, leave a message I'm on the other line (toll free doesn't have caller ID))

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Spiced Rum sedan, Canada style

Captain Morgan has a sedan.
Gary built up in Eastern Canada.
A fine drivable car it is. And a sturdy well designed chassis.
Yup, it's a Riley Automotive double Z'd frame .
Suspension that articulates properly, brakes that function, and a normal seating position.
Other Spiced Rum sedans can't say all that.
(but it was a cool commercial)

One year after I shipped it to him. Done !
And plans are in the works for a truck soon.
(let's get a bourbon on board mate!)
remember the cocktail shakers convertible Camaro's had?


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

1928 Dodge 4 door update Hemi is in !

Now shit is getting done !
First fitment of the early Hemi.
we planned for this when we spec'd out the chassis.
tires are just rollers, but I think it needs wide whites for sure

first stab, pretty close

I like it !

Monday, August 18, 2014

Intoducing " The farmers daughter" Model A sedan project.

Well I got this rough old Tudor from Matt last week (ish)
And figure I could do a series of short articles as I work on her.
Some things might be painfully obvious to some , but I do want to hit
on some real basic hot rod building tips.

At first look I was thinking just patch her up and wipe her down.
Upon further reflection...  ah I just can't work on rusty metal.
So it will be going to the sand blasters.
Before trucking her over to Colorado powder coat and sand blasting,
I have to strip her down to the last little bit.
Spent a couple hours today with a screwdriver and my torch.
Heat the screws up red hot and take em out.
On the drivers door managed to only break one off..
at least it's not all dented up

I think the farmer was mad

a few inches missing all the way around



artsy shot to pretty up the post


door handle is really stuck in the latch

the latch lost the fight

door all stripped down to the bare bones.
leaving it on the hinges, as not to piss off neighbors too bad
doing it in my driveway.. shh

some of the parts removed from what looked like a bare body

Sunday, August 17, 2014

A vs A

Here is a stock 1929 Model A pick up on the left
and a 1929 Tudor on the right.
The Tudor is on my double Z'd chassis (not chopped and not channeled)
Nice comparison of ride heights (thanks Matt)
 
and yes that is the truck I've featured going on a swept front frame. Repeat chassis customer

Saturday, August 16, 2014

4 doors 4 fun 1928 Dodge update

two picture update on the ol hemi four door sedan in VA
looks like a full on classic automobile

needs taller rear tires and shorter fronts but the wide whites add class

Friday, August 15, 2014

Willy's cracker box

It went on its maiden voyage today !
SBC and a five speed no less
(custom Riley Automotive frame)
needs to primer that door now. 

Thursday, August 14, 2014

El Roberto 1952 Ford

Check out Jamie's truck in PA
first one we did up for the later cab.(52)
hope to see a bed and a grill shell soon
 

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Todd's sedan- the last post

Met up with my buddy Ben D. for dinner at a diner
and to say fair well to Todd's sedan.
Dipshit sold it after driving it twice and bought a purple Nova
Hope the new owner drives the snot out of it. I know I would.