Puerto Rico Coupe, update

Indoor show, models, hot rod !
Plaza Las Americas in San Juan Puerto Rico
Thanks for the pictures, looks like you had fun.

Puerto Rico Coupe PR coupe update FINISHED

Got the official "it's done" email with some new pictures. Quote form owner/builder

"Currently Sending people to hospital due to neck injuries. This car is a magnet. "

Manuel

 

PR Coupe update

I never saw one when I was there..
I guess he skinned a camel and a alligator ! for the inside of the coupe .It's almost finished completely !

PR coupe update

The baddest car on the island is nearly done !
I sent Manuel a note asking if he had drove it yet

First run complete   Check!

That was Fun Check!

A neck breaker  Check! 

 

I like the reply !  I can't imagine the response his coupe will get in Puerto Rico

Has it the upholstery shop now for some soft stuff.

 

FE Ford is big, and strong. Dual fours and a 4 speed !

bare the interior looks good, with new threads it will be stellar

 

 

PR coupe update, almost done

Wired and fired, body on for the last time.
Will be driving soon.

coming down

chrome front end looks good

the white walls set off the paint

modified stock bezel

let me down ! I wan't to run !

tight and right

pedals, column done

PR coupe update, paint is done !

The Puerto Rico is completely painted, and to a high luster
The big Ford 429 Super Cobra Jet is ready to roar !

lots of chrome and nice detailing

this will be one of the nicest hot rods in Puerto Rico for sure

can't wait to see the body on the chassis

 

Puerto Rico coupe update, paint time

Just a little teaser shot of the big block Ford coupe

stock firewall turned inside out for more room. The Ford FE is a big engine

fantastic body work and smooth painting, this one is going to rule

PR coupe update

Body work can take forever.
Even in Puerto Rico
This is going to be a very nice FE powered coupe.
(use the little search button for PR coupe)

PR coupe update final assembly time

The PR coupe is going back together
Check out the details on the chassis !
Fancy paint and chrome is good for the soul - know what I mean?
Big horsepower FE Ford and 4 speed. It's gonna rule the island.

PR coupe update

Sending more chrome to ya ! It will be just about a week till you see it all.
Got it all painted up nice !
The FE motor should look stunning in that chassis

PR coupe update

The body has been blasted, and headed to paint shop !

Puerto Rico coupe update

Big bad 2x4 FE engine-check
chopped coupe body-check
Riley built double Z'd chassis-check
Yeah, it's a hot rod !

low down and mean

3/4 rear shot, oh yeah