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jess
jess
Lincoln, NE, USA

Joined: 01/27/2009

My Lifestyles:
Hot Rodder, Build-It, Drive-It, H.A.M.B.
Ford Coupe "The Coupe"
The Coupe

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Ford Coupe "The Coupe"

 
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Drivetrain:
  • 350 Small Block Chevy
  • 290 Horsepower
  • Borg Warner 4-Speed
  • 9" Ford Rear End

Body:
The current primer includes a hardener in it for some extra protection while we drive the bugs out. 
Interior:
The bench seat is from a mid-90's Dodge mini-van we found at the junk yard. It fit perfectly, and after adding tracks from a little truck, it's adjustable. We have a long way to go before we get a nice professional interior.

My dad bought this body the year I was born with the idea that someday he and his kid would rebuild it together. In 2001, we...

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events here
  • January 2001
  • May 2008
  • March 2009
  • July 2009
  • July 2009 Stripes!

Fresh from the attic.

Body with original frame.

Roughed out ride height.

Drilling the front axle - one of the first things we did.

Creating rear wheel spacers.

Installing dzus fasteners for the moon discs.

 
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jess
08-18-2009 9:19 AM
Nothing major since July, except the coupe got some pin stripes at the Salina Lead Sled Spectacular. Tons of build photos on my HAMB thread. When I get some time, I'll load them to this site. Thanks!
hechtspeed
08-17-2009 11:50 PM
Any updates? I guess I could check out the build thread. Love the drilling out axle pic. Got anymore build pics?
jess
02-02-2009 6:02 PM
Thanks man. When I get a little time, I'll load the rest of my photos. Until then, here's the entire build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=230893
DsFords
01-29-2009 4:05 PM
Cool Hot Rod. Definitely something to be proud of.
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