Not a thread for everyone..........

[Bob Parmenter]

What we're about to show and discuss is specific to a Deuce sedan delivery, but obviously the ideas and execution can easily be adapted elsewhere by the creative types.

If you're from the crowd that thinks a shiny car is automatically a trailer queen......this isn't for you. (Given the history of the owner of this car it will likely be on the HR Power Tour shortly after being finished)

If you're someone who's built at least one car and during or after the build had the thought; "Next time I'll do _______ differently".........this is for you.

If you think billet is the devil incarnate, and no REAL hotrod should be caught dead wearing it..........this isn't for you.

If you enjoy creativity and revel in detail features........man this is for you.

If you're the type that thinks all '32 Fords (or whatever) are all the same............this isn't for you.

If you realize that anyone who's not interested in whatever the subject is doesn't possess the expertise to appreciate the beauty of subltle differences that are a mark of experienced creativity.............this is for you.

Each of us likely has a different area of interest that winds our individual watch. While the work done on the dash, and body shell mods are facinating, I'm particularly interested in all of the chassis mods done to the car in the link to follow. A lot of what's being done won't be noticed by the casual observer, especially once the car is assembled and rolling down the road. But I think that's part of the beauty of this workmanship, the fact that only those who genuinely appreciate the effort and craftsmanship will take the time to seek it out. The same shop and owner team built the black 5 window coupe shown elsewhere on the site. I happened to see it at SEMA a few years ago, and took almost an hour of looking to see and admire the miriad of small touches.......and I probably missed some.

The interesting thing about most of these features is that they are not beyond the abilites/capabilities of the experienced home builder if they choose to do this kind of detail work. In fact I would dare say the home builder who has his attention to detail appreciated is even more proud than the pro. I'm reminded of an incident at the '96 Streetrod nationals where a buddy and I were admiring a particularly nicely done steering column installation in a Model A coupe. The owner overheard our comments and came over to thank us for noticing. He said he had about two full days of work in fashioning the drop, and cleaning up and placing the column to have it done that way, and that he was amazed how many folks never even noticed it. Needless to say he was tickled that we had.

So sit back and enjoy............become inspired if you wish.
http://www.fastlanerodshop.com/sedan.htm