Thread: Project American Graffiti Coupe

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ANYBODY KNOW HOW TO GET SLOBBER OUT OF A KEYBOARD ?? Looks fantastic Project....

Mine is coming together slowly... but we're getting there.

Originally Posted by weasel diesel

anybody know how to get slobber out of a keyboard ?? Looks fantastic project....

Mine is coming together slowly... But we're getting there.

thanks buddy!!!! Remember, if you need any help i will do what i can for you!!!

Hey Everyone,

Seems like I have been getting a ton of emails wanting to know what bumper I used (real or remake) on my last set of photos. Well the answer is I used the bumper from NAM (New Age Motorsports). The reason I chose to use the NAM bumper is because it is built much better than the old original bumper PLUS it is made of stainless steel (no more pitting). YES, these bumpers are available at NAM to anyone who wants one. I just felt this was an easier way to answer all of my emails .

This is my car loosely influenced off the American Graffiti Coupe. It is a '32 5 window with a kustom grille shell. Powered by a supercharged flathead and backed by a '39 Ford Trans with Zephyr Gears.

Originally Posted by project thx 138

Something is starting to look pretty familiar out in my garage! I know I have seen this car somewhere before, I just can't put my finger on it. Maybe it was someplace called Paradise Road???? Wait till you guys see what I have in store for you tomorrow!!!!!


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hey project thx 138!! i see two graffiti coupes on ebay fighting it out!!! nice cars but they cant touch you in the detail department!! just for a topic of conversation what do you guys think the original coupe from the movie would get if it went to auction?? happy holidays to all!! pete

I bet the original would bring really stupid money if it went on the block. It's a perfect example of how a car that is far from perfect proportionately and finishwise can be so cool that tons of people want it or one like it. I wouldn't even want to guess where the bidding would stop if it went on Barrett Jackson. I bet the current owner wouldn't have to work for a while.

Don

THANKS prprrp for the kind words on the coupe I am building!!!! I do take a lot of pride in it . As for what the original coupe would at auction, all I can say is that it would be WAY OUT of my price range . Once while at a car show I over heard a guy trying to buy the original coupe from the owner and he was offering ONE MILLION DOLLARS for the coupe and the current owner could keep possession of the coupe! NO LIE!!!! The owner Rick Figari turned him down quick! I truly believe that if the original coupe went to Barret Jackson that it would probably set a new record for money paid for one car. As for the coupe I am working on, I haven't really touched it for sometime due to starting a new job, cold weather and the holidays but I am hoping to get back on it starting in January. I did want to mention that if you guys REALLY want to see the quality of the New Age Motorsports 32 bodies go over to the New Age Motorsports website (www.newage-motorsports.com) and click on the New Age Motorsports Video Archives link to see a virtual tour of their 1932 ford 3" chopped coupe and stock height coupe bodies. THESE VIDEO'S ARE REALLY KOOL!!!!! I hope to have NEW pictures for all of you at the first of the year!!

Rick

Project ... don't feel bad, I'm at a halt here too with the holidays and crap. I ordered my wheels from Paulsen's at the beginning of October, still waiting on those. Got the short block done, tranny rebuilt and painted. Thats about it for now. Like you, January will see more action.

Christmas came early!!! Wheels showed up today and are stunning !!!! Had to do a Super happy dance on the porch when I drove up and saw the 4 boxes. Neighbors think I am on medication now...

Originally Posted by Weasel Diesel

Christmas came early!!! Wheels showed up today and are stunning !!!! Had to do a Super happy dance on the porch when I drove up and saw the 4 boxes. Neighbors think I am on medication now...

VERY KOOL BROTHER !!!! Don't worry my neighbors thought I lost it a long time ago ! Can't wait to see pictures of your project!!!

Wishing all of you hot rodders (and your families) out there a very very christmas and a happy new year!!!! May you all be safe over the holidays and i will be back next year with all new pictures of the project!

Man the car is lookin good. Dig that movie. If anybody dont know about Milner and a yellow 32 then you are not a hot rodder

Say Project.... what was hung from Milner's rear view mirror in the movie???

Originally Posted by Weasel Diesel

Say Project.... what was hung from Milner's rear view mirror in the movie???

Hanging from Milner's rear view mirror is a blue garter belt with a pin/button of John F. kennedy saying "HE WILL WIN". This pin/button is an old flicker type button which mean when you move the button it will show Kennedy's face but when moved again it will show "HE WILL WIN".

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