Thread: New Home Made C-Cab !!!!!!

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yeah top job!

Im planning on doing a c-cab probably glass though. afetr the shed is built then the 48 then the house then...

Not sure if its just me but are styles seen in the "show rod'' era making a comeback? I for one hope so!!!!

Originally Posted by spikeo

yeah top job!

Not sure if its just me but are styles seen in the "show rod'' era making a comeback? I for one hope so!!!!

It seems that way. There have been quite a few bubble top cars built (like Atomic Punk) recently, and Steve L is building his T coupe in the spirit of the 60's show rods. I also understand vans from the 60's are making a comeback. Everything old is new again. I guess what happens is that each generation builds their dream cars from their youth as they get older and have enough money to do it.

Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

It seems that way. There have been quite a few bubble top cars built (like Atomic Punk) recently, and Steve L is building his T coupe in the spirit of the 60's show rods. I also understand vans from the 60's are making a comeback. Everything old is new again. I guess what happens is that each generation builds their dream cars from their youth as they get older and have enough money to do it.

Don

You mean we get to see this kind of stuff again?





I took these at the Petersen Museum a few years back

Originally Posted by bluestang67

The rear looks like a great fit , so the rubber and wheels should be a easy go for you . This is one nice custom you are putting together .

Thanks.. I can't wait to see it with the wheels on..

Originally Posted by roadster32

Looking great Randy, i like the edgeing you put along the bottom of the body, makes it more interesting.

Thanks..
Yes.. it was to plain without it... I will molded it all in... Give it a little flair along the bottom... It's the little things that do it for me..

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

It really is shaping up very well. You should enjoy having some extra room in there to carry stuff and also for more leg room.

Don

It will be good to have... The only thing I should have done, Was move the seat back about 3''... Would have gave me a little more... But that's the little things you learn for the next one..

Originally Posted by spikeo

yeah top job!

Im planning on doing a c-cab probably glass though. afetr the shed is built then the 48 then the house then...

Not sure if its just me but are styles seen in the "show rod'' era making a comeback? I for one hope so!!!!

Great... I can't wait to see it... I was going to do this one out of glass, But went with the steel...

I only hope your right about the show rods...I hate going to the world of wheels... No more true Show rides.. Not here anyway.. That is why I went with this build.. I'm hoping to hit all the big show's with it..But not to sure if it will happen that way... To many people are telling me to name my price...

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

It seems that way. There have been quite a few bubble top cars built (like Atomic Punk) recently, and Steve L is building his T coupe in the spirit of the 60's show rods. I also understand vans from the 60's are making a comeback. Everything old is new again. I guess what happens is that each generation builds their dream cars from their youth as they get older and have enough money to do it.

Don

Man !!! that would be so great... I'm hoping they will start coming back again..

Originally Posted by IC2

You mean we get to see this kind of stuff again?





I took these at the Petersen Museum a few years back

Mr.Dave... If I have my way... You ''will'' get to see more of these... From me anyway...

im only 26 but i love the show rods from the golden age! Roth, dann woods. If i had the money id have a shed full now.

Id love to build the c-cab form carbon fibre with modern tech but 60's styling cues.

Not sure about over there but it seems rods are becoming tamer than those days. most cars are based on original styled bodies rather than one off styles-apart from your c-cab we can see here- thats pretty wild.

Well done no limits very cool & very 60s show styled Im in the build of my c cab as well heres a shot of it now keep up the work its different it you well done

VERY NICE. I've been wanting to build a woody and you are giving me incentive to get to it. So far, all of mine exist in my mind .... it looks real good there.
Steve

I remember seeing the Beatnik Bandit in the 60's, and I loved it then and still consider it my favorite of all the show cars ever

I just discovered this thread... Here are pics of my C-Cabs (below). They were built of 3/8" plywood over a 2 x 2 skeleton and then glassed all over. The chassis were basic T-bucket style with the rear section lengthened. I used coil springs in the rear and torsion bars up front. I built the "beerwagon" in 1975-76, drove the wheels off it, and sold it in 1984. It is in Huntsville, Alabama now and is black with flames. The blue car I built in 1988 - 1990, sold it in 1996. Last I knew of it, it was in Miami, FL. Both cars had 96" wheelbase, but the blue car's body was 2" longer (added into the doors to improve legroom). There were 9 cars built from my original plans; 7 all pretty much alike, one pickup truck, and one that was longer, wider, and taller to accommodate a big guy.

I really like the rounded corners on your body and the diamond theme carried throughout. The recessed area around the back doors with the Caddy taillights below and the motor mounts are my favorite parts. The deep cowl will certainly improve legroom which my cars lacked. Can't wait to see this one finished.

Originally Posted by CobraTracks

I remember seeing the Beatnik Bandit in the 60's, and I loved it then and still consider it my favorite of all the show cars ever

One of my favorites, too. I have a diecast model of it. If I was rich I would build a clone of it only with a steering wheel so it could actually be driven...