chopper charlie
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« on: August 14, 2011, 08:12:51 AM » |
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Morning folks, Charlie here from Leeds, After 25 years of bikes, and one massive failed knee reconstruction i decided i'd start on cars,, Passed my test two years ago, bought a Trans am, then a Dodge pick-up, swapped the T/A for a 65 Olds which was awsome, then flogged the Olds and bought this 41 steel Plymouth Gasser.... Needs loads to get it on the road as it was a race car in Holland, but i'm on it and should have it done for Whitby Kustom show in November.... I'm always on the look out for small block Chevy stuff http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/KGrHqIOKjgE23CKtVPBN1QrNg7v_12-1.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/KGrHqYOKioE3Gvwc-ZyBN1QrlUeg_12.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/197737_232319473475155_100000913137114_696721_6728040_n.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/282013_231731043533998_100000913137114_695278_2071949_n.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/KGrHqIOKo0E3Ekfm-BN1QrnOVcg_12.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy Cheers |
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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2011, 08:51:50 AM » |
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nice, wellcome..........
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no rush fella, take all the time you need,
can i have it in 20 Min's?
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2011, 09:53:39 AM » |
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Hiya Charlie. Welcome to the forum. You managed to finally log in O.K then  Plymouth looks cool. Got any more piccies of "Rat Arsed"? |
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On the last freedom moped out of Nowhere City.
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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2011, 01:15:18 PM » |
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LIVE FAST and DIE YOUNG,, past 50 AND STILL HERE NOW. WAITING. FOR. THE. GRIM. REAPER
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2011, 02:23:02 PM » |
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Just opened the new issue of Custom Car magazine & found a piccie of "Rat Arsed" at the Hotrods & Hills show in the Lake District. It's an Oldsmobile 98.
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2011, 05:44:34 PM » |
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ayup mate welcome the plymouth suits ya
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chopper charlie
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2011, 09:17:39 PM » |
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Cheers Ron, been a pain in the arse up to press,,
The 305 that was in it had flattened two big ends cos it was over carburrated, i'm just on with dropping another 8 in, but as you know, this s**t don't just fall into place...
Onward and upwards, our lass is loving the smell of oil though,,,, and the s**tty moods when i get in at 11pm
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chopper charlie
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2011, 08:58:28 AM » |
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Got the knocking 305 out last night, ready to put the new(ish) one in, only to find the parts supplier had given me the wrong gasket for the sump.. As i didn't fancy laying on my back to fit the sump at a later date, i had to leave it on the stand... I rattled the clutch and flywheel off, did a bit of cleaning, did a bit of swearing, then buggered off home in a mood cos i can't get to the car til Sunday now,,, Supped a case of Budweisser, and stumbled off to bed mumbling nonsense about yank parts suppliers.. Swap ya for a Nissan,,, no thanks http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/251506_153038634770404_100001928057528_306140_2134740_n.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy It's easier on petrol this way http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/IMG_2426.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy I hope someone's taking notes? http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/IMG_2423.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy |
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2011, 10:33:30 AM » |
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That's a big ol' chunk o' car ain't it.
My missus, Tazet's got a 383 Dodge charger. Got the motor that came with the car -in a million pieces, plus one of the old engines from Pinball Wizard. Both condition unknown. That's the next project after my truck.
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« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2011, 11:13:07 AM » |
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loving the plymouth
nice one.
cheers chris.
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2011, 11:50:58 AM » |
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Welcome to the nut house Charlie you'll fit right in here.
Lovin' the gasser build hope to see it in the metal one day.
Doc
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That middle digit takes your point and drives it home"
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2011, 10:54:25 AM » |
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The missus loves it, i should be in for a chewie tonight
sorry bud not on my shift  nice job on the table |
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I hate when people compare Lemmy with God, i know he is great but he is not gonna be Lemmy, ever If your Dad hasnt got a beard, you've got two Mums there's no point it lookin' pretty if we can't drive it.
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chopper charlie
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« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2011, 10:29:41 AM » |
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Bought me some posh timing gear,, does away with unreliable chains, and sound like a blower cos the gears are straight cut http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/017.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy Then had the missus paint the block before i rebuilt it with the shiny stuff.. http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/2.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy ... http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/67207bf2.jpg[/img]] Newbie and toy Gonna have a week with the braking system, then it just needs wiring for the test, then it's logbook time... I did ultimately want it done for Whitby Kustom show, but things never run to plan,, it just means there'll be a fresh car on the scene for the beginning of next season |
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