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  • probesport

    Sept. 14, 2009 11:55 a.m. probesport New Reader

    I posted pics of my Probe here so I figured I would post my hotrod for good measure as well.

    I need to get some newer pics of this thing, I dont have any real good shots - it looked like this when I picked it up this winter tho.

  • Sept. 14, 2009 12:05 p.m. ea_sport New Reader

    I like it in its original color, Barney's Hot Rod ...

  • belteshazzar

    Sept. 14, 2009 12:07 p.m. belteshazzar SuperDork

    i like it now

  • MadScientistMatt

    Sept. 14, 2009 12:10 p.m. MadScientistMatt Dork

    Quite an improvement.

  • 4cylndrfury

    Sept. 14, 2009 12:51 p.m. 4cylndrfury Dork

    Those.
    Headers.
    Kick.
    A$$.

    Im not a fan of pinstriping, but aside from that, its functional and clean as a whistle. Its not all ZOMGRTRODZ, but gritty enough to be cool, and stylish enough to be pretty.

    you have the 4CF seal of approval. Me likey

  • probesport

    Sept. 14, 2009 12:57 p.m. probesport New Reader

    Thanks. The pinstriping my my first shot at striping and it was a bit harder than I thought it would be but I am happy with the results.

    If I get tired of it the car is easy enough to paint and do it again.

  • probesport

    Sept. 14, 2009 1:00 p.m. probesport New Reader

    Here is a better shot of the cowl & tank striping

  • amg_rx7

    Sept. 14, 2009 1:18 p.m. amg_rx7 Reader

    cool

  • alex

    Sept. 14, 2009 5:31 p.m. alex HalfDork

    Much respect for hand striping. That is not easy.

    And yeah, you've got it looking a whole lot better now. Nice work.

  • pinchvalve

    Sept. 14, 2009 5:43 p.m. pinchvalve UltraDork

    Awesome. I would only add a tall gearshift with a weird skull-thing on top.

  • Appleseed

    Sept. 14, 2009 5:49 p.m. Appleseed Dork

    Lakes modified. Suicide front end. Buggy springs. Wide whites. Semi-gloss black.

    Perfect.

    You should post that on the HAMB as well. It's a nice bit of rescue work.

  • EricM

    Sept. 14, 2009 6:49 p.m. EricM HalfDork

    Tits man totally tits!

  • Volksroddin

    Sept. 14, 2009 7:04 p.m. Volksroddin Dork

    nice job on the stripes

  • friedgreencorrado

    Sept. 14, 2009 7:06 p.m. friedgreencorrado Dork

    I like the pinstriping! I think that's very "period appropriate", for lack of a better term.

    Looks like you turned it from a poseur into a contender. Bonneville awaits!

  • FindlaySpeedMan

    Sept. 14, 2009 9:42 p.m. FindlaySpeedMan New Reader

    Are you already an artist? Cuz if that was how your first shot at striping turned out you should probably start doing it for side money. Very awesome car. I involuntarily shouted "Neat!" when the pics popped up. Way to get all that nasty Hanna-Barbera off of it and make it right.

  • friedgreencorrado

    Sept. 14, 2009 9:51 p.m. friedgreencorrado Dork

    I forgot to ask..are those Stromberg 97s?

    And x2 on Findlay's comment about the striping. Your first attempt? I'd suggest that either you had a great teacher, or a natural talent for it.

  • dyintorace

    Sept. 14, 2009 10:02 p.m. dyintorace Dork

    It looks so much better now. Fantastic transformation you did.

  • aussiesmg

    Sept. 14, 2009 10:15 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

    From the carbs, exhaust wrap, valve covers, white walls and radiator to the paint and the plated springs...kudos mate, she rocks now

    I especially love the new windshield brackets....

  • probesport

    Sept. 15, 2009 7:01 a.m. probesport New Reader

    FindlaySpeedMan wrote:

    Are you already an artist? Cuz if that was how your first shot at striping turned out you should probably start doing it for side money. Very awesome car. I involuntarily shouted "Neat!" when the pics popped up. Way to get all that nasty Hanna-Barbera off of it and make it right.

    friedgreencorrado wrote:

    I forgot to ask..are those Stromberg 97s?

    And x2 on Findlay's comment about the striping. Your first attempt? I'd suggest that either you had a great teacher, or a natural talent for it.

    Carb's a Ford/Holley 94's

    No teacher, just alot of reading and viewing pictures. I striped a bunch of stuff in my garage and whatnot before I laid hand to the car.

    Guitar I did

    Helmet for a friend

    My saw, first "painting" as well

    And my paint box

    Thanks for all the compliments guys, they are very much appreciated.

  • Luke

    Sept. 15, 2009 7:46 a.m. Luke Dork

    Awesome! I'm also not a huge fan of pin-striping, (though I definitely appreciate the skill involved), but I do love the number painted on the sides. In fact, the whole thing looks rad.

    So how does it drive?

  • Gearheadotaku

    Sept. 15, 2009 8:19 a.m. Gearheadotaku New Reader

    Now that's a proper Hotrod!!

  • 914Driver

    Sept. 15, 2009 9:11 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork

    Since you've gone period correct with the strombergs, air cleaners and pinstriping, I would rethink the wheels.

    Booyah, cool car!

    Dan

  • probesport

    Sept. 15, 2009 9:23 a.m. probesport New Reader

    yeah the Astro's are ok for now, I got them with the tires on a deal I couldn't pass up. When i burn off the rears I will probably go artillery wheels and Hurst cheaters.

    Carbs are Ford/Holley 94's, but are mistaken for Stromberg 97s all the time.

    It drives surprisingly well, only issues are accelerating into or out of a corner tends to bring the front end up off the ground a bit more than I would like.

  • Sept. 15, 2009 10:33 a.m. z31maniac Dork

    That is AWESOME! Excellent work, love it.

  • Strike_Zero

    Sept. 15, 2009 11:56 a.m. Strike_Zero New Reader

    Insane . . . I love the new look!!

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