ihatejoefitz Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Custom suspension. Hand painted faux wood wheels. Many custom designed parts. 1 video and 195 pictures of the build... http://www.mat.fi/project1929fordmodel-a.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted December 10, 2007 Administrators Share Posted December 10, 2007 No that is a differnt spin on making something old worthy of being a daily dirver. Thanks for sharing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 "1929 Ford Model-A Special engineering project, exterior and interior restored to its original specification but engine and transmission are from Group 4 Ford Escort BDA rally car power output 250 hp." Bet that can spin those skinny little tires quite easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I love the BDA, but would have chosen a different motor for a car like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks for posting that - very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 "The secret misfire switch. Sounds like the original Model A engine." LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 It looks great (and probably performs good too), but I'm with Kenny on the engine choice. There's NOTHING close to the sound and appeal of a OHV V8 with six Stromberg 97s and custom headers. I love the way the engine's painted - army olive drab is a perfect choice here... By the way, a few months ago my friend sent me this link with this mind-blowing Toyota Celica restoration, and it seems that it is the same company... http://www.mat.fi/project1984toyotacelicaturbo.htm I'm speechless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I looked through both the Toyota and the Model A restoration in awe, and then I wondered how marketing can put something as silly as "Unique Whips" on TV and call them talented! MAT would make most of our restoration/performance tuning shows look like "The Three Stooges". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Wow, that Toyota really was in bad shape. I'm shocked they would undertake such a restore. It looked like an orginal rally car, so I guess that gave it the value. Those seat belts really need to go in the Model A. It was beautiful until I saw those. I'm assuming money is no object when you pay for a restore like that, wow, incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Unique Whips, though not my cup of tea and never really liked watching it....those guys do have talent. No I am not talking about putting some big wheels on a car but the custom work that is done looks really good. Difference is: Show cars vs Street cars vs Street Driven Show Cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=122877&highlight=unique+whips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=122877&highlight=unique+whips It is real easy to bash based on one example but for myself I have seen some of their work in person. Where? At local shows here in NYC. To make matters worse, I am defending a show I do not even like. If one was to think about the amount of money this guy makes and every job his shop did was like what is posted in that thread, would he be where he is today? It is one thing not to like the concept of the show and to think we all can do a better job or do it different but to say that the "show" itself is "trash" for the work they do is bs. All the yelling and characters you see is for TV....what show that themes around reality doesn't have drama? Ever shop/garage I know of that has atleast 3 people working in it...always has "drama" due to different personalities. As for the quality of the work....you pay for what you get...2 sides to ever story.... The show you should be bashing is Pimp My Ride!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Wow, that Toyota really was in bad shape. I'm shocked they would undertake such a restore. It looked like an orginal rally car, so I guess that gave it the value. Those seat belts really need to go in the Model A. It was beautiful until I saw those. I'm assuming money is no object when you pay for a restore like that, wow, incredible. The toyo really was amazing. It almost defies belief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I didn't intend to bash any shows. In fact "The Three Stooges" is one of my all time favorites. The restoration and detail work that went into that Toyota is second to none; show, street, or custom. My point, I think, is that what "the man" feeds us on TV, is mostly hype geared to sell advertising space. The real talents often lay hidden in small, obscure, shops (and internet forums) all over the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Wow.. Very nice work... on both cars.. The Celica looks like it was pulled from the water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 My point, I think, is that what "the man" feeds us on TV, is mostly hype geared to sell advertising space. How long would a show last if it showed a craftsman spending 30 minutes cutting out and fitting a carboard template for fender brace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 How long would a show last if it showed a craftsman spending 30 minutes cutting out and fitting a carboard template for fender brace? Would this craftsman happen to look like the "Tool Time Girl"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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