Freakin' amazing! After all the s**t you had to deal with to get to this point, the feeling of satisfaction must be almost overwhelming. That is just spectacular.
I love the deep sound in the first video. Hmmm... You guys wanna come up with something that works with heater boxes? :-)
Cory:
That is one bad A-- car. I wish you all the best with it. I have been following your construction since the inception, the videos are just a glimpse as to the amount of work you did. Totally impressive. Do you have any desire to run it on a track to see how it handles??? The PCA has track days for it's members, maybe you could sneak in on one of those days and run the track.
Happy Motoring !!!!
Andres D.
That is one bad A-- car. I wish you all the best with it. I have been following your construction since the inception, the videos are just a glimpse as to the amount of work you did. Totally impressive. Do you have any desire to run it on a track to see how it handles??? The PCA has track days for it's members, maybe you could sneak in on one of those days and run the track.
Happy Motoring !!!!
Andres D.
Wow Cory! On the first video that motor sounds like a V-8!!!!
Unreal...just stunning, way to go Cory!
~Alan
~Alan
Now THAT'S gonna draw a crowd at Carlisle!
Great Job! Cory. Was hoping to maybe hook up with you at Alan's today.
Sooo..as it's nearly 70 here today, I'll have to settle for a boot thru the mountains, then it's raking leaves time.
BD
Great Job! Cory. Was hoping to maybe hook up with you at Alan's today.
Sooo..as it's nearly 70 here today, I'll have to settle for a boot thru the mountains, then it's raking leaves time.
BD
Cory,
I have to say that I have really enjoyed you sharing your build experience with us. Your enthusiasm and optimism is infectious.
Although you must be happy to be finished with your project, I for one, am a bit sad. I hope that you decide to get the hankering for project Hoopty II.
Congrats on your superb results. I hope one day I get a chance to see you and your project in person
I have to say that I have really enjoyed you sharing your build experience with us. Your enthusiasm and optimism is infectious.
Although you must be happy to be finished with your project, I for one, am a bit sad. I hope that you decide to get the hankering for project Hoopty II.
Congrats on your superb results. I hope one day I get a chance to see you and your project in person
Thanks, everyone!
Y'all get partial credit, though. If you remember, I was going to scrap this about two months ago.
Terry, I'm not quite done. Now, I get to personalize it. And I've got aluminum and Lexan projects to keep me occupied through the snowy part of the year. I'll keep posting progress. And don't forget paint! I absolutely will document and post that process.
Bill, sorry. Overtime took me to Quantico on a standby with their FD today. I called Alan as soon as I could.
I'm still hopeful for Sunday, but as of now, I'm still scheduled to work tomorrow, Sunday and Monday; 72 straight hours of good weather wasted.
Hope I can at least trade Sunday off. Pray for sun!
Y'all get partial credit, though. If you remember, I was going to scrap this about two months ago.
Terry, I'm not quite done. Now, I get to personalize it. And I've got aluminum and Lexan projects to keep me occupied through the snowy part of the year. I'll keep posting progress. And don't forget paint! I absolutely will document and post that process.
Bill, sorry. Overtime took me to Quantico on a standby with their FD today. I called Alan as soon as I could.
I'm still hopeful for Sunday, but as of now, I'm still scheduled to work tomorrow, Sunday and Monday; 72 straight hours of good weather wasted.
Hope I can at least trade Sunday off. Pray for sun!
Wow Cory, looks and sounds awesome. Great to see the final product after all that work.
Every time I am scraping my knuckles to get to the spark plugs for a change, I will remember that video of how easy it is to pop the lid at the back and gain instant access to the motor, will drive me crazy. Well done on a fantastic and unique car.
Every time I am scraping my knuckles to get to the spark plugs for a change, I will remember that video of how easy it is to pop the lid at the back and gain instant access to the motor, will drive me crazy. Well done on a fantastic and unique car.
Dominic, if I come out to Maize to visit my brother, I'll trade you wheel time in a heartbeat.
It's all about what we enjoy, right? I feel for the poor unfortunates who look over at us from minivans and think to themselves about what would have to give for them to have a driveable hobby.
It's all about what we enjoy, right? I feel for the poor unfortunates who look over at us from minivans and think to themselves about what would have to give for them to have a driveable hobby.
That noise! That noise! I love it!!!! Good Luck Cory!
What can I say? You did an amazing job with Hoopty!!!
Too bad winter is just around the corner so drive it as much as you can.
Too bad winter is just around the corner so drive it as much as you can.
I drove her home from work yesterday, in the 55-degree rain, and didn't have a problem. Surprisingly, I didn't get very wet.
That little windshield did a great job of deflecting the rain right over my head, and the Kumhos did a great job of keeping traction. The carbs didn't ice up at all, either.
My right foot and pant leg got soaked, but that's because I only have that expanded metal grille under my pedals. My drain holes worked like a champ; it was dry inside before I put the cover on!
And, funny, probably about ten different people pulled alongside with cameras at the windows snapping pictures in traffic!
All in all, it was pretty cool.
That little windshield did a great job of deflecting the rain right over my head, and the Kumhos did a great job of keeping traction. The carbs didn't ice up at all, either.
My right foot and pant leg got soaked, but that's because I only have that expanded metal grille under my pedals. My drain holes worked like a champ; it was dry inside before I put the cover on!
And, funny, probably about ten different people pulled alongside with cameras at the windows snapping pictures in traffic!
All in all, it was pretty cool.
Hey Cory I've been driving my Speedster for the past two days with the top up. I'll have to say more than my pant leg has been getting wet. It's no wonder the tops were refered to as "emergency tops" on the originals. My other car is in the shop getting a few things done so I've had to take drastic measures to get around. On the subject of drain holes - I don't have them and being that I had to bail my car out last night and I'm sure again tonight, how did you do yours? Or was it as simple as drilling a few holes?
Mickey, if you've got a pan car, it's probably just exactly as simple as drilling some holes. Keeping the pans from rusting will involve a lot more prep, though.
I wouldn't suggest replacing your whole carpet set just to make drain holes, but it would be a good idea to make some accomodation for water-proofing or at least painting any holes you cut.
Find the low points, get some Jeep or Land-rover plugs -- and presto!
In my case, I added metal all the way around my floorboards, leaving them flat on the diamond-plate surface. There's an eighth-inch gap all the way around each panel, and a quarter-inch gap above the panel in the back. There's a straight shot through the floor at the right front of the driver's side panel.
(Unrelated to anything except our recent wet weather, I've been using polypropolene long johns, Nomex gloves, Thorlo socks, boots, jeans and a 1936 Luftwaffe/Kreigsmarine coat. I've been pretty warm. It's not drastic if you're dressed for it! We oughtta cruise, my man! Meet'cha in the middle of the Bay Bridge!)
I wouldn't suggest replacing your whole carpet set just to make drain holes, but it would be a good idea to make some accomodation for water-proofing or at least painting any holes you cut.
Find the low points, get some Jeep or Land-rover plugs -- and presto!
In my case, I added metal all the way around my floorboards, leaving them flat on the diamond-plate surface. There's an eighth-inch gap all the way around each panel, and a quarter-inch gap above the panel in the back. There's a straight shot through the floor at the right front of the driver's side panel.
(Unrelated to anything except our recent wet weather, I've been using polypropolene long johns, Nomex gloves, Thorlo socks, boots, jeans and a 1936 Luftwaffe/Kreigsmarine coat. I've been pretty warm. It's not drastic if you're dressed for it! We oughtta cruise, my man! Meet'cha in the middle of the Bay Bridge!)
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Cory; where did you get that coat???....Wow!!!
Sounds like you could also use that gear as your turn-outs for fire-stomping!!
It was $500.00 from a re-enactor, Ricardo. I bought it when I started thinking about this whole re-do of the car, exactly for the purpose of wearing it in the fall and winter as I cruise.
Goes well with the helmet and goggles.
Jim, I've worn less-protective gear, believe me.
Goes well with the helmet and goggles.
Jim, I've worn less-protective gear, believe me.
...that's cuz you fight fires like the MANLY MAN that you are!!
Peace - Out!
Peace - Out!
Riiiight.
I was referring to the annual budget. Have you SEEN me?
Geez. My Samoan-lookin', cops-gettin'-hassled-by, photo-editin', sand-between-the-toes-havin', EMS-system-runnin', small-business-laughin'-at, fire-familiar Brutha, I thought you knew!
'Course, I ain't scared. I'm just sayin' ... If I saw a fire, I might know what to do. Maybe.
I was referring to the annual budget. Have you SEEN me?
Geez. My Samoan-lookin', cops-gettin'-hassled-by, photo-editin', sand-between-the-toes-havin', EMS-system-runnin', small-business-laughin'-at, fire-familiar Brutha, I thought you knew!
'Course, I ain't scared. I'm just sayin' ... If I saw a fire, I might know what to do. Maybe.
Cory, I'm a complete wuss when it comes to the cold! I'll drive my Speedster if the weather is above 45 degrees but when it gets below that I needs some heat. I'll take you up on the cruise whenever we can get togehter and the weather is cooperating. If it works that we get another stretch of nice days we can do it before the doom of east coast winter sets in. My schedule is pretty flexible, though being a restaurant owner anything can happen at anytime.
Here's the deal though - I can drive your car but you can't drive mine! I'll let you sit in it but you can't drive, it'll be too embarrassing, I have "engine envy" and my ego can't take you laughing at my little 1600cc.
Here's the deal though - I can drive your car but you can't drive mine! I'll let you sit in it but you can't drive, it'll be too embarrassing, I have "engine envy" and my ego can't take you laughing at my little 1600cc.
Cory, I'd love to take you up on the drive swap, but I leave Wichita to move to SoCal this Thursday - 3 sleeps to go and I'm back in the warm weather. Speedy gets loaded on the truck on Wednesday.
What brings your brother to Maize? Not being a local, I only found out about Maize a few months ago - beer on Sundays - woohoo! Nothing worse than running out of the good oil on a Sunday and you can't get any. What's worse is when you go to the shops and you can see it all on the shelves, but you can't buy it. Very frustating if you haven't planned well enough.
I couldn't imagine driving in the weather that you do, but it sounds like you are dressed right. Those aviator helmets you posted in another thread look way cool, definitely the look for hoopty with your jacket.
What brings your brother to Maize? Not being a local, I only found out about Maize a few months ago - beer on Sundays - woohoo! Nothing worse than running out of the good oil on a Sunday and you can't get any. What's worse is when you go to the shops and you can see it all on the shelves, but you can't buy it. Very frustating if you haven't planned well enough.
I couldn't imagine driving in the weather that you do, but it sounds like you are dressed right. Those aviator helmets you posted in another thread look way cool, definitely the look for hoopty with your jacket.
Mickey, PM with a phone number is on the way. I'm off tomorrow and Wednesday -- and thinking of driving to central PA in the morning. I'm going to call Alan at some point this evening to see what he's up to.
Dominic, my brother works for the fuzz out that way. He and his wife moved there a few years back; apparently, they like it better than Ft. Worth. Good luck with the move! The SoCal bunch will take good care of you.
Dominic, my brother works for the fuzz out that way. He and his wife moved there a few years back; apparently, they like it better than Ft. Worth. Good luck with the move! The SoCal bunch will take good care of you.
Hey Cory - I emailed you my cell number because I didn't get your pm yet.
Having funky e-mail problems here. Hotmail works, but the dot mil doesn't seem to like to play with the other kids.
(443) 995-0576. Alan says he's out for tomorrow and Wednesday. A jog up 95 may be in order.
(443) 995-0576. Alan says he's out for tomorrow and Wednesday. A jog up 95 may be in order.
If you guys get together for that drive sometime in the near future, someone PLEASE get a video or still shot of Cory (donning his head gear, goggles and all) driving Hoopty at speed! I think that would be a great testimony to this wildman's project completion!! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!
Peace - Out!
Peace - Out!
That Is absolutely WICKED!! Man Oh Man WICKED!!! Now thats a race car.
And I will Admit more car than I need . But it would Shut my mustang lluv-in brother up for keeps.
It's a Honnor and a pleasure. to see what you have done.WICKED! OOHHHWWWWEEE. Wicked.
And I will Admit more car than I need . But it would Shut my mustang lluv-in brother up for keeps.
It's a Honnor and a pleasure. to see what you have done.WICKED! OOHHHWWWWEEE. Wicked.
Jim - I'm a complete idiot! Cory and I got so caught up in conversation with Cory that by the time we got outside with the camera it was getting dark so I only snapped a few pics. The one with him in it he is sportin that Luffwassen leather jacket, which was pretty bad ass if I do say. I was standing in my restaurant whiel he was coming around the corner wearing the headgear - it was a sight! But like I said stupid me didn't get the shot. Honestly I was too excited to see the Hoopty! I will definately get one th next time. Cory and I talked about possiblities of a drive in the next week or two before it gets too cold.
That's cool, Mickey! Enjoy the ride!
Here's wishing you open highways for your Speedy and continued prosperity for your restaurant!
Peace - Out!
Here's wishing you open highways for your Speedy and continued prosperity for your restaurant!
Peace - Out!
Mickey, if you're still thinking about the 550-style handbrake, look at the set of pictures closest to the end of the thread. The three-inch section of the front beam sandwiched between two metal supports is what I used as a perch for the brake.
That's a pretty good view of it and the modified section of tunnel it's welded to. I cut out the metal surrounding the old hand-brake and replaced it with a new piece.
You can also see the dead pedal in those shots. Makes hard corners and long drives much nicer.
Good luck!
That's a pretty good view of it and the modified section of tunnel it's welded to. I cut out the metal surrounding the old hand-brake and replaced it with a new piece.
You can also see the dead pedal in those shots. Makes hard corners and long drives much nicer.
Good luck!