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**GregWeld** · #11 03-17-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Moreno

Greg, your right this is a beautiful build! Out of curiosity, what about this car appeals to you more?

Nailed looked to me like you had to be going on 90 years old to think it was a hot rod... Other than understanding the turbos etc -- the LOOKS were OLD MAN...

This car - I don't care what motor is in it -- it just looks like a hot rod. I want to jump in it - put the top down and say "punch it! I know the road...."

**fleetus macmullitz** · #12 03-17-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

This is FAR and ABOVE better IMHO than the Troy built version... This is a car I'd be proud to own. It's bad azz... and elegant at the same time.

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Nailed looked to me like you had to be going on 90 years old to think it was a hot rod... Other than understanding the turbos etc -- the LOOKS were OLD MAN...

That hurts Greg.

**WSSix** · #13 03-17-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Nailed looked to me like you had to be going on 90 years old to think it was a hot rod... Other than understanding the turbos etc -- the LOOKS were OLD MAN...

This car - I don't care what motor is in it -- it just looks like a hot rod. I want to jump in it - put the top down and say "punch it! I know the road...."

I gotta disagree about Nailed but you're spot on in how this car looks. I think Gangsta Touring is a great way to describe Nailed

**GregWeld** · #14 03-17-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WSSix

I gotta disagree about Nailed but you're spot on in how this car looks. I think Gangsta Touring is a great way to describe Nailed

I rarely opine about someone else's build... it's their car... so as long as they love it... I'm good with that. But as a comparison between the two -- or even the THREE if you include Hal Wings (another TT build).... I'd take this black drop top any day.

Shmoov69 · #15 03-17-2013, 08:14 PM

Beautiful car buuuuuut............ Shoulda kept the Buford's headlights IMO.

Al Moreno · #16 03-17-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Nailed looked to me like you had to be going on 90 years old to think it was a hot rod... Other than understanding the turbos etc -- the LOOKS were OLD MAN...

This car - I don't care what motor is in it -- it just looks like a hot rod. I want to jump in it - put the top down and say "punch it! I know the road...."

I can see your point. It's definitely a different build style.

**fleetus macmullitz** · #17 03-17-2013, 09:07 PM

I like the car. Just not a fan of the 'been there done that' wheels and steering wheel though.

But if that's what the customer wanted...

takid455 · #18 03-19-2013, 09:57 AM

While I am not a fan of the interior mainly due b/c its read The car is very tasteful. Would have done different rims also. Overall, it looks very well thought out. Currently doing a'56 olds with similar design intents as this Buick. Retain classic designs and integrate modern flare vs add modern flare.

RPM did a '56 olds 98 which is awesome

gearheads78 · #19 03-19-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by takid455

While I am not a fan of the interior mainly due b/c its read The car is very tasteful. Would have done different rims also. Overall, it looks very well thought out. Currently doing a'56 olds with similar design intents as this Buick. Retain classic designs and integrate modern flare vs add modern flare.

RPM did a '56 olds 98 which is awesome

I am in the early stages of planning my 54' Olds 88 2dr HT. Ben Hermance is working on my rendering now. You have a build thread for yours yet? Decided what direction you are going to go for frame and or suspension yet?

RPM HOTRODS · #20 03-19-2013, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the kind words on the Buick, It was a very fun build. As I type this The customer (which is from Pasadena, Ca) is in the shop having fun with the Buick today. As far as the wheels....... You can say what your opinion is on them. But..... this car is built to drive and is going to be driven like a rental car. So with that said why do a one-off wheel? The last time I checked too they are a Billet Specialties Profile Series wheel which to me isn't a joke at all. Your making it out like it has Boss or American Racing wheels on it. I tried to build this car to be somewhat timeless and I think it is. The Olds was done the same way and is almost 10 years old and still will kick ass today. I post this up on our website and if you need any build pictures let me know what your looking for and I'll make it happen!!! Thanks, Curt