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hello;
My experience with Ebay is that sometimes I feel there are a million people bidding against me and sometimes there seems to be nobody watching the auction I'm trying to get.
My rule is, bid what you would pay for the itam and if someine pays more, they just overpaid for it.
My 2 cents.

Bruce

While I agree with this statement in part, the real secret to winning an ebay auction is snipeing!  Why would you bid on an item before it's about to end?  You are only driving up the selling price.  (good for the seller, bad for the buyer).  I almost never lose an item that I really want.  Its no secret, but you must controll your urge to bid.  Make sure you are on a fast computer (not dialup!) and with less than 30 seconds left to the auction, place a bid for the HIGHEST amount you are willing to pay.  I can almost gaurentee you will win, and for a lot less than your higest bid!   Daniel.

Welcome back into rodding. I am going to Jackson, MS on Saturday to a statewide planning meeting of car clubs and such. It's called a planning meeting, but we just about have the calendar filled up with events all around this area. And adding more daily. This link will continue to be updated as the year goes along, but here is where you can find a good list of car events: http://www.ms-sra.org/msra/2007.pdf
AL

Thanks for the link.  Maybe I'll see you at the Bunny run in Jackson this year.

I just looked up where Brownsville is located. Have you ever been to the Bunny Run in Jackson, TN?
AL

Ive been to a run in Jackson, but cant recall what is was called.  I didnt have a rod at the time.  I believe it was in 2005.  Had to be the same one. I just recently got back into the building aspect of rodding.  I got out of it for a long long time! But I always liked going to the rod runs.  
Daniel.

Might need some w i d e r tires on the back, don't ya think? Sharp lookin' ride. Any chance we'll see it at Good Guys Nashville end of June, first of July? Here's a picture of a pickup of a friend of mine, I don't know what size his rear tires are, but they are w i d e.
AL

I hope to have the T at least driveable by then, but either way I plan on being there!  And yeah, the tires are a little excessive  :mrgreen:  but Ive always like the big and little look!

After reading this thread, I've found another reason I like this site,  all the members from "down under".  The only place in the world I have any desire to visit (outside the good ol USA that is) is Australia and New Zealand!  Ive gotta get down there before Im too old to enjoy it!!  Hopefully I can learn some about your cultures on this site, as you have ours! );b(

When you decide to visit let us know ....... we are well known for our hospitality ...... I'm sure we can arrange some fun times !!  

When I find the time to make it down, I will most certainly take you up on your offer!  Im always ready for fun time!!! );b(

Holy cow Don, I didnt realize this started out to be that radical 4door in the first pics!  I love the way your son went with it.  There is some serious talent running amongst your family!! );b(

Last few, & new radiator shots.






Wow....thats it, hope Im not boring ya'll!!

Here's a few more pics of my progress.
Wheel and Tires:



Im putting everything together for fit and fair.  But then its all coming back down for paint and powder coating.

I already posted most of these in rodding roundtable forum when I did my intro.  I didnt realize this forum was here.  Im posting them again here also where they belong. Sorry  :oops: Its a 27 T with a 383 chevy w/350 trans and a 8.8 Ford rear with disc brakes and 4:10 posi gears.  The chasis was made by www.spiritcars.com in Arkansas.  got 15x14 and 15x4 torq trust two's with MT 33x19.50x15 on the rear.  I plan on building it as a kinda "highboy" for now, but willl most definatly be chopping a whole lotta metal outta that big ol roof line down the road!  



Thats the 57 olds rear I was gonna use before I opted for the 8.8.

nice projec,t      "looks loud"   ..my kind of ride... welcome aboard and keep us posted

Thanks!  I havnt cranked her up with those Zoomies yet but Im sure it'll be loud alright..!!  But I just got these a little while ago on ebay for when I want it to be "quiet".... :mrgreen:

After reading this thread, I've found another reason I like this site,  all the members from "down under".  The only place in the world I have any desire to visit (outside the good ol USA that is) is Australia and New Zealand!  Ive gotta get down there before Im too old to enjoy it!!  Hopefully I can learn some about your cultures on this site, as you have ours! );b(

I was on the corvette forum and someone posted info about a new search engine that was really cool.  I put in a search for hot rod and this site was amongst the group.  I had seen the others but this one was new to me so I checked it out..I imeadiatly recognized Donsrods and his most FAMOUS  T build, and knew I must join this site ASAP!!!  (Plus you have better smilies than the other sites!   )

a new search engine?

:T)

Yes, I had included the web site in my original posts but the mods must have removed it.  Im sure they had a good reason so I wont post it again.

Leave the bullet holes. Looks like that'll git pretty good. Nice intro, by the way.
Welcome to the RRT.
Charlie

great photos of the project, looks good.

looks like you got a SWEET ride coming along!!!

Thanks for the welcome and the kind words!  Seems like I've got another great forum to keep up with!!

Hi Daniel, welcome to the forum.  Did you get finished with your New Years Eve stint at work ok?  Many drunks on the road?


You will like this forum.  Lots of really nice people on here, all willing to lend a hand.


Don

Thanks Don.  Yeah basicly a quiet night with one sad exception.  A single car accident in the early morning hours which looks like its gonna turn to be a fatal one.  Too make it worse, its was the 19 year old son of one of our own deputies. :cry:

I was on the corvette forum and someone posted info about a new search engine that was really cool.  I put in a search for hot rod and this site was amongst the group.  I had seen the others but this one was new to me so I checked it out..I imeadiatly recognized Donsrods and his most FAMOUS  T build, and knew I must join this site ASAP!!!  (Plus you have better smilies than the other sites!   )