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what way to go? on a 33 coupe...

Posted By: Mopar Ron

what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/16/14 11:13 PM

just looking ahead with what to do with the 33 Ply coupe I have.
I have thought about building a fenderless car,
"BUT" if I go with fenders,
should I build a Cabriolet or a chopped top coupe???

give your opinion.


more coupes and cabriolets here:
https://www.facebook.com/ron.podsiadly/m...4046&type=3



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Posted By: moparx

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/17/14 03:32 AM

wack the top no matter which way you decide to go ! I really like 'em low, but that is just me............ refresh my feeble mind on this as it sits now. no matter what your decision, I know it will turn out to be a great build. how are your other projects coming along ?

Posted By: Mopar Ron

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/17/14 03:54 AM

Eric, I am building a 35 dodge highboy PU right now as a For Sale car to help pay bills and have working capitol for the 33 coupe.
I plan and hope to have 3 cars done this year
this 35 PU
the race truck
and the 33 ply coupe

the coupe is just a body, but I have all new glass fenders, a hood,grill and grill shell, so all I have to do is build the chassis and get it done
Posted By: NTOLERANCE

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/17/14 03:57 AM

Hot rods are better than steet rods....fenderless high boy...
Posted By: His and Her 69's

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/17/14 07:22 AM

My Choice is Chop Top Coupe!!!
David
Posted By: dogdays

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/17/14 05:22 PM

NONONONONO!!!!!!!

Those coupes are rare and deserve to live. They already had a "chopped top" look, the top is much lower than a 34 ford.

IMHO cutting the top off one is just plain stupid, you are throwing away the thing that makes them special. And chopping the top turns it into a caricature.

Channel it if you want lower. Aftermarket MII front end will live under the fenders.

I vote for a new Hemi /6-speed for the powertrain.
R.
Posted By: MuuMuu101

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/17/14 07:08 PM

Coupe!
Posted By: rrbrucea

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/17/14 09:53 PM

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NONONONONO!!!!!!!

Those coupes are rare and deserve to live. They already had a "chopped top" look, the top is much lower than a 34 ford.

IMHO cutting the top off one is just plain stupid, you are throwing away the thing that makes them special. And chopping the top turns it into a caricature.

Channel it if you want lower. Aftermarket MII front end will live under the fenders.

I vote for a new Hemi /6-speed for the powertrain.
R.




Yeah, what he said!
Posted By: Mopar Ron

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/18/14 12:49 AM

I know what your saying about a mopar already looks chopped compared to a ford.
here is a chopped mopar coupe compared to a non chopped one.
I Think they both look great
but I like chopped cars

mine will have 18" wide pro street tires (I already have them)
it will have a 440 6 pack and a MVB 727 that I have as well.
would love to go new hemi and a 6 speed but can't afford that, I need to go with what I have.

check out some mopar coupes and Cabriolets here:
https://www.facebook.com/ron.podsiadly/m...4046&type=3



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Posted By: fstfish66

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/18/14 09:06 AM

always liked the look of a 33/34 coupe,,, that choped 33 looks meen,,im not a fender less kinda guy,,,,i perfer the chopped fendered coupe you posted,,,,
Posted By: therocks

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/18/14 03:23 PM

I agree.fendered coupe.My buddy has a 32 fendered coupe.Its one sweet car.Too bad it just sits as its almost totally finished.Rocky
Posted By: poorboy

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/18/14 04:22 PM

Unchopped, full fender, coupe would be my preference, but its not my money, or time, or car. Gene
Posted By: bigdad

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/18/14 06:11 PM

Posted By: moparx

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/19/14 02:51 AM

dad, that's a sweetie ! one thing is for sure, ron will use a "correct" drivetrain
Posted By: dogdays

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/19/14 03:37 AM

Maybe the fact that I'm well over 6 feet tall helps explain why I don't think chopping the top is a good idea.

But I think half the appeal of that chopped-top coupe is the dark windows. Darken the windows of the stock roof car and you'll see what I mean.

As for the engine, do what you wish, I'm not paying for it. I think you can save around 300 lb off the front end by using a new Hemi, and make as much usable power.
Note, I said usable power.

Weight distribution will be much better and the car can be made to go around corners, which would be good in my experience, as I drive mountain passes a lot. Like I was doing last night, Wolf Creek Pass in the moonlight is really cool. Wish I had something that handled better than my '64Dog D100! The rear wheel steer from the leaf springs can be a killer.

Anyway, keep it a coupe whatever else you do, I think the fenders add to the character of the car, though.

Congratulations on scoring the best looking coupe!

R.
Posted By: gregsrt

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/19/14 04:02 AM

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Bigdad has shown the way. Traditional is the best. Tubbed hot rods look funny.
Posted By: ex_cuda_guy

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/19/14 10:30 AM

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Bigdad has shown the way. Traditional is the best. Tubbed hot rods look funny.



Unless its a gasser, then that full fender tubbed and chopped one would look cool, imo. bigdad, you always have the best pix!!!
Posted By: Mopar Ron

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/19/14 05:10 PM

I have that picture of the red one too and it is a nice car If I seen it at a car show I would really check it out and get pics of it.

but it is just not my style of car, traditional style is cool but I like wide tire not wide white wall tires, I like the pro street look and I already have the tires and wheels and they are all paid for

I like the look of these cars with a stock top but really like them with a slight chop like the one I posted.

I was just undecided weather to do it as a cabriolet(which is what I always wanted) or chopped coupe

here is what I have collected already:
440 engine,alum heads
weiand 6 pack setup
mvb 727
14" wide salt flat wheel
18" wide 30" tall Pro Trac tires(brand new)
8 3/4 rear end with 3.55 gears
ladder bars
alum radiator
headers
compete 33 coupe body with all glass fenders.
need to do a frame,I have all the mustang II front end stuff

you see I have a great amount of stuff ready to do this car as a pro street Hot rod



Posted By: ex_cuda_guy

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/21/14 09:09 AM

I agree Ron, that chopped and tubbed silver coupe looks bad azz too!! Even if you don't put a straight axle and spokes up front.

those "kidney bean" solid rims might even look better..
Posted By: NTOLERANCE

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/24/14 12:10 AM



Posted By: MuuMuu101

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/24/14 03:03 AM

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Posted By: poorboy

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/24/14 05:19 AM

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Different ride, same thoughts. Guess great minds really do think alike. Can't wait for more like these to show up. Gene
Posted By: B1arno

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/26/14 05:34 AM

In my opinion(which I think Ron can already guess) you should make it a chopped coupe. That being said, I like a mild chop. Not to wild. As far as fenders or not, I like them both ways, either with or without hood, but no hood sides, and I am a pro street fan. Love the big and littles.

Ron, glad to hear your going to get started on it. Let me know if you ever come across a steel deck lid. I could use one.

I am glad that there are so many differing opinions. It would be pretty boring if everyone liked and built the same thing. Everybody, keep building what YOU like!

Arno
Posted By: moparx

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/27/14 02:56 AM

arno, you hit it on the head with that statement ! it's the diversity of builds that make hot rods interesting and fun !
Posted By: Fig

Re: what way to go? on a 33 coupe... - 03/27/14 04:00 AM

Hi Ron,

Hows it going? My vote is chopped top! I think they look so cool.

Your skills are so darn good, it doesn't really matter, it will look good no matter what!
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