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wwotr · 10-11-2011, 01:25 PM

I went to visit my friend who owns a Hot Rod shop.
He was working on a Rolls Royce that had been in Storage for 9 years.
I found it interesting to look at it.
It looked like a 30 year old restoration,(possible back in the 70's).
Bondo Cracks, Orange Peel ect, but I thought I'd share with the members here.
I was told the Frame, Headlights Radiator and Hood were R.R.,
but the rest of the Panels were fabricated.

Thoughts?

70-Shorty · 10-11-2011, 01:55 PM

i'd call BS on that, looks more like a kit car, i'll bet the frame was much later and NOT RR. But hey it probably gets more than it's fair share of looks as its unique and different. The things some people build, they probably think folks who spend boatloads of $$$ on old Chevy trucks are crazy too....
Tim

fastwillie 696969 · 10-11-2011, 02:09 PM

does it have grey poupon mustard in the glove box

brad_man_72 · 10-11-2011, 03:10 PM

it's neat, but mostly looks off. Redo entire dash, change the wheels and it might sneak below my bs radar. Still a cool car for what it is. You can put yellow mustard in a grey poupon bottle but it's still going to be yeow mustard.

pritch · 10-11-2011, 08:38 PM

See if he needs an original feeler gauge set.

Just kidding. These ain't for sale just yet. I've seen similar on English tool auction sites going for 500+ pounds-which is 7 or 8 hundred dollars depending on exchange.

mbgmike · 10-11-2011, 09:25 PM

RR actually did make a car that looked like that. A friend of mine had one here in Houston. I never saw it all together. it was one of the least expensive ones made. he said back in 1990 it was only worth maybe 10,000 unrestored. it was a two seater that looked like that. It could be a real one but hard to tell in pictures. the one I saw was original with no top and was a part.

his looked more like this but had no top
http://www.marqueart.com/marqueart/background_fl2.htm

domeier · 10-11-2011, 11:03 PM

I have the same steering wheel in my truck. Damn, I'm high class and didn't even know it.

68C15 · 10-13-2011, 06:23 AM

is that wood on the "trunk"? it looks like it with the cracks. I'm not sure of the terminology but I have a coffee table my Dad built in the 80s that has the same theme. it takes a lot of work to do that.
it also looks like wood on the fenders and rear sides

wwotr · 10-13-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

is that wood on the "trunk"? it looks like it with the cracks. I'm not sure of the terminology but I have a coffee table my Dad built in the 80s that has the same theme. it takes a lot of work to do that.
it also looks like wood on the fenders and rear sides

My 1st thought was that it was wood.
It is raised and does have cracks.
I originally thought it was painted to LOOK like wood.
I'll find out more today, as I'm stopping by the Shop, and I'll check it out while I'm there.
Now you've got my curriosity peaked.

panhandler62 · 10-13-2011, 02:16 PM

I'd roll in it all day, and twice on Sunday.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-13-2011, 03:07 PM

That is a pretty cool car either way. I also see a pretty sweet 40 Deluxe next to it too. Do you have any more pics of it?

Leinie · 10-13-2011, 05:56 PM

Looks like linoleum on the rear deck

1966Stepside · 10-14-2011, 04:18 PM

Pretty Sure that steering column is from a 70's or 80's GM vehicle. Black plastic turn stalk gives it away...

All in all, pretty cool though. Definitely different

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-15-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1966Stepside

Pretty Sure that steering column is from a 70's or 80's GM vehicle. Black plastic turn stalk gives it away...

All in all, pretty cool though. Definitely different

Not sure about whether it is a real Rolls or not, but as for GM parts, didja know that Rolls used GM TH400 transmissions for a time?

http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/th400.htm

"The TH400 made its way into heavier duty GM trucks in the 1970's in 2wd and 4wd configurations. The 400 was not just a GM exclusive transmission. It is an immensely popular transmission in the automotive industry as well as the aftermarket. They are found in GM's, Jeeps, Jaguars, Rolls-Royces, Ferraris and others."

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-15-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1966Stepside

Pretty Sure that steering column is from a 70's or 80's GM vehicle. Black plastic turn stalk gives it away...

All in all, pretty cool though. Definitely different

More exotic brands that came with Turbo 400s (knowing it was the best in the business and/or couldn't manage to make a decent transmission themselves):

MA: 1984-88 AM General 4WD Military Truck
FV: 1981-82 Avanti with 350 V-8; Excalibur (?)
N: 1973-82 Checker
FE, FG: 1977-80 Ferrari (V-12)
E: 1971-78 Holden (never heard of this ... anyone?)
Z: 1976-88 Jaguar
K and J: 1965-79 Jeep
EA: 1969-76 Opel Diplomat
RV: Revcon Motor Home
R: 1966-88 Rolls Royce
ET, EV: 1977-88 Volvo Truck

*project 67 sub* · 10-15-2011, 07:49 PM

Holden is Australian chevy, pontiac etc.

10-11-2011, 01:25 PM	#1
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop I went to visit my friend who owns a Hot Rod shop. He was working on a Rolls Royce that had been in Storage for 9 years. I found it interesting to look at it. It looked like a 30 year old restoration,(possible back in the 70's). Bondo Cracks, Orange Peel ect, but I thought I'd share with the members here. I was told the Frame, Headlights Radiator and Hood were R.R., but the rest of the Panels were fabricated. Thoughts? Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

10-11-2011, 01:55 PM	#2
70-Shorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario CA Posts: 317	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop i'd call BS on that, looks more like a kit car, i'll bet the frame was much later and NOT RR. But hey it probably gets more than it's fair share of looks as its unique and different. The things some people build, they probably think folks who spend boatloads of $$$ on old Chevy trucks are crazy too.... Tim __________________ Ontario CA•70 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside C-10 71 Chevy Longbed Fleetside C-20 (sold ) 63 Chevy II Nova SS 02 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson supercharged 5.4 2000 Harley Roadking Hot Bike Baggers Mag Shoot http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/i...oot/?start=all some truck lettering & flame jobs http://www.flickr.com/photos/4950319...7602894916215/

10-11-2011, 02:09 PM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop does it have grey poupon mustard in the glove box __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

10-11-2011, 03:10 PM	#4
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop it's neat, but mostly looks off. Redo entire dash, change the wheels and it might sneak below my bs radar. Still a cool car for what it is. You can put yellow mustard in a grey poupon bottle but it's still going to be yeow mustard.

10-11-2011, 08:38 PM	#5
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop See if he needs an original feeler gauge set. Just kidding. These ain't for sale just yet. I've seen similar on English tool auction sites going for 500+ pounds-which is 7 or 8 hundred dollars depending on exchange. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

10-11-2011, 09:25 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop RR actually did make a car that looked like that. A friend of mine had one here in Houston. I never saw it all together. it was one of the least expensive ones made. he said back in 1990 it was only worth maybe 10,000 unrestored. it was a two seater that looked like that. It could be a real one but hard to tell in pictures. the one I saw was original with no top and was a part. his looked more like this but had no top http://www.marqueart.com/marqueart/background_fl2.htm Last edited by mbgmike; 10-11-2011 at 09:43 PM.

10-11-2011, 11:03 PM	#7
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop I have the same steering wheel in my truck. Damn, I'm high class and didn't even know it.

10-13-2011, 06:23 AM	#8
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop is that wood on the "trunk"? it looks like it with the cracks. I'm not sure of the terminology but I have a coffee table my Dad built in the 80s that has the same theme. it takes a lot of work to do that. it also looks like wood on the fenders and rear sides __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-13-2011, 02:16 PM	#10
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop I'd roll in it all day, and twice on Sunday. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

10-13-2011, 03:07 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop That is a pretty cool car either way. I also see a pretty sweet 40 Deluxe next to it too. Do you have any more pics of it? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-13-2011, 05:56 PM	#12
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop Looks like linoleum on the rear deck

10-14-2011, 04:18 PM	#13
1966Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North, AL Posts: 135	Re: Rolls Royce at my local Hot Rod Shop Pretty Sure that steering column is from a 70's or 80's GM vehicle. Black plastic turn stalk gives it away... All in all, pretty cool though. Definitely different __________________ Truck Pics http://s886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ew%20Purchase/

10-15-2011, 07:49 PM	#16
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