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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by chryslerfan55, Dec 1, 2024.

  1. Well, here we are again. You’re going to have to forgive me for not doing this last year but losing my mother didn’t do me any favors. Same idea as with previous years, if you have any plans, projects, thoughts, etc, post up. And remember, HAMB appropriate content only please.
     
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  2. ironandsteele
    Joined: Apr 25, 2006
    Posts: 6,013

    ironandsteele
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    My big goal is to get this one completed and drive it every day. I just started pecking away at it a couple of months ago and my aim is to be driving it by spring.

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  3. Hope to get this and myself legal and on the road so both the car and engine hit 6 digits on mileage. Car is actually lower mileage than engine. Car is around 50k and engine 80k FB_IMG_1733004970940.jpg
     
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  4. I'll keep working on the OT Belair I drive mostly now. Possibly the PS swap for the Ford.

    I did a lot on the Belair this year considering that my ESI pain injection wore off sometime in August.
     
  5. 05snopro440
    Joined: Mar 15, 2011
    Posts: 2,163

    05snopro440
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    1. Get my 46 GMC tuned up properly and running well, use it a bunch (drive to Deuce Days). This probably includes a new driveshaft this winter.
    2. Suspension repairs on my 62 Bel Air (control arm bushings), new wheels and tires, seatbelts and new seat covers so I can take my daughter cruising.
    3. Get my 28 Model A in the shop and get working on the body and chassis.
     
  6. Hoping to get some work done on my 56 this year. It needs a transmission, front end rebuild, and interior work at minimum. I have sort of neglected it the past year or so after getting my OT Chevelle back. I miss driving it regularly.

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  7. Lone Star Mopar
    Joined: Nov 2, 2005
    Posts: 4,032

    Lone Star Mopar
    Member

    After the loss of my Father & all that entails.
    I've just really got back into our cars this year. Got the Elco just about lined out. Plan for it is to log some miles, hit some shows & maybe put it up for sale. Screenshot_20241111_171330_DuckDuckGo.jpg My brother is finishing up metal work on our 52. Then I'll swap the 261/T5 & 57 Chevy rear end. Hopefully get it in primer/sealer. 20241130_173551.jpg Screenshot_20241130_103903_Photos.jpg
     
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  8. MMM1693
    Joined: Feb 8, 2009
    Posts: 1,365

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    Well if everything goes according to plan I'll finish this bathroom remodel for sweety this week. Then onto a little shop maintenance. Then back on the 40.
     
  9. Lone Star Mopar
    Joined: Nov 2, 2005
    Posts: 4,032

    Lone Star Mopar
    Member

    I've got a fresh 283 & OD to go in our 64 C10.
    My bro will probably put a new roof skin & do some panel beating if he has time.
    It's just a driver, dirt bike hauler. No need to over do that one. Got a set of OG steel wheels to go back on it. Screenshot_20241202_084912_Photos.jpg
    Got our Wagon fired running again recently. Just need some small maintenance & get back on finishing the interior. 20240815_200441.jpg
     
  10. Mike Lawless
    Joined: Sep 20, 2021
    Posts: 579

    Mike Lawless

    Not much to do on Ol' Furd except drive it. I have a couple road trips planned, the first up into the PNW. Up highway 395 through northern California, Oregon and Washington, then across to Montana. Back roads as much as possible to connect with America...while i still can, and while some of it is still there. 20240207_133243.jpg
     
  11. downlojoe33
    Joined: Jul 25, 2013
    Posts: 732

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    Member

    My plan is to stay healthy, stay mobile, stay positive, and try my damndest to get my 60 Ranchero going, and put more miles on the 56 F-100 and 55 Bird. But what’s that old saying about plans…….?
     
  12. FrozenMerc
    Joined: Sep 4, 2009
    Posts: 3,195

    FrozenMerc
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    The goal for this year is to finish the rolling chassis on my '51 F-1, complete the rust repair, and get that truck out of my shop and into the painter's.

    The chassis and suspension are painted and new brake lines are run. Now it is time to tear the engine and trans down, clean them up and paint. Then onto body work on the cab and front fenders. Need to repair some rust in the corners and windshield header and replace the firewall.

    Other than that, I want to put as many miles as possible on the Packard that is poking it's nose into the image below.

    And maybe, just maybe, if all goes well, in 2026, I can start on the little Fairlane shoved up against the wall.

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  13. Oneball
    Joined: Jul 30, 2023
    Posts: 1,257

    Oneball
    Member

    Want to get the front seat padding on the Merc refreshed so I don’t fall out of it everytime I go round a right hand bend and fit a solid line from the pump to carb as it rather scarily pissed fuel out last time I started it. And then drive the crap out of it.
     
  14. jsxtreme
    Joined: Sep 3, 2024
    Posts: 34

    jsxtreme

    At a bare minimum this is getting new rockers and floors. If I get ambitious, maybe a garage paint job.

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  15. Nah, it’ll buff out. Hehe.
     
  16. gene-koning
    Joined: Oct 28, 2016
    Posts: 4,612

    gene-koning
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    We made it through the process involved with my mom passing earlier this year, and the aftermath of that experience. My 2 sisters and I are still on good terms. :)

    Now we are in the process of replacing all the windows in our house (suppose to happen next week), and we have also discovered we need to replace the roof on our house, we are praying for 3 days in a row with the temps in the 40s so that can still happen this year.

    For next year, we are in the process of planning a 2 week driving vacation, we have yet to determine if we want to revisit a place we have already been, or seek a new adventure. We still have the WI Hot Rod 100, and possibly Lloydfest 25, in the plans, either of which could be effected by that vacation, or delays in the house roof & windows.

    Baring any unusual winter issues with the 49 pickup (its the winter driver), its ready for whatever the driving plans are for next year. The 48 Plymouth coupe is waiting in the background, at this point it is ready to go. I have been considering returning it back towards the original intent for the coupe, back to better fitting the dirt track look of the early 60s, now that it isn't the primary long distance summer cruiser ride.

    A lot of stuff hangs on the completion of the work on the house.
     
  17. Kelly Burns
    Joined: May 22, 2009
    Posts: 1,652

    Kelly Burns
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  18. Number one on the list is stay out of the hospital!

    Number two is to get the Ranch Wagon repaired and back on the road!

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    Number three is spend more time with Brenda and drive my old Beater more!

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    And continue to thank the Good Lord for my health! HRP
     
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  19. Model A Gomez
    Joined: Aug 26, 2006
    Posts: 1,748

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    Hope to get my Roadster Pickup going next year, was going to be a tinker with it project but just kept finding problems so became a frame up project. Almost have the frame back together the engine was a fresh rebuild so now has a Snyders 5.5 to 1 head, burns intake with a Holley 94 and a 50's Mallory dual point distributor. Been through the rearend, front suspension and steering and brakes. Body work and paint is next.

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  20. chrisp
    Joined: Jan 27, 2007
    Posts: 1,115

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    I've restored, built and repaired hundreds of cars during the last 33 years, hopefully next year will be the year I finaly finish one of mine...
     
  21. hrm2k
    Joined: Oct 2, 2007
    Posts: 5,173

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    While on the ragged edge of the HAMB, 2025 will see me start putting miles on my V8 Corvair.
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  22. hrm2k
    Joined: Oct 2, 2007
    Posts: 5,173

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    @Lone Star Mopar …..good move on that fender. Those oversized openings were never good looking
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  23. Health will be paramount. Radiation treatments will end around Christmas. In the meantime I’m trying to get enough strength and stamina while having treatments to start sanding the coupe body in order to get it painted black. If not now then after treatments end.
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  24. Packrat
    Joined: Aug 25, 2005
    Posts: 605

    Packrat
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    Love that wagon!
     
  25. 3quarter32
    Joined: Dec 10, 2010
    Posts: 551

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    Hopefully I can get back to my upholstery jobs. Going in tomorrow (Tuesday) for knee replacement.
     
  26. Dave G in Gansevoort
    Joined: Mar 28, 2019
    Posts: 3,099

    Dave G in Gansevoort
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    from Upstate NY

    I'd like to get the Whatever project much further along. Been idling for way too long...
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    God willing, and the creek don't rise
     
  27. partsdawg
    Joined: Feb 12, 2006
    Posts: 3,639

    partsdawg
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    from Minnesota

    Same as last year. Survive it.
     
  28. Toms Dogs
    Joined: Dec 16, 2005
    Posts: 585

    Toms Dogs
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    from NJ

  29. 19Fordy
    Joined: May 17, 2003
    Posts: 8,236

    19Fordy
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    For 2025, I am wondering if its possible to set up a "Go Fund Me Page" to help get $$$ to finish my car?


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  30. Dino 64
    Joined: Jul 13, 2012
    Posts: 2,466

    Dino 64
    Member
    from Virginia

    Drive the wheels off my coupe !
     

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