Tryin' to finish dads last ride!!

Posted a few pics.... Will add more as the progress continues!!!

 

Yeah I grew up in NC near the Outer Banks... My sis and bro in law live near Greenville....

 

bttt

 

Larry hope everything goes well for you on this build, this is one I will subscribe to. Keep it alive...................

 

Most definitely!! Thanks for the support!!

 

Sorry to hear about your loss. But you do have one great project on your hands, good luck with the build!

 

welcome to the hamb

 

Looks like a good project. Have fun with it! Just remember the end goal and all the bumps along the way will smooth out. Cool that you can finish it with your fathers memory over your shoulder

 

Welcome from Fondy

 

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

 

Welcome from southwestern Wisconsin.

 

Got a grill for this beast. lol Should be interesting tryin to figure the best way to mount it!!

 

I feel for you buddy i just lost my old man not even 2 weeks ago my father had left me his 51 chevy business coupe and i to am rebuilding it as a tribute to what he was

 

Larry,it looks like you have really gotten into it , your Dad would be proud of you picking up the torch. If your like me every time you play or do anything with it he feels pretty close doesn't he. I can say that because I go through the same thing with the projects my dad and I had started, like I had told you before if I can help in any way drop me a line ....

 

DadsLastRide,
You have been given an awesome legacy. I can identify with your story,
I never met my biological father,, long story..
I suggest you take a welding or fabricating class at a local JC, sometimes even a night school class will teach you how to weld... then practice practice,, a mig welder is
the best imo. But a old Lincoln arc box is a cheap start.. usually only about 100$.
You will learn the more you practice.. if you cant take a class go buy some books..
then get busy.
Your dad's spirit and the power of the HAMB are with you

 

welcome from utah

 

Sorry for your loss, your father would be proud of you. Welcome and continued luck in build.

 

Sorry to hear that buddy. Keep me post on your project!!

 

Thanks again for your words!! Too bad you live so far, I would take you up on the offer lol

 

So I drove a few hours today to get a grill shell for "DLR".... It is AMAZING!!!

 

Oh.... Best part, 60 BUCKS!!!

 

sorry fo your loss welcome from north central ohio

 

bttt

 

I'm sorry about your father. But at least he layed a foundation on this build for you to finish. He'll be cuisin with you in the passenger seat on the maiden. Take your time with the build and dont get discouraged.

 

Sorry for your loss. Welcome to the HAMB from Ky. Good luck on the build.

 

Ok... So heres the grill now that I painted it.
I know, I have a lot more to worry about right now than a grill, but it's having the little things done and outta the way that motivates you to do the bigger tasks!!

You probably wonder why I chose this color green.....
It all started with the skull I painted for the shift knob and now I'm using the color of the helmet on the grill, rims, and headlights. It's all gonna splash onto the body in some NICEEEE scallop!!! And I will have a black insert in the grill with a big grenade painted on it ol skool style in dark red.

 

Welcome. Sorry for your loss. I believe he'll always be with you no matter what. Good luck with your build!

 

That looks like one cool ride in the making.

Sorry about your Father.

Welcome to the HAMB.

 

Welcome from Hartland WI! Sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my Dad four years ago from cancer. He knew before he passed that I was going to get my first old car and passed on stories and helped me look at cars online. I felt that he helped me find my ride and that he's with me when I'm driving it. I put his early 60's high school photo on my dash.

I'm still kind of a rookie, but if you ever need any help just get in touch with me and I'd be happy to help any way I can- I'm just down the road. If you have any good pics of the car I can Photoshop it for you. Just send me a pm.

 

Good luck with your build, make your dad proud!