History The Roach Rod Saga Continues! Almost done! New Pics Added...

yup

 

somebody thought it was cool enough to copy the vibe

 

I really want to build a ‘23-‘25 T COUPE and I know the quarters on this play a big part!

 

Such a great story and HAMB history! Bringing back more of it with motor meltdown artwork by Sailor I got in a HAMB auction...

 

Oh man! That is soooooo cool! Would be a cool T shirt design! Is Sailor still around?

 

I got the front of the ‘26 Roadster on the ground last night. All new front crossmember, powder coated parts, different wishbones, dropped axle, spring, F-100 brakes, new drums etc. I have a new radiator and an original ‘32 shell I got from my friend tbonezart and insert from my friend stevepattee72 The car is going to be way more detailed and built back better than when I got it.

 

Is that fryburger's car in your garage?

 

@wheeltramp brian yup Sam built a large part of it

 

It sure looks like it to me too…

 

Welcome back Sam, I remember you building the car. HRP

 

Yep! I’m getting the headers coated at Cap’s in Fresno, and then driving it at the Governor’s Cup in Sac on the 23rd and then Tucson at the Ducttape Drags!

 

Thank you!

 

The former former roach rod is going to be a pretty awesome car Sam.

 

Thank you! It’ll definitely have a different look!

 

Those wheels look awesome! What gold did you use?

 

this is the gold I used on the spokes!

 

You always do nice work Sam

 

I wasn’t around the hamb when the original car was built. Probably wasn’t until about ten years later. I’m really looking forward to seeing the next version/car come together!

 

Great to see you & this thread pop up, I'm late to the party (again) great work & looking forward to seeing the updates roll through

 

Thanks!

 

Lookin spiffy Sam!

 

I got the ‘26 Roadster sitting on all fours… it’s getting there!

 

No longer is it "a roached rod". Now it's Sam's nice rod.

 

This truly is one of the greatest photoshops of all time!!’

 

Very cool!

 

The only Roach Rod part left on it is the rearend housing. It had been narrowed for this '26 T body, so I couldn't use it. The rest is all different parts!

 

Any progress on the ReRoach Rod?

 

All the parts are tucked away for when I get time. I have to finish this car, and sell it. Then I have my '55 moredoor (The POS) to get running again. I also have my drag model A that I need to do first... although I might tag team the new Roachy and the drag car, because doing two cars at once will get both finished faster.
Sam

 

Too cool. I remember reading (and dreaming) about that car and the fun you were having with it back in the day.
I miss my Bomb Factory Digger shirt as well... amazing how long ago yet how much like yesterday those times were.

The 'new' version is pretty damn cool. Congrats on keeping it alive and kicking.