Projects Rickybop's 1931 Plymouth 3W Business Coupe build

LOL

Of course, we all know...
The HAMB is our book.
Our story.
The best reality show ever, fellas.
Right here.


Oh! We ain't got a barrel of money
Maybe we're ragged and funny
But we're Rickyboppin' along
Singin' a song
Side by side

I don't know what's a-comin` tomorrow
Maybe it's trouble and sorrow
But we'll travel the road
Sharin' our load
Side by side

When they've all had their quarrels and parted
We'll be the same as we started
Rickyboppin' along
Singing a song
Side by side

You guys are great.
I don't know what I'd do without you.

 

Had a boss ask me once if I was normal. I said, " define Normal". End of conversation!

 

Normal schnormal.

 

By who's standards? HRP

 

"... it was Ricky who farted."

ex-squeeze me.

 

You forgot...
Repairman
Organizer
Groundskeeper
Cook
Cleanin' lady

And now... full-time nurse.

Cuz Judy fell and broke her arm about a week ago. Poor girl, I wish it hadn't happened. But I knew it was going to. She's stubborn as can be. She can barely walk, yet absolutely refuses to use a walker.

And I'm racing winter again, trying to finish outside stuff, including refurbishing my welding table and workbench.

Help me, Mr. Wizard...

 

I should probably say...
"Help us Mr. Wizard."
Cuz it's made everything more difficult for Judy too.
I'm just saying, I'm still making progress on the hot rod front, it's just a major challenge to do everything.
But I'm a force to be reckoned with.
LOL.
Hey... I do way better than a lot of 68-year-olds. So I'm grateful and happy I can do it.
Back to work!

 

I wish I was closer Rick.

 

Thanks Steve. I appreciate the thought.
But maybe my post will help you and others understand a little better what I'm dealing with here. And you'll help me by not feeling the need to say...

I promise you, I want to see me get going way more than any of you do. And I'm-a-gonna. When I can.

And I'm hoping and I believe it'll be well worth the wait.

 

I hope Judy heals up fast but I know broken bones takes time.

Rick, sixty-eight ain't old.... If your a tree! HRP

 

Hey Rick, the "get going" stuff is all meant in fun. Believe me, I know life gets in the way at times........ sometimes more often than seems fair. I am backing you all the way with the Plymouth build. I hope you also realize that all the other stuff you do, especially looking out for Judy, is way more important than a car. You measure up well, man.

 

Ok. Thanks Steve.

 

To whomever it may concern
The Need is, to understand that the *Flame-*Glowing ember-*Burning desire-
*Decades of Dreamin'-*Morning insperation-*Evening Reflection,,, becomes
An Ocean of Emotion fueled by hunger for that cruise to Town and parts N, S, E and West.
VrOOm VrOOm

 

Pure poetry, Tom.

 

You want poetry? If it's & but's were candy and nut's what a very Merry Christmas it would be. HRP

 

That's an excerpt from a poem about dreamers who make too many excuses. Is that what you're saying about me, Danny?

 

Maybe a wild swing or grandiose nod to Kiplin

I'm afraid it's the sad truth about both of us my friend. HRP

 

Please be clear, Danny.

I ask again.
Are you saying I make too many excuses?

And what is "the sad truth"?

 

I'll interpret.
The sad "trooth" is:
*We're getting older (slowing down)
*Life continually gets in the way.
*Money is ALWAYS an issue.
*Time is ALWAYS an issue.
*Being a habitual slacker (in my case) doesn't help either.

 

BINGO! HRP

 

The journey is just as important as the destination. As long as you are enjoying the journey, all is ok.
Best to march to your own drum rather than thinking you need to conform with others.

 

Just to wake up the next day is in itself a great day and as twenty8 said above it’s all about the journey - take care of yourself and Miss Judy and the rest will follow - we are all in this together and wishing you the best Brother Flea

 

Thanks, guys.

Danny's a friend. And Jack's right, he was talking about all and any of our collective difficulties. Not just mine.

I'm going 12 to 16 hours a day lately. And up a couple times each night to let dogs out or if Judy needs something. But I guess I only mention it cuz I don't want you guys thinking I'm being lazy on the hot rod.

I'm trying to keep that good attitude and actually be grateful for the challenges. Or at least accepting of them lol. I figure I'm here for a reason. And if I can build a neat hot rod in spite of the obvious odds against it, well, I guess that's pretty good.

And as I've said, fast or slow, I'm enjoying and savoring every little bit of the process.

 

I do have something good I can share.

Nothing definite yet, but it seems that I may be getting the Jones QC that GearheadsQCE Bruce Schneider had just started building for me. I spoke with his son, Travis. Nice guy like his dad. A very busy hard-working young father about to add a fourth child to the list. So we won't bother them for now until Mama is home and rested with baby on a regular pooping schedule.

I don't have Bruce now to put the QC together for me so I guess I would have to do it myself. Hopefully I can get enough help here and wherever I need to.

Another challenge. But a welcome one.

 

There is no timeline Ricky, I know youre gonna finish this kickass rod someday. Qc sounds like a stroke of good luck!

 

For me, I can't force the hobby. If I'm not feeling it, it isn't going to happen. It will end up being redone or digging a hole I have to climb out of.
I HAVE to eat, I HAVE to sleep, I HAVE to relieve myself. I do not HAVE to go play with cars, and if that does end up being the case, it's not play, it's work. I have put together many cars and trucks over the years for myself. I have never made a profit of the money and time on them. If it's work, it's unpaid work.

 

Maybe I'll eventually build the QC.
Might do an 8.75 or a Dana 60.
But for now, an early Bronco 9" is going to be the quickest and most painless way to have the width, lug bolt pattern, etc that I need.

Picking up this one in a couple days.
1975 Ford Bronco 4:11 Trac Lock.