It Lives!! Behold the power of the HAMB

Three years ago I posted about losing a friend suddenly. His 15 year old son had just started building his first hot rod and didn't know if he wanted to go on without his dad. The members of the board showed tremendous support and contributed parts as well as support and welcomed Emilio with open arms when he signed up. He's 18 now, about to graduate from high school, and the car is almost on the road. It will wear primer this year so he can drive it and be blown apart for paint later. Thanks again for everything everyone's done to help him out. For the Spokane guys, we'll be working on it all day Saturday if you want to come by and help or just to check it out. PM me for directions. I will keep you updated. Here's one of the original posts for the newbees:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7592

Behold, 496 ci. of stroked big block:

 

Good news. I can't see anything though....

 

Shoot, I can't get the video posting to work. Here's the address if someone can help:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-OGPCtC4EE

 

That sounds good !

 

What a great feeling to first fire your motor. Good luck Emilio.

Doug

 

Looks and sounds good. Nice to hear the story. You must feel good for helping out.

 

very kool!!!!gettin close!

 

Thats Cool..

 

Emilio's father must be smiling knowing his son has good mentors.

 

Thanks Evel

 

I love the way everything on the floor flies out of the way when they juiced it that last time! Kick, ass!

 

Thanks for the update!

Nice when a plan comes together.


jerry

 

I lost my dad when I was 13. I wish I'd had a mentor like you at that time. I'm sure it would have made a HUGE difference in my life.

 

It wasn't just me, it was alot of people. I just happened to be the only one who hung out here at the time. I'm not that much of a mentor, I'm only 28 myself.

 

KOOL, you can come and help me fire up my '49 when I get to that part!!!

 

Very cool. I want to help. Just finished moving, So my weekend is open. I will PM you my new phone number.

 

That's cool! Everyone that helped deserves a GIANT attaboy(or girl)!Wish i was closer,so i could join you sat.Keep us posted,on more progress

 

way to go dude! if my health get better i really hope to meet all you spokane hambers at the nationals this summer in spokane. hey wayfarer looking foward to shaking your hand when i meet you.

 

good Job Men...

 

hey, thanks wayfarer for posting that vid. i love watching that, the greatest sound i have ever heard. it's truly amazing to see so much hard work finally roar to life. i just want to say thanks to all the HAMB members who have been so generous and to wayfarer. also, i want to thank my brother who has put a ton of time and effort into this project to help is little bro. i just hope my dad likes it!

 

now if that does'nt give ya the warm fuzzies nothin will.