Hi all, I'm in my 30's...but have always loved the real hotrod scene. I'm originally from Orange California, but have lived in TX for about 15 years. I'm glad (and sad in a small way) that the hot rod and rat rod scene is regaining in popularity, especially here. There are 3 new rod shops over here in the last handful of years, and I love it. I am still looking for the "one" that I want to get and build...but am extremely eager to look, learn, listen, etc. I have built up a lot of cars in the past, but nothing older than 1970...so I guess that don't really count. Anyway...I'm here, sayin hey. I'm sure I'll post in the first 10 seconds I have whatever ride (or box of parts) I end up getting. Thanks for havin' me. -Scott
Thanks again guys... I'm leaving in an hour to go pick-up my new project. It happened a LOT quicker than I thought it would. (and cheaper too!) I hope it ends up being worth my drive, time, and little bit o' money. I'll make a new post with pics, plans, etc...as soon as I get it back to the house this afternoon. -scott
Nice to meet you .My sister lives in Mansfield ,next time im down i will keep my eyes open for hotrods...
You should roll down 1187, towards 35. There are 2 shops down that way. Yeller Rose seems to be more along my speed, I've called there a few times, drove by at night 1000 times, but havent ever stopped-in to say hi (yet!)...They even have a cool old roadster mounted up on a pole for their shop "sign" out front. There is another shop that just opened just past the tracks. But MAN that must be a million dollars worth of building and cars. There is more glossy paint, shiny chrome, and mo-nay in that place than I can imagine. And they have a new foundation poured next to the existing building...that's bigger than my entire house. So who knows....maybe they have something really bad*** planned for it. We'll see. I love some "patina" and grease though.
Well... wow. I went alllllll the way up to Oklahoma practically, and picked up this ol' Studebaker pickup. 1949 to be exact. And I bit off a lot more than I wanted to chew. I got it all the way home and since it doesnt roll, I couldnt get the damn thing off the trailer. I had to return the trailer that day, so I had to dump it off in a lot until I can find a way to get it home to start pulling it apart. I mainly want the ch***is (which is complete) and the cab. I'll do the rest as i go along. Sigh... Thanks still, for all the welcomes. -scott
welcome to the board Scott from south TEXAS! p.s. I have a 49 Studebaker pick-up I'll give you. Truck is complete, lease the front fenders and hood. Just come down and push it on the trailer. And it rolls just fine. No ***le!!!!
I'll take it brother! I sent you a PM, but who knows if the thing went through. Let me know.. I'll get on it!
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