Looking for people in Jersey

Hey everyone...im pretty new to this forum and 2 months ago picked up a 54 GMC on a 48 Plymouth sedan frame with a flat 6 in it...i've been working non-stop on this (body work, paint, wiring, brakes, supports..pretty much a little bit of everything) i've had her out acouple times since then but just wondering if there is anyone near the sayreville New Jersey area around?

 

Welcome, I'm in Saddle Brook. Not too far. Post some Pics.

 

Im about 45 minutes south, Near TomsRiver area

 

Here is a front view of her, its still in progress but coming out nice...I think

 

welcome from oregon!

 

Cool ride....welcome from Maryland


Steve

 

5 mins away Helmetta welcome

 

Thanks everyone...Pat nice metal work, Im in the process right now making a hood

 

Howell.....sounds like an interesting build, is there a story behind it?

 

NJ here -- exit 4

 

Im in Union.30 mins north of ya.Welcome

 

From what I know of it the first person who took on this project had a 48 Plymouth Sedan that had a pretty solid frame but a weak body then he picked up the cab from the junk yard and bedsides from a 65 chevy. He then sold it to someone that didnt do much to it except drive it and it took a beating so I bought it off of him. There were a few problem one major problem was the original builder made a custom bracket for the shocks and when I bought it I notice that the bracket that was made wasnt in the right position or angle so instead of the shocks traveling up and down it move left to right which was causing the bracket and section of the frame to pull away and rip off, so i went along and fixed that. Next was the bed didnt allow the rear to travel all the way and it severed the brake line in half so I had to modify the bedsides to allow it to travel to the full extent. The radiator im not sure what it was from was cracked and leaking and it had a tractor grill on it...the grill shell was beat up really bad. I used a 60's mustang radiator and 28-29 Model A grill shell and made supports to hold the radiator and shell. I did some body work but left a little bit for character and resprayed the truck. Replaced the truck bed (plywood) with 2x8 peices and stained them and cut to fit nicely. The gas tank was relocated to the back othe bed and cap shaved down off the body. There was alot of whole in the front cab for original parts and wires to go so I made a stainless steel firewall plate and bolted it on instead of welding it on to add character. There is many more things that I have done but that was the main part of it. There is more coming soon but im 22yrs old and as most kids my age cash is low.
Some people ask me how did I get into these style and era of car and the truth is I feel like they match who I am and just love what they are for, what they are about and the people that I get a chance to meet

 

Greeting from Clifton NJ

 

Greetings from South Plainfield! I used to work in Parlin off of Ernston Rd. You been going to Motor Speedway at E-Town?

 

greetings from morris co

 

I havent been to the drive in at e-town yet i still have a few things that I wanna get down before I go out again

 

I drive through Sayreville everyday on my way home to Belford... yer cops ****.

 

there is alot worse towns then sayreville south river cops are pretty harsh

 

welcome,from pitman new jersey

 

Welcome from Edison

 

thanks just let me know if you need to use any shaping tools. im through sayreville everyday on my way home from work

 

yo.

 

You can meet NJ HAMBERS right here.....its in your back yard!!hahaha Im about 1 1/2 hours north!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=347145

 

Thanks that would be awesome im sure making this hood will be a somewhat of a hard task

 

Born and raised in Parlin section of OB, now live in 15 mins south in Hazlet.

Go to etown on July 20th with or without your truck.

 

Yea im def. going to go..I cant wait to meet some people...just talking and learning new things would be great...thinking and seeing new ideas

 

you arent kidding, im in SR.

 

Greetings from Sus*** county

 

Greetings from exit 131 GSP
check out Wayne's Speed Shop in S Amboy
great bunch of hot rodders there

 

Welcome from South Jersey... Join these Social Groups, plenty of hoodlums.
Six Pack to go...Keep Motor Speedway alive and fresh in our memories til next year!!

Group dedicated to hambers in Jersey!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=31

For HAMBERS with in eastern PA. and western NJ for social gatherings car shows, races, and cruises.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=99