New guy in Houston

Got hooked on hot rods at 10 yrs. old when we lived in Santa Clara, CA in the late 50's. Only lived there for 4 yrs. but that was all took.
Had several cars over the yrs. but never finished one till 2005. A 1970 chevy short wide pick-up I drive everyday. Got layed-off last Nov. had lots of time so I desided to finish a 1940 Ford pick-up I started 20 yrs. ago. Had purchased 90% of what was needed back then so it was just a matter of putting it together. Finished it a couple of weeks ago, have about 500 miles on it. The only problem so far was a little over heating but an electric fan took care of that. I look at it and still can not believe I finished it. Plan on selling it to fund my next project, a 1931 Model A 2dr sedan. Have grand kids now and need a vehicle with more room. Plan on getting the two boys involved (9 yrs and 5 yrs.) in the build they are both mechanically minded and love going to grandpa's shop.
Like 30's and 40's cars that are drivers. Do not like billet.
Have a friend who is a member so I desided to join.

 

Welcome from one new guy to another. NICE truck!

 

Welcome from Kemah

 

Welcome from Brenham!

 

welcome aboard and nice truck!

 

Welcome from Angleton, nice truck!

 

Welcome from Corsicana ! Where you from ?

 

good on you for involving the grandchildren. and weldome to the hamb.

i plan to be a hot rod influence on my (now infant) grandchildren. however, as my son in law is a Marine i have no idea where they will live when they are older. luckily, my daughter and the s-i-l are both gearheads so they probably won't need my help to get grease under their fingernails.

 

YES, involve the grands! Welcome from Kerrville.

 

Welcome from Illinois

 

Welcome from Houston. What part of town are you in?

 

Welcome from Houston. Love the truck. You taking it to the thing this Saturday?

 

Welcome from up in Denton

 

Meteor Man: Southwest side
Spyder: What is the thing and where is it at?

 

Wecome from North Side Houston. The Korsairs CC are havin a party / show Saturday 7:00pm at Hot Rod Tommys garage 1960 and Mills rd. behind the Jack n the box the adress is 12402 ann lane suite f zip 77070 hope to see you there!!!

 

Sounds like Cochino chimed in with the information for Saturday, I was in a rush or would have done so. I'm SW Houston too, Kirkwood and Bissonett

 

glad to see you on the board, had a good time talking with you a month ago at the Shady Tavern. Man I like that truck. Hopefully see you and Pee Wee at the next Hamb cruise

 

Welcome from league city

 

Hi and welcome from Scotland.Love the truck.

 

Welcome from Deer Park. Nice looking pickup.

 

Welcome from east Texas. good to get yuguns in on the fun helps to have good helpers!!

 

Hey... nice 40. Welcome to the HAMB from Spring Branch/Memorial.

 

Love the truck, want one bad. Welcome to the Hamb.

 

Welcome to the hamb and you got a nice truck as well.

 

I was leaving 5th street and was heading to SL on Lexington and passed ya going the other direction near Dulles. Man that truck looks sweet goin' down the road.

 

Nice bumping into you at Otto's, and talking about the projects. I may have to go to that interior shop you used.

 

Welcome. I love that body style...

 

Welcome from Kingwood

 

Thanks for all the compliments on the truck. I sold it couple of weeks ago to a hamber in Austin who had been looking for a forty for a year. Glad it went to someone who realy wanted it, now I have funds to build the Model A.
I really like the hamb, first forum I have joined. Joined RRR but not really my thing, being a baby-boomer I relate to the people here more.
Started sanding and treating the rust on the Model A, have a goal to finish by this time next year. Have a 700R4 for it that needs rebuidling, anyone know a trans shop or person in the area thats good and honest? Also have 327 for it that needs machine work any referrals on that?
"Luckeys Lunch Run to Bryan, Colege Station" is this Sunday, 1/10/10, any one going?
Be glad when it gets back to 50 degrees, the shop is like a meat locker.

Later keepum cruising

 

Welcome from Georgia!!!!