Hey everybody! Just want to say I'm really glad to have found this forum. I love traditional rods and my goal is to build one. Well ok, I want to build more than one. How could you stop with one car? My Grandad was a Ford mechanic from the 1950's to the 1990's. He's still around and lives in So. IL. My dad did body and fender in Ford dealerships for 30 years. I chose my user name from a car my dad had when I was a kid that I just fell in love with. It was a white '62 T-bird with red leather seats. It was a beautiful machine. That being said, I'm not closed-minded about other cars. Nearly any old car is my friend. I'm currently driving a truck for a living after 15 years in the construction industry. Since that industry went to hell in a bucket, I'm trying something new this year. Anyway, cars are just in my blood. I can't help it. I'm here because I just have to build myself a car before I am through. My plan is to start small with something I can accomplish. I'm thinking a '49-51 Ford pickup. I'm a decent mechanic and did repairs on my own cars and trucks over the years. I do ok bodywork. I learned some basics from my dad. I want to learn how to weld. I have opportunity to split the rent on the 2 car garage behind our apartment building with a neighbor who is also a Ford man. I have a good collection of hand tools and a small air compressor that would run an impact at least. From there I guess it's just finding the right car or truck to start with that's within my ability. I'm sure I will need more tools as I go along. To sum it all up, what I love about hot rodding is seeing a car that some guy (or gal) built in their own garage with their own hands, tools, and a little help from their friends. I look forward to reading about all the different projects that folks here have going. I hope I learn a lot, since I know I have a lot to learn!
hey someone else just joined from berwyn. there's alot hambers in your area. tell svengoolie i said hey.
welcome aboard.... I don't post much... mainly just lurk and read, "learn something new every day" applies here 10fold. good luck
You're from Berwyn? No way! I'm near Harlem and Ogden. Looks like you've got some Hemi power happening. Cool! Drop me a line if you want to yak some time or need any help! B.
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