I've been stumbling across the HAMB for several years now. A few weeks back, while doing a bit of Google research I came across several HAMB threads that taught this old troll some new tricks, and brought back a lot of memories. Within an hour or so I was hooked. A bit about me....I've been a gear head since I was old enough to know to know what a car was. Cars (and trucks) have been and still are my life's obsession, 50 some years later. At this stage (and subject to change) my main interests are early 50s and early 60s Studebakers, early 50s MOPARs, 54-57 Buicks, and 50s/60s Nashes & Ramblers. Now comes the bad stuff. Years of Degenerative Joint Disease, and as of about 2 years ago a pinched spinal cord, have taken their toll. On good days I can walk a few feet at a time, but most of my activity must be done from a wheelchair. At least for now, all my projects are in my head. I hope that does not disqualify me. One other thing that comes to mind...number 1 on my bucket list is to have and old Studebaker....even if I only get to sit in it and call it mine.
welcome! i wrecked my Motorcycle a couple of months ago, fracture upper tibial plateau. so i'm non weight bearing for 6-8 months. I am doing everything from very well thought out picnic chairs around my car. and help from my gopher 4 year old
I so wish I had a project of some kind. I even have the chairs I could stratigically place. I don't think I'd have any problem turning my 7 yo granddaughter into a good mechanics helper....LOL I thought I'd made my peace with being ouot of the car game, but the last 6 months or so it has gotten increasingly hard. But, thus is life. I hope your recovery goes well and quick. Zan
Welcome Aboard! It's obvious your noggin' still works and it sounds like your passions are still intact, and that's the key! As long as you still care, you're still in the loop!
Don't ever give up on your dreams. You may have to take a slower or different approach but don't ever abandon what you love or else you lose it all. I lost my best friend since third grade and my left lower leg in the same car accident at age 18, I lost my dad to cancer and he was the one that taught me to enjoy and love all things automotive and one of the best people I have ever known, I was homeless three years having lost everything I owned due to health problems (hard to see a doctor when you can't pay them) and although I am back on top and enjoying things, I still have health and mobility issues and like most....financial. To make it more interesting I had full tuition at Oakland City College for auto/diesel tech and my friend that died in the accident was enrolled at Olney Central for auto/body. It was our dream since childhood to start a shop that could customize or repair virtually any car all in one facility. My best friend has been gone twenty years and my dad has been gone for ten but I still love what I love and I'll never give up. Sometimes I have to resort to a wheel chair or crawling like an infant to get around, so just because I have to do it differently or slower at times is no reason to give up on it. I'm not trying to make this any sort of who has it worse scenario as a persons own pain is the worst thing they know regardless of what someone else is going through. I just want to be clear that I do understand. If a person wants a project they can get one..... it would surprise you how cutting back on a few guilty pleasures and making some good trades or deals can get you what you want in no time.
P.S. Welcome from So.ILL. and I know where there are about thirty Studebaker's and around 70 other makes sitting (a friend has them) and he'll sell pretty much anything so long as it goes to a good home. He has no 53-55 two doors but has them from the twenties through sixties. Hawks, Larks, bullet nose, trucks, etc. He has a lot of NOS parts for them also. Just don't mention the words hot rod or custom.
Please don't tell me he has a 59/60 Lark VIII 2 door sedan with an automatic...that would just about kill me...LOL.
Welcome from Nebraska! Why not work on some model cars if you're able. Keeps the mind and hands active. Take care!
[smacks forehead] I actually hadn't thought of model cars. It's been 40 years or more ago, but I used to love building models. Now I need to start looking for old Studebaker models. I am starting another form of indoor wheeled hobby...an N scale model railroad layout.
Welcome from Georgetown, KY. Check out the KY page....... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=89
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