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New Guy from Niagara Falls

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by rwd_pete, Jan 28, 2013.

  1. Hi
    I don't live in Niagara Falls, but near by on the Canadian side and most people know where Niagara Falls is.
    In 1966 I was in high school, read Rod & Custom and Car Craft and wanted a 32 coach. I settled for a 29 Ford coach. After driving it for a week the insurance company said it was too old and I was too young to insure. It was leaking oil bad too so I parked it and worked on it for a year, replaced the engine and put it on the road in 1967.[​IMG]
    It ran well and I drove it to university 80 miles each week. It was flat out at 62 mph on the highway. I got caught in a early November snowfall and the big bald Uniroyal Masters let in do a 360. With no heater and packing snow falling the one wiper clogged up and I had my hand out the window keeping the snow off. So I bought a 56 Ford for a winter car in 1968.
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    Since then both cars have gone through a lot of changes. The "B" powered 29 was on the road in 2009 for it's 80th birthday. The 56 had a bunch of 428CJ's in the 70's, but was back on the road last fall with it's latest engine a '95 LT1 sbc.
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    The forum looks pretty interesting.
    Pete
     
  2. captain scarlet
    Joined: Jun 11, 2008
    Posts: 2,432

    captain scarlet
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    from Detroit

    Welcome from Detroit
     
  3. Hemiman51
    Joined: Jun 25, 2012
    Posts: 345

    Hemiman51
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    Welcome from the east bay Ca, Great intro.
     
  4. ynottayblock
    Joined: Dec 23, 2005
    Posts: 1,954

    ynottayblock
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    Welcome to the hamb Pete. Does the Model A still have the B banger under the hood?
     
  5. Welcome Pete, excellent intro and great photos too! Look forward to hearing more about your Model A
     
  6. Pete ,
    Nice intro.
    Welcome from Michigan.
     
  7. Steadfast mfg
    Joined: Jun 12, 2012
    Posts: 192

    Steadfast mfg
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    Welcome from the middle of Ohio join in on the fun and use the info available here to help your projects along . Have fun and Enjoy the ride !
     
  8. 56FRLN
    Joined: Feb 7, 2012
    Posts: 221

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    "Niagara Falls!! Slowly I turned, step by step, inch by inch . . . . "

    Sorry - couldn't resist:D
     
  9. onelowc10
    Joined: Oct 28, 2007
    Posts: 95

    onelowc10
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    Welcome to the Hamb. Do you know ardyboy from Niagra falls area? I get up there once a year and try to meet up with him, nice guy.
     
  10. ss34coupe
    Joined: May 13, 2007
    Posts: 4,248

    ss34coupe
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    Welcome from B.C. Great pics!
     
  11. hallrods
    Joined: Feb 21, 2012
    Posts: 1,238

    hallrods
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    Welcome from Wisconsin nice cars glad you hung on to them all these years
     

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