Everyone always says how much fun that first drive is, but I was so worried about something breaking and me dying, I didn't enjoy it until I thought about it, AFTER I parked it.
yeah first two runs, I was worried too, when we build them ourselves, I always seem to rethink every nut and bolt I turned, weld laid, or adjustment. Thinking about every scenario on how I could die, funny, I thought it was just me. That has subsided now, but I don't run them hard, like an old lady mostly. At any rate, they are cool as hell, and much credit to the HAMB for the advice and knowledge when I had questions.
It's THE big difference between the car builder and the car buyer. We do a hell of a lot of research building these cars. Reading books and asking advice, but in the end, it's our attention to detail that gives us the confidence to hop in, turn the key and hit the road. The person who just writes a check and drives off won't understand that feeling of accomplishment.
Great looking ride! I agree the first several rides can be nerve racking especially in heavy traffic. Once everything is sorted out it's great to just enjoy the ride.
Couple of guys asked for a few more pics, here are some others, I have been meaning to do a build thread (backwards of course).
Thanks Voodoo, it really became an art project, sure there are more comfortable, creature friendly, parts I could have used, but I thought about how I wanted every little part to have a specific look. I learned a lot, and did things a couple times to get it just right, but I am thrilled with it, there is still plenty to do, but it's never really "done".
I always like the look of the spring ahead front end on the Koughaz roadster, and a ton of guys here back east did it that way, so that was the route I took. Plus you get a couple "free" inches of drop. By extending the crossmember a couple inches, We were able to keep the proportions right and the correct wheelbase dimensions as well.
The Jalopy Journal
