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Sancho, Thanks for the pics. Great job. Was unable to attend this year. But there is nothing like it..
Sad, Sad news. My Dad passed away in January. The coupe is still unfinished but will be at the HAMB Drags this year. It needs to make a run.
Update. Dad called sun, seems he went to visit the coupe and the builder had it sitting pointed out in the driveway. Kinda odd he thought, then he...
Pic of Dad and the builder. Paint should come this fall. Color is victory red GM. Seems fitting. [ATTACH] Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Here is how she sits now.... Drool. [ATTACH][ATTACH] Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Body is back on! Thanks Brother Bob for pics.
Thanks for the kind words guys, having Dad drive this thing is all that matters now. Car is in southeast ks and being done by friend of my dads....
Update...... Fenders are finished, 327 and powerglide finally find permanent homes, engine tranny and rearend are operable. Car moves and stops on...
What is it? Slow and steady wins the race? Not really, but work continues on Da Coupe, and frame is finished and car is being put back together....
Jim, as always, damn fine work.
Thanks so much Chris,
A few more pix. Sure is hot in KS. Thats my Dad in the picture.
That is genuine barbed wire fence.
More updated pics. 8" ford sitting loosely, x braces, and got headers ceramic coated. Starting to look like it may move under its own power someday.
Heres one for your appetite.....
Winter in Ks. short cold days. Finally was able to go back and visit the coupe, got some updated pix. Front end is way cool, and tires are just...
Zeke, Thank You! For serving and for letting us count our blessings to be Proud Americans. God Bless!
No that was my first attempt at rattle canning a set when I was a young lad. Dad wasnt too crazy about them. Looking back I guess it didn/t rust...
Was able to visit last weekend and have a few updates, frame is currently being boxed. .40 over 327 and rebuilt powerglide ready to install. Dad...
Got to agree, that is a very nice truck, but 16,500 is a lot of green. I say keep looking. This one will probably be around for a while.
A few more pics from last sat. No updates yet.....
Current plan is 327 bored .40 over, powerglide and 8'' ford. Dad really wants to keep the straight axle.
a few more pics from sat.
Answers, good eyes guys. The original 4 block is still in garage, yes it is a 34 flathead that was in it (just sitting) on wooden blocks. We...
Imagine the day, spring 1961, and your dad eyeballs and buys a 1932 ford 3 window from a guy in Mo. The car actually runs even though the carb is...
2010 H.A.M.B. Drags. No filter, No special effects. Just classic.....
Unkl Ian, nicely done sir.
Amen.
Couldn't resist, had a few. Thanks HAMBers great show. Nice to meet you.
I don't feel so alone now....Helping a buddy rebuild 289 for installation into a Econoline van. Too late and 2 many beers, neither one of us...
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