Hot Rods Driving Miss Vicky w/VIDEO ... It's A Glorious Day!

Congrats!! hope to see the vicky at the showdown this year!

 

Looks and sounds great !!..congrats !!

 

Thank you all for the kind words.

After Thanksgiving dinner today, I shared the videos with some of my extended family. My mother was very impressed, I'd even say she was proud of me. She grew up with her father and brother racing boats, so she understands the relationship that men have with their mechanical things.

My mother-in-law wanted to know why the tires were bigger in the back than in the front. I just told her it was supposed to be that way. She also asked when I was going to put the fenders back on. I didn't answer that one.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

 

Glad your real family likes your car as much as your "online" family!
Happy Thanksgiving to you guys!

 

"I'd even say she was proud of me" ..................... as she should be, as well you! Great Job !!!!!!

 

Just got back last night from a 2+ week road trip and this was the first thing I saw! I can't tell you how motivating this is! Congratulations Dave!! I LOVE this car!!!

 

Hey Dave, looks and sounds awesome man! CONGRATS, you have worked so hard for that day and I am sure you were smiling ear to ear! I cannot wait to see it in person.

 

Awsone, glad you got to take it for a spin.

Id check into the motor a little bit more before you go changing the fan stuff, whats your timing set at? if its just a bit retared it can make a huge difference on heating, and if the main jets are a little lean, ive had many set ups with the fan in the same location as yours and no problems at all.

Looks great, i still picure it red so its funny to see it blue!

JEFF

 

wow. I'm really starting to dig the vicky.

I share you mom's sentiment. Proud of ya, Son!

Your Mom in law sounds a lot like mine.

 

Here are a couple of videos from last weekend. Looks like I need a short block.

 

Damn! She looks great going down the road!
Waddaya mean about the short block? Did I miss something?

Are you going to the Round Up?

 

I can't tell you how exciting it is to see you finally driving your Vicky...it's been a long time coming.

 

Missed this before CONGRATS!

 

Very, Very cool, Dave!! Somehow I missed this back in November, but I did just see some photos on Facebook from David Bradley and your most recent videos on here.

Has to be a GREAT feeling to have it on the road and driving. I'm very happy for you!


Malcolm

 

Bummer. No, I didn't notice that. I guess that's what I have to look forward to with my $300 swap meet motor! Ha!

Hmmm. Now I see it. Shitty. Sorry Dave.

 

I just know him from here -- added him when he posted some photos a while back... seems like he may have linked them from Facebook or something?

 

Cool car, Dave. Looks great going down the road. The rebuild on that 283 should definitely be under $10,000.

 

Yes yes yes!!! Awesome!! Sounds great and looks awesome going down the road!! Excited for ya' Dave!!

Man... I gotta' get movin'! HAHA!

 

Forged crank? Always an upgrade! You've got most of the necessary gear, so it shouldn't run a bundle, just find the right shop if it needs any additional machining.
Looks great w/the wind at her back!

 

Sorry to hear about the motor, but that is fixable.

Very cool first drive Dave. I know you worked hard for this!

 

Dave,
Sorry about the smoke. Your car looked great in the Showplace parking lot Saturday. A lot of nice cars (more my style) outside. Good luck with the motor (bet you can still make to Williamsburg with it....just take Rt 60 (more fun anyway)).

 

Missed this in November - but fantastic to see it running. Great sounding too - sorry to hear about the engine though. Will miss the updates when its done, but its been great to watch. Thank you for documenting the build. Super nice car.

 

Dave,
Ya done good...real good buddy. You put a lot of work into the little Vicky and made her your own. Nice to see the both of you rolling down the highway.

Terry