KC boys... It's time to get off your ass...

I'll be the first to start. I have a garage and A '34 3 window that needs motivation. Been sitting for a few too many months and could be on the road shortly but i don't know how to work with fiberglass, plus I need to fire up that vintage Olds for the first time. How's this work? I assume there is beer involved somewhere.

 

Grimlok's place is first, we need to get him on the road in his own car. Besides I'd rather work in steel than glass.

 

Hey guys im in... im just north of kc up by st joe..... if ya pick a night ill drive down and help... love to do body work and paint... only thing i dont do is engine building... but im in ....

 

I could come play every once in a while, as it's a 4 hr drive from here.

 

Want a suggestion? Too bad, I'm giving it anyway.

As gay as it sounds ya need some sort of flow chart. What you want done in what length of time. Start with one project that is close and finish it first. It will stem motivation for the other projects.

Make a thorough punch list including the sourcing of what parts to minimize trips to the parts house. Most of this you already know, but maybe just haven't organized anything formal. I have to do this stuff to be able to finish my projects in any decent time frame.

 

you guys should get together and play bridge. maybe a tea party at ryans house? building tractors might get boring after awhile.

oh yeah, you shouldn't cuss in your subject line because the queen who runs this place might delete it.

 

If you guys get something going, I will be in KC for goodguys and be willing and able ta help a fellow hamber fri and sat nite. Cal

 

Along with Roots suggestion, here is another. It helpd if the car owner has some prelim stuff ready/done for the crew. Like if Grim is needing help on the motor, have all the parts there and ready. Otherwise your night gets derailed when ALL the parts arent there!

And BTW, that thing looks bitchin Kev.

 

A couple years back, I was involved with the model railroading hobby. A few guys in our loosely organized group of friends would host a "Train Night" once a month, with one going on almost every week at times. It was conceived as a means of getting work done on your layout and spending an evening with buds.

The way it worked was that the host would set up the night and time, and whoever wanted to come would show up. The host supplied pizza, subs, munchies, etc...and then assigned each participant a task that needed doing. Usually, guys got assigned to do things that they had an exceptional talent for...laying track, weathering models, adding Kadee couplers to the rolling stock, painting and decaling, etc. This helped each modeler tackle some impressive layouts and get them up and running quicker with input and help from friends.

Sounds like a great plan for cars as well! Host a "Hot Rod Night" and plan to order a few pizzas! Work gets done quickly by enthusiastic (and well fed ) friends...and it's fun to boot!

Grimlock, if you're planning a few late night wrenching sessions in late September, I may be available to help out by then...heavy lifting is out for me anymore...but I'd be happy to lend a hand with other tasks that need doing. I'll contact you in a few weeks to see if that sounds good to ya.

Heck, we can make this a NATIONAL gig...not that anyone but ME is crazy enough to drive around the country helping everyone with their rods...but local "Hot Rod Nights" could be organized amongst HAMBers in any given locale! I should be on the road most of the Winter months...available for working and/or hanging out with y'all!

 

Well, if and when this fricken move ever happens, I will nominate my garage for a west side Detroit area get together, we can get together and laugh at how rusty my Fleetline is Or figger out how to attach a straight axle to all that rust, and make a gasser out of it.

Seriously, Ryans right, I'm up for a Detroit garage tour, I know paint and body work pretty well, I can weld, am a kollege gradiate Diesel tech, can rebuild gas turbines, and even know the difference between a wrench and a screwdriver! Anyone else game?

Jason

 

Fat Hack and RocketJ2 I could sure use some help this fall with Big Olds getting him ready for Ego-Rama. I'll happliy supply eats and drinks and have parts ready, and willing hands, I just need some guidence and suggestions. Sure would be nice to have windows and heat installed before Nov. (and maybe some speed secrets!)

We'll plan it on another thread in a couple of weeks time

 

Say the word and I'm game for it!

 

Grimlok,
How many times do I have to tell ya? The picker is here when ya need it, hell,i'll even deliver it. Dont know about the late night deals. This old fart is in bed by 8:30 to 9:00 in the evenings and up at 4:30 but we will see. Im sure it will be posted when you all get cranked up.

 

I'm down with that, say the word, Denise, I gotta get some time away from the crazy, I mean lovely pregnant wife...

Jason

 

D... I'm always game for a road trip!!

Anytime,,,I'll be there
I am trying to get out for another show this year...I'd like to make it Kansas City, I'd help with anything if
I make it...

 

Hey, Matt...you plannin' on going to Kulture-Pimps gig down in Indy on the 6th??

"We could double up...go tandem...watch for traps..."

(Another obscure Cusack quote...sorry!)

See ya there????

 

i'm down for a michigan gig....hell, i'm only an hour north of all you detroiters....in the other motor city. lemme know fo sho...
fathack...where exactly are you located in michigan..??? and when you coming up for some hardees, cruising, and drinking ??
there's helluva lot of michiganders on here...mrgasser is in detroit...so is mr jeff shea....lets get something goin...
there could even be a contest between states, in which state can the hambers construct the most death-rods in the shortest amount of time...haha the winner gets a all expense paid date with titus.
seriously this could be very cool indeed.
chris

 

Yo, Kritz...the cruise night thingy is on Wednesdays, no?

I'll swing up your way NEXT Wed if that's the case...Mushroom & Swiss burger at Hardees...hot rods...and cold beer...you sure know how to impress a guy!

I'm from DEEEEtroit...by way of Fraser, Dearborn, Canton, Dearborn Heights and Barryton...!!!

 

It CAN......be done! [If you keep knicking away at it-BUT- it wont do iself!

 

kc folks,

i'm two hours east of you and can help occasionally.

 

Tampons?

Who's got beer and needs help???

 

Kevin- Nice meeting you the other night.

I'll fly back out to KC once the temp goes below 105 degrees, and would be happy to help on the car. But you guys will be done with it by then, right?

jay

 

Man, I would love to help where I can! Things are tight around the home front right now we just bought a house this summer and my wife is "customizing" the interior. I'm just there to install the kitchen, paint, and switch the outlets and switches without turning off the power. I have only been shocked 6 or 7 times...or is it 8 after your hand goes numb you really loose count!
I just might be able to break away for a few hours on a saturday.