Hot Rods Most memorable hamb builds?

As alluded so so many Hambers make my short time here memorable beyond words when I sit back and continue to reminisce and read thru the lists others have shared...more that have and have not already been mentioned in no particular order and mixed in levels of completion... @Bandit Billy, @ClarkH, @louisb, @AULIZ, @JimSibley, @PINEAPPLE, @Highlander, @Ryan, @alsancle, @onekoolkat1950, @ct1932ford, @rwrj, @Blue One, @anthony myrick, @mike bowling @thunderbirdesq, @jordabennett, @50Fraud, @Pete, @flynbrian48, @Fast Elvis @CGC, @J.Ukrop, @dumprat, @titus, @rusty rocket, @Six Ball, @Jimmy B, @Jeff Norwell, @Royalshifter, @Sancho, @Moriarity, @Rocky, @edwardlloyd, @RacerX, @Pinstriper40, @Tim, @squirrel, @Marty Strode, The Late@langy, @Gotgas, @nutrocker, @hotrodfil, @Bass, @the-rodster, @alfin32, @Eli603, @mctim64, @X38, @cornfieldcustoms, @corncobcoupe, @langy, @Dago 88, @Chris, @tudorfritz,...
The Late @Chaz, @HOTRODPRIMER, @GTO_MUSCLE_SS, @Mart, @rytang, @The37Kid, @Elrod, @Jet96,...The key here is memorable... @Austinrod, @sloppy jalopies, @Austin kays, @justabeater37, @Koz,...deeeeep breeaaath.... @Cyclone Kevin, @hudsonjoe49, @hudson48, ...breaktime......more... @ClarkH, @metalshapes, @wraymen, @bchctybob,...tbc

...this list will continue to grow...thank you all and I know I've missed many but don't feel that you're at all forgotten, that would be my aging brain but I'm picking at it...I wasn't kidding when I said that it would be difficult to name a few...because you all paint why it never gets boring here...

By the way Hambers clic any Hambers red link above and select Featured Threads and most of their build Threads will be another clic away...well worth it because the archives are incredibly valuable and inspiring...
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A couple that were memorable, but frustratingly unfinished were the poorman’ three window and beetle deuce.

 

Daylate, you are 100% correct on those 2. I follwed both with bated breath, and then they vanished.

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/poor-mans-three-window.1099029/

@bgaro ...and



https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/32-roadster-body-a-new-approach-aka-beetledeuce.945382/

@english gent​

 

Don't forget the Rex Rod builds featured by @Ryan. Can't find the links.

 

While that's extremely nice of you to say, and I really do appreciate the compliment, I'm not sure any of my threads quite stand up to some of the other ones listed here. I usually start out with the best of intentions with a build thread but I get too excited to make progress and I forget to take pictures and document the process along the way.

The really good ones have pictures and updates throughout the whole build, I've learned a ton from reading those over the years.

My personal favorites are the ones that start out with basically garbage, and I love to see cars come together on a shoestring budget. One that comes to mind but I can't think of the guy's name is a Model A roadster painted red with a brush that says "camsnappers" on it. That one was great for those exact reasons.

 

KiwiKev's builds and Littlemans builds the Pat Ganahl Build Von Hartman's stuff and Brent's coupe are a few that come to mind right now but I know there are a lot more

 

Yes Squablow, I understand everyone here handles their Threads as best they can, this is in essence a garage where great things happen...I love the diversity...you built that...I can't unstuck perfection out of my head...

Thank you and everyone for doing their best, that's what matters...



https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/something-from-nothing-29-roadster-build.1035638/

..Was it @wheeldog57...he did a Red Roadster for Trog...lemme see...and I enjoy the diversity from rough around the edges to shiney...its truly more representative of what it really was...

See...another Memorable build...

Thank You Hambers!!!

You are a diverse force...in Vintage Hotrod/Custom like no other...
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That's the one! I like it because it really came together from nothing, pretty purpose-built to do that race and it actually got there and did it.

On the far other end of the spectrum is Royalshifter's replica of the Wes Collins 34 Ford which I also love, this is probably the car I'd most like to emulate but I don't have the budget to do it this way.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/wes-collins-1934-roadster-tribute.1188629/

Both great builds and it's pretty cool that either of these cars can be shown here and get the credit they deserve even when they're so vastly different.

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/“tweety-bird”-showed-up-at-rex-rods.1085656/

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...returns-after-50-years-kerville-drags.985495/

...Louis...this Thread also reminds me of the Tweety Thread...These are incredibly difficult Threads to answer but it reminds me of why I'm here but I don't ever need reminding...​

 

Just one of many build threads I’ve enjoyed is @The39guys’ 40 Ford coupe build.
Highly detailed and photo heavy,this thread read as a tutorial of problem solving and attention to detail. Thank you Sam and Don .

 

We poke away at Builders here but it's truly something that I admire but don't pressure as I don't know how you do it but thank you...

Here's more... Hambers @Tuck, @bobbleed, @Bad Bob, @KIRK, @Elvis100, @DRD57, @Jeff Norwell, @Dreddybear, @chaddilac, @VEDETTE, @AVater, @Roadsir, @Moriarity, @JimSibley @Anderson, @Chucky, @D-Russ @missysdad1, @31Vicky with a hemi, @Cody Walls, @Wardog, @Baumi, @drumyn29, @Hitchhiker, @Lucky Burton, @IronTrap, @john mullen and Team, @33Doll @benniesrad, @Chris Casny, @JeffreyJames, @Joe Rosales, @Roothawg, @HelmuthBrothers, ...I can't choose a favourite...just me, click on their names and search their featured Threads...I know there are more...MANY more...Thank you all...I mean it...

 

Not sure if it has been listed yet but Aaron's build with all the great videos is another of my favorites.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/aarons-29-av8-coupe-build.1027487/

 

Absolutely impressive and it was always fun stuff to read and laugh. such a shame. R.I.P., Steve Langy

 

Life is unpredictable Jim, we almost lost you...so glad you are still with us...let's just say they did their best and left inspiration and memories that many times that will outlast us...you're truly an inspiration...

Sometimes they make a return...which is heartwarming many times...

 

So many incredible builds & builders here, don't know where to start. But a very special kickstart to my heart does for example Quentin (CadMad) with his visions and there fullfillment:


https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1939-packard-custom.1190680/
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/39-cadillac-custom.937692/

and the work Steve (DirtyNapkin) did is pure and perfect to me to come out as a subtle and just wonderful custom with his 1940 Buick 'Pamela':


https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/round-2-1940-buick-super-kustom.936019/


Cheers, Carsten

 

I’ve enjoyed a great many of the build threads on here I’d have to search for my favourite.

One that’s memorable for me is my own build thread for my 26 RPU because it spans 10 years of my life and it’s over 90 pages now.
I’m not sure if it’s memorable for anyone else but that’s fine.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/26-t-roadster-pick-up-build-thread.460009/

 

Gets my vote Larry!

 

Probably one of the best builds ever to grace these pages. Brad King aka @hotrod 49 and his no bucks AD pickup. Tons of down to earth swapmeet, junkyard and lowbuck ideas come together to make a parts hauler that anyone here would love to have.

Project "No Buck$ 49" | The H.A.M.B. (jalopyjournal.com)

 

I'm more of a "remodeler" than a builder. Haven't built my own Hotrod yet. I like to find cars that are as close to what I want as possible, then change a few things. Much cheaper that way, haha.

 

have not forgotten the orange Fregate "lowrange" that rat ( from france) was building

 

While I’m in awe of the high quality “perfect” builds, the low budget home builds hit home for me as that’s what I build.

 

DRAGMASTER DRAGSTER FOUND HANGING ON A WALL.





https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...gster-found-hanging-on-a-wall.1056332/page-10

 

It's a form of collaboration in a way...The Hotrod I have is a Third generation from it's original configuration with the 2nd generation and my mods being very few and generally a collaborative effort in nod to the Original theme...you had several that come to mind...the Merc, an A Coupe, the 38 pickup and 666...It's a form of a journey and yes involving varying degrees of mechanical and visual change...I consider it a form of Art...really...so many of you have the canvas in your mind and it appears...many say Hotrods were purpose built...I still believe that evolved with an artistic lean as time went on...

 

This is a great thread - I lost an hour today diving back into these. Completely procrastinating on actual work and livelihood. I love it.

How about Etienne @Empire32 and his inline modified?

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-inline-modified-version-2-0.331800/

 

Daniel Shircliffs build of the Dickinson Coupe (Tucumcari NM.)
The cool thing - it can be a 1950s car with all polished Moons or
a 1960s street racer with cheaters in the back.

 

Dr. Malacarne's "Levithian" powered by a V-12 Seagrave was pretty cool.

 

@Stogy
@Squablow
Thank you for the kind words, I am humbled just to be mentioned in this thread. That was, and still is, one of the most rewarding things I have ever done!!

 

Wow, I made the list. Thank you @Stogy .

 

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https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/seagrave-531-v12-special-build-up-in-brazil.1163715/

...Hamber @Drmalacarne

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