My mother said I should get out more...Re-introduction

So here it goes. Since I have been lurkin for the past few years, I figure it's time to get greasy again.

I have been hanging with The Jalopy Journal for years, even before the HAMB came about. I was active on the board for a while but got distracted. The HAMB was my connection to the hot rod world...speaking my language and not looking like billet rods and gold chainers. I will admit that back in the day I liked the early Boyd and Lil’ John rods, but I think because they were different and represented some new thinking. Of course like everything, they get overdone and become commonplace, losing their uniqueness. As a gearhead, I can appreciate good workmanship and creativity on any type of car, but my style is the traditional hot rod and custom.

I grew up in the SF Bay area and had the pleasure of hanging around the shops of Rich Zocchi, Frank DeRosa, and striper Frank Mills. We would religiously hit the Cow Palace and the OAKLAND Roadster show.

Now living in Sacramento, life is busy with work and kids but I am trying to get more active again. While I got no ride now, I am a rodder at heart and it is only time before my garage is once again filled with primered tin.

So heres my story:

Current Ride:
Chevy ext cab pickup (plans call for 17" Halibrand Kidney Beans painted, roll pan, dechrome and slammed). I want a Bonneville inspired pickup. It's my daily driver.

Past Rides:
1951 Chevy "woody" wagon
1937 White Yellowstone Park Bus
1951 Merc 2-door w/chopped top (did myself!)
1946 Ford Sedan Delivery

Future Rides/Projects (the DREAM projects):
1933/34 Ford 3 window coupe Bonneville style with major chop, rounded nose, full belly pans, built flathead. Inspired by the SOCAL coupe, Pierson Bros and SuperBell Jim Ewing coupes.

HD Bobber - Old school bike built in the hot rod tradition

Favorite Hot Rod:
Doane Spencer roadster, SOCAL coupe.

Favorite Custom:
Clif Inman’s 57(?)Chrysler, Hirohata Merc, Matrangas(?) 40 Ford

Favorite Bikes:
Anything built by Young Choppers, Salinas Boys.

Greasy Hair: No (and no blow dryer!)

Tattoos: One...finally figured out a design and Brent at Forever Tattoos did an incredible job of incorporating the flying eyeball with pin striping. Working on a design for my next one.

That's it for now...thought I would take the time for a proper intro and get back into the mix! I am anxiously awaiting my HAMB calendar, it looks very cool!

-Big Daddy

 

Good job,Big Daddy...great re-intro.......but why did you post it under Questions and suggestions?

I'll have to admit I like the salt flats inspired cars and the Yellowstone bus sounds cool also. HRP

 

Yeah that was a mispost. I aint two smart.

 

Welcome, glad your back