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Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by rocksolidnate, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    just like to introduce myself I am a machinst of 19yrs
    I own a small machine shop in Viroqua WI where I work on everything from a shaft for the local farmer to blown stroked 440
    current projects include:
    5 flathead fords
    1 flathead cadillac
    1 hudson 308
    3 sbc
    2 bbc
    past projects
    cast iron welding of v8 perkins heads all 8 combustion chambers cracked
    custom intake manifolds
    raised intake ports
    double tapered spines cut on obsolete shaft
    rolled valve angles
    custom cams spec. for your app.
    sectioned manifolds for "stock" cl***es

    we love tackling what some shops say can't be done!!
    take pride in doing things the right way and have fun with your projects!
     
    Last edited: Feb 6, 2013
  2. sololobo
    Joined: Aug 23, 2006
    Posts: 8,424

    sololobo
    Member

    Welcome aboard Nate, some very impressive skills, enjoy the ride along here! ~sololobo~
     
  3. Max Gearhead
    Joined: Oct 16, 2002
    Posts: 7,855

    Max Gearhead
    Member
    from Wisconsin

  4. big bad john
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
    Posts: 4,726

    big bad john
    Member

    Nate....Welcome aboard......looks like your shop does a lot work....
     
  5. pimtina
    Joined: Jan 5, 2011
    Posts: 166

    pimtina
    Member

    Welcome from Middleton!
     
  6. hallrods
    Joined: Feb 21, 2012
    Posts: 1,239

    hallrods
    Member

    Welcome from Manitowoc
     
  7. side_valve
    Joined: Sep 22, 2002
    Posts: 834

    side_valve
    Alliance Vendor

  8. rustang
    Joined: Sep 10, 2009
    Posts: 710

    rustang
    Member

    Welcome from Mosinee...
     
  9. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    Glad to meet you all! great forum
     
  10. j hansen
    Joined: Dec 22, 2012
    Posts: 11,745

    j hansen
    Member

    Welcome from Sweden
     
  11. ROADSTER1927
    Joined: Feb 14, 2009
    Posts: 3,286

    ROADSTER1927
    Member

    WELCOME from west bend ---- Gary
     
  12. Phillips
    Joined: Oct 26, 2010
    Posts: 1,787

    Phillips
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Welcome from Milwaukee, great to hear of shops taking on the difficult work.

    Is it true the police in Viroqua only ticket tourists? ;-)
     
  13. dad-bud
    Joined: Aug 22, 2009
    Posts: 3,884

    dad-bud
    Member

    Welcome to the HAMB
    Impressive resume - you're hired!!!
    Cheers.
     
  14. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    its true we have more cops per person than most...people per cop:D
     
  15. Welcome from Bowler!!
     
  16. customrod48
    Joined: Oct 10, 2010
    Posts: 201

    customrod48
    Member

    Welcome from Cottage Grove, and say "hi" to Ted McDonald, the tractor puller guy if you know him...........
     
  17. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    I think it was his son that i used to pull with Tim?
     
  18. 53fordcustom
    Joined: Jan 3, 2011
    Posts: 412

    53fordcustom
    Member

    Welcome from ohio
     
  19. staypoor53ford
    Joined: Jun 1, 2010
    Posts: 40

    staypoor53ford
    Member
    from wisconsin

    hello from mosinee
    got any pics of your projects ?
     
  20. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    re cut oring groove, messed up by previous owner
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    mid mount motor plate
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    custom rocker arms 2.0 ratio from 1.5
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    repaired vintage motorcycle head
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    sectioned manifold welded back together after porting
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    rack for friends wr250
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    Last edited: Feb 10, 2013
  21. Snailslayer
    Joined: Oct 1, 2010
    Posts: 40

    Snailslayer
    Member
    from Wisconsin

    welcome from the Dells. Post up some pics of the Hudson 308 work! I have a 52 hornet
     
  22. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    will do, if you need some hudson parts I know of a honey hole the widow of the hudson a guru is going to sort through her stuff and sell some.
     
  23. Jus4fun5
    Joined: Feb 11, 2013
    Posts: 20

    Jus4fun5
    Member
    from Wisconsin

    Welcome Nate! 5 Flatheads....Hmmmmm, I need the one in my 38 Ford to wake up from it's deep sleep soon. Beloit, WI.
     
  24. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    they are all for sale as cores for me to rebuild I would be glad to help you out elt me know what you are looking for or what your budget is
    2 8ba's
    4 59ab's
    1 21 stud
    :eek:
     
  25. UNSHINED 2
    Joined: Oct 30, 2006
    Posts: 1,211

    UNSHINED 2
    Member

    Welcome from Sparta....i know a guy who may need another 308 rebuilt.......

    Nice to see another from here in the Coulee Region
     
  26. 54blue
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
    Posts: 10

    54blue
    Member

    Welcome from Madison!
     

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