Windshield+plates+ins= ON THE ROAD! *edit* now with pics

FINALLY!
I drove my 53 for the first time today, legally at least.

Yesterday morning my pop's went to the DMV for me while i was working to get the papers all squared away..plate's and ins...
Then,

Got out of work at 12:00 today, came home to meet the guy who cut my windshield... and help him install it...
One windshield, first cut, first install...no breakage!
This guy is GREAT with glass to say the least!
Couldn't be happier..

Then cleaned up and headed to a local cruise night.. They shut down main street and have a pretty big gathering..By the time i got there the place was already full with basically nowhere to park on main, but i could care less..it was the drive i was after!
I only hung around there for a little while, then had to cruise around again..

About 40 mile's total...Yeah i know, not much, but it's a start .
Only problem i had was before i even left the house, my heater core was leaking, so i looped the hoses and off i went.

I had to take a pic of the 'view' with my cell cam, rollin' along around 60 or so...man i'm stoked!
I'm looking directly at the steering wheel! Hahaha

Sorry for the nonsence post...i'm just excited i guess..
Tony

 

Congrats Tony, there ain't nothing like that first ride. Let us see some pics of the car.

BB

 

Thanks Bob.
I've posted too many pics of this thing already....i'm sure people are sick of seeing it by now so.....
You could do a search of my name and come up with a post i just did a couple weeks back..there's pics there

 

Too bad no magazines were there or they werent giving away awards...

Just post the pics & get it over with,,,ya know you want too!

HAMB rules..

 

Actually no i don't really wanna post pics..
just was happy it's finally on the road, glad to see you are too.

 

Sweet !!! Nothing better than the FIRST ride !!! Congrats to ya

 

Glad to see you got it on the road. You better bring it down to the jalopy Showdown next year. Enjoy your drive's the rest of the year. later shawn

 

Douchebag! Post some pics of that car. you have a loooong way to go before it catches up with all the Lil Bastard pics. you double dipper douchebag.

Hugs,
Spike

 

sweet...I wish I was half as close as you are on my RPU...can't wait for that first drive...your right screw the pix...joe

 

Wow, that view looks familiar....

Right on man, Im stoked for you bro! That car is super cool.

 

Sensititive??..I thought we were over that 'hump'.......

'Pakrat' of course i am,,,Congrats.....Please tell Tony I'm sorry....
I forgot 'we' cant break balls...Glad to know your car made it there safe..In my opinion a pic of the car would have been better to see than what you posted..but hey..So much for trying to have a lil fun amongst 'friends/family'...

Heres a secret-My cars not mobile because i cant tell the difference between a cresent wrench & box end...Boohoo...

Forgive me Lord for i'm not worthy!

Spike 'your' funny!


I tune into HAMB for the current news and events!

 

oh man I love that chevy... never enough pics. post a pic of it with the glass and all that in it!

 

That straight six sounds sweet at 60mph don't it?
I wanna ride at Rhinebeck!

 

Post a finished photo you prick! Now your gonna make us BEG for a photo?! Two cars at the Showdown, huh? Rockstar!!

 

Tony, no one deserves it more than you!! congrat....... Serge

 

I was there and can tell everyone that Tony's car was a major hit for sure. Although the show is not supposed to start until 5:00, the main street is full on both sides by 3:30. So we, as well as Tony, were on the far side of the far side. Or as my Aussie friends say, we were somewhere out beyond the black stump. I have no idea what that means other than guessing it means we were not close to the action. Not that that really matters.

However, we were closer than Tony, so as soon as we saw him walking by, we asked him to move on up acrosss from us (as a car had just vacated the spot). Tony did, and the crowds began to gather. It was fun watching the people's reactions. Everyone loved the car and said so time and time again. For a first time cusom build, the car is perfect. However, the door gremlins did strike and Tony had to drag out his screwdriver for a little latch adjustment. Fortunately, no hammer was in site as Tony was getting a little vexed by the latch which was not cooperating at all.

Great job Tony. Glad to see it on the road. There's nothing like the first time, is there?


John

 

Hahaha,
I stopped over a freinds house when i left the 'show' and the damn latch acted up again...a quick adjustment and it worked..
It's really funny how all of a sudden it's playing games with me.
No big deal though, it seems to be working now....and it did't open on me on the way home, what more could i ask for .

Thanks John, and everyone else.

Moondisc, i think it sounds really cool. I've never had an inline before.
My buddy was following me back to town and once the road turned two lane's, he pulled up along side me and was telling me it sounded like a sworm of bee's..LOL
The coolest thing is winding it up in first then letting off the gas, man this thing RAPS like mad...

And i'll take a pic with the glass in it in a little while..

 

Tony,

There is no better feeling (with your cloths on anway ) than your first cruise in a new car. Enjoy it.

 

Ok, here's some pics from this morning for those who asked.

 

Car looks great man, dig the sticker.

 

I get first shot at it!

Spike

 

Thank's for the pics Tony. That looks real nice out in the sun, that paint really pops. later shawn

 

Tony you totally nailed the look on that one.
Looks killer man.
I'm diggin' the 57 grill bar too. Fits in there just right.
Helluva job.

Paul

 

Thanks paul.
The grill bar was Dat Dirty Rats idea... I couldn't come up with anything good...he knew the 'look' i was after and thought of this.
I'm glad he did too, i was at a dead end.

 

Tony..

THat car is just plain awesome...love the mod's. Love the tire wheel combo...the grill idea rules

You got the right style to you for a white boy...hahaha

got any engine pics...

tok

 

Shieet dawg, das mighty nice of ya!
Haha,
I do have a couple engine shot's, but there from the build up, nothing taken lately.
Here's one.


The mill is painted body color, but ya can't really see it too well in this pic.
I need to get the 'good' valve cover on it yet.....and don't have the scratch right now.....
Hopefully soon though.
I gotta sell off a few thing's to get some cash again.

The one thats on it now is all striped up, so i want to hang that on the wall.

Tony

 

Congrats on rolling legal Tony. The car looks freaking great, and brings the quality of the type of cars we all dig to a level they should be.

 

WOW. Tasteful......



Mutt

 

RIGHTEOUS!!!

 

TOny

looks great.. cant wait to see it in person..